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Neighboring towns allow recreational marijuana stores, a billboard on Route 83 in Elmhurst advertises one of them. Elmhurst Alderman Jacob Hill lightened the mood at Monday's City Council meeting with an April Fool's joke. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the hard work of staff

Hawaii Senate Approves Recreational Marijuana Bill Amidst Strong Opposition. Hawaii’s state senate recently made headlines after overwhelmingly approving a bill to legalize recreational marijuana by 2026, but its passage into law is far from certain, given the state’s complicated history with

The German conservative opposition vows to reverse the law if it wins the next election. Marijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country liberalized rules on cannabis to allow possession of small amounts. The German Cannabis Association, which campaigned for the new

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura Launches Cannabis Edibles Brand on 4/20. Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, who supported cannabis legalization when he served from 1999-2003, is launching his own edibles brand on 4/20, fulfilling what he calls a "lifelong dream." "Thanks to a diverse group

Overview of Marijuana Legalization in the United States: Where Each State Stands. Recreational marijuana is currently legal in 24 states and Washington, DC. Another 17 states have legalized the use of marijuana solely for medical purposes, with varying caveats in each state's laws. A decade after

Federal Judge to Decide Jersey City Lawsuit Over Cannabis Use by Police Officers. A federal judge could decide as early as Monday whether to dismiss a lawsuit Jersey City filed against the state over claims that state officials are forcing the city to violate federal law by allowing police officers

Florida's Impending Decision on Recreational Cannabis: Legal, Political, and Economic Implications. Florida’s Supreme Court is close to ruling on the recreational cannabis ballot language, potentially allowing Florida voters to decide. Florida’s journey towards legalizing recreational cannabis faces

Grass Valley City Council Temporarily Reduces Taxes on High-Potency Cannabis Products. In an effort to support a new business working to be competitive in the area, consensus was reached by city council members in Grass Valley to decrease specific taxes on high potency cannabis products. Ryan Haley

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura Ventures into Cannabis Industry with Retro Bakery Partnership. Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura is getting into the legal T-H-C business. Ventura says he’s partnering with Retro Bakery of Columbia Heights to offer high-quality cannabis edible products

The first time Samantha O’Brien took a boxing class at her building’s gym, she was overwhelmed with anxiety. The instructor was loud and intimidating and ran the class like a boot camp. If someone fell behind, everyone had to work harder. Ms. O’Brien, 36, left the class thinking she’d never return

Switzerland's Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Reveals Early Consumer Trends and Insights. The adult-use cannabis pilot program in Switzerland is alive and well, and the country has shared its first batch of initial insights surrounding consumer trends, product sales and more. European countries are

Sales of legal weed in the United States are expected to top $31 billion this year, according to a new economic projection. Regulated marijuana sales in the United States are expected to exceed $31 billion this year, according to a recent economic forecast from a firm specializing in cannabis and

Tammy Sigurdur previously pleaded guilty to handing out THC-laced candy to kids in 2022. A woman who accidentally put cannabis candies in bags to hand out on Halloween after running out of loot for trick-or-treaters in 2022 broke down crying in a Winnipeg courtroom on Monday, as a judge asked her to

The Unintended Consequences of Legalized Marijuana: A Critical Review. We are now more than seven years into our state’s experiment with widely available recreational and medical marijuana. Since its legalization, cannabis has become commonplace in our state — from advertisements on billboards to

Elementary Students Hospitalized After Ingesting Cannabis Edibles at School. Five elementary school students were taken to hospital on Wednesday after eating cannabis edibles. According to Halifax Regional Police, officers were called to Springvale Elementary in Halifax around 2:45 p.m. to a

Texans haven’t been given equal access to cannabis compared to other states despite valiant advocate efforts. Even cities that have successfully passed grassroots decriminalization laws have been met with lawsuits from the state’s attorney general. Still, the plant persists, as brands launch THCA

Nearly all provinces have rules in place barring pot producers and retailers from collaborating. As legal sales of cannabis show signs of flattening in Canada, the industry is urging provinces to loosen rules that ban pot producers and retailers from collaborating on promotions. Nearly all provinces

Highland Park Residents File Lawsuit to Stop Sale of Legal Weed, Citing Health and Safety Concerns. Some residents of a New Jersey borough say they don’t want their neighborhoods to become destinations for pot smokers, so they’ve filed a lawsuit attempting to stop the sale of legal weed in town —

Global cannabis powerhouse Curaleaf is leaving Maine’s recreational cannabis market as it continues efforts to improve the company’s profitability. Curaleaf, one of the world’s largest cannabis companies, is exiting the adult-use cannabis retail market in Maine with the sale of its licensed

New Jersey’s cannabis market is charging customers less and bringing in more revenue, but frustrated medical patients feel like they’re being left behind. Cannabis is predicted to be a billion dollar industry this year, and initial sales have been brisk, according to Cannabis Regulatory Commission