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Investigation into NY Cannabis regulator Damian Fagon still going Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2024 New York Cannabis Equity Officer Under Investigation Amid Retaliation Allegations. The New York Inspector General’s Office is investigating Office of Cannabis Management Chief Equity Officer Damian Fagon, who remains on administrative leave amid allega

Hemp and Marijuana go to war Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2024 The farm bill has pitted the allies against each other over how to handle intoxicating products. A farm bill battle is pitting hemp against its closest cousin: marijuana. The fight centers on intoxicating hemp products, which have developed into a multi-billion-dollar industry subject to

Reclassifying Marijuana is just one step needed to protect businesses Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2024 Last week, the Biden administration proposed new rules regarding the treatment of marijuana under federal law. The proposed rules would reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, removing it from the list reserved for the most dangerous

DEA Publishes Proposed Rules To Reschedule Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2024 The path toward the federal rescheduling of marijuana takes a step forward with the DEA's publication of proposed rules open to comments. The Drug Enforcement Administration published yesterday proposed rules in the U.S. Federal Register to reschedule marijuana fro

Biden Decries a 'Failed Approach to Marijuana' but Sticks With It Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2024 Rescheduling does not resolve the conflict between federal pot prohibition and state rejection of that policy. For half a century, critics have argued that marijuana does not belong in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, a category that is sup

Ohio Weed enthusiasts might want to hit the Stargazer Cannabis Festival in July Image Cannabis NewsMay 21, 2024 The legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio is allowing for new types of festivals to pop up. The newest is called the Stargazer Cannabis Festival, scheduled for July 26-28 in Pomeroy, about 30 minutes south of Athens along the Ohi

There’s fallout at a Florida university after dubious donation of $237M from Hemp CEO Image Cannabis NewsMay 21, 2024 Florida A&M University Vice President Resigns Amid Doubts Over Dubious Donation. A video by FAMU shows Gregory Gerami, a relatively unknown Texas businessman, presenting Florida A&M University with check for $237 million. But questi

California’s biggest Cannabis delivery company faces foreclosure Image Cannabis NewsMay 21, 2024 California's Largest Cannabis Delivery Service Eaze Faces Foreclosure After Loan Default. California’s largest pot delivery service is in financial trouble after it defaulted on a major loan and now faces foreclosure, according to a document filed in De

Medical Marijuana farming could move from Louisiana universities to private contractors Image Cannabis NewsMay 21, 2024 Louisiana Legislature Approves Bill to Privatize Medical Marijuana Cultivation. The two public universities that have held exclusive rights over medical marijuana farming in Louisiana could soon lose their duopoly after the Legisl

A $25.5M Growth Possibility For New Jersey's Pre-Roll Cannabis Market Image Cannabis NewsMay 21, 2024 New Jersey's Cannabis Market Thrives with Significant Growth in Pre-Roll Segment. The New Jersey cannabis market has experienced remarkable growth, particularly in the pre-roll segment, which saw an 8% increase in sales, reaching $25.5 million in t

Could Martha’s Vineyard run out of Weed? Image Cannabis NewsMay 21, 2024 Vineyard and Nantucket Cannabis Businesses Sue Over Strict Shipping Rules. Two cannabis businesses on the Vineyard and Nantucket warn that strict shipping rules could crimp supply on the islands. They’re suing to change them. Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are at the risk of

Cannabis Cafés Could Be Coming to California Image Cannabis NewsMay 21, 2024 Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés could be coming to parts of California, allowing dispensaries to sell items such as food and coffee. The state Assembly passed AB-1775 Cannabis: Retail Preparation, Sale, and Consumption of Noncannabis Food and Beverage Products Monday, sendi

A Syracuse health care agency got the area’s first legal Cannabis license and doesn’t plan to use it Image Cannabis NewsMay 21, 2024 Central New York Nursing Home Operator Lets Marijuana License Expire Amid Market Uncertainties. Early last year, an affiliate of Central New York’s largest nursing home operator was awarded the region’s first conditio

New York shutting down Illegal Weed stores again Image Cannabis NewsMay 21, 2024 The Cannabis Crackdown Begins: The Adams administration’s “Operation Padlock to Protect” gets underway. Even among people who support legal cannabis, it’s pretty widely accepted that our streets now have too many weed shops, many of them operating outside the law. Sinc

White House's drug czar on the benefits of shifting Marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug Image Cannabis NewsMay 21, 2024 National Drug Control Policy Director Discusses Marijuana Reclassification Efforts. Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, talks about the changes in marijuana science over the past half-century. The D

Twenty-One of 27 European Union Countries Legalized Medical Cannabis, Report Highlights Image Cannabis NewsMay 17, 2024 Biortica Agrimed released an assessment of the state of medical cannabis and decriminalization laws in the EU. Medical cannabis is taking over Europe, as well as efforts to decriminalize cannabis in numerous countries and at local

Texas Will Take Public Comments on Banning Intoxicating Hemp Products Image Cannabis NewsMay 17, 2024 For better or worse, changes seem to be coming to the hemp-derived cannabis industry in Texas. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants state senators to look into banning or regulating delta-8 and delta-9 THC. Should you be so inclined, there might be som

Public health offers advice on talking to kids about Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMay 17, 2024 Navigating Conversations About Drugs with Your Kids: Insights from Public Health Expert. Talking to your kids about drugs can be difficult, Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum acknowledged during a virtual session for parents on May 15. But it’s important to open the do