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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, right, at the Capitol in Jefferson City on Thursday, Aug. 1 Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs STL Today

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 to that growing list. They discovered hundreds of pounds of marijuana, worth Marijuana Politics ABC 7

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 attention has been squarely focused on the Democratic Marijuana Politics Cannabis Jobs Business of Cannabis

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; others were little more than just wooden table Marijuana Politics Salon

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 Republican counterpart, JD Vance, Walz is a relative unknown in the US Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics Cannabis Jobs Business of Cannabis

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 effectively shut down the country’s hemp industry. On July 31, the joint Constitutional Affairs and Marijuana Politics Business of Cannabis

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 stolen. The situation is the latest example of Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Common Wealth

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 on the November ballot that would legalize recreational Marijuana Politics Orlando Weekly

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 contain psychoactive cannabis compounds. In a press release Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News KSDK

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 its indictment, the office said 31-year Marijuana Politics Focus Taiwan

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 innocent until proven guilty: On 7/25/2024 Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics Mendo Fever

New Poll Shows Florida Marijuana Legalization Support Growing Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 Florida Voters Show Strong Support for Marijuana Legalization, Poll Finds. A new poll indicates a majority of Florida voters support the marijuana legalization initiative, above the needed 60% threshold. The support for the initiative is bipartisan, with significant backing from both Democratic and Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics The Dales Report

Germany’s Domestic Cannabis Cultivation Market Poised for Significant Growth as 3 New Licences Issued Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 Germany Expands Domestic Cannabis Cultivation with New Licenses. Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) has now issued the first three new licences for domestic cannabis cultivation, expected to see the amount of product grown in the country at least double this year Marijuana Politics Business of Cannabis

Snoop Dogg has opened his first Weed dispensary in California Image Cannabis NewsJuly 29, 2024 The store’s launch came alongside the release of a new weed line honoring the late Tupac. Snoop Dogg has launched his first ever licensed weed dispensary in California named S.W.E.D., an acronym for Snoop’s famed phrase ‘Smoke Weed Every Day’. The store opened up for the first time on July 14 in Los Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Mix Mag

Thailand decides not to re-criminalise Cannabis as it eyes $1bn medicinal industry Image Cannabis NewsJuly 23, 2024 Thailand to Regulate Cannabis for Medicinal Use, Reversing Plan to Re-list as Narcotic. Thailand will regulate cannabis for medicinal use instead of re-listing the plant as a narcotic, the deputy prime minister said on Tuesday, in the government's U-turn on its previous policy. Prime minister Marijuana Politics Yahoo! News

What Ohio forbids for the start of Recreational Weed sales Image Cannabis NewsJuly 23, 2024 Ohio Issues Strict Guidelines for Recreational Marijuana Dispensary Openings. Many Ohioans are likely planning to celebrate the start of recreational marijuana sales in the state, but don't expect a festival-like atmosphere at dispensaries. In fact, Ohio recently released guidelines for what the Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News The Columbus Dispatch

Where Does Kamala Harris Stand On Marijuana? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 23, 2024 Kamala Harris' Potential Presidential Bid Highlights Her Evolving Stance on Marijuana. With U.S. President Joe Biden stepping aside for the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, her potential candidacy for the 2024 election against Donald Trump brings attention to her stance Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Forbes

Landmark Ruling May Delay US Cannabis Rescheduling Efforts Image Cannabis NewsJuly 22, 2024 Supreme Court Decision Could Significantly Delay Cannabis Rescheduling in the US. The planned rescheduling of cannabis in the US could now take far longer than initially expected following a landmark Supreme Court decision last week. Head of Legal and Policy Research at NuggMD, Deb Tharp, raised Marijuana Politics Business of Cannabis

Oklahoma court rules that moms who use Medical Marijuana while pregnant aren't breaking the law Image Cannabis NewsJuly 22, 2024 Oklahoma Court Urges Legal Change to Prosecute Pregnant Medical Marijuana Users. The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals urged the Legislature to change the law to allow pregnant medical marijuana cardholders to be prosecuted for child neglect. Women with state medical cards who use marijuana during Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics Kosu

Senator Peters’ DOOBIE Act to Reform Marijuana Employment Rules Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2024 Senator Gary Peters Introduces DOOBIE Act to Modernize Federal Hiring Practices. Sen. Gary Peters’ DOOBIE Act aims to modernize federal hiring practices in response to developing laws and societal norms. Democrat’s legislation aims to align federal hiring practices with this guidance, broadening the Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News The Dales Report