Senate Bill 56, however, introduced by Sen. Stephen Huffman (R-Tipp City) at the end of January, looks to increase the excise ...

Instead of updating Ohio’s smoke-free laws to treat marijuana smoking like tobacco smoking, S.B. 56 says that consumers can only smoke – or vape – marijuana products “in a private residence.” So, ...

A "war" between VIP Smoke Shop owners and local law enforcement underscores a loophole in Ohio hemp law that legislators are ...

However, the new proposal suggests increasing the excise tax to 15% and redirecting all the revenue to Ohio's general fund.

Gov. Mike DeWine announced his draft for the state budget this week. Although he has publicized major changes and his ...

Ohio municipalities with marijuana dispensaries are poised to profit from recreational sales through what’s known as the Host ...

To pay for a new child tax credit and jails, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to raise taxes for gamblers, smokers and ...

A legalization bill needs to win majority support from an 11-person state Senate committee. Just 3 members are publicly on ...

Paul Armentano is the Deputy Director of NORML — the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. The majority of ...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's proposed $218 billion state budget would fully fund public education, make marijuana more expensive ...