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N.J. panel to to hear new case of cop fired for using Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 13, 2024 New Jersey Police Officer Fights Termination Over Cannabis Use as State Legal Battles Continue. Nearly two weeks after a federal judge said he wouldn’t weigh in yet on whether it’s legal for New Jersey cops to use marijuana, the Civil Service Commissio
US Cannabis Lobbying Spikes on Rescheduling and Banking Reform Progress Image Cannabis NewsAugust 13, 2024 Cannabis Industry Doubles Lobbying Efforts in Washington as Federal Legislation Hangs in the Balance. Cannabis companies are ramping up their lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., spending nearly $4 million in the first half of 2024—an increas
Cannabis Association of NY loses bulk of its board of directors Image Cannabis NewsAugust 13, 2024 Leadership Shake-Up at the Cannabis Association of New York as Four Board Members Resign. Four board members at the Cannabis Association of New York resigned last week in another shake-up at one of New York State’s largest cannabis industry trade grou
Milford shooting at home where cops found drugs, gun came after suspected Cannabis robbery Image Cannabis NewsAugust 12, 2024 Milford Police Connect June 13 Shooting to Cannabis Robbery, Charge Two Men. Surveillance video indicates a June 13 shooting at a Gulf Street home was prompted by an armed robbery of cannabis, according to an arrest warrant
Cannabis extracts recalled due to high concentration of THC Image Cannabis NewsAugust 12, 2024 Health Canada has published an expanded recall for cannabis extract products sold by iNaturally Organic Inc due to incorrect values on the products' labels. The recall applies to more than 17,000 units of Emprise CBN+CBD Softgels, NuLeaf Naturals Full Spe
Missouri's Governor Faces Backlash for Banning Hemp-Derived THC Products Image Cannabis NewsAugust 12, 2024 Hemp industry leaders call Missouri governor’s order banning THC products an ‘overreach’. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson holds up an example of a legal package of Life Savers Gummies, left, and a slightly smaller package of hemp-derived gummies, r
Police seize $5M worth of Marijuana products in Astoria, one of NYC's largest pot busts ever Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2024 According to New York City, more than 750 illegal marijuana shops have been padlocked since enforcement began back in April. Thanks to the NYPD and the New York City Sherriff's Office, a Queens warehouse has now been added
Cannabis Reform Gains Bipartisan Momentum as Trump Hints at Decriminalization Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2024 Historic Election: Both Major Party Candidates Now Back Cannabis Reform. The future of cannabis reform in the US is now looking increasingly positive, with both presidential candidates now appearing to show their support for change. While
Why Thailand legalized Marijuana — and then almost banned it again Image Cannabis NewsAugust 7, 2024 In sticky, sweaty Bangkok, there seemed to be more weed shops than there were Buddhist temples — and there were a lot of temples. Some shops were decorated with psychedelic art on the walls, beanbags laid out over the floor and ambient music playing
US Cannabis Industry ‘Thrilled’ at Choice of Pro-Cannabis Democratic VP Candidate Tim Walz Image Cannabis NewsAugust 7, 2024 Kamala Harris Picks Cannabis Advocate Tim Walz as Running Mate for Historic 2024 Campaign. Despite the 60-year-old political veteran appearing popular with voters, with past polling suggesting higher approval ratings than his
Italian Hemp Industry in Battle for Survival After Amendment Criminalising All Hemp Is Approved by Two Committees Image Cannabis NewsAugust 6, 2024 Italy Moves to Ban Flowering Hemp: A Blow to the Cannabis Industry. Italy’s government has approved a controversial amendment to its Security Bill, which, if passed by the Chamber and Senate, would effe
Cannabis Commission says it failed to collect $500,000 in licensing fees Image Cannabis NewsAugust 6, 2024 Says no money was stolen, offers no explanation for not collecting money THE CANNABIS CONTROL Commission says it failed to collect more than $500,000 in licensing fees from applicants over the last two years, but officials insist no money was
Former state GOP chair Sen. Joe Gruters backs Florida Marijuana legalization Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2024 In doing so, he is going up against Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican Party of Florida. Sarasota GOP state Sen. and former Republican Party of Florida Chairman Joe Gruters is endorsing Amendment 3, the proposed constitutional amendment
Delta-8 Cannabis now banned in Missouri after Gov. Parson signs executive order Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2024 The executive order does not apply to products regulated by the Division of Cannabis Regulation under the Missouri Constitution. Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed an executive order Thursday banning the sale of unregulated foods that
Canadian man indicted for smuggling Cannabis into Taiwan Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2024 Canadian National Indicted for Smuggling Large Quantity of Cannabis into Taiwan. Taoyuan, Aug. 1 (CNA) A Canadian national was indicted on Thursday for smuggling a large amount of cannabis into Taiwan, according to the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office. In
Police Seize Thousands of Marijuana Plants in Clearlake Raids Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2024 Clearlake Police Seize Nearly 2,000 Marijuana Plants in Multi-Agency Raid. The following is a press release from the Clearlake Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innoc