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New York City announces launch of loan fund applications Image Cannabis NewsOctober 10, 2024 Today, New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President Andrew Kimball, and Cannabis NYC Founding Director Dasheeda Dawson announced that applications ar
Gov. Newsom's Total Ban On Hemp THC Could Crush California's Billion-Dollar Industry, Say Stakeholders (UPDATED) Image Cannabis NewsOctober 9, 2024 Newsom: 'We will not sit on our hands as drug peddlers target our children with dangerous and unregulated hemp products containing THC.' Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include reactions f
It's Your Constitutional Right: How You Can Break The Senate's Block On Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsOctober 9, 2024 This election could see further expansion in states like Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota. As the 2024 elections approach, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) released its annual voter guide to inform citizens about
Cheech And Chong Cannabis Company, Hemp Roundtable Petition Court To Stop Gov Newsom's Controversial Hemp-THC Ban Image Cannabis NewsOctober 7, 2024 Gov Newsom’s ban on all hemp products containing any detectable amount of THC could devastate CAl's hemp farmers, businesses & consumers. The U.S. Hemp Roundtable, Cheech and Chong's Cannabis Company a
Texas Hemp Industry Fights Delta-8 THC Ban As Supreme Court Decision Looms Image Cannabis NewsOctober 7, 2024 The Texas Supreme Court's decision on delta-8 THC could reshape the entire hemp industry in the state. In the face of conflicting state policies and an impending update to the U.S. Farm Bill, the Texas hemp industry finds itself at a legal
Arkansas Supreme Court Orders State To Count All Disputed Medical Marijuana Ballot Signatures After Threat Of Lawsuit Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 Arkansas Supreme Court steps in, ordering the state to continue counting 18,000 disputed signatures for a medical marijuana ballot measure. The Arkansas Supreme Court ordered the Secretary of State
Trump, Harris, Vance And Walz Agree On This: End Cannabis Criminalization In Florida Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 A new ad for Florida's marijuana legalization initiative, Amendment 3, highlights a rare bipartisan consensus among presidential candidates and their running mates from both the Democratic and Republican parties: all of them oppos
GOP Senator Leads Bipartisan Effort To Seal Low-Level Marijuana Possession Records, Providing 'Second Chance' Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Republican Senator Rand Paul and Democrat colleague Senator Bob Casey introduced a cannabis-related measure. Republican Senator Rand Paul was busy last week. What Happened: In addition to introducing a mea
House Democrats Urge DEA To Speed Up Cannabis Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 House Democrats want the DEA to speed up cannabis rescheduling, aligning with President Biden's administration review. Top Democrats from influential House committees are urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to expedite the process of reschedul
Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Coming To California With Celebrity Backing: Here's Who Pushed For The Bill Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing cannabis lounges to sell food and host events, creating Amsterdam-style cafes in California. On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill allowing licensed cannabis
Kamala Harris: 'We Need to Legalize' Cannabis, VP Says For First Time As Presidential Candidate In 'All The Smoke' Podcast Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 This is the first time Harris has publicly discussed her position on cannabis legalization since becoming Democratic presidential nominee. The basketball-focused podcast “ All the Smoke,” whic
Iowa Democrats Are Betting On Cannabis Reform And Abortion Rights To Boost Numbers In House Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 30, 2024 Iowa Democrats are prioritizing cannabis legalization in their 2025 legislative agenda, said House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst during a recent conference. Through this agenda, Democrats are aiming to rally voter sup
5 States with Marijuana Ballot Measures in 2024 Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2024 Roughly 81 million eligible voters failed to participate in the 2020 election, but with hot-button issues like cannabis and abortion on the ballot in multiple states in 2024, voter turnout is poised for a big shift. Experts suggest these divisive topics may mobili
DeSantis Provokes Outrage Over Taxpayer-Funded Ads Linking Marijuana Legalization To Car Crashes Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 The ad, produced by the Florida Department of Transportation, warns against the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) faces a public relations lashing for leveraging a tax
Gov. Newsom's Hemp Ban Goes Into Effect: Consequences For Industry, Investors, Patients Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 The emergency ruling may eliminate 90-95% of hemp products, devastating the hemp market and sparking potential legal battles. Governor Gavin Newsom‘s emergency ban on all hemp-derived THC products is official as of Monday af
Experts Issue 'Urgent' Warning Over Biden-Harris Cannabis Plans Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 Recent plans to reclassify marijuana have drawn criticism from some experts, who believe this would only exacerbate existing issues in the regulatory environment. In March, the Biden-Harris administration announced plans to downgrade marijuana from
