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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

Reps clash over fresh bill to legalize Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 Some members of the House of Representatives clashed on Wednesday over a bill seeking to legalize cultivation, sale and use of cannabis, also known as marijuana, for commercial purposes. Two members of the House, Benjamin Kalu and Olumide Osoba, had sponsored a fresh

Hochul proposes major crackdown against illegal Cannabis shops in New York City Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 New York authorities would be given expanded power to shut down illegal pot shops and levy fines of up to $200,000 under legislation proposed Wednesday by Governor Kathy Hochul, who’s seeking to protect the state’s fledgling legal marke

U.S. Cannabis company charged with fraud after bilking investors for millions Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 American Patriot Brands made false and misleading statements to raise more than $40 million from investors. A U.S.-based cannabis company, its CEO and five other entities and individuals have been charged with fraud after pocketing millio

Dan Bilzerian's cannabis company allegedly fails to produce requested legal documents again Image Cannabis NewsMarch 23, 2023 A judge has ordered Ignite to produce the documents within five days. Dan Bilzerian’s cannabis company, Ignite International Brands, is facing a court order to turn over 65 documents in a contract dispute case with Consultin

Court ruling could lead to Cannabis planting in Brazil Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2023 An appeals court in Brazil reported that it will hand down a ruling that could lead to a significant change in the country’s weed laws. According to Reuters, the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), which serves as the top appeals court in Brazil for non-constituti

Europe’s biggest economy moves closer to Weed legalization Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2023 BERLIN - Germany could be weeks away from introducing a bill to legalize cannabis under sweeping reforms that would greenlight the consumption and sale of the drug in Europe’s largest economy. Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach last week said that th