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Republican congressman introduced Bill to Defund Tribes that Legalize Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 A Republican Congressman from North Carolina introduced a bill last week that, if passed, would withhold federal funds from tribes that legalize recreational marijuana on their lands. On Friday, North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edward

Cannabis Rescheduling is Not Enough Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 US Health Department Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis: What's Next for the Industry? In a historic development for cannabis in the US, The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recommending that ca

Aurora Cannabis Partners with leading Brazilian company Herbarium to expand CBD Portfolio Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Aurora Cannabis Expands CBD Portfolio into Brazil in Partnership with Herbarium. Aurora Cannabis Inc, the Canadian company opening the world to cannabis and Canada's largest medical cannabis company, today announced an expa

Medicinal Cannabis industry growing as regulation overhaul given green light Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Medicinal cannabis producers are looking at growing more plants and exploring different product options as regulations are being relaxed. The government has approved changes to New Zealand's medicinal cannabis scheme, expected to make i

Maryland dispensaries identify challenges as recreational Cannabis sales continue to grow Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Some Baltimore-area dispensary owners seek changes to state, federal laws. While recreational cannabis sales continue to grow across Maryland, some Baltimore-area dispensaries are starting to identify some challenges. Recre

Detroit Red Wings' Darren McCarty comes to Big Rapids Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 The staunch cannabis advocate supported Meds Cafe's opening. Locals got the chance to meet and greet with former Detroit Red Wings right winger Darren McCarty at the grand opening of Meds Cafe, a new dispensary at 225 S. Michigan Ave. McCarty was present from

Rescheduled Marijuana spurs top Cannabis PR and Social Media Hires Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 KCSA Strategic Communications is expanding its senior leadership team in cannabis and psychedelic practices. The strategic communications firm that offers public and investor relations and social media services tapped Ellen Mellody to serve as se

35 Years Ago: DEA Judge's Landmark Ruling on Cannabis Reclassification Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 35 Years Ago Today: DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge Ruled That Cannabis Should Be Reclassified Under Federal Law. Today marks the 35-year anniversary of an administrative ruling by the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Chief Adm

Cannabis industry no longer riding high: Job losses, supply imbalances, dwindling profits hit sector Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Washington debates ways to link the marijuana businesses with banking, ease tax burdens. Western states such as California and Oregon are overflowing with cannabis, a supply glut that is driving down prices and s

Cannabis industry no longer riding high: Job losses, supply imbalances, dwindling profits hit sector Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Washington debates ways to link the marijuana businesses with banking, ease tax burdens. Western states such as California and Oregon are overflowing with cannabis, a supply glut that is driving down prices and s

NYC Council to weigh awareness campaign on illicit Weed sales Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 The New York City Council will hear arguments on a bill Wednesday that would create an awareness campaign on the dangers of buying cannabis products from unlicensed sellers. The bill comes at a time of ongoing chaos in the state’s recreational marijua

Thieves steal $9,000 worth of marijuana from Queens smoke shop Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Police are searching for a group accused of robbing a smoke shop in Queens Monday. Police said the thieves entered Zaza Smoke Shop on Bell Boulevard and threatened a 20-year-old employee working there by displaying a gun. The group stole merchandise

Lawsuit accuses N.J. Mayor of rigging Cannabis Approval for his OWN town Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Cannabis Company Sues Hopewell Borough Over Licensing Process Amidst Allegations of Mayor's Conflict of Interest. A cannabis company has filed a suit against Hopewell Borough, a municipality in Mercer County, over its cannabis licensing pro

Is NJ legal Weed's explosive growth slowing down? Inside the 'tug of war' over Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023 When it comes to the roaring success — or critical failure — of the New Jersey cannabis industry, fingers are pointing in every direction. The dispensary operators. The regulators. The legislators. The black market. But in re

California doubles funding for Cannabis retail grants Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023 California Doubles Funding for Retail Access Grants to Expand Cannabis Access Across the State. California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has announced it has doubled funding for the Phase II round of its Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant program

Rick Williams wants NFL to use Cannabis to treat players Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023 Ex-NFL star Ricky Williams says the league is moving in the right direction by loosening its stance on cannabis in recent years. But tells TMZ Sports he's hoping Roger Goodell's organization goes one step further by allowing teams to treat players with mar

Rick Williams wants NFL to use Cannabis to treat players Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023 Ex-NFL star Ricky Williams says the league is moving in the right direction by loosening its stance on cannabis in recent years. But tells TMZ Sports he's hoping Roger Goodell's organization goes one step further by allowing teams to treat players with mar

Major study advises young people, pregnant women and drivers to avoid Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023 Umbrella review of research over past 20 years says marijuana can be effective for illnesses such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain, ‘not without adverse events’. A major international study of cannabis use found that