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Kamala Harris Gathers Rapper Fat Joe and People Pardoned for Marijuana Convictions to Discuss Reforms Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 VP Kamala Harris to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform with Rapper Fat Joe and Pardoned Individuals at White House Event. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday plans to gather rapper Fat Joe and several people p

To be blunt, rats getting high on Police Department’s confiscated Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 The New Orleans Police Department’s headquarters has a unique problem and the police chief believes it’s high time something is done. Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick told City Council that rats have overrun the evidence and property

Who will profit from legal Cannabis in Germany? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Germany's Impending Cannabis Legalization: Winners and Challenges in the Industry. Grass, weed, cannabis: Smoking dope is set to become legal in Germany. It's unclear when the new law will come into force, but it's already apparent who will benefit financially — and w

Amid rise in Cannabis-induced psychosis, mental health program gets young people early help Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 3-year program supports people aged 14 to 35 and has a month-long waitlist Tegan Rose's job involves going into the community to support people aged 14 to 35 who have been in a state of psychosis for what's believed to be th

Washington Looks To Scrap 37% Excise Tax On Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Medical cannabis patients in Washington could soon no longer have to pay the steep excise tax on their treatment. Washington’s Senate has passed HB 1453, legislation that will exempt medical cannabis patients and designated providers from the 37% excise t

Washington Looks To Scrap 37% Excise Tax On Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Medical cannabis patients in Washington could soon no longer have to pay the steep excise tax on their treatment. Washington’s Senate has passed HB 1453, legislation that will exempt medical cannabis patients and designated providers from the 37% excise t

Biggest Challenges for the Cannabis Industry in 2024 Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Challenges and Growth in the Cannabis Industry Amid Evolving Legal Landscape and Economic Factors. The cannabis industry has grown dramatically in recent years in response to expanding legalization and a flood of capital from venture capital firms and other inves

New York State Senate Breaks Ground with Cannabis Legislation Boost Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 New York State Senate Unveils Groundbreaking Cannabis Legislation, Allocates $128 Million for Industry Support and Regulation. In a groundbreaking move, the New York State Senate has unveiled significant strides in cannabis legislation, marking a p

State program offers grants to Lansing-area Marijuana businesses Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Lansing-Area Marijuana Businesses Awarded Grants in State's Social Equity Program. A half dozen Lansing-area marijuana businesses recently were awarded more than $16,000 each as part of a statewide social equity program, Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory

Cannabis store ordered to close for week after selling gummies to minor Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 A Kelowna cannabis store will be closed for a week next month after being caught selling THC gummies to a 16-year-old. According to a decision from the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, Prime Cannabis on Pandosy Street sold a five-pack

Gov. Healey Expected To Issue Pardons For Marijuana Possession Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Expected to Pardon Convictions for Simple Marijuana Possession. Gov. Maura Healey is expected to pardon people in Massachusetts convicted of simple possession of marijuana later this week, following in the footsteps o

Russia extends pre-trial detention of German arrested for Cannabis gummies Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Russian Court Extends Detention of German Man Caught with Cannabis Gummy Candies Until April 15. A Russian court on Tuesday extended until April 15 the pre-trial detention of a German man who was arrested last month on suspicion of carrying

The rise of Cannabis drink culture Image Cannabis NewsMarch 11, 2024 Does the rise of cannabis-infused drinks mean the downfall of wine, beer and spirits? Kathleen Willcox investigates. Remember bong hits and blunts? Not too long ago, cannabis culture was deeply embedded in the counter-culture. The perception was that cannabis was for hippies and h

Amsterdam Left Out of Netherlands Legal Weed Experiment Image Cannabis NewsMarch 11, 2024 Amsterdam will not be part of an experiment with regulated cannabis now underway in the Netherlands after a vote in the country’s Parliament last week. Amsterdam, a city long associated with relaxed weed rules, has been left out of a pilot experiment with lega

Can Weed Make Recreational Running Easier? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 11, 2024 Runners and Scientists Are Racing To Find Out More and more amateur runners are turning to cannabis as a way to enhance their running experience — Is it working? n a cold winter evening in Brooklyn, New York, a group of runners gathered to begin their weekly group run. But

New Jersey Cannabis sales top $2B in last 6 years Image Cannabis NewsMarch 11, 2024 New Jersey's Cannabis Market Surpasses $2 Billion in Total Sales: Growth Continues with $800 Million in 2023. New Jersey’s cannabis market earned more than $800 million — $800,279,300 — in medicinal and recreational cannabis sales in 2023, according to a Friday anno

Minnesota may open some of the first government-run Cannabis dispensaries in the US Image Cannabis NewsMarch 11, 2024 Minnesota could become the first state in nine years to open cannabis dispensaries that are run by cities and counties. That’s because of one line in the state’s new cannabis laws that allow for cities and counties to “establish, ow

Michigan will pay millions to Oakland County and a handful of communities from taxes collected on Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 11, 2024 Michigan Distributes $87 Million from Marijuana Sales to Municipalities and Counties: Oakland County Receives $4,38 Million Share. Oakland County and a handful of communities with licensed recreational marijua