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Ohio's Marijuana arms race must be snuffed out before it starts Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2024 Advocate Calls for Ohio to Regulate Marijuana Sales Like Alcohol, Proposing State-Owned Stores for Responsible Oversight. Is a marijuana arms race coming to Ohio? Why weed should be sold only in state-owned stores. Supporters of Issue 2 last fall arg
Massachusetts Cannabis Business Owners’ Lawsuit Against the US Government Continues Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2024 The lawsuit was initially filed late last year, but experts believe it could potentially reach the supreme court. The saga continues for four Massachusetts-based business owners who filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Justice Departm
Federal Government about to make a big change to Marijuana rules Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2024 It could come today, or in a few weeks, maybe within the next month. Whenever it happens, rescheduling marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act – which regulates what drugs are considered illegal and just how illegal they are – would be the big
A running list of all lawsuits filed against New York Cannabis regulators Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 As New York’s Office of Cannabis Management launches applications for general marijuana business licensing, the agency is still fending off multiple lawsuits. The Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary program was halted in August, when a
Six months after legalization, Marijuana is still not widely available in Minnesota Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 Marijuana is legal in Minnesota, but that doesn’t mean it is widely available in all its forms. At least not yet. While products derived from Delta 8 THC and CBD have been on the market in the state since 2022, recreational mariju
Ken Paxton sues five Texas cities that decriminalized Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 Texas Attorney General Sues Cities Over Marijuana Ordinances. Voters in Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Denton approved the policies in 2022. The attorney general said the ordinances are inconsistent with laws enacted by the Texas Legislature.
Governor predicts voters will decide fate of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 1, 2024 Florida Governor Predicts Recreational Marijuana Will Be on November Ballot. Gov. Ron DeSantis ignited a firestorm in cannabis circles after he predicted a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow adults 21 and older to use recreational marijuana wi
Cannabis Ballot Initiative Title Rejected by Arkansas Attorney General Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2024 In a letter, the AG explained the various issues with ballot title wording and sent suggestions back to advocates. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin recently rejected a medical cannabis ballot measure because of its title. The Arkansas Med
Democrats urge Biden administration to deschedule Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2024 12 Senate Democrats, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, urged the DEA in a letter to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act altogether. Senate Democrats are putting new pressure on the Biden administration to ease federal restrictions
Lawyer for California woman avoiding jail in Marijuana stabbing stands by 'psychotic' defense: 'Not a con job' Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 29, 2024 Bryn Spejcher's defense warns of 'high potency marijuana' California woman smoked before killing boyfriend. Lawyers for the California woman who avoided prison time in the killing her boyfriend after suc
Long Beach, California To Slash Pot Taxes in Half for Stores in Good Standing Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 29, 2024 Long Beach City Council initially approved tax breaks for cannabis retailers and cultivators in the city. Long Beach, California is on track to establish an ordinance that will give cannabis retailers a minor tax break and reward the on
NY leaders urge Biden Administration to accelerate federal Marijuana decriminalization Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 29, 2024 Senator Gillibrand Urges Biden Administration to Decriminalize Marijuana federally. New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Biden Administration to do more when it comes to decriminalizing marijuana at the federal le
Ukraine approves monumental Cannabis legislation Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 26, 2024 Ukraine Officially Approves Medicinal Use of Cannabis. In December 2023, Ukrainian Parliament officially approved a bill originally drafted in Feb 2022 legalising the medicinal use of cannabis. 248 MPs voted in favour of the bill, a result that was expected given t
Cruise passengers discovered with 70kg of Cannabis on ship, court filings allege Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 26, 2024 Two guests aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship have been discovered with more than 100 bags of marijuana. The passengers aboard Norwegian Joy allegedly had about 71.9kg of cannabis as they were preparing to depart Miami for Southampt
Virginia Senate subcommittee advances Marijuana legislation Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 26, 2024 A Virginia Senate subcommittee has advanced legislation that would establish a retail market for marijuana in Virginia. The panel considered two measures during a meeting Thursday morning, advancing one that would authorize sales beginning in January 202
South Dakota Senate Kills Bill Forcing Marijuana Shops To Warn Patients Of Fed Firearms Ban Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 25, 2024 The South Dakota Senate Health and Human Services Committee rejected two marijuana bills previously approved by the House. The committee killed the controversial House Bill 1036 on Wednesday that would have forced dispensa
