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GOP leaders signal progress towards legalizing in WI Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 Wisconsin Republican Leaders Plan to Introduce Medical Marijuana Bill in January. For years, discussions about legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin have stalled, but Republican legislative leaders are now showing interest in passing legislation to legalize cannab
Colombia’s Cannabis industry in crisis over regulatory, political hurdles Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 Colombian Cannabis Industry Faces Closure Due to Regulatory Demands and Legislative Setbacks. More than 17 acres of land owned by a Colombian-Canadian company near Bogota were once meant to grow 25 varieties of cannabis, but over the past
New lawsuit threatens opening of new NY Cannabis stores Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 New York's cannabis industry is bracing for another legal challenge that could put the industry in limbo for the third time. Two companies that applied for an adult-use retail dispensary license filed a federal suit Monday in the U.S. District Court in New
Newark City Council puts six-month moratorium on new Recreational Marijuana applications Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 Newark City Council Approves Six-Month Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries, Exempts Current Medical Marijuana Locations. City Council approved a six-month moratorium on new locations dispensing recreational mar
Town Council considers smoking ban on public property amid complaints of Cannabis in parks Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 Elected officials have begun considering a ban that would snuff out all forms of smoking in some public areas, a movement largely stemming from the state's legalization of recreational cannabis. If the idea moves forward,
Tilray Launches Cannabis-Infused Premium Belgian Chocolates With Chowie Wowie Edibles Brand Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 Tilray Brands Unveils New Chowie Wowie Cannabis Chocolates, Elevating the Edibles Experience. Tilray Brands, Inc, a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company, today announced the expansion of i
Hemp shop CEO who claims he was unlawfully searched files lawsuit against Police Department Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 A Hamilton County man is suing the Chattanooga Police Department after he claims he was pulled over and unlawfully searched for weed. According to the lawsuit, Nikolas Shipley was driving down Broad Street when he was pul
Wisconsin Republican proposal to legalize Medical Marijuana coming in January Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical marijuana in the state and could vote on it sometime in 2024. Republicans have been working behind closed doors for years on a med
California's latest attempt to save the legal Cannabis market just failed Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 California’s dream of selling cannabis legally across the country has gone up in smoke. On Tuesday, state Attorney General Rob Bonta declared that allowing legal cannabis companies to export marijuana across state lines would result in “si
Snoop Dogg Drops Exclusive Scoop on Game-Changing Cannabis Beverage Line Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 Snoop Dogg Talks New Cannabis Beverage Line: ‘Not Everyone Wants To Smoke Or Vape To Get High but Drinking Is Familiar’. "Healthy living and self-care is in," says Snoop Dogg, the renowned rapper and entrepreneur, in an exclusive interview
Snoop Dogg Drops Exclusive Scoop on Game-Changing Cannabis Beverage Line Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 Snoop Dogg Talks New Cannabis Beverage Line: ‘Not Everyone Wants To Smoke Or Vape To Get High but Drinking Is Familiar’. "Healthy living and self-care is in," says Snoop Dogg, the renowned rapper and entrepreneur, in an exclusive interview
Japan Remains an Outlier as Global Acceptance of Cannabis Grows Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 A new ban on a marijuana alternative illustrates how Japan is tightening its grip on recreational drug use. For one very particular niche of Japan’s economy, the first Saturday of December marked a black spot on the calendar: It was the first day of
Switzerland Establishes Europe’s Most Advanced Legal Adult-Use Cannabis Trial Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 Switzerland's Cannabis Pilot Project Advances as Sales Begin in Two More Approved Studies. Switzerland’s pioneering cannabis pilot project has developed into Europe’s most advanced and accessible adult-use framework throughout 2023. Si
Police suspend many licences after drivers test positive for THC Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 Impaired driving due to cannabis is a growing concern for police in Saskatchewan. A two-day traffic blitz in east-central Saskatchewan this month saw police suspend 22 licences after drivers tested positive for THC. Police with Combined Traffic Ser
Lawmakers may revisit issue of drivers smelling of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 Maryland Republicans Seek Reversal of Marijuana Odor Law, Citing Concerns about Impaired Driving and Crime. When leaving a meeting at Prince George’s Community College on the night of Dec. 12, the Rev. Robert L. Screen and his wife were shocked when a
Alberta to Allow Cannabis Retails to Sell Products at Trade Shows and Festivals Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 Alberta Eases Cannabis Retail Regulations, Allowing Temporary Sales at Events and Festivals. The Canadian province of Alberta has announced plans to implement a swathe of changes to its retail cannabis regulations, including giving p
Florida not ready for Recreational Weed’s effects on traffic crashes, panel says Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 Panel Urges Safety Measures for Possible Marijuana Legalization in Florida, Focusing on Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety. If Florida voters get the opportunity to legalize recreational marijuana use next fall, the state will need
Cannabis, cash and fake gun seized in police raids Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2023 Three men have been arrested after a large cannabis farm was uncovered alongside £6,000 cash and an imitation firearm. Police made the discovery after searches at two addresses in Leigh, Greater Manchester, on Tuesday. Two men, aged 21 and 24, were arrested on s