Ohio, marijuana and recreational

Ohio House Speaker backtracks on some of his ideas for restricting recreational marijuana
Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, who just a month ago said he wanted to drastically change the state’s marijuana law, has seemingly had a change of heart. He has backtracked on at least some of his proposed restrictions after having meetings with the Statehouse’s resident marijuana enthusiast.
A breakdown of recreational marijuana products in Ohio, 1 year after legalization
Recreational marijuana became legal in Ohio just over a year ago, in December 2023, with sales launching at local dispensaries in August 2024.
Ohio GOP backtracks on restricting recreational marijuana
Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, who just a month ago said he wanted to drastically change the state's marijuana law, has seemingly had a change of heart. He has backtracked on at least some of his proposed restrictions after having meetings with the Statehouse's resident marijuana enthusiast.
Ohio GOP House Speaker Says Nobody Plans To Repeal Marijuana Legalization Law, While Backpedaling On Home Grow Opposition
Ohio’s GOP House speaker is changing his tune on the state’s marijuana law, appearing to walk back his previously stated plan to undermine provisions of the voter-approved initiative such as home cultivation rights.
Ohio recreational marijuana sales topped $242 million in 2024
Ohio recreational marijuana sales surpassed $242 million as 2024 came to a close. The state’s total recreational marijuana sales were $242,167,020, as of Dec. 28, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control.
Ohio recreational marijuana sales top $240 million in 2024
The sale of recreational marijuana has proven to be quite profitable for the state, closing out last year with a big number. According to the Ohio division of cannabis control marijuana sales throughout the state topped $242 million by the end of 2024.
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How Ohio marijuana laws could change in 2025
Ohio’s adult-use marijuana program can change anytime at the whim of the Ohio Statehouse and now with new Republican ...
Toxicology report: Driver in deadly crash had 50 times legal limit for marijuana
Ohio State Highway Patrol said that 25-year-old Matthew Penny is the driver responsible for the deadly crash in Goshen Township.
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3 Ohio men charged with murder in Pontiac businessman's death, authorities say
Three men have been charged in connection to the death of an Oakland County businessman during an armed robbery, the prosecutor’s office announced on Wednesday.
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Cannabis operations in jeopardy due to city’s residential restrictions
Last summer, Grove City Council set its own rules and regulations for cannabis dispensaries that wish to operate in the city. City leaders agreed to not only duplicate the state guidelines but add a ...
Lawmakers introduce a new bill to legalize marijuana in Indiana
A group of Indiana lawmakers has introduced a bill to legalize marijuana in the state, but the bill has an age requirement ...
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Going green: Kent State's online cannabis education program growing at rapid rate 1 year later
Kent State reports more than 200 students enrolled in the entirely online program since it launched last January.
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Key Ohio legislator shifts focus from state cannabis laws, puts hemp in his crosshairs
Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman told News 5 Cleveland that changing marijuana laws is no longer a top priority, but cracking ...
Sheriff: Masked men drove from Cincinnati to Michigan to kill marijuana business owner
The suspects were arrested within days of the shooting and collectively face charges including murder, armed robbery and illegal weapons possession.