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Georgina Cannabis store owner fights for Indigenous rights after York police raid Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2024 “I’m proud to be arrested so my children don’t have to go through this,” says Jared Big Canoe. A local Indigenous-owned pot shop in Georgina is fighting a legal battle over the sale of cannabis off-reserve without a licence, invoking Ind
It’s a ‘simple act of fairness’ to approve Cannabis dispensary at former Emily’s Bakery site Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2024 Santa Cruz AIDS Crisis: A Personal Reflection from State Senator John Laird. I’ve been involved in the Santa Cruz community since I arrived as a student at UCSC in 1968, and I realize it gives me a historical perspective that
Detroit schools plagued by Marijuana edible problem, superintendent warns Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2024 Detroit School Superintendent Calls for Stricter Packaging Regulations for Marijuana Edibles. The Detroit school's superintendent is calling for more restrictive packaging for marijuana edibles as well as funding for better detection systems for
Marijuana's prospective reclassification stirs reaction from Asheville business Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2024 As DEA Considers Reclassifying Marijuana, Asheville CBD Dispensary Manager Weighs In. As the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration works to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, the manager of an Asheville CBD dispensary talks abou
Hot Springs Medical Marijuana dispensary license revoked due to violations Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2024 Arkansas Revokes License of Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Hot Springs. Arkansas state officials said Thursday that the license of a medical marijuana dispensary in Hot Springs was revoked due to ongoing violations. According to the Department
Purple Lotus dispensary at 66 West Santa Clara Street in downtown San Jose Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2024 Purple Lotus Cannabis Dispensary Boosts Downtown San Jose Economy with High-Profile Location. A cannabis dispensary that’s opened its doors at a high-profile downtown San Jose site has helped bring customers, retail sales, foot traffic and jobs
Eight suitcases of Cannabis found at Manchester Airport Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2024 Eight suitcases containing 278 packages of cannabis have been discovered by Border Force officers at an airport. The haul, discovered on Wednesday, was said to be "one of the biggest cannabis seizures in recent years" for Manchester Airport and worth around £1m.
New Jersey Celebrates Cannabis Success While Neighbour New York Struggles Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2024 New Jersey Cannabis Market Surges with 38% Sales Increase, While New York Faces Regulatory Challenges. Sales in NJ show a robust 38% increase, signaling market growth. NJ’s market thrives with over 130 dispensaries opening in 2024. NY’s slow can
Meghan Markle responds to rumours Netflix show is filmed on a Cannabis farm Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2024 Meghan Markle Denies Rumors of Filming Cooking Show on Cannabis Farm. Meghan Markle is set to launch a new cooking show on Netflix, but rumours have been circulating that the series is being filmed on a cannabis farm - something the Duchess of
Marijuana could be rescheduled by feds. What it means for Michigan? Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 DEA Plans to Reschedule Marijuana, but Challenges Remain for Michigan's Cannabis Industry. After decades of regulation that stood in direct opposition to the will of many American voters -- and the majority Michigan voters since 2008 -- the DEA plans
Will Biden’s move to reclassify Marijuana save California’s struggling Cannabis industry? Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 Federal Rescheduling of Cannabis Offers Hope to Struggling California Businesses. A demonstrator waves a flag with marijuana leaves depicted on it during a protest calling for the legalization of marijuana, outside of the White H
What federal changes to Marijuana mean for Ohio’s recreational law Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 In Ohio’s first full year with legalized recreational marijuana, two proposals at the national level could open new opportunities for the drug as well. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration sent forward a motion to remove marijuana from status as a
State completes Santa Barbara County Cannabis business licensing audit Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 Santa Barbara County will change its cannabis licensing application as it implements suggestions from the State Auditor’s Office. “To my knowledge, this is the first time cannabis has been audited at the state level. It’s relatively new with recrea
Iowa Cannabis retailers await guidance on new hemp restrictions Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 Iowa Hemp Industry in Limbo as New Legislation Awaits Governor's Signature. Businesses that sell or manufacture consumable hemp in Iowa are in a "stressful" waiting period as they look for guidance on new legislation that's expected to affect their sales,
DEA proposal to reclassify Marijuana could impact Tennesseans Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 Potential Downgrade of Marijuana Classification Triggers Debate Among Lawmakers. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and the potential change could create a ripple effect in Tennessee. The fed
Canada’s Cannabis industry at risk of losing first-mover advantage to US Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 US Cannabis Rescheduling Sparks Opportunity for Canadian Industry. This week’s announcement that the Biden Administration will move ahead to reclassify cannabis to a much less restricted drug class and ease federal restrictions could be the ray o
What Marijuana reclassification means for the United States Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 The US Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn’t legalize it for recreational use. The proposal would move mari
‘Seize all Cannabis’: Inside the surprising federal crackdown on New Mexico weed farmers Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 Border Checkpoint Seizures Spark Conflict Between New Mexico and Federal Authorities. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been seizing cannabis in the southern part of the state, sparking tensions with Democratic Gov. Michelle
