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Federal Government about to make a big change to Marijuana rules Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2024 It could come today, or in a few weeks, maybe within the next month. Whenever it happens, rescheduling marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act – which regulates what drugs are considered illegal and just how illegal they are – would be the big

Ireland Government Approves a Nine-Month Delay on Cannabis Legalization Vote Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 In the meantime, the government plans to create a special committee to review a recent report in favor of drug decriminalization. The Irish government has delayed on discussing a bill that would legalize cannabis possession for nine mont

Winnipeg police launch Cannabis education program to reduce drug-impaired driving Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 “Everyone is very used to hearing ‘don’t drink and drive’. We have to have that same effect when we talk about, don’t drive while high,” said Patrol Sergeant Stephane Fontaine with the Winnipeg Police Service. Since cannabis was leg

Our medical Cannabis Market is growing fast, but are older people getting on board? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 A recent global report has flagged Australia as the fastest-growing medical market in the world for medical cannabis. This aligns with recent research by Australian medical cannabis biotech company Medigrowth which distributes med

A running list of all lawsuits filed against New York Cannabis regulators Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 As New York’s Office of Cannabis Management launches applications for general marijuana business licensing, the agency is still fending off multiple lawsuits. The Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary program was halted in August, when a

Ascend Cannabis dispensary coming to former Kings restaurant building Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 A new cannabis dispensary is slated to open in the township's former Kings Family Restaurant location. The building at 1451 Old Brodhead Road in Center Township has a fresh coat of blue paint and signage for Ascend’s dispensary outlet. Kings, a

Former Goodyear Tire in Hartford could become cannabis retailer if given a special permit Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 This former Goodyear tire could be the site of a new cannabis retailer in Hartford. Right off the highway, around the corner from Dunkin' Park, and down the road from Xfinity Theater, plans for a cannabis retailer are in the

Six months after legalization, Marijuana is still not widely available in Minnesota Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 Marijuana is legal in Minnesota, but that doesn’t mean it is widely available in all its forms. At least not yet. While products derived from Delta 8 THC and CBD have been on the market in the state since 2022, recreational mariju

Ken Paxton sues five Texas cities that decriminalized Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 Texas Attorney General Sues Cities Over Marijuana Ordinances. Voters in Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Denton approved the policies in 2022. The attorney general said the ordinances are inconsistent with laws enacted by the Texas Legislature.

Is the government finally abandoning its ‘flat Earth’ Marijuana policies? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 Federal Health Agency Affirms Cannabis' Therapeutic Efficacy. Hundreds of pages of recently released documents provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) affirm what the overwhelming majority of the public has known for d

Spain’s Medical Cannabis law to be ready ‘in the coming months’ says health minister Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 1, 2024 Spain's Health Minister Affirms Commitment to Medical Cannabis Law. Mónica García Gómez used her first appearance in Congress to reaffirm her commitment to establishing a medical cannabis framework. Spain’s newly appointed health

Aurora Cannabis to consolidate shares on a one-for-10 basis Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 1, 2024 Aurora Cannabis Inc, has announced a plan to consolidate its shares on a one-for-10 basis. The company says it expects the move will restore compliance with Nasdaq listing rules and ensure the company continues to have access to a wide range of instituti

Governor predicts voters will decide fate of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 1, 2024 Florida Governor Predicts Recreational Marijuana Will Be on November Ballot. Gov. Ron DeSantis ignited a firestorm in cannabis circles after he predicted a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow adults 21 and older to use recreational marijuana wi

Spec's is getting into the Cannabis game with the new Hi Seltzer sold in stores Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 1, 2024 Spec's Wine & Spirits Enters Cannabis Beverage Business Through Partnership with Hi Seltzer. Spec's Wine & Spirits a — Texas-founded and family-owned liquor store — is entering the cannabis beverage business, and it is doing so throug

Some are calling for more regulation of Delta-8 THC products Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 1, 2024 As the popularity of Delta-8 cannabis products grows, some are calling for more oversight in Illinois. Delta-8 THC is legal in Illinois and 21 other states, but unlike marijuana, which is regulated, taxed and can only be sold in licensed dispensaries, D

Researchers at WSU identify specific neurons explaining why Cannabis makes you so snacky Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 1, 2024 The murky science behind stoned snacking is coming into focus thanks to a new study from Washington State University. The study, published in December in the journal Scientific Reports , aimed to help expand our knowledge of

19 Charged in Connection to Southern California Drug Trafficking Organization Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 1, 2024 Major Cross-Border Drug Trafficking Network Busted in the US and Canada. Canada doesn’t often come to mind in regard to giant drug trafficking busts, but an exception to this rule made headlines this week when multiple arrests were made

Some Cannabis laws in Connecticut could change this year Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2024 The road to legal cannabis in Connecticut has been a long one. Medical use of cannabis was legalized more than a decade ago, in 2012. Recreational use of cannabis became legal in 2021. The first legal recreational cannabis retailers opened their doors one y