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Council rejects Cannabis lounges Image Cannabis NewsApril 25, 2023 Hopes that Evanston would permit cannabis lounges went up in smoke Monday night in the face of a strong commitment by several alders to the city’s clean air ordinance. Ald. Devon Reid (8th) pitched the smoking establishments as a matter of equity, saying lower income residents, who

Singapore slams billionaire Richard Branson for defending Cannabis trafficker Image Cannabis NewsApril 25, 2023 SINGAPORE - Singapore government on Tuesday accused British billionaire Richard Branson of peddling falsehoods and disrespecting its justice system. Accused of hitting back at the tycoon over his call to spare a man set to be executed thi

Australian Cannabis activists protest THC ban for drivers Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 Activists staged a 4/20 protest featuring a cavalcade of military vehicles travelling the streets of Sydney to publicize failed policies. A group of Australian cannabis activists took to the streets of Sydney in a motorcade of military vehicles to protest th

How can Cannabis help our furry friends? Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 The CBD for animals category is exploding, but can cannabis help pets the way it helps people? “My pet is a member of the family.” You’ve probably heard this statement before, or even said it yourself. Nearly 70% of American households have a companion animal, with dogs and

Funding needed for Cannabis social equity in New York budget Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 On March 31, 2023, the second anniversary of New York’s groundbreaking Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) arrived with little fanfare. Instead of marking the occasion with celebration, CannaBronx — a leading voice for social equity in the cannab

Delaware governor says he won’t block Marijuana Legalization Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 A marijuana legalization bill will become law in Delaware Sunday, April 23. DOVER - Delaware Gov. John Carney said Friday that he will allow bills legalizing recreational marijuana use by adultsin the state and authorizing the establishment of a state-lic

Marijuana’s unrestricted advertising is raising concern across the USA Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 Seeking rules for promoting pot. More than $2 billion in cannabis advertising has helped convince many consumers that the drug is without harm — but that’s contrary to growing evidence, according to speakers at a drug-policy conference in Washin

Medical Marijuana sales are imminent in Georgia after years of delay Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 Dispensaries could open by late May or June Cannabis plants are being harvested in South Georgia greenhouses. A testing lab is up and running. Dispensaries plan to soon open their doors. Within weeks, Georgia’s long-awaited medical marijuana progr

Worms can also get the munchies from Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 It appears that getting high and craving junk food is not exclusively a human phenomenon… It’s a well-known fact that using cannabis often leads to the “munchies,” prompting consumers to eat more and crave tasty, high-calorie foods. Now, a new study published in the jou

Marijuana companies warn against giving out more licenses Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 MENOMINEE - The marijuana companies chosen by Menominee to receive recreational licenses warned the city council last Monday that giving out more licenses now would cause more legal fights. They asked why the city would pursue a settlement when the judge has

Americans spent more on legal Cannabis in 2022 than chocolate Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 Americans spent roughly $30 billion on legal marijuana last year while spending around $20 billion on chocolate. U.S. residents are spending more money to purchase legal cannabis than they are on chocolate, craft beer and topical pain relief. A report fr

Dispensary workers strike when it hurts the most Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 On the eve of 4/20 Teamsters Local 777 members went on strike against three dispensaries in Illinois. Dispensary workers in Illinois are fed up with what they say are low wages and unfair practices committed by a major dispensary chain. Members of Teamsters Local 777

Amid joints and cookies, Marijuana business booms in Thailand Image Cannabis NewsApril 21, 2023 Bangkok - Home delivery services, interactive maps with online products, relaxation spas and stores with brownies, cookies and joints. The marijuana business has become a profitable activity in Thailand, where many benefit from a legal limbo in the absen

Will TSA stop you for Marijuana in your luggage? Image Cannabis NewsApril 21, 2023 While many states have legalized marijuana, things may be looking up for cannabis users nationwide. But not too high up, especially for those planning to fly anytime soon. There are many items you’re allowed to bring aboard an airplane but when it comes to marijuana,

Will Ohio legalize marijuana? Here's what lawmakers, advocates and experts say Image Cannabis NewsApril 21, 2023 With a possible ballot measure and other changes being considered for medicinal marijuana, the future of the drug remains uncertain for now in Ohio. Time is running out for the state legislature to consider a proposal pushed by the Coali

Minnesota House schedules vote on Recreational Marijuana bill Image Cannabis NewsApril 21, 2023 MINNEAPOLIS - A Minnesota lawmaker said Thursday the state House will vote on a bill to legalize recreational marijuana on Monday. The announcement from Rep. Zack Stephenson, the bill's author, came -- quite aptly -- on 4/20, a day typically associated w

New Jersey has had legal weed for a year Image Cannabis NewsApril 21, 2023 While prices typically drop as a market matures, for now, people in New Jersey are paying high prices for legal recreational marijuana. With one year of legalization under its belt, New Jersey has some of the most expensive recreational cannabis in the country. And it’s goin

How pot holiday 4/20 came to be? Image Cannabis NewsApril 21, 2023 SEATTLE - Thursday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when cannabis fans gather in clouds of smoke at music festivals, celebrate with all-you-can-deals on chicken wings and other munchies, and take advantage of pot-shop discounts in legal weed states. This year’s edition