The campaign to put another cannabis legalization amendment on the Florida ballot is short on signatures ahead of its February 1 deadline. The Florida campaign seeking to legalize adult-use cannabis in the state is still more than 165,000 signatures short of meeting its goal and putting the proposal on this year’s midterm election ballots, according to state data outlined by  News Service of Florida.  The updated totals come after Smart & Safe Florida sued Secretary of State Cord Boyd over...

A Nebraska proposal would let the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission create new regulations for the state's medical cannabis program. A  bill  proposed in Nebraska would allow the Medical Cannabis Commission to write additional regulations around the state’s voter-approved medical cannabis law, the  Nebraska Examiner  reports. Crista Eggers, executive director of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, told the Examiner that the bill is “extremely concerning,” warning that it would strip patient...

Chicago’s United Center has entered into a multi-year partnership with cannabis brands Señorita and RYTHM to bring hemp-derived THC drinks to the venue. The deal is the first in the U.S. between a major arena and a cannabis brand to offer THC beverages to concert and live event attendees.  The beverages will be available at grab-and-go stations, venue bars, and a dedicated Señorita mobile branded bar.     In a statement, Ben Kovler, RYTHM, Inc. chairman and interim CEO, called the partnership...