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A 'monstrous problem' created 7 years ago haunts California's weed industry Image Cannabis NewsNovember 18, 2024 California's Emerald Triangle cannabis region is struggling to stay alive In the late spring of 2015, Gavin Newsom traveled north to Humboldt County to rally support for legalizing cannabis. Pot farmers in the historic cannabis growing r
Newly Elected Republican Senate Majority Leader Opposes Marijuana Legalization, Rescheduling And Industry Banking Access Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2024 Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected a new majority leader who not only opposes legalizing marijuana but has also called for a reversal of the Biden administration’s plan to reschedule cann
Joe Rogan claims Harris wanted to avoid marijuana legalization talk as aides feared progressive backlash: ‘Thought it was hilarious’ Image Cannabis NewsNovember 14, 2024 Joe Rogan claimed the Harris-Walz campaign drew a red line on talk about “marijuana legalization” for the interview that never happened — while aides said the sit-down was nixed ov
Chris Christie Says Trump Will Remove Federal Restrictions On Marijuana, Find 'Sweet Spot' For Crypto Regulation Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2024 "The U.S. government has got to get its act together and decide what it really thinks on this issue," says Chris Christie. In an exclusive conversation with Benzinga Cannabis facilitated by Covers.com
Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 12, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump is expected to come to the White House with a laundry list of policies he wants to change or reverse. The Biden administration has moved to ease longtime restrictions on cannabis — so, what might Trump's arri
Colorado Springs amendment to ban recreational marijuana failing, according to latest unofficial results Image Cannabis NewsNovember 11, 2024 The Colorado Springs ballot question that proposed a charter amendment to ban recreational marijuana sales is now failing, according to the latest unofficial ballot count from the El Paso County Clerk & Recor
The Future of Cannabis Following the Republican Sweep Image Cannabis NewsNovember 11, 2024 We were on the cusp of full federal recognition of medical cannabis. So, it comes as no surprise that ultra-conservative politicians are directly undermining efforts to reform federal cannabis policy. Let’s face it, overwhelming public demand for legalization
Cannabis Reform Stumbles In 2024 Elections: A State-By-State Breakdown As Stocks Take A Hit Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2024 North and South Dakota both rejected cannabis legalization initiatives, while Dallas approved decriminalization. Cannabis reform faced a challenging moment in the 2024 U.S. elections, with several key state initiatives fal
Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as voters in dozens of states weigh more than 140 ballot measures Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2024 Ballot Initiative 2D and 300 both passed in Colorado Springs on Nov. 5th. Ballot Initiative 2D prohibits the sale of recreational marijuana, while 300 allows existing medical marijuana shops to sell recreatio
Trio of ballot failures leads marijuana backers to refocus their efforts for recreational weed Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2024 The movement to legalize recreational marijuana has run into a wall of resistance, failing in all three states where it was on the ballot this year and leading proponents to weigh a tactical shift focused more on state
Marijuana Was Unpopular in the 2024 Elections. Only 1 State Voted to Relax Restrictions Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2024 In addition to four states that put marijuana on the ballot in 2024, Massachusetts sought to legalize certain types of psychedelics Election Day isn't only about choosing the next president or casting votes for local officials
Pot stocks dive as Florida rejects legalization of recreational marijuana Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2024 Shares of pot companies slid on Wednesday after a ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Florida failed to get the required majority to pass, even as the firms invested millions in a campaign to tap the lucrative ma
Nebraska Says Yes To Medical Cannabis After Years Of Failed Legalization Attempts: Here's What You Need To Know Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2024 Nebraska voters chose to legalize and regulate medical cannabis on Tuesday via two ballot measures. What Happened The AP reported Tuesday night that with nearly 60% of the votes counted, over 72.4% of N
Voters Reject Marijuana Legalization in North Dakota and South Dakota Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2024 Voters in two sparsely populated red states, North Dakota and South Dakota, have rejected ballot initiatives that would have legalized recreational marijuana. With nearly all ballots counted on Tuesday night, North Dakota's Initiated Measure 5
Dallas overwhelmingly votes to decriminalize marijuana in early election results Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2024 Around 65% of Dallas voters say it’s time to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis, even though Texas still outlaws recreational use. Proposition R, if officially passed, would amend the city charter to prevent police from arrestin
Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2024 An effort to legalize the use of recreational marijuana in Florida has failed at the ballot box, NBC News projects. Despite endorsements running the gamut from the Florida Democratic Party to former President Donald Trump, Amendment 3, which would h
