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Senate Committee passes Cannabis Banking Bill Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 28, 2023 Senate Committee Approves SAFER Banking Act, a Major Step for Cannabis Industry. After a long and arduous wait, it looks like the SAFER Banking Act, the renamed version of the bipartisan law that would allow banks to work with cannabis businesses without penalties,

New study suggests growing use of Cannabis to help manage menopause symptoms Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2023 Not so long ago, young adults were the primary users of cannabis. The reality today, however, is that women and adults aged 50+ represent the fastest growing group of users. A study, presented during the 2023 Annual Meeting of The Meno

Proposed new rules could be “Death” of Medical Cannabis in Maine Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2023 Medical cannabis caregivers in Maine have raised concerns over proposed new rules to the state’s medical cannabis programme. A public meeting took place on 26 September where caregivers said the proposed rules would make it more difficult to opera

Landmark Marijuana financing bill set to move forward in the Senate Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2023 A new bill that aims to give the marijuana industry access to banking services is expected to move forward in the Senate on Wednesday. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act was introduced by a bipartisan group of senators last

How a Cannabis bill stopped being about Weed Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2023 Republican support for the cannabis banking bill is dependent on language preventing a revival of the Obama-era “Operation Choke Point.” Republicans were on the cusp of helping Democrats pass a landmark cannabis bill. Now a GOP feud over guns, oil and cryptocurrency

Alaska eases rules on Cannabis ads and free samples Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2023 The revisions are part of a broad wave of regulatory changes in the state. Alaska regulators significantly loosened key restrictions that could lead many cannabis businesses to greater profitability simply by letting them advertise in many common venues and of

Michigan to end Marijuana Testing for most state Government Job Applicants Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2023 Michigan Eliminates Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most Government Employees. Michigan is set to eliminate pre-employment drug tests probing for marijuana use among the majority of its government employees, marking a significant ch

Mysterious Pot proposal called ‘evil genius’ by critics Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2023 A cannabis tax proposal is rocking the quaint Bay Area town of Sausalito, with controversy swirling around a proposed 4% tax on all marijuana sales. The city council doesn’t seem to want the new tax, the residents say it’s a bad idea, and the local pot com

Ukraine war: Cannabis in focus for off-duty soldiers Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2023 In a modest Kyiv apartment, off-duty soldiers meet to smoke cannabis and forget, for a moment, the things they have seen. They don't want to be identified. The drug is frowned upon in the military, even here, far from the front. One of the soldiers is being t

New York’s Cannabis advisory board admits it hasn’t been doing its job Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 27, 2023 New York's Cannabis Advisory Board Calls for More Involvement in Cannabis Regulation and Spending Decisions. The head of New York’s Cannabis Advisory Board said the group needs a staff and budget to function properly, and noted the board has

Drug gang's Cannabis factory uncovered after white van spotted on CCTV Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2023 A white van spotted on CCTV led police to uncover an £88,000 cannabis factory. The factory was found spread out over three floors of an empty shop on a high street in Bangor in North Wales. Bedri Elezi, 36, who was living in Fairfield, Liver

Cannabis shops in British Columbia can now receive samples from licensed producers Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2023 The government is also looking into updating marketing and store-to-licensees sampling. Licensed cannabis producers in British Columbia, Canada are now authorized to give samples of their products to retail stores for a small fee

After recall of Missouri Marijuana products, confusion remains over company's use of synthetic THC Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2023 Delta Extraction Faces Accusations of Illegally Importing Cannabis Into Missouri. Marijuana manufacturer Delta Extraction has denied accusations that it illegally imported cannabis into Missouri, arguing it actual

Top Wisconsin Democrat proposes legal Marijuana again Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2023 There is another proposal to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin, but there aren’t any expectations this one will finally be the one. State Sen. Melissa Agard, D-Madison, introduced legislation she says would allow for “responsible adult use” of marijuana in the

Online Marijuana Shops lack proper age verification system for minors Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2023 Inadequate Age Verification Found in Online Marijuana Dispensaries, Posing Risk to Youth. A new study has revealed that numerous online dispensaries have inadequate age verification security systems, potentially allowing children to purchase

Vaporized Cannabis associated with reduced symptoms in PTSD Patients Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 26, 2023 For many years, medical cannabis patients largely consumed cannabis by smoking flower. However, in recent years the different types of cannabis products and consumption methods have increased considerably. A popular cannabis consumption method