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Heathrow beefs up security after rise in US cannabis smuggling arrests Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 Security checks will be stepped up for air travellers flying from Los Angeles to London after a series of recent cannabis-smuggling arrests. At least 11 passengers have been charged with attempting to import the drug to the UK in the past eigh

9 Americans arrested for smuggling Weed into the U.K. Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 Nine American nationals were arrested for attempting to smuggle cannabis from California to London’s Heathrow Airport last week, according to a statement from law enforcement and customs officials. The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency revealed on Tuesday

Bill introduced that would make more Ohioans eligible for Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 COLUMBUS - Ohio lawmakers are mounting another effort to pass a bill that would shift which government agency oversees the state’s medical marijuana program and widen who is eligible for a card. Sens. Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) and Kirk

Drug-carrying pigeon in Canadian prison yard Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 Officers at a Canadian prison nabbed a drug smuggler who would definitely be considered a flight risk. The culprit? A meth-carrying pigeon. In a scheme straight out of the Middle Ages, authorities at the Pacific Institution in Abbotsford, a correctional facility about

Texas accepting applications for additional Medical Cannabis dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 The application period will run until April 28 in Texas. Texas is now accepting applications as it looks to increase the number of licensed medical cannabis dispensaries, a state agency announced on Monday. The Texas Department of Public Sa

Delta 8 Edibles: A simple guide on choosing Hemp-Based products that will suit your needs Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 Delta 8 Edibles: A Simple Guide On Choosing Hemp-Based Products That Will Suit Your Needs Delta 8 edibles have been incredibly popular lately with reputable online stores and the like offering a wide selection of them for al

Whatever happened to Hemp? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 Gov. Andy Beshear’s order allowing Kentuckians with at least one of 21 medical conditions to possess eight ounces of medical cannabis was a welcome response to decades of legislative foot-dragging. The drawback: Of the 37 states where it’s legal, Illinois is the closest to fill out-of-s

What Is the difference between Hemp and Cannabis? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 18, 2023 Although hemp and cannabis are two different species, there’s an important legal difference between the two. Hemp and cannabis are two totally different plants, right? Yes and no. Technically, hemp and cannabis are actually the two different species, from the same

As Pennsylvania lags on Marijuana legalization, New York brags Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2023 (The Center Square) – While Pennsylvania debates marijuana legalization, neighboring states like New York brag about the tax revenues. New York legalized medical cannabis in 2014 and recreational use for adults age 21 and older followed in 2021. Legal

British Columbia considers Marijuana consumption spaces, citizens and businesses weigh in Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2023 It’s been a question since recreational cannabis legalization first reached the lips of legislators. If cannabis is legal, but consumers are only allowed to smoke in private residences, where does that leave tourists, or loc

How are doctors navigating Kentucky’s vague Medical Marijuana executive order? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2023 Doctors are telling medical marijuana patients they could face ramifications from drug tests or in child custody cases. In states where medical marijuana is legal, regulated medical marijuana cards provide a way for dispensaries and la

Marijuana-linked ER visits by Seniors are rising Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 17, 2023 New research out of California finds seniors are being treated in emergency rooms in significantly higher numbers for adverse side effects from cannabis consumption. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) said they studied the issue because

Study finds residents of legal cannabis states have lower rates of this disorder Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2023 While alcohol consumption between U.S. states didn’t vary greatly, a twin who lived in legal cannabis states was less likely to face harm when under the influence of alcohol. A federally funded study in the U.S. concluded that those

Federal Cannabis sentences drop substantially since 2014 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 Prior cannabis convictions can lead to longer sentences. A new report issued by the U.S. Sentencing Commission found that the number of federal cannabis possession sentencings dropped substantially in recent years, from 2,172 in the fiscal year 2014 to only

Study finds slight increase in youth asthma rates in states with legal recreational Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 “This study offers a critical first step in identifying a key children’s health concern emerging in the context of rapid, ongoing changes in cannabis policy that are unaccompanied by clinical or public health guidelines f

University of Illinois providing Cannabis workforce training Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 SPRINGFIELD - Cannabis sales in the state of Illinois increased by 13% in FY2022. The University of Illinois Springfield partnered with Green Flower, a training platform for cannabis professionals. They offer four different certificate programs: healthc

Minnesota adult-Use Legalization Bill Clears First Hurdle Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 The sponsor of the Minnesota measure says there’s still a long road ahead. Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota have begun their push for marijuana legalization, with a bill clearing the first of many legislative hurdles this week. The bill “cleared the first

How a Marijuana 'crop plague' could force growers to change their practices Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 While the state’s marijuana business continues to boom, cannabis growers in Massachusetts — already facing tough business setbacks in a competitive and volatile market — are scrambling to ward off a rapidly spreading and highly infectious