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Pennsylvania Police Arrest 32 People A Day For Cannabis Possession - More Than Any Other State Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Pennsylvania police arrest an average of 32 people daily for cannabis possession, highlighting the need for reform. New data shows that over 12,000 people were arrested for cannabis possession in Pennsylvania in 2023, with police making an average of 32 arrests per day. This figure underscores the Recreational Marijuana News by Rolando Garcia

How N.J. is working to reduce energy costs for cannabis industry Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 The energy demands of indoor cannabis cultivation are substantial. Lighting, climate control and irrigation systems consuming large amounts of electricity are just the start. The manufacturing process can be energy-intensive, too, particularly when it involves extraction, processing and packaging Recreational Marijuana News by MMJ Daily

US (MT): Montana workers vote to unionize Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 30, 2024 Workers at a marijuana dispensary in Butte Wednesday voted to form the first unionized cannabis workplace in Montana. Employees of Honey Sour dispensaries in Butte voted unanimously Wednesday to join the local outpost of the United Food and Commercial Workers union. UFCW says it's organized nearly Recreational Marijuana News by MMJ Daily

New Documentary Will Go Inside the Rise and Fall of Marijuana's First Billion Dollar Brand, MedMen Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 30, 2024 Bungalow Media + Entertainment, a leading independent production company, and writer/producer Zach Goldbaum, are shopping a three-part limited series on Adam Bierman and the iconic brand he built, MedMen, the first billion-dollar cannabis company in the U.S. The series will be based on Bierman's Recreational Marijuana News by PRNewswire

US (CA): California officials fund project to preserve ‘legacy cannabis’ genetics and culture Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2024 In California, a state-funded effort is underway to analyze the genetic information of various cannabis strains to preserve the state's rich history of cannabis cultivation. It's part of a project meant not only to acknowledge the past but also to protect the future of legacy-growing regions such as Recreational Marijuana News by MMJ Daily

FBI Report Over 200,000 People Were Arrested For Cannabis-Related Violations In 2023: How Is That Possible? Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 The FBI reported that 217,150 arrests for marijuana violations were made in 2023, slightly down from 2022 when the figure stood at 227,108, according to data published in the Bureau’s Crime Data Explorer. Of those arrested in 2023, a staggering 84%— a bit over 200,000 people— were charged with Recreational Marijuana News by Rolando Garcia

Delaware’s cannabis industry: A secret shopper investigation finds mislabeling, contamination, and public health risks among gaps in compliance Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2024 A "Secret Shopper" investigation revealed alarming compliance issues in Delaware's cannabis industry. The study discovered instances of mislabeling, product contamination, and the presence of synthetic cannabinoids in cannabis products. The cannabis industry faces several challenges. Some of those Recreational Marijuana News by Madeline Colli

Florida Cannabis Ballot: NFL's Ricky Williams Backs Legalization, New Ad 'Hypocrisy Of Alcohol Vs. Marijuana' Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 "I know firsthand the ostracizing and debilitating effects the criminalization of cannabis can have," says Ricky Williams. NFL Hall of Fame nominee, cannabis entrepreneur and former running back for the Miami Dolphins Ricky Williams has come out in support of Florida's Amendment 3, which will go Recreational Marijuana News by Maureen Meehan,

DEA Boosts Psychedelics Production For Research, Cannabis Quotas Hold Steady Ahead Of Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 25, 2024 The DEA announces increased production quotas for psilocybin, psilocin and ibogaine for research purposes. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has unveiled new production quotas for Schedule I and II controlled substances, with a notable emphasis on boosting the supply of certain psychedelics Recreational Marijuana News by Juan Spínelli

Fentanyl Laced With Toxic Chemical BTMPS Raises Alarms Nationwide, Experts Warn Of Danger Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 As if adulterating drugs with fentanyl were not enough, an industrial chemical known as bis (2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate, or BTMPS, is now appearing in illicit fentanyl across the U.S. Originally used in plastics for UV protection, BTMPS has been detected in fentanyl samples marking a Recreational Marijuana News by Patricio Liddle

New law proposal to close unlicensed cannabis shops in Chemung County Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – A Chemung County legislative committee will vote on a new law aimed at shutting down unlicensed cannabis shops. If approved by the county “Multi-Services Committee” on Monday night, the law will go to a full vote by the County Legislature next month. The “Chemung County Recreational Marijuana News by Nicolas Dubina

Middletown seeks zoning exception to allow retail cannabis businesses in downtown district Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 24, 2024 MIDDLETOWN — City officials this week will consider a special zoning exception to allow retail cannabis outlets in the downtown business district. Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission will meet Wednesday to discuss a request seeking to add cannabis retail to the B-1 zone as well as a text Recreational Marijuana News by Cassandra Day

Cresco Labs and Khalifa Kush Expand Partnership to Bring Brand’s Premium Products to Massachusetts Cannabis Consumers Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 23, 2024 CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (FSE: 6CQ) (“Cresco” or “the Company”), a vertically integrated, multi-state operator and the cannabis industry’s No. 1 producer of branded products, today announced the expansion of a partnership with Khalifa Kush to exclusively cultivate Recreational Marijuana News View Entire Article

Monko transition from an I-71 store to a licensed medical operator Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 23, 2024 Watch YouTube Video Here Monko is a lifestyle cannabis dispensary in Washington D.C. Owner and Chief Executive Officer Terrence White told Green Market Report about his transition from an I-71 store to a licensed medical operator, which is expected to be effective within the next 30 days. White was Recreational Marijuana News By Jordon S. Zoot

Are We Overthinking Recreational Weed? Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 20, 2024 Pennsylvania Lawmakers Urged to Prioritize Cannabis Decriminalization and Expungement Before Year's End. PA legislators are trying to legalize recreational marijuana and create industry opportunities for Pennsyvanians affected by the war on drugs. Is there an easy first step they could pass before Recreational Marijuana News Cannabis Jobs The Philadelphia Citizen

Senate Committee Approves Bill to End Cannabis-Related Job Disqualification for Federal Jobs Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 19, 2024 Senate Committee Approves Measure To End Consideration of Past Cannabis Use for Federal Jobs and Security Clearances The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 9-5 to approve legislation which will eliminate the ability of federal agencies to disqualify applicants for Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics Norml

Ex-Arsenal Player in $800K Cannabis Smuggling Bust Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 19, 2024 Former Arsenal Player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas Charged in $800,000 Cannabis Smuggling Case. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, a former Arsenal Champions League player, has been charged with attempting to smuggle cannabis worth $800,000 through a UK airport. Arrested at his Glasgow home, he is accused of importing Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Devdiscourse

Newsom Proposes Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products, Sparking Backlash Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2024 Newsom wants to ban intoxicating hemp products. Industry — and some health experts — say he’s going too far. California is seeking to crack down on sometimes-toxic hemp products containing THC, sparking ire from an industry that has for years operated with little scrutiny. Last week, Gov. Gavin Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Aol

Missouri's new Weed packaging rules made it a lot harder to get Cannabis products on shelves Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2024 Missouri Cannabis Companies Face Delays Under New Plain Packaging Rules. Under Missouri's new rules that require plain packaging for marijuana products, items must be individually approved by the state. Licensees were up against a Sept. 1 deadline, and not all got the green light, meaning some Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs KCUR - NPR

2 charged with Marijuana distribution after police search Surfside Beach hemp store Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2024 Two Charged for Marijuana Distribution at Hemp Shop After THC Levels Exceed Legal Limits. Surfside Beach Police charged two people with distributing marijuana after alleging that a local hemp shop sold products that contained illegal levels of THC. Following a three-month investigation, police Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Post and Courier