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Zurich to legalize consumption and sale of Cannabis on trial basis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 The Swiss government has approved plans to legalize the sale and consumption of cannabis in Zurich in a trial designed to assess the social and economic benefits of regulating the drug. From this summer, a test group of 2,100 Zurich residents will b

Texas makes breakthrough in expanding Medical Marijuana access Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 A bill that would make many more Texans eligible for medical marijuana under the state's existing program just cleared a crucial hurdle. Marijuana appears to be marching toward expanded access in Texas. Less than a week after Texas lawmakers voted to pa

Texas makes breakthrough in expanding Medical Marijuana access Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 A bill that would make many more Texans eligible for medical marijuana under the state's existing program just cleared a crucial hurdle. Marijuana appears to be marching toward expanded access in Texas. Less than a week after Texas lawmakers voted to pa

How LED tech is leading Cannabis energy efforts Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 Reduced energy consumption provides the quickest path to a smaller carbon footprint. Cannabis marketers have done an excellent job creating the illusion that growing cannabis equates to being environmentally friendly, but the truth is that many environmental practices

Medical Cannabis cultivation bill approved in New Hampshire house Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 A New Hampshire bill that would allow medical patients to grow their own plants recently passed in the state House of Representatives. House Bill 431 was introduced on Jan. 5, 2023, and has proceeded through numerous sessions and hearings before pass

Wisconsinites spend millions on legal Marijuana in Illinois Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 GREEN BAY - The state of Illinois made $445 million dollars in tax revenue last year from legal marijuana sales and a portion of it came from the pockets of Wisconsinites. The Illinois government estimates the state made $36 million in tax revenue last yea

PA Lawmakers propose selling Recreational Marijuana through state liquor stores Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 State lawmakers are considering a new bill that would drastically change marijuana laws in Pennsylvania. The proposal calls for legalizing recreational marijuana and selling it through the state liquor store system. The legislation woul

Tighter regulations on Medical Marijuana growers move through the Oklahoma legislature Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 Since Oklahoma voters rejected recreational cannabis earlier this month, the state legislature has advanced several bills to further regulate medical cannabis grow businesses. House Bill 2095 by Rep. Jon Echols (R-Oklahoma City)

Tighter regulations on Medical Marijuana growers move through the Oklahoma legislature Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 Since Oklahoma voters rejected recreational cannabis earlier this month, the state legislature has advanced several bills to further regulate medical cannabis grow businesses. House Bill 2095 by Rep. Jon Echols (R-Oklahoma City)

Rick Ross launches Cannabis strain 'Collins Ave' Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 Rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross is continuously building his empire. The Miami-bred lyricist now has a High Tolerance for cannabis and is introducing a new strain for weed connoisseurs. According to TMZ Hip Hop, Ross has collaborated with High Tolerance to bring to

Bay Area Cannabis grows linked to Chinese organized crime Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 Overseas Chinese organized crime groups are behind many of the illegal cannabis operations in Northern California, officials say. “The [California Department of Cannabis Control] has reason to believe that Chinese triads have been participating in illegal ca

Curaleaf closing Cannabis grow facility in New Jersey, laying off workers Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 Curaleaf closing South Jersey grow facility amid effort to streamline operations. As part of an effort to streamline business, Curaleaf Holding Inc. plans to close one of its two cannabis grow facilities in South Jersey. After the Massachuset

Bill introduced to give city governments control of medical marijuana in Oklahoma Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 This would let cities decide where marijuana businesses can open and operate. OKLAHOMA - A state lawmaker has introduced a bill to give city governments some control of medical marijuana through zoning. This would let cities decide wh

What out-of-state Marijuana sales could mean for legalization in Wisconsin Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 Marijuana sales are on the rise in states surrounding Wisconsin. Key contributors of that are Wisconsinites themselves. "It's not a surprise at all," said State Rep. Lee Snodgrass, D-57th District. "This is a lost opportunity that Republican

Charleston beverage company to open state’s first ‘Cannabis dry bar’ Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 A Charleston-based beverage company is opening what it claims to be South Carolina’s first cannabis-themed bar. The team behind High Rise Beverage Co. will be opening a “cannabis dry bar” — the first of its kind in the state of South Carolina, acc

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