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Kansas Medical Cannabis Proposal Dead for 2024 Image Cannabis NewsApril 30, 2024 A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kansas won’t become law this year after a bid to bring the measure to the Senate floor failed to pass last week. A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kansas is dead for 2024 after the state Senate blocked an effort to bring th

Companies tied to out-of-state firms appeal revocation of social-equity Cannabis licenses Image Cannabis NewsApril 30, 2024 Missouri Social-Equity Licensees Appeal Revoked Licenses Tied to Michigan Company. Michigan company Canna Zoned is connected to two of the revoked licenses. It garnered attention last year for recruiting potential applicants f

Law Enforcement Anticipates an Increase in Cannabis Sales Image Cannabis NewsApril 30, 2024 Law enforcement and the Maryland Cannabis Administration are anticipating an increase in cannabis sales in the coming months. July 2024 marks one year since legalization across the state. The Maryland Cannabis Administration provided WBOC the following state

Is Weed a winning issue? Why Biden and Trump pounce legalize pot Image Cannabis NewsApril 30, 2024 Joe Biden and Donald Trump have a prime political opportunity to pounce on marijuana legalization, especially in four key swing states. American voters face a November rematch for president that many did not want, and the winner will be the oldest man

As Delivery Services Rise, Long Island City Dispensaries Adapt to Changing Cannabis Retail Landscape Image Cannabis NewsApril 29, 2024 Long Island City Dispensaries Grapple with Delivery Demand Amidst Growing Cannabis Market. When Long Island City dispensary NYCBUD launched delivery sales in February, owner Jonpaul Pezzo thought his shop would be i

Cannabis company MedMen files for bankruptcy with about $411M in liabilities as its fortunes go up in smoke Image Cannabis NewsApril 29, 2024 Once hailed as the unicorn of pot, MedMen files bankruptcy in Canada with plans to liquidate any assets. Cannabis retailer MedMen is going up in smoke via bankruptcy court. Former high-flying cannabis company

Recreational Marijuana backers can gather signatures for North Dakota ballot initiative Image Cannabis NewsApril 29, 2024 North Dakota Ballot Initiative Group Pushes for Recreational Marijuana Legalization. A North Dakota ballot initiative group can gather signatures to put a proposal legalizing recreational marijuana to a statewide vote in the fal

Is a Delta-8 ban right for Texas? Image Cannabis NewsApril 29, 2024 The law is silent on this cannabis product, and little is known about its effects. Among Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s priorities for the next legislative session is a call for lawmakers to look into banning delta-8 and delta-9 hemp products. We support a rigorous review of these cannabis

Michigan’s Lume Cannabis plans $50k community reinvestment Image Cannabis NewsApril 29, 2024 There's a lengthy tradition in the industry of such philanthropy, in part due to the roots of the medical marijuana movement in the 1990s. It’s not a new practice, but it can certainly be a smart business move to spend a little extra money to build up commu

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Approves Study To Address Ongoing Cannabis Odor Image Cannabis NewsApril 29, 2024 Santa Barbara County Grapples with Cannabis Odor Regulations Amidst Residents' Complaints. There are 116 acres of land in unincorporated Santa Barbara that are being used for cannabis cultivation, but a strong odor has been a

Massachusetts Residents Oppose Gas Station Weed Sales Image Cannabis NewsApril 29, 2024 Majority of Massachusetts Residents Prefer Regulated Dispensaries for THC Products, Poll Finds. Six years since Massachusetts opened the first legal recreational marijuana stores on the East Coast, residents are still by and large pleased with cannabis legalizat

SAFER Banking Bill Stalls: What’s Next for Cannabis Banking? Image Cannabis NewsApril 29, 2024 SAFER Banking Bill Faces Setback, Industry Considers New Strategies. Stalling of SAFER Banking Bill marks a setback in cannabis banking. SAFER Banking Bill may find hope in new GOP-supported legislation. Cannabis industry stays dedicated to Bill’s success

U.S. Economy To Receive $112.4 Billion Boost from Cannabis Industry in 2024 Image Cannabis NewsApril 29, 2024 But overall, 2024 isn’t the most stellar economic year. Green isn’t just the color of cannabis, but cash, too. And thanks to your valiant efforts of consumption, the industry is looking to help out the economy. Info from the newly released

Lazy Stoner Myth Debunked Image Cannabis NewsApril 29, 2024 A new study challenges the stereotype that chronic cannabis users are lazy and unmotivated. The research surveyed 260 frequent users and found no significant drop in their motivation or effort levels while high compared to when sober. The study also observed enhanced positive emotions and

Louisiana Legislative Committee Unanimously Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Framework Bill Image Cannabis NewsApril 26, 2024 If signed into law, the Louisiana bill would establish a regulatory framework for recreational cannabis, including home cultivation. The Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee recently passed House Bill 707 in a unanimous vot

Vegans Rejoice as Farmers Switch from Chickens to Hemp Image Cannabis NewsApril 26, 2024 A trend is emerging among poultry farmers who are converting operations to industrial hemp farms. Poultry farmers who raise chickens for slaughter are switching to industrial hemp farming, a trend that has taken place over the past few years. The reason? Hemp i

Cannabis farm with more than 700 plants dismantled Image Cannabis NewsApril 26, 2024 A cannabis farm with more than 700 mature plants has been uncovered and dismantled. They were found after reports of suspicious activity on Monday in the Derwent Street area of Chopwell, Gateshead. Officers also discovered the poor makeshift living conditions where

Santa Barbara County Supervisors Punt On Cannabis Odor Control Image Cannabis NewsApril 26, 2024 Board votes 3-2 for another study on how to solve a six-year-old problem A long-awaited county Board of Supervisors hearing on cannabis odor control ended in a split vote this week, as three board members voted for more study, and two said they were fru