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Cannabis businesses across Hudson County inch closer to opening Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 When it comes to cannabis business activity in Hudson County, the action isn’t limited to Secaucus, Jersey City and Hoboken. Municipalities such as North Bergen, West New York and Harrison are upping their legal weed game, ranging from dispensaries to

Lawmakers seek to add autism, PTSD to list of Medical-Marijuana eligible conditions Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 PHOENIX - Arizonans with autism and post-traumatic stress disorder could add marijuana to their medical toolkit under a proposal that expands who can access the drug. Currently, people with severe medical conditions such as cancer,

Marijuana shortage leads to soaring prices in Missouri Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 KANSAS CITY - Things are getting high in Missouri for cannabis users in more than one way! Less than two months into recreational pot being legal, there’s already a marijuana shortage and that’s leading to soaring prices. It starts with cultivators not being ab

Reps clash over fresh bill to legalize Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 Some members of the House of Representatives clashed on Wednesday over a bill seeking to legalize cultivation, sale and use of cannabis, also known as marijuana, for commercial purposes. Two members of the House, Benjamin Kalu and Olumide Osoba, had sponsored a fresh

Hochul proposes major crackdown against illegal Cannabis shops in New York City Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 New York authorities would be given expanded power to shut down illegal pot shops and levy fines of up to $200,000 under legislation proposed Wednesday by Governor Kathy Hochul, who’s seeking to protect the state’s fledgling legal marke

U.S. Cannabis company charged with fraud after bilking investors for millions Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 American Patriot Brands made false and misleading statements to raise more than $40 million from investors. A U.S.-based cannabis company, its CEO and five other entities and individuals have been charged with fraud after pocketing millio

Dan Bilzerian's cannabis company allegedly fails to produce requested legal documents again Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 A judge has ordered Ignite to produce the documents within five days. Dan Bilzerian’s cannabis company, Ignite International Brands, is facing a court order to turn over 65 documents in a contract dispute case with Consultin

Court ruling could lead to Cannabis planting in Brazil Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2023 An appeals court in Brazil reported that it will hand down a ruling that could lead to a significant change in the country’s weed laws. According to Reuters, the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), which serves as the top appeals court in Brazil for non-constituti

Europe’s biggest economy moves closer to Weed legalization Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2023 BERLIN - Germany could be weeks away from introducing a bill to legalize cannabis under sweeping reforms that would greenlight the consumption and sale of the drug in Europe’s largest economy. Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach last week said that th

Kansas senate panel tables Medical Cannabis legalization bill Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2023 A Kansas legislative committee voted on Thursday to table a medical marijuana legalization bill, likely killing the bill for the remainder of the 2023 legislative session. A Kansas state Senate committee on Thursday voted to table a bill to legalize medi

Frustration grows over outdoor Cannabis operation Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2023 Health Canada responded to residents of Parsons regarding the cannabis odour. Spring has sprung and new growth won’t be far behind. While this is good news to many, several Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Electoral Area A residents are concerned about the

Cannabis users need a bigger hit of anesthetic to avoid waking mid-op Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2023 US doctors say they can require up to three times the usual dose. It is the stuff of nightmares. You go into the hospital for a major operation requiring a general anesthetic. The doctors and nurses do their best to keep you relaxed, but just to

Future of Marijuana in Wisconsin remains hazy Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2023 According to a Marquette study, 64% of registered voters in Wisconsin support legalization of marijuana. But, is it close to happening? "How is Wisconsin not ready for recreational?" said Michael Hanson, an Air Force and Army Vet. Michael Hanson struggled with PTSD afte

Mississippi lawmakers approve changes to Medical Cannabis law Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2023 The Mississippi legislature has approved a bill that makes several changes to the medical marijuana legalization measure passed by lawmakers last year. Mississippi lawmakers last week approved a bill mandating changes to the state’s Medical Cannabis Act,

Marijuana products recalled in Arizona for potential fungus contamination Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2023 The Arizona Department of Health Services announced Tuesday that several establishments are voluntarily recalling several marijuana products. The issue is potential exposure to Aspergillus — a fungus that can cause cold-like symptoms such as

New lawsuit against New York Cannabis agency filed Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2023 A cannabis coalition is suing the New York Office of Cannabis Management for not following regulations set by the state’s adult-use cannabis law. The New York-based Coalition for Access to Regulated & Safe Cannabis (CARSC) recently filed a lawsuit against the Offic

Banking failures are hitting Weed companies Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2023 Crypto isn’t the only edgy new industry being roiled by the collapse of several banks. US companies that deal directly with cannabis, a federally illegal substance, are already shut out of large banks. So these companies have increasingly found support in an estimated 200

New Hampshire house passes bill to legalize Marijuana with no taxation or regulation Image Cannabis NewsMarch 21, 2023 CONCORD - Last Thursday, the New Hampshire House passed a bill that would legalize marijuana for adults in the state, despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Unlike most legalization efforts, the bill would not create any tax