WeedLife News Network

Cannabis should be free as part of health service Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 The government should consider making medicinal cannabis freely available as part of the Island’s health service, a States Member has said. Deputy Lyndon Farnham also believes that a flourishing medicinal-cannabis industry would have a clear economic benefit to th

Flavored Cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 As New York opens more legal outlets for recreational marijuana, some public health advocates want more scrutiny on how marijuana products are being marketed to teens and young adults. NEW YORK - When New York's first licensed recreational marijuana out

County supervisors will vote on another tax break for cannabis growers - who say it’s still not enough. Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on another tax break for Monterey County cannabis cultivators, who are struggling amid challenging market conditions that have forced many to scale back operations

Weed delivery driver robberies spike in Michigan Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 A rash of cannabis delivery driver robberies is taking Michigan by storm. A noticeable uptick in cannabis delivery driver robberies is being reported in Michigan, as authorities scramble to control the problem before it snowballs into something worse. The Michigan

Arizona Cannabis-Themed sandwich franchise hosting event on Jan 20 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 Although cannabis has come a very long way since Scott Jennings, the founder of Cheba Hut (which had it’s first location in Tempe, Arizona), sparked up his first toaster sandwich 25 years ago, the brand acknowledges that there is still a long road

NJ Marijuana dispensaries now allowed to create ‘consumption lounges’ with town approval Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 Marijuana dispensaries across New Jersey can now create a lounge space for customers to use the products after purchasing them. For those who don’t want to smoke at home, this could be a big change since it is illegal to smok

Texas customs seizes $7.5 million worth of Marijuana hidden inside cotton candy shipment Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 Customs and Border Protection officers at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas found a colossal cache of cannabis hidden inside a shipment of cotton candy last weekend. Uncovered when CBP officers and drug dogs performed a

Heathrow beefs up security after rise in US cannabis smuggling arrests Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 Security checks will be stepped up for air travellers flying from Los Angeles to London after a series of recent cannabis-smuggling arrests. At least 11 passengers have been charged with attempting to import the drug to the UK in the past eigh

9 Americans arrested for smuggling Weed into the U.K. Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 Nine American nationals were arrested for attempting to smuggle cannabis from California to London’s Heathrow Airport last week, according to a statement from law enforcement and customs officials. The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency revealed on Tuesday

Bill introduced that would make more Ohioans eligible for Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers are mounting another effort to pass a bill that would shift which government agency oversees the state’s medical marijuana program and widen who is eligible for a card. Sens. Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) and Kirk

Drug-carrying pigeon in Canadian prison yard Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 Officers at a Canadian prison nabbed a drug smuggler who would definitely be considered a flight risk. The culprit? A meth-carrying pigeon. In a scheme straight out of the Middle Ages, authorities at the Pacific Institution in Abbotsford, a correctional facility about

Texas accepting applications for additional Medical Cannabis dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 The application period will run until April 28 in Texas. Texas is now accepting applications as it looks to increase the number of licensed medical cannabis dispensaries, a state agency announced on Monday. The Texas Department of Public Sa

Delta 8 Edibles: A simple guide on choosing Hemp-Based products that will suit your needs Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 Delta 8 Edibles: A Simple Guide On Choosing Hemp-Based Products That Will Suit Your Needs Delta 8 edibles have been incredibly popular lately with reputable online stores and the like offering a wide selection of them for al

Whatever happened to Hemp? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 Gov. Andy Beshear’s order allowing Kentuckians with at least one of 21 medical conditions to possess eight ounces of medical cannabis was a welcome response to decades of legislative foot-dragging. The drawback: Of the 37 states where it’s legal, Illinois is the closest to fill out-of-s

What Is the difference between Hemp and Cannabis? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 Although hemp and cannabis are two different species, there’s an important legal difference between the two. Hemp and cannabis are two totally different plants, right? Yes and no. Technically, hemp and cannabis are actually the two different species, from the same

As Pennsylvania lags on Marijuana legalization, New York brags Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2023 (The Center Square) – While Pennsylvania debates marijuana legalization, neighboring states like New York brag about the tax revenues. New York legalized medical cannabis in 2014 and recreational use for adults age 21 and older followed in 2021. Legal

British Columbia considers Marijuana consumption spaces, citizens and businesses weigh in Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2023 It’s been a question since recreational cannabis legalization first reached the lips of legislators. If cannabis is legal, but consumers are only allowed to smoke in private residences, where does that leave tourists, or loc

How are doctors navigating Kentucky’s vague Medical Marijuana executive order? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2023 Doctors are telling medical marijuana patients they could face ramifications from drug tests or in child custody cases. In states where medical marijuana is legal, regulated medical marijuana cards provide a way for dispensaries and la