Four Massachusetts cannabis operators have filed a legal challenge against the ballot initiative that seeks to repeal the state’s adult-use market this November. Bloomberg Law reports.

of suitfiled Wednesday in the Supreme Judicial Court, claims the ballot measure violates the state constitution by combining too many issues into a single ballot question and because of its “failure to present a unified statement of public policy to voters.”

The ballot measure, titled “An Act to Restore Sensible Marijuana Policy,” was approved for this year’s ballot in January. despite the allegations that the reform campaign used deceptive signature-gathering practices, including bait-and-switch tactics and signers lying about the purpose of the petition.

The suit names Attorney General Andrea Campbell and Secretary of State William Galvin as defendants for their roles in allowing the petition to move forward. The complaint asks “that this Court vacate the Attorney General’s certification of the Petition and order the Secretary of the Commonwealth to place the Petition on the ballot for the 2026 general election.”

If approved by voters, the ballot initiative would repeal adult-use cannabis sales and the state’s home grow provisions. Instead, the initiative contains language to decriminalize possession of up to two ounces of cannabis.

or survey found last month that only 20% of Massachusetts residents said they would support the repeal of the state-owned adult-use industry.

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority has posted nearly a dozen new jobs as Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) considers signing a bill to legalize adult sales. Marijuana moment reports.

The agency posted 11 full-time, salaried positions, including several director and administrative roles essential to launching a new industry.

The General Assembly approved a conference bill last month to legalize the sale of adult-use cannabis beginning January 1, 2027, sending the proposal to Governor Spanberger for consideration.

Virginia’s previous governor, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), vetoed multiple attempts to create an adult cannabis market.

But Spanberger said during last year’s gubernatorial campaign that she would sign a bill to sell cannabis as governor if one crossed her desk.

of CCA job listings include:

• Director of Compliance and Enforcement
• Director of Licensing
• Chief Licensing and Compliance Officer
• Cannabis Business Loan Administrator
• Compliance and Enforcement Manager
• Compliance and Enforcement Inspector
• Senior Licensing Associate
• Licensing Associates
• Impact Business Support Specialist
• Impact Business Support Team Manager
• Talent and acquisition specialist

The listings also include a group of adjunct instructors in agriculture and hospitality.

The governor has until April 13 to sign the bill, allow it to become law without her signature, or veto the proposal.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said last week that after five years of adult sales, the state’s licensed cannabis sellers have generated more than $3.3 billion in sales.

The governor’s office also noted that there are currently 2,161 cannabis licensees in the state, including 610 active dispensaries. Additionally, 56% of the state’s adult cannabis licenses were granted to Social and Economic Equity (SEE) applicants, including 57% of licenses for women-owned businesses and 51% for minority-owned businesses.

“Five years ago, New York committed to building a cannabis market rooted in equality, safety and opportunity, and today, that commitment is delivering real results. We’re forging new pathways for small businesses while aggressively closing down illegal shops that threaten public safety and undermine our legal marketplace. Our focus is clear: protect consumers, support legal businesses and ensure the industry’s proper growth.” – Hochul, in one STATEMENT

State officials noted that they have moved beyond a focus on equity licensing purposes defined in state law.

The program has also generated $10 million for the Community Grants Reinvestment Fund, including $5 million in grants given last year to support youth development, workforce training and other community reinvestment programs. The fund will award another $5 million in grants later this year.

New York Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D) said the state’s adult-use cannabis program was “focused on equity, economic opportunity and restorative justice” and that the market is “setting the standard for the rest of the country to follow.”