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State lawmakers help push cannabis legalization initiative in 2025 session Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2025 A cannabis legalization coalition says moving Indiana directly to full adult legal use is the best way to ensure a regulated market that also addresses public safety concerns. Safe & Regulated Indiana, formed last year, is launching the la
DEA Judge Cancels Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Set For Next Week Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 14, 2025 A Drug Enforcement Administration judge has cancelled a hearing to consider the Biden administration’s proposal to reclassify marijuana under federal drug laws amid allegations that officials at the agency have conferred with witnesses opposed to
New California Bill to Allow Limited Amount of THC in Hemp-Derived Products Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 14, 2025 A new bill was introduced to California’s state assembly which would allow hemp-derived products with limited quantities of THC, alleviating the previous ban. In September 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom, announced new emergency re
8 Predictions for the Cannabis Sector for 2025 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2025 2024 was a rough year for cannabis investors, but 2025 could be much better. Here are my top eight predictions for the cannabis sector for the year ahead. It’s been a rough ride for cannabis investors. Will the new year bring better price action? I think so. Here are
Cannabis companies say DEA has closed mind against a less-dangerous pot ranking Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2025 Advocates accuse Drug Enforcement Administration of blocking the reclassification of cannabis as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act Pro-cannabis businesses have accused the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration of "
Nation’s Marijuana Industry High on Trump Promise to Lift Federal Restrictions Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 8, 2025 WASHINGTON — The nation’s marijuana industry is optimistic that President-elect Donald Trump will take steps to legalize pot on the national level, but some who hope to develop the industry in Minnesota say that could severely hamper th
Florida House Democrat Proposes Bill To Protect State Employees Using Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 6, 2025 A new bill filed by Florida Representative Mitch Rosenwald (D-Oakland Park) seeks to safeguard government employees and job applicants in Florida who legally use medical marijuana. The legislation, titled HB 83, was introduced
Press Statement From Illinois Healthy Alternatives (ILHAA) Regarding their letter to General Assembly About Destroying the Hemp Industry Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 6, 2025 Today the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association (ILHAA) along with hemp businesses and consumers sent a letter to the members of the Illinois General Assembly urging them not
Bill filed to legalize recreational marijuana across Texas Image Cannabis NewsDecember 17, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — The future of Marijuana in Texas will take center stage when the new legislative session gets underway next month. A Dallas lawmaker filed a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. It would allow anyone over the age of 21 to lega
Are Republicans Friend or Foe of the State-Regulated Marijuana Industry? Image Cannabis NewsDecember 17, 2024 With Republicans’ new trifecta of control over the White House, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, it’s likely federal marijuana policy will change. But what could – or should – federal marijuana policy look like under a new Trump ad
Texas Proposes Blanket THC Ban in a Move Expected to Decimate Hemp Industry Image Cannabis NewsDecember 12, 2024 Texas could soon impose a blanket ban on ‘all forms of THC’ in a controversial and reactionary proposal issued last week by its lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick. The new proposals, dubbed Senate Bill 3, were put forward by Patrick on Dec
Hunter Biden Pardon Sparks Intensified Calls for Federal Cannabis Clemency, With Suggestions More Could Be On the Way Image Cannabis NewsDecember 10, 2024 Joe Biden’s controversial pardon of his son Hunter Biden has seen pressure build on the outgoing US president to make good on his promises of widespread clemency for low-level cannabis conviction
How Trump’s Appointments View The Future Of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsDecember 9, 2024 In recent months, the Trump administration has made several key appointments that are poised to significantly impact the cannabis industry. These appointments, announced between September 2024 and now, reflect a mix of perspectives on cannabis policy, creating
House Dems take another shot at legalizing marijuana Image Cannabis NewsDecember 9, 2024 Democrats are taking another swing at legalizing marijuana in Pennsylvania. House Reps. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, and Rick Krajewski, D-Philadelphia, are circulating a co-sponsorship memorandum for legislation they are drafting. It’s the latest in a string of l
Ken Paxton sues Dallas over voter-approved amendment to decriminalize marijuana Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2024 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the city of Dallas after it adopted a voter-approved charter amendment that decriminalizes possessing less than 4 ounces of marijuana. About 67% of Dallas voters approved Proposition R in th
Texas AG suing Dallas over marijuana ballot measure Image Cannabis NewsNovember 22, 2024 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his lawsuit Thursday against the city of Dallas over a new marijuana ballot measure, arguing it violates state law. The measure prevents law enforcement from making arrests or issuing citations for marijuana possessio
