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Gov. DeSantis Opposes Recreational Marijuana Legalization Despite Strong Voter Support Image Cannabis NewsJune 14, 2024 Will Amendment 3 Go Up in Smoke or Light Up Florida? Between now and November, Florida voters will face a deluge of messages about Amendment 3, which proposes legalizing recreational marijuana for those 21 and older. Despite Repub

Proposed Cannabis Act changes step in the right direction, advocates say Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Canadian Cannabis Retailers Call for End to High Excise Tax. While the proposals have generally received a positive reception, retailers are hoping to see an end to the 'unbelievably high' $1 per gram excise tax on cannabis. Proposed changes to

Another proximity protection lawsuit surfaces against NY Cannabis regulators, with possibly more on the way Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Cannabis Retail License Hopeful Sues New York Regulators. A cannabis retail license hopeful is suing New York marijuana regulators after they allegedly rejected his application because it was too close to anot

For Rogue Smoke Shops in New York, the ‘Party’s Over’ Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 The city is flexing its new enforcement powers to close hundreds of unlicensed cannabis stores. Critics have likened some of the authorities’ tactics to those used during the war on drugs. Gold balloons announcing the “GRAND OPENING” of Zaza City Convenience in s

Small Business Owner Criticizes MedMen as Cannabis Chain Declines Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 For a long time, Olivia Alexander defended MedMen. Despite the pushback she got for partnering with the cannabis chain that some worried would box out smaller brands, Alexander — who founded Kush Queen, which sells cannabis-infused bath bombs and pers

Florida A&M Faces Scrutiny Over Questionable $237M Donation Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Florida A&M University Under Investigation After Questionable $237 Million Gift Raises Red Flags. Before Florida A&M announced a questionable $237 million donation, the university received a striking email from the donor’s bank, raising a red flag that the

Lompoc Cannabis manufacturer to pay Air Pollution Control District $1.3M for air quality violations Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Central Coast Agriculture to Pay $1.3 Million for Air Quality Violations in Landmark Settlement. The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) will secure one of the largest settlements in its history

Texas Judge Rejects GOP Challenge to Marijuana Law Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Texas Judge Upholds Austin's Voter-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization. Ground Game Texas wins as Texas judge backs local voter-approved marijuana decriminalization. The ruling protects Austin’s ordinance and strengthens the legitimacy of voter-driven policy change

Mass. faces a regulatory challenge with Hemp-based 'gas station weed' Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Massachusetts Lawmakers Address Regulatory Gaps in Intoxicating Hemp Products. The gummies, energy shot-like drink bottles and seltzers have proliferated across Massachusetts convenience store checkout counters and social media feeds. They look aw

Michigan surpasses California as the top Cannabis market in the U.S. by sales volume Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 California's cannabis market, which has long been considered the dominant cannabis market in the US, has some competition. As Michigan approaches its fifth anniversary of legal recreational marijuana sales in the state, it has overt

Cannabis Sales in New York Reach $200 Million Milestone Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 New York’s Cannabis Market Hits $200M in Sales for June, Projected to Reach Up to $1,2B Next Year. New York hits $200M in cannabis sales in June, reflecting market acceptance. Projections estimate that New York’s cannabis market could generate between $1 billio

Thailand Unveils Rules to Classify Cannabis as Narcotics Again Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 Thailand Moves to Reclassify Cannabis as Narcotics, Crack Down on Recreational Use. Thailand has issued a draft regulation to reclassify cannabis as narcotics from next year as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s government seeks to clamp down on rampant r

Colorado’s more mature Marijuana market is on decline as Ohio’s ramps up Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 High and Dry: A Decade After Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, Colorado Faces Declining Sales and Revenue Ten years after Colorado became the first state in the country to set up a recreational marijuana program, Politico Magazine has document

House of Strains Dispensary Expands Cannabis Delivery Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 House of Strains Dispensary Now Delivering Premium Cannabis to The Hamptons. House of Strains Dispensary, a pioneer in legal adult-use cannabis based in Flushing, NY, is now delivering its premium cannabis products to The Hamptons. Residents of Southampton, East

Two New Books Unveil The Healing Power Of Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 Explore the Therapeutic Uses of Cannabis with New Releases by Dr Benjamin Caplan and Josh Leddy. For those exploring the medical benefits of cannabis, two new books provide essential guidance: "The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook" by Dr. Benjamin Caplan an

DC residents sue city over Cannabis dispensaries in their neighborhoods Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 Northwest DC Residents and ANC-2C Take Legal Action to Block New Cannabis Dispensaries Near Schools. A group of Northwest D.C. residents, as well as one of D.C.’s Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, is going to court to stop new cannabis dispensa

56 Ohio Towns to Ban Sale of Recreational Marijuana Despite Statewide Legalization Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 These 56 Ohio towns will ban the sale of recreational marijuana despite its legalization. These 56 Ohio towns will ban the sale of recreational marijuana despite its legalization. Ohioans voted to legalize recreational in November, wh

Native American Business Spearheads FDA and EU GMP Standards in Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 Prodigy Processing Solutions Partners with Refined Processes LLC to Establish First GMP-Compliant Pharmaceutical Cannabis Extraction Facility in the US. Prodigy Processing Solutions ("Prodigy"), a leading innovator in GMP-compliant can