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The Court Case That Could Change The Cannabis Industry Forever And How It Affects Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsOctober 14, 2024 A groundbreaking court case filed in Massachusetts against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has captured the attention of the cannabis industry, promising to potentially reshape its future. The lawsuit challenges t

New Jersey Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Privacy Of Expunged Cannabis Records Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2024 New Jersey lawmakers unanimously approve a bill to protect expunged cannabis records from background checks. The New Jersey General Assembly unanimously passed Bill A3881 in late September, aiming to prohibit the dissemination of cert

Tilray CEO Irwin Simon: 2024 Election Likely To Drive U.S. Cannabis Legalization, No Matter Who Wins Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2024 Tilray CEO Irwin Simon predicts that the 2024 U.S. presidential election could lead to regulatory reforms benefiting the cannabis industry. As the 2024 presidential elections draw nearer, Irwin Simon, CEO of Tilra

Forget Trump Vs. Harris – Florida's Biggest Election Battle Is Over Cannabis, And It's Costing Millions Image Cannabis NewsOctober 10, 2024 With over $100 million spent on two amendments, it’s clear cannabis and abortion are capturing the attention and dollars of Florida voters. Cannabis Legalization Draws More Ad Dollars Than Presidential Race As

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