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Cannabis Medications could be eligible for FDA approval under proposed DEA rules Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 For the first time, cannabis plant would drastically shift federal legal status from narcotic to regulated medication. The US Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed new rules that mean, for the first time, medications containing de

Marijuana’s New Legal Status Must Spark More Research Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 While most Americans enjoy access to marijuana, barriers to research and knowledge expansion persist—with dangerous consequences. Unlimited research access is needed. In May the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposed officially reclassifying marijuana

Applications now open for Kentucky Cannabis Business licenses Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Applications now open for Kentucky cannabis business licenses. House Bill 829 became law during this year’s legislative session and moved up the medical cannabis timeline from January 2025 to July 1, 2024. Kentuckians can now begin applying for a cannabis

Economic Windfall: Florida Eyes Recreational Marijuana Legalization Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Could The Florida Marijuana Amendment Raise Tax Revenue For Local Communities? Closer to November, expect supporters of the amendment to showcase the possibilities of tax revenue that could benefit the state and local municipalities. The claim is tha

Ohio Police Chief Fired for Refusing Drug Test After Office Allegedly Reeks of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Ohio police chief fired for refusing to take drug test after mayor claims his office reeked of marijuana. An Ohio police chief is jobless for refusing to take a drug test after the mayor claimed she smelled an odor of marijuana t

John Morgan Releases More Pro-Marijuana Spots In Florida Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 John Morgan Pushes for Recreational Marijuana in Florida with Radio Campaign. Attorney John Morgan is urging voters to declare “independence” and support recreational marijuana in two new radio ads, Florida Politics reports. Morgan, a longtime marijuana advocat

Wyoming Hemp shops sue state over delta-8 ban, seek halt to enforcement Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 The Hemp Community of Wyoming argues the ban is unconstitutional and wants a judge to stop it as it takes effect today. A group of hemp retailers and an agricultural organization are suing the state of Wyoming claiming that its recent ban on the

District Judge Rules Against Marijuana Legality in Massachusetts Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 He says marijuana companies have grounds to sue if taken to the Supreme Court. District Judge Mark Mastroianni rejected the arguments made by Massachusetts marijuana companies, declaring that a previous Supreme Court decision prevented them from forcing

Appeal Filed Against Federal Prohibition by Marijuana Companies Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 Major Marijuana Companies Challenge Federal Ban on State-Regulated Cannabis Activities. Major marijuana companies appeal federal prohibition on state-regulated activities. DOJ claims that in-state cannabis draws out-of-state tourists, impacting interstat

Tribe launches North Carolina's first Recreational Marijuana sales Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 North Carolina's First Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin on Fourth of July for Tribal Members. North Carolina's first recreational marijuana sales to a limited population began on the Fourth of July. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company announced on soci

Independence starts preliminary planning for Medical Cannabis zones Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 Independence City Council Prepares for Potential Medical Cannabis Businesses with Preliminary Zoning Work. The Independence City Council passed a resolution to begin preliminary zoning work for medical cannabis businesses at their meeting Monday nigh

Older Adults See Significant Benefits From Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 Medical Cannabis Use Rises Among Seniors, Offering Notable Health Benefits. As medical cannabis use increases among adults aged 65 and over, a new study has found that older patients report significant benefits from these products. Use of cannabis products f

Controversy surrounds bill that would regulate Hemp industry Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 New Bill on Governor Murphy’s Desk Could Transform New Jersey’s Hemp Market. Big changes could be coming to New Jersey’s hemp market under a bill sitting on Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk that would require the state’s cannabis agency to regulate intoxicating hemp

Ex-trooper, now a Cannabis grower, wants answers on fake Weed inaction Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 Former Highway Patrol leader says cannabis posing as hemp breaks existing laws. Alan Welsh wasn’t just a cop. He was a Very Important Cop. The kind of cop who gets a legislative commemoration for an outstanding career upon retirement. Now he grows

New law allows breweries to sell Hemp THC-infused drinks on tap Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 At Headflyer Brewing in northeast Minneapolis, there's something new on tap: hemp-derived, THC-infused drinks. That's because a new law kicked in July 1 allowing taprooms to serve them this way. Before the change, customers could only buy cans. But if br

Governor Wes Moore on Maryland’s $1.1B Cannabis Milestone Image Cannabis NewsJuly 4, 2024 Maryland's Cannabis Market Achieves $1,1 Billion in First Year of Legalization. Maryland’s first year of cannabis legalization reached $1.1 billion in sales, notes Governor Wes Moore. Majority minority-owned cannabis businesses result from Maryland’s social eq

As neighboring states legalize Pot, Wisconsin State Patrol arresting more people for possession Image Cannabis NewsJuly 4, 2024 The Biden administration is set to change marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. It could be the first step to sweeping change. The Wisconsin State Patrol is arresting more people than ever for marijuana possess

Expunging county Marijuana convictions a slow process Image Cannabis NewsJuly 4, 2024 Perry County Circuit Clerk Jennifer Hotop smiles as she recalls the day she took office on Jan 1, 2019. She had no idea what she was in for. While Hotop was prepared to take on the many duties of the office, she had no way of knowing that in November 2022, she and