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Republican Support for the SAFER Banking Act Image Cannabis NewsApril 30, 2024 SAFER Banking Act Gains Momentum with Republican Support. Rep. Hill reaffirms longstanding commitment to the SAFER Banking Act. Rep. Mace calls on Schumer to advance the SAFER Banking Act. Increasing bipartisan willingness boosts Cannabis banking bill prospects. This wee
Cannabis farm with more than 700 plants dismantled Image Cannabis NewsApril 26, 2024 A cannabis farm with more than 700 mature plants has been uncovered and dismantled. They were found after reports of suspicious activity on Monday in the Derwent Street area of Chopwell, Gateshead. Officers also discovered the poor makeshift living conditions where
Hawaii Senate kills bill to decriminalize Cannabis possession Image Cannabis NewsApril 26, 2024 The legislature put a plug on any more immediate actions on cannabis. The Hawaii Senate this week rejected a measure that would have increased the amount of cannabis a person could possess without facing severe criminal penalties. The bill failed by a vo
Lawmakers urge DEA to pick up the pace on Marijuana scheduling review Image Cannabis NewsApril 26, 2024 Democrats Call on DEA to Act on Marijuana Reclassification as Inaction Persists. While the Department of Health and Human Services recommended last summer that cannabis no longer be considered a Schedule I controlled substance, the DEA historical
Ben & Jerry's Won't Stop Fighting Until There's 'Cannabis Legalization And Justice Image Cannabis NewsApril 26, 2024 Ben & Jerry's Joins ACLU and AZ Justice Project for 4/20 Cannabis Justice Campaign. Ben & Jerry's teamed up American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and AZ Justice Project to celebrate this year’s 4/20 cannabis holiday and to spread one
'Home-made Cannabis retro sweets' found after suspect tries to flee police on electric scooter Image Cannabis NewsApril 25, 2024 Police Seize Cannabis-Infused Retro Sweets in North Down and Ards. The PSNI have seized a bunch of “seemingly home-made cannabis-infused retro sweets”. Police in North Down and Ards made the announcement on their Facebook
Cannabis companies are increasingly demanding 'impact fees' to be returned Image Cannabis NewsApril 25, 2024 Cannabis Businesses Sue Cities Over Impact Fees. Three years ago, Caroline Pineau, CEO and owner of cannabis store Stem Haverhill, decided to sue her city. She had been charged nearly $900,000 in community impact fees — unfairly, she claims.
Ban on Cannabis use is violation of basic rights Image Cannabis NewsApril 25, 2024 People should be free to do what they want with their plants. Possession of cannabis should never have been prohibited. Pennsylvania will relegalize it, primarily for financial gains. I believe the reason should be to restore our basic human right to grow and use pla
Bill to regulate Hemp products in Georgia awaits governor’s signature Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2024 Controversy Surrounds Proposed Legislation Regulating Hemp Products and Age Restrictions in Georgia. A bill regulating hemp products, licensing, and restricting their purchase to customers 21 and older awaits its fate on Governor Brian Kemp’s des
Feds File Charges Against Maine Weed Grower After Probe Spanning 20 States Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2024 Maine Man Arrested for Alleged Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Amidst Federal Investigation. A Maine man was arrested and held without bail last week on federal charges of illegal cannabis cultivation as part of a yearslong investigation encomp
South Carolina Medical Marijuana Bill Ready for the House Image Cannabis NewsApril 23, 2024 South Carolina Nears Medical Cannabis Legalization Amid Political Support. The South Carolina Senate initially approved medical cannabis in February, 2024. Strong political endorsement by Nancy Mace helps propels SC legislation Governor McMaster’s comments s
New Mexico Marijuana Seizures Highlight Federal-State Conflict Image Cannabis NewsApril 23, 2024 Federal Enforcement Actions Pose Challenges to New Mexico's State-Legalized Marijuana Industry. New Mexico’s legalized marijuana clashes with federal actions. Federal seizures disrupt New Mexico’s regulated cannabis market. Federal reform needed to alig
New York’s Illicit Cannabis Market Could Finally Be Brought Down As Sweeping New Powers Introduced Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new plan to ‘finally put an end to the chaos’ of unlicenced shops throughout the state. On Friday, Hochul laid out a new five-point plan to significantly increase the f
Cannabis SAFER Banking Crypto Legislation Deadline May 10? Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 Potential Legislative Duo: Cannabis SAFER Banking Act and Crypto Legislation on May 10th. Potential legislative changes for Cannabis Crypto Legislation that could happen by May 10th. Legislation could significantly aid cannabis businesses via SAFER Banking
Why do Lib Dems want to crack down on smoking but legalise Cannabis? Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Whether it is tuition fees or local development, the Lib Dems are generally not known for their consistency. Trust me, I campaigned for them during the coalition years. This week, things took an almost surreal turn. Party leader Sir Ed Davey, alon
Michigan's Booming $3 Billion Cannabis Industry Faces Pricing Challenges on 4/20 Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Michigan's Legal Weed Market Soars to $3 Billion, But Pricing Challenges Loom as 4/20 Approaches. Marijuana has had a growing impact on the state and with the stoner holiday of 4/20 here, let's take a look at the state's legal $3 billi
