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When Oklahoma voters passed State Question 788 in 2018, things were a little chaotic. People had questions about how pot businesses would grow in the market. And with very little regulation, the number of marijuana businesses exploded. By 2020, Oklahoma had more businesses licensed to sell pot than any other state in the country.

This is the KGOU AM NewsBrief for Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Oklahomas agriculture community has come out against State Question 820, and has sided with attempts to more heavily regulate the cannabis industry.

It’s time again for us to vote.

The March 7 vote in Oklahoma on recreational marijuana could expunge some criminal convictions if yes votes prevail on State Question 820

The Kansas State Senate is holding hearings this week on medical marijuana for the first time in 2023.

Oklahoma City – The Senate Finance Committee approved legislation Monday clarifying that medical marijuana is not an “agricultural product” and therefore does not qualify for the state’s agricultural sales tax

Groups of faith leaders and law enforcement are raising familiar warnings against the loosening of Oklahomas marijuana laws.

Oklahoma voters will decide on March 7 if they want to expand the state’s medical marijuana market to adult recreational users 21 and older.

Low-level marijuana offenses would cease to be criminal offenses, and SQ 820 would allow for a simple and affordable expungement process for thousands of Oklahomans who have low-level marijuana convictions.