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Biden’s Marijuana pardons welcome, but federal drug laws must meet reality Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2024 Biden Should Just Legalize Marijuana. President Joe Biden demonstrated the proper use of presidential clemency power a few weeks ago, when he pardoned thousands of people who had been convicted of various nonviolent marijuana violations on
What is stopping Cannabis Legalization in Indiana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 8, 2024 Perceptions on Cannabis Legalization Stalling Progress in Indiana, Says Lawmaker. Indiana is now surrounded by three states that have legalized recreational cannabis, but attempts to legalize it here haven’t made it far. One lawmaker says personal perceptions are s
Ohio lawmaker drafting standalone bill to regulate Hemp products Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 8, 2024 Governor DeWine Urges Ohio House to Address Marijuana Laws, Including Regulation of Hemp Derivatives. Gov. Mike DeWine is again urging the Ohio House to act on modifying the state’s recreational marijuana laws, and his request includes regulating uns
Professionals weigh in on a decade of legal Recreational Marijuana in Colorado Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 8, 2024 Ten years have passed since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, a decision that has brought significant changes to the state. Opinions on the impacts of this legislation vary, from law enforcement to recovery specialists and thos
Iran Hangs Nine Convicted Drug Traffickers Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 Iran is one of the worst places in the world to get caught selling drugs, and 2023 has been a particularly deadly year in the Middle Eastern country for convicted drug traffickers with another slough of executions reported this week. Nine convicted drug traffickers have b
Police raids target gang importing Cannabis from US to UK Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 Eight people have been arrested in an operation targeting a gang suspected of importing high strength cannabis into the UK from the US, police have said. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers executed 16 warrants in Manchester, Cheshire, West Yorksh
Police investigating burglary at Lake Forest Park Cannabis Shop Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 Police in Lake Forest Park responded to a smash-and-grab at a cannabis shop early Friday morning. According to police, a stolen Kia was used to ram into Mr. Greens Cannabis in the 15000 block of Bothell Way Northeast. Police say several people then st
Governor Evers, who called for marijuana legalization, says he'll back limited GOP proposal Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 The Wisconsin governor said he’s open to a limited medical marijuana program but has not yet seen the Republican proposal MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who has pushed for full legalization of recreational
New Mexico Regulators Revoke Licenses for Two Cannabis Farms Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2024 Regulators in New Mexico announced this week that they revoked the licenses of two cannabis producers in the state, citing a host of violations. In a news release on Tuesday, the Cannabis Control Division (CCD) of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing
Mexico’s weed ‘nuns’ taking the plant back from the Narcos Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2024 Sisters of the Valley, Cannabis Advocates and Entrepreneurs, Bring Their Message to Mexico, Navigating Legal Grey Areas. Beneath each full moon on the outskirts of a village in central Mexico, a group of women in nun habits circle a roaring fire, cleanse t
New York's Legal Marijuana Market Hits $150 Million In Sales In First Year Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2024 New York's Legal Cannabis Market Exceeds $150 Million in First Full Year, Faces Challenges from Unlicensed Sellers. New York‘s legal cannabis market generated more than $150 million in sales in its first full year, according to data release
UES Welcomes First Legal Cannabis Store in January Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2024 In the chic corridors of the Upper East Side (UES), a groundbreaking venture is about to bloom. January 4 marks a significant date for cannabis enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike as The Herbal Care (THC) opens its doors at 1412 Lexington Avenue. This isn’t just an
New Medical Marijuana laws in effect with start of new year Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2024 The new year means new laws are now in effect in Oklahoma. Several of the new laws that went into effect on Monday will impact the medical marijuana industry in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority will now be allowed to employ secret shoppe
Colombia’s Cannabis industry in crisis over regulatory, political hurdles Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 Colombian Cannabis Industry Faces Closure Due to Regulatory Demands and Legislative Setbacks. More than 17 acres of land owned by a Colombian-Canadian company near Bogota were once meant to grow 25 varieties of cannabis, but over the past
New lawsuit threatens opening of new NY Cannabis stores Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 New York's cannabis industry is bracing for another legal challenge that could put the industry in limbo for the third time. Two companies that applied for an adult-use retail dispensary license filed a federal suit Monday in the U.S. District Court in New
Hemp shop CEO who claims he was unlawfully searched files lawsuit against Police Department Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2023 A Hamilton County man is suing the Chattanooga Police Department after he claims he was pulled over and unlawfully searched for weed. According to the lawsuit, Nikolas Shipley was driving down Broad Street when he was pul
