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Portugal: all roads lead to Legalization, but when? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 The legalisation of cannabis in Portugal has been a long and winding road, which has been traveled for more than a decade, with the Bloco de Esquerda (BE) leading the odyssey to reach the much-desired destination. However, in recent years, almost all parties have b

Leaders vote to stop new Medical Marijuana dispensaries to set up shop in West Palm Beach Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James cast the tie-breaking vote on a final motion to prohibit new medical marijuana dispensaries to open and operate in the city limits during Monday night’s meeting. In a 3-to-2 vote, the city comm

Rapper G Herbo found with a loaded gun and $1,500 worth of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 CHICAGO - A loaded gun and $1,500 worth of marijuana – that's what police said they found on a Chicago rapper who was arrested in River North. G Herbo, whose real name is Herbert Wright, is facing a charge of misdemeanour unlawful use of a weapon.

What would economic justice look like if Cannabis were legalized in NH? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 New Hampshire is the only New England state that has yet to legalize cannabis for recreational use. Lawmakers in support of legalization have put forth a number of proposals over the years, but there hasn’t been a significant push for economic j

Cannabis arrests rising as summer season kicks off Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 Cases of illegal drug importation are an upward trend, deputy drug squad chief, Stelios Sergides said on Tuesday. The police statement came following confiscation by officers of another stash of cannabis at Paphos airport on Sunday. The increase in cases is likely d

Dispensary challenges Rhode Island Cannabis law Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 A Rhode Island cannabis dispensary is challenging the state's legalization law. The Boston Globe reported that Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center in Portsmouth is fighting the requirement that retailers must enter into labor agreements to sell recreational cannabis. W

Cannabis Legalization Bill put forward in Pennsylvania Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 Senate Bill 846 has been introduced in Pennsylvania which aims to legaise cannabis in a bis to generate tax revenue and create new jobs. The bill – introduced by Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Sharif Street (D-3) – addresses safety by setting the minimum cannabis

Kentucky’s Hemp industry is beginning to struggle Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 LEXINGTON - The hemp industry in Kentucky was said to be the replacement for tobacco, but it failed to meet expectations. The industry is struggling, and candidates for Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner agree that it is not in good shape. “I hope that there is a way

Arkansas Medical Marijuana sales hit record $141M in first 6 months of 2023 Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 Medical marijuana sales broke a record in the first six months of 2023, showing a progressive increase in the popularity of cannabis since the first dispensary opened four years ago. From January to June of 2023, Arkansans spent $141 million

Cannabis Companies quietly downsizing Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 4Front and Trulieve both disclosed declines in staffing for June. Despite a quieting of headline-making layoffs in the cannabis industry over the past year, the industry continues to face challenges ranging from a robust illicit market to the lack of any progress on federal legi

Germany unveils draft bill to Legalize Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2023 Germany's government is taking steps toward the legalization of cannabis by publishing the draft bill for the first pillar of a two-pillar model designed to dismantle prohibition policies. German's Ministry of Health published on July 5 the long-waited draft bill to re

Unpaid regulatory fees in Canada jump 225% Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2023 Canada has seen a dramatic increase in the amount of unpaid regulatory fees owed by cannabis companies to the federal government over the last year. According to Health Canada figures published by MJBizDaily, in the fiscal year 2022-2023 overdue fees jumped by 225% from C$1

Montana’s Senate election complicates Cannabis legislation Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2023 Democrats are accusing Republicans of playing politics with a package of veterans bills spearheaded by Montana Senator Jon Tester. The road for veterans’ cannabis research — and potentially control of the Senate — runs through Montana. Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mon

Montana’s Senate election complicates Cannabis legislation Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2023 Democrats are accusing Republicans of playing politics with a package of veterans bills spearheaded by Montana Senator Jon Tester. The road for veterans’ cannabis research — and potentially control of the Senate — runs through Montana. Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mon

New York Town owes nearly $200,000 after firing Medical Cannabis patient Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2023 A New York jury has found that the city of Amsterdam discriminated against a medical cannabis patient when he was fired for failing a random drug screening. The city of Amsterdam, New York owes nearly $200,000 after firing a medical marijuana p

As more states legalize Pot, their uneven safety rules can pose a risk Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2023 Tests for marijuana potency and contamination vary across state lines. Amid the growing acceptance and legalization of cannabis use across the country, a concerning reality has emerged: The state-by-state patchwork of safety regulations can leave