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Kids are buying Pot-like drugs from corner stores, lawmakers want to stop it Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 Efforts to put guardrails around the largely unregulated market for intoxicating hemp products have repeatedly sparked lawsuits. Mississippi is confronting an unlikely new drug scourge: Hemp. Intoxicating, hemp-derived products — which are

Minnesota regulators announce plan to crack down on illegal Cannabis sales Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 The Office of Cannabis Management has received complaints about illegal sales. Minnesota regulators announced Tuesday they will be cracking down on retailers who sell illegal cannabis flower ahead of the launch of the state's recreational ma

Ohio home to first accredited Cannabis-focused school Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 The Buckeye State can boast about being first in the nation on many things. The first cash register was used in Dayton in 1879. Oberlin College became the first interracial and coeducational college in 1833. The first civilian ambulance service was started in Ci

Lawmakers, trying ‘to wrest back a little’ control on Cannabis, plan fixes to CT law Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 Connecticut Legislators Ponder Regulation of THC-Infused Beverages Amid Evolving Marijuana Market. Connecticut legislators are concerned about regulating THC-infused beverages. Using CBD as a cooking ingredient became a national fo

Senior tours state touting effects of Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 Senior Citizen Advocates for CBD and Medical Marijuana to Alleviate Pain and Improve Quality of Life. Tucker Jasso, 60, says she would take up way more than the recommended dose of ibuprofen for pain she sustained by “having a really fun life,” referring to se

Legislative “fix” in the works for Alabama’s beleaguered Medical Cannabis licensing Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 Legislative Fix in the Works to Address Alabama's Medical Marijuana Licensing Issues. A Legislation would expand the number of integrated licenses from five to as many as 15, ending many of the lawsuits currently facing the AMCC. le

Financial relief in sight for NY Cannabis farmers with $128 million Senate plan Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 New York State’s beleaguered cannabis growers may be breathing a bit easier today. That’s because details of the cannabis relief fund were included in the New York State Senate 2024 (one-house) budget plan released on Tuesday. The plan,

Kamala Harris Gathers Rapper Fat Joe and People Pardoned for Marijuana Convictions to Discuss Reforms Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 VP Kamala Harris to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform with Rapper Fat Joe and Pardoned Individuals at White House Event. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday plans to gather rapper Fat Joe and several people p

To be blunt, rats getting high on Police Department’s confiscated Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2024 The New Orleans Police Department’s headquarters has a unique problem and the police chief believes it’s high time something is done. Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick told City Council that rats have overrun the evidence and property

Who will profit from legal Cannabis in Germany? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Germany's Impending Cannabis Legalization: Winners and Challenges in the Industry. Grass, weed, cannabis: Smoking dope is set to become legal in Germany. It's unclear when the new law will come into force, but it's already apparent who will benefit financially — and w

Amid rise in Cannabis-induced psychosis, mental health program gets young people early help Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 3-year program supports people aged 14 to 35 and has a month-long waitlist Tegan Rose's job involves going into the community to support people aged 14 to 35 who have been in a state of psychosis for what's believed to be th

Washington Looks To Scrap 37% Excise Tax On Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Medical cannabis patients in Washington could soon no longer have to pay the steep excise tax on their treatment. Washington’s Senate has passed HB 1453, legislation that will exempt medical cannabis patients and designated providers from the 37% excise t

Washington Looks To Scrap 37% Excise Tax On Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Medical cannabis patients in Washington could soon no longer have to pay the steep excise tax on their treatment. Washington’s Senate has passed HB 1453, legislation that will exempt medical cannabis patients and designated providers from the 37% excise t

Biggest Challenges for the Cannabis Industry in 2024 Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Challenges and Growth in the Cannabis Industry Amid Evolving Legal Landscape and Economic Factors. The cannabis industry has grown dramatically in recent years in response to expanding legalization and a flood of capital from venture capital firms and other inves

New York State Senate Breaks Ground with Cannabis Legislation Boost Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 New York State Senate Unveils Groundbreaking Cannabis Legislation, Allocates $128 Million for Industry Support and Regulation. In a groundbreaking move, the New York State Senate has unveiled significant strides in cannabis legislation, marking a p

State program offers grants to Lansing-area Marijuana businesses Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Lansing-Area Marijuana Businesses Awarded Grants in State's Social Equity Program. A half dozen Lansing-area marijuana businesses recently were awarded more than $16,000 each as part of a statewide social equity program, Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory

Cannabis store ordered to close for week after selling gummies to minor Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 A Kelowna cannabis store will be closed for a week next month after being caught selling THC gummies to a 16-year-old. According to a decision from the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, Prime Cannabis on Pandosy Street sold a five-pack

Gov. Healey Expected To Issue Pardons For Marijuana Possession Image Cannabis NewsMarch 12, 2024 Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Expected to Pardon Convictions for Simple Marijuana Possession. Gov. Maura Healey is expected to pardon people in Massachusetts convicted of simple possession of marijuana later this week, following in the footsteps o