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Idaho House passes bill calling for $300 mandatory minimum fine for marijuana possession Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 22, 2025 The Idaho House of Representatives voted largely along party lines Tuesday to pass a new bill that would create a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for anyone convicted of marijuana possession. Following a lengthy debate at the

Priva and Blue Radix bring their collaboration to a next level Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 22, 2025 The demand for AI-driven and autonomous growing is increasing around the world. Greenhouse investors, owners and growers see the need for precise and predictable growing. And the need to cope with the increasing shortage of skilled and experienced gro

What’s Next For Cannabis Rescheduling After Shock Delay? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 21, 2025 The rescheduling of cannabis in the US, one of the most consequential cannabis reform efforts of the last century, is on increasingly uncertain ground amid a shock postponement and the introduction of a new enigmatic administration. Last week, Business of C

How European Cannabis Seed Companies Are Quietly Taking Over The U.S. Market Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 21, 2025 The cannabis industry owes much of its foundation to one simple but often overlooked component: the seed. While modern, commercial cultivation frequently relies on cloning and tissue culture to maintain genetic consistency, seeds remain

‘Time that we act’: Louisville Democrat pushes for marijuana law change Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 21, 2025 FRANKFORT, Ky. — One Louisville Democrat is once again calling for change when it comes to marijuana. This year, Minority Whip State Sen. David Yates, D-Louisville, filed Senate Bill 33 and Senate Bill 36. The first would decriminalize having

1,300 marijuana plants found in Jurupa Valley grow house Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 21, 2025 JURUPA VALLEY – More than 1,300 marijuana plants and 13½ pounds of the drug were seized from an unoccupied grow house in Jurupa Valley, a sheriff’s sergeant said Saturday. A tipster led members of a drug task force to investigate a home in the 6600 block of

The Coming Crackdown on Greenhouse Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2025 County Supervisors Vow to Get Rid of the Smell of Pot by Tightening Odor-Control Regs Across the Carpinteria Valley In a dramatic course correction on Tuesday, the new county Board of Supervisors set in motion a requirement for the use of state-of-the-art odor-control t

State lawmakers help push cannabis legalization initiative in 2025 session Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2025 A cannabis legalization coalition says moving Indiana directly to full adult legal use is the best way to ensure a regulated market that also addresses public safety concerns. Safe & Regulated Indiana, formed last year, is launching the la

Law enforcement can’t detect cannabis use on the road, researchers hope to change that Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2025 Cannabis has been legalized in some form across 38 states, but law enforcement still don't have a reliable way to test for cannabis use on the road. For the past year, a team of researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder

The American Dream is Under Attack Illinois Black Hemp Association Shines Light on the Businesses Impacted By Recent Proposed Legislation Efforts Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2025 The 2018 Farm Bill provided a promise of opportunity by invigorating farming, entrepreneurship and innovation that more owners, employees and consumers are beginning to

Introducing JUANAROLL-1, Compact & High-Performance Automated Pre-Roll Machine Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2025 Canapa by Paxiom, the leading innovator in cannabis packaging automation solutions, proudly announces the launch of the JuanaRoll-1, it’s newest automatic pre-roll machine for pre-roll production for sophisticated licensed producers. E

DEA Judge Cancels Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Set For Next Week Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 14, 2025 A Drug Enforcement Administration judge has cancelled a hearing to consider the Biden administration’s proposal to reclassify marijuana under federal drug laws amid allegations that officials at the agency have conferred with witnesses opposed to

Cannabis Legalization Does Not Lead To Increased Cannabis Use in Youth, Report States Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 14, 2025 The Marijuana Policy Project examined national and state-level data on percentages of student cannabis use before and after cannabis laws were enacted. In a January 9, 2025, press release, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) anno

New California Bill to Allow Limited Amount of THC in Hemp-Derived Products Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 14, 2025 A new bill was introduced to California’s state assembly which would allow hemp-derived products with limited quantities of THC, alleviating the previous ban. In September 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom, announced new emergency re

DoorDash Now Offering Delivery of Hemp-Derived THC and CBD Products Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 14, 2025 Known for servicing food orders from restaurants, grocery stores, and more, DoorDash is expanding their offerings to include hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) products in certain states for on-demand delivery (1). Acco

Woman goes viral on TikTok after receiving marijuana in Hamilton Burger King drive-thru Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 14, 2025 HAMILTON, Ohio — A woman has gone viral on TikTok after she claimed a Hamilton Burger King worker gave her marijuana with her order. The woman, JannaBama on TikTok, said in her video posted Sunday that she went to the Burger K

Recreational marijuana snags could delay opening of Minnesota dispensaries for months Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2025 Minnesota recreational marijuana dispensaries were supposed to open sometime in early 2025, but Sen. Mark Koran (R – North Branch) told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS there will likely be significant delays in the process. Koran said a recen

Colorado Garnered $255 Million in Marijuana Taxes in 2024, Over $2.8 Billion Since 2014 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2025 In December, Colorado garnered over $19 million in marijuana tax revenue, bringing 2024’s total to over a quarter billion. According to data released today by the Colorado Department of Revenue , the state made $19,141,932 in