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Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Adams to discuss success of Recent Marijuana busts Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 New York City's crackdown on illegal marijuana shops has closed 700 stores in the last three months. Several high-profile busts were executed in recent weeks but according to police, there is still a long way to go. Officials estimate that t

New Poll Shows Florida Marijuana Legalization Support Growing Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 Florida Voters Show Strong Support for Marijuana Legalization, Poll Finds. A new poll indicates a majority of Florida voters support the marijuana legalization initiative, above the needed 60% threshold. The support for the initiative is bipartisan, with

MTL Cannabis Reports Record 2024 Financial Results with $83.1M Revenue Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 MTL Cannabis Reports Record $83,1M Revenue for 2024, Marking a 165,7% Increase. MTL Cannabis reported a revenue of $83.1M for the full year 2024, a 165.7% increase from the previous year, making the company about 25% of the size of Aurora Cannabi

Federal Funding Granted to Establish Standards for Hemp Construction Industry Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 A project that aims to create standards to fortify the hemp building and construction industry has been selected for federal funding. Earlier this month, EPA announced grants of nearly $160 million for projects that track and reduce climat

Police Groups Oppose Florida Recreational Weed, Supporters Say Prohibition Drains Money Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed, supporters says prohibition drains money. As law enforcement groups come out against Florida's recreational marijuana ballot measure, supporters say the current prohibition has far

Border Officers seize more than $835.000 in Marijuana hidden in auto parts Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 CBP Officers Seize Over $835,000 in Marijuana Hidden in Auto Parts Shipment. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized more than $835,000 in marijuana that was hidden in a shipment of auto parts. According to a CBP press release,

Attorney Face Charges for Smuggling Marijuana into Detention Center Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 Massachusetts Attorney Charged in Marijuana Smuggling Scheme. A Massachusetts attorney is among four people facing charges in connection with a scheme to smuggle marijuana-soaked paper into a New England detention center, federal investigators annou

Germany’s Domestic Cannabis Cultivation Market Poised for Significant Growth as 3 New Licences Issued Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 Germany Expands Domestic Cannabis Cultivation with New Licenses. Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) has now issued the first three new licences for domestic cannabis cultivation, expec

Can Marijuana shops legally advertise on television in Maine? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 Navigating Cannabis Ads on Maine TV: Strict Rules and FCC Concerns. Cannabis has been legal in Maine for almost eight years, but getting the word out about a pot shop still isn't a walk in the park. Advertising adult-use marijuana products on TV comes wit

Marijuana decriminalization measures in San Marcos, Austin get early court wins Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 Three other cities have passed similar measures but the Texas AG and others question whether they can be enforced because of conflicts with state law. Last week, a Hays County District Judge dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s

Report urges lawmakers to take public health approach on legal Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 South Dakota Votes on Recreational Cannabis: Health Experts Advocate for Public Health Approach. As South Dakotans approach a vote on recreational cannabis, a new paper makes recommendations to policymakers on implementing its legality. The Amer

As Norwalk drive-thru Cannabis shop is built, Shangra-La lends space for I-95 overpass rebuild Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 Shangri-La to Open Norwalk's First Drive-Thru Cannabis Dispensary by Year-End. With construction on schedule, a drive-thru recreational cannabis dispensary at 75 Connecticut Ave. should open before the end of the year, Sha

Maryland’s illicit Cannabis market still ‘alive and well’ after legalization Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 It’s been more than a year since Maryland flipped a switch, turning the state’s string of medical cannabis stores into retailers open to anyone 21 and older. Ahead of the rollout made possible by a ballot referendum, lawmakers deftly set re

Two Texas Cities Could Vote on Cannabis Decriminalization in Upcoming Election Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 Two Texas cities now look set to vote on partial cannabis decriminalization during the election later this year. Yesterday, news broke that Lockhart residents may soon vote on decriminalizing low-level cannabis possession within city limi

Office of Cannabis Management’s Felicia Reid talks about adopting an agency in turmoil, and moving forward Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 Reid Reshapes New York's Cannabis Future Amidst Turmoil. Felicia A. B. Reid has been at the helm of the Office of Cannabis Management for six weeks after adopting an agency in turmoil and transition. Before Rei

Virginia retailers fined $10M for selling illegal Hemp products Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 Virginia Slaps Businesses with $10,8M in Fines for Illegal Hemp Sales. More than 300 businesses across Virginia were collectively levied nearly $10.8 million in fines for illegally selling hemp-derived products the state banned last year. Why it matters

3 Myths Busted around decriminalizing Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 More people are using cannabis daily than alcohol, putting more drivers using the drug behind the wheel—and people on the road at risk. Debate around the decriminalization of cannabis, or marijuana, is growing in West Virginia’s capital city council. The City of Charles

Cannabis Firm Fights Insurer’s Denial of Business Income Loss Claim Following Fire Image Cannabis NewsJuly 29, 2024 Cannabis Company and Insurer Clash Over $1,3 Million Business Income Loss Claim Following Fire. A Berkshire Hathaway insurer is insisting it does not owe $1.3 million in claimed business income losses to a cannabis growing company aft