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Senate kills Cannabis legalization efforts Image Cannabis NewsMay 12, 2023 CONCORD - A cannabis legalization bill sponsored by both the Democratic and Republican leaders in the House died in the New Hampshire Senate on Thursday in what was a nearly party-line vote. The bill, HB 639, would have established a legalized non-medical cannabis market in
Cannabis growers win $4.9 million in malpractice lawsuit against attorneys Image Cannabis NewsMay 12, 2023 PORTLAND - A jury has awarded $4.9 million to the owners of a cannabis business in a lawsuit filed against Portland-based Emerge Law Group. Tidewater Investments, LLC, sued Emerge Law Group and two of its attorneys, Corinne Celko and Genny Kil
New York Cannabis regulators approve 50 more licenses Image Cannabis NewsMay 12, 2023 Cannabis regulators in New York on Thursday issued 50 additional licenses to operate an adult-use marijuana business in the state, growing the number to 215 licenses awarded since the marketplace went into effect. The new licenses were announced as a social equity
Colombia Chamber of Representatives passes Cannabis legalization bill Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 Cannabis legalization could become a reality for Colombia as it moves to the Senate. On May 8, the Colombian Chamber of Representatives passed a cannabis legalization bill. In the sixth of eight discussions, the bill was passed with a 98-57 vote. I
Proposed Marijuana ordinance could allow drive-thru services in Michigan town Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 PORTAGE - The city council of a small town in Michigan is considering a proposed ordinance amendment that, if passed, could allow drive-thru services at local marijuana businesses. First introduced for first reading April 18, Ordinance Amen
New Jersey Governor signs bill extending tax deductions to Cannabis Companies Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 New Jersey Gov Phil Murphy has signed legislation to separate state tax law from federal regulations that deny standard tax deductions for cannabis businesses. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this week signed legislation to grant standard b
Doctors warn seniors about consuming too much THC Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 More seniors are consuming cannabis, presenting new issues and the need for education. Due to an uptick of incidents involving seniors consuming too much cannabis, doctors are warning older citizens about how to consume the plant correctly. Eating edibles in particula
Cannabis opponents voice concerns at public hearing Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 Cheshire’s Planning and Zoning Commission has been looking for feedback from the public as it weighs whether to allow commercial cannabis uses, such as a recreational retail establishment, in town. The group got some of what it was looking for during a public hearin
Is Medical Cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related quality of life? Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated whether cannabis treatment could improve the health-associated quality of life (QoL) over time in Australia. Medical cannabis encompasses a wide spec
Legendary CT high school football coach finds new challenge: The state’s first Cannabis delivery company Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 With eight state championships at three different schools, Jack Cochran is one of the most successful coaches in Connecticut high school football history. Controversy often came with his high achievements, but whe
Hemp farmers say proposed bill would 'cripple' the CBD industry Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 Connecticut’s hemp farmers and CBD product producers say a bill intended to curb sales of illegal cannabis edibles would significantly affect their business. “This will cripple my business,” said Duncan Markovich, co-founder of Better Ways CBD, a Branfor
Cannabis industry paid $1.8 Billion in excess taxes in 2022 Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 Excess taxes are expected to increase in 2023. According to data from the cannabis research firm Whitney Economics, the cannabis industry paid an excess of $1.8 billion in additional taxes in 2022 alone. And, spoiler alert: This article doesn’t have a happy
Jake Paul and Nate Diaz Fight takes an unexpected turn, fighter subjected to Marijuana testing Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 It looks like Nate Diaz may have to lay off the weed, at least while he gets ready to box Jake Paul later this summer. Wednesday, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which is in charge of overseeing combat spo
Denmark’s open hash trade under threat on ‘pusher street’ Image Cannabis NewsMay 10, 2023 Pusher Street’s run of open cannabis and hash trade in Copenhagen, Denmark could come to an end. While open drug trade of cannabis, hash, and soft drugs is tolerated in Christiania, an autonomous region in Copenhagen, Denmark, that all could end if the area ca
Cannabis and pastries to be sold under the same roof Image Cannabis NewsMay 10, 2023 City Council grants special use to businesses planning to locate in new mixed-use building at Howard Street and Chicago Avenue. Evanston City Council members gave the green light Monday to the city’s second cannabis dispensary – as well as a bakery-restaurant – wit
New bill could help Black farmers get Medical Marijuana licenses Image Cannabis NewsMay 10, 2023 Gov Ron DeSantis is slated to review a bill that would give Black farmers an entry into Florida’s flourishing medical marijuana industry. Black farmers who didn’t make the cut last year could have another opportunity to vie for medical-marijuana license
Could RI pot shops soon advertise on billboards Image Cannabis NewsMay 10, 2023 Rhode Island marijuana shops could soon join their Massachusetts competitors advertising on billboards throughout the Ocean State. The Rhode Island House of Representatives voted unanimously Tuesday to give the state's cannabis regulation office the power to make rules
Could RI pot shops soon advertise on billboards Image Cannabis NewsMay 10, 2023 Rhode Island marijuana shops could soon join their Massachusetts competitors advertising on billboards throughout the Ocean State. The Rhode Island House of Representatives voted unanimously Tuesday to give the state's cannabis regulation office the power to make rules