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Minnesota adult-Use Legalization Bill Clears First Hurdle Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 The sponsor of the Minnesota measure says there’s still a long road ahead. Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota have begun their push for marijuana legalization, with a bill clearing the first of many legislative hurdles this week. The bill “cleared the first

How a Marijuana 'crop plague' could force growers to change their practices Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 While the state’s marijuana business continues to boom, cannabis growers in Massachusetts — already facing tough business setbacks in a competitive and volatile market — are scrambling to ward off a rapidly spreading and highly infectious

How to germinate Cannabis seeds: start and plant weed seeds Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 So, you’ve finally taken the leap and you’re ready to grow your own marijuana? If you’re here, you’ve probably even bought the seeds already… But let’s face it − if you don’t germinate seeds the right way, they’ll die. As simple as that. And let me tell

Who's winning and who's losing in recreational Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 The city has not released the names of the businesses that were turned down for recreational pot retail licenses. The latest: Detroit awarded 33 licenses last month for dispensaries to start selling nonmedical cannabis after a long-delayed process to set up

70-year-old woman convicted of trafficking nearly 200 pounds of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 CORPUS CHRISTI - A 70-year-old woman was convicted of trafficking nearly 200 pounds of marijuana with the intent to distribute according to U.S Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. The Department of Justice states that Diana Vela drove a Ford Fusio

Minnesota lawmakers start down path to legalizing Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Legislature embarked on a path toward legalizing recreational marijuana for adults Wednesday when a legislative committee held the first hearing of the year on a bill that backers say is designed to avoid the pitfalls experienced

2,000 marijuana grow licenses ID'd as potentially illegal, Oklahoma agency says Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 About 2,000 medical marijuana licenses have been identified by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs as potentially unlawful, an agency spokesman says. Mark Woodward of the OBNDD said those licenses are suspected of eit

Where will Connecticut’s Marijuana tax go? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 NEW HAVEN - Within seven hours of opening adult-use marijuana sales on Tuesday in Connecticut, the state had already reported that $250,000 worth had been sold. And, because 20% of the price of marijuana is tax, the state is anticipating a windfall of funds. The state la

Recreational cannabis bill advances in Minnesota House Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 An adult-use cannabis bill clears the first legislative hurdle, passing the House Commerce Committee. ST PAUL - A Minnesota House panel Wednesday gave the green light to this year's version of the recreational cannabis bill. The Commerce Committee was the fir

State legislators consider employment protections for Cannabis users Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 Cannabis is legal in Washington, but so is employment discrimination against cannabis users. A new bill in the state Senate looks to address that issue. The bill, Senate Bill 5123, was filed by state Sen. Karen Keiser, a Des Moines Democrat, and

Why use of Marijuana & alcohol during pregnancy is risky Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 More pregnant women are using cannabis to relieve unpleasant symptoms such as nausea, pain and general morning sickness. According to research published last year in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, pregnant women were roughly 4.6 times more

Teen sent to prison for Marijuana-related killing Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 A Steelton teen has pleaded guilty to murdering a 20-year-old man who tried to steal marijuana from him in 2021. Steven Roman, 17, pleaded guilty in December to third-degree murder in the killing of Ke’Shawn Carter, and was sentenced to eight to 20 years in state

Google changes its CBD advertising policies Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 Cannabis advertising has always been a precarious art. From first amendment commercial speech issues to zealous state marketing and promotion regulations to false claim lawsuits, cannabis advertising can go down some dark rabbit holes. Notoriously, tech giants like Inst

ID soon required to buy Cannabis buds Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2023 Thai nationals seeking to purchase cannabis buds will soon have to show their ID cards, with sales information recorded on a government database, according to the Department for the Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM). Thongchai Lertwilairattanapon

Recreational pot sales double in Maine Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2023 Legal sales launched in 2020. Adult-use cannabis sales soared last year in Maine, nearly doubling the total for 2021. The local news outlet Masthead Maine, citing data that was released by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, reports that the “state’s licensed adult-use reta

Missouri to begin accepting personal Marijuana cultivation applications by Feb. 6 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2023 The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has released a sample of the form people will use to apply for a personal marijuana cultivation license. A license is needed for people to grow their own marijuana plants in thei

Missouri to begin accepting personal Marijuana cultivation applications by Feb. 6 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2023 The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has released a sample of the form people will use to apply for a personal marijuana cultivation license. A license is needed for people to grow their own marijuana plants in thei

Kansas City looks to approve ballot question for Marijuana sales tax Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2023 KANSAS CITY - The discussion on putting a municipal marijuana sales tax question to voters has finally arrived in Kansas City. The magic number: 3%. That’s the highest city sales tax allowed under Missouri’s Amendment 3 for recreational marijuan