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Wisconsin Republican Leaders Plan to Introduce Medical Marijuana Bill in January. For years, discussions about legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin have stalled, but Republican legislative leaders are now showing interest in passing legislation to legalize cannabis for medical purposes in the new year

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 year weeds have overtaken greenhouses and 200 of its 218

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 York's Northern District against the state

Newark City Council Approves Six-Month Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries, Exempts Current Medical Marijuana Locations. City Council approved a six-month moratorium on new locations dispensing recreational marijuana but exempted the three current medical marijuana dispensaries from

Elected officials have begun considering a ban that would snuff out all forms of smoking in some public areas, a movement largely stemming from the state's legalization of recreational cannabis. If the idea moves forward, South Windsor would join towns like Simsbury and New Milford in restricting

Tilray Brands Unveils New Chowie Wowie Cannabis Chocolates, Elevating the Edibles Experience. Tilray Brands, Inc, a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company, today announced the expansion of its market-leading cannabis portfolio with the latest releases from its Canadian

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 pulled over for a window tint violation. The lawsuit says Shipley was not cited

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical marijuana in the state and could vote on it sometime in 2024. Republicans have been working behind closed doors for years on a medical marijuana bill. Along the way, they have rejected calls from

California’s dream of selling cannabis legally across the country has gone up in smoke. On Tuesday, state Attorney General Rob Bonta declared that allowing legal cannabis companies to export marijuana across state lines would result in “significant legal risk to the State of California.” The move

Snoop Dogg Talks New Cannabis Beverage Line: ‘Not Everyone Wants To Smoke Or Vape To Get High but Drinking Is Familiar’. "Healthy living and self-care is in," says Snoop Dogg, the renowned rapper and entrepreneur, in an exclusive interview as he discusses the launch of the hemp-infused Do It Fluid

Snoop Dogg Talks New Cannabis Beverage Line: ‘Not Everyone Wants To Smoke Or Vape To Get High but Drinking Is Familiar’. "Healthy living and self-care is in," says Snoop Dogg, the renowned rapper and entrepreneur, in an exclusive interview as he discusses the launch of the hemp-infused Do It Fluid

A new ban on a marijuana alternative illustrates how Japan is tightening its grip on recreational drug use. For one very particular niche of Japan’s economy, the first Saturday of December marked a black spot on the calendar: It was the first day of the country’s new ban on products – such as

Switzerland's Cannabis Pilot Project Advances as Sales Begin in Two More Approved Studies. Switzerland’s pioneering cannabis pilot project has developed into Europe’s most advanced and accessible adult-use framework throughout 2023. Six pilot projects have now been approved by Switzerland’s Federal

Impaired driving due to cannabis is a growing concern for police in Saskatchewan. A two-day traffic blitz in east-central Saskatchewan this month saw police suspend 22 licences after drivers tested positive for THC. Police with Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan were on the lookout for impaired

Maryland Republicans Seek Reversal of Marijuana Odor Law, Citing Concerns about Impaired Driving and Crime. When leaving a meeting at Prince George’s Community College on the night of Dec. 12, the Rev. Robert L. Screen and his wife were shocked when a car drove past them smelling so strongly of

Alberta Eases Cannabis Retail Regulations, Allowing Temporary Sales at Events and Festivals. The Canadian province of Alberta has announced plans to implement a swathe of changes to its retail cannabis regulations, including giving permission to cannabis retailers to operate temporary sales

Panel Urges Safety Measures for Possible Marijuana Legalization in Florida, Focusing on Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety. If Florida voters get the opportunity to legalize recreational marijuana use next fall, the state will need to develop better ways to catch impaired drivers and avoid

Three men have been arrested after a large cannabis farm was uncovered alongside £6,000 cash and an imitation firearm. Police made the discovery after searches at two addresses in Leigh, Greater Manchester, on Tuesday. Two men, aged 21 and 24, were arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and

That high number also means there likely will be several thousand broken hearts. New York cannabis regulators probably took in about 7,000 business license applications for marijuana companies during its latest submission window, which closed on Monday, according to one attorney who was heavily

A Florida State Senator has filed a proposal which would relieve the 280E tax burden on medical cannabis businesses. The news comes as CNN reports that Florida’s Governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was ‘courted by key figures in the medical cannabis industry’. Senator