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The Future of Cannabis Following the Republican Sweep
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The Future of Cannabis Following the Republican Sweep Image Cannabis NewsNovember 11, 2024 We were on the cusp of full federal recognition of medical cannabis. So, it comes as no surprise that ultra-conservative politicians are directly undermining efforts to reform federal cannabis policy. Let’s face it, overwhelming public demand for legalization
Cannabis Reform Stumbles In 2024 Elections: A State-By-State Breakdown As Stocks Take A Hit
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Cannabis Reform Stumbles In 2024 Elections: A State-By-State Breakdown As Stocks Take A Hit Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2024 North and South Dakota both rejected cannabis legalization initiatives, while Dallas approved decriminalization. Cannabis reform faced a challenging moment in the 2024 U.S. elections, with several key state initiatives fal
Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as voters in dozens of states weigh more than 140 ballot measures
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Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as voters in dozens of states weigh more than 140 ballot measures Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2024 Ballot Initiative 2D and 300 both passed in Colorado Springs on Nov. 5th. Ballot Initiative 2D prohibits the sale of recreational marijuana, while 300 allows existing medical marijuana shops to sell recreatio
Trio of ballot failures leads marijuana backers to refocus their efforts for recreational weed
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Trio of ballot failures leads marijuana backers to refocus their efforts for recreational weed Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2024 The movement to legalize recreational marijuana has run into a wall of resistance, failing in all three states where it was on the ballot this year and leading proponents to weigh a tactical shift focused more on state
Marijuana Was Unpopular in the 2024 Elections. Only 1 State Voted to Relax Restrictions
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Marijuana Was Unpopular in the 2024 Elections. Only 1 State Voted to Relax Restrictions Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2024 In addition to four states that put marijuana on the ballot in 2024, Massachusetts sought to legalize certain types of psychedelics Election Day isn't only about choosing the next president or casting votes for local officials
Pot stocks dive as Florida rejects legalization of recreational marijuana
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Pot stocks dive as Florida rejects legalization of recreational marijuana Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2024 Shares of pot companies slid on Wednesday after a ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Florida failed to get the required majority to pass, even as the firms invested millions in a campaign to tap the lucrative ma
New rules from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture limit the distribution of certain hemp products
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New rules from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture limit the distribution of certain hemp products Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2024 Tennessee hemp retailers are preparing for significant changes following the release of new rules from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. The changes stem from 2023 legislation seeking to regulate the hemp
Nebraska Says Yes To Medical Cannabis After Years Of Failed Legalization Attempts: Here's What You Need To Know
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Nebraska Says Yes To Medical Cannabis After Years Of Failed Legalization Attempts: Here's What You Need To Know Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2024 Nebraska voters chose to legalize and regulate medical cannabis on Tuesday via two ballot measures. What Happened The AP reported Tuesday night that with nearly 60% of the votes counted, over 72.4% of N
Voters Reject Marijuana Legalization in North Dakota and South Dakota
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Voters Reject Marijuana Legalization in North Dakota and South Dakota Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2024 Voters in two sparsely populated red states, North Dakota and South Dakota, have rejected ballot initiatives that would have legalized recreational marijuana. With nearly all ballots counted on Tuesday night, North Dakota's Initiated Measure 5
Hundreds of cannabis plants found in house
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Hundreds of cannabis plants found in house Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2024 Hundreds of cannabis plants worth more than £400,000 have been seized from a house in South Yorkshire. Police were called to Psalters Lane in Ferham, Rotherham, on Thursday after a man was reported to be acting suspiciously outside an address. The door of the property ha
Cannabis company vows to sue after New Mexico destroys tens of thousands of pounds of its marijuana crop
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Cannabis company vows to sue after New Mexico destroys tens of thousands of pounds of its marijuana crop Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2024 State police have destroyed tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana plants at greenhouses in northwestern New Mexico, marking what regulators say is the largest seizure and destruction of cannabis in New Mexi
Dallas overwhelmingly votes to decriminalize marijuana in early election results
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Dallas overwhelmingly votes to decriminalize marijuana in early election results Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2024 Around 65% of Dallas voters say it’s time to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis, even though Texas still outlaws recreational use. Proposition R, if officially passed, would amend the city charter to prevent police from arrestin
Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short
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Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2024 An effort to legalize the use of recreational marijuana in Florida has failed at the ballot box, NBC News projects. Despite endorsements running the gamut from the Florida Democratic Party to former President Donald Trump, Amendment 3, which would h
New report advises regulators on how to deal with high potency cannabis
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New report advises regulators on how to deal with high potency cannabis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024 A committee of scientists and medical experts have issued a list of recommendations on how California should regulate high potency cannabis. The state-commissioned report was released at the end of October. You’ve heard it before - the weed f
Illegal Cannabis Poses Risks to Consumers and the Public
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Illegal Cannabis Poses Risks to Consumers and the Public Image Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024 In 2023, District resident Steph Sherer ate an edible to help with pain as she recovered from surgery. A few hours later, she woke up unable to move her limbs. She had lost all muscle control. Her heart was racing and she was covered in hives. “I was litera
Company vows to sue over damages after New Mexico authorities destroy cannabis crops
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Company vows to sue over damages after New Mexico authorities destroy cannabis crops Image Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024 State police have destroyed tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana plants at greenhouses in northwestern New Mexico, marking what regulators say is the largest seizure and destruction of cannabis in New Mexico since new possess
Medical cannabis trial concludes with closing arguments
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Medical cannabis trial concludes with closing arguments Image Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024 Closing arguments were heard Monday in a civil lawsuit that will determine the legality of two ballot initiatives to legalize medical marijuana. Steven E. Guenzel, the attorney representing plaintiff John Kuehn, argued that because some of the petition pages
Daywatch: Regulators approve controversial cannabis dispensary
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Daywatch: Regulators approve controversial cannabis dispensary Image Cannabis NewsNovember 5, 2024 Regulators have approved a controversial proposed cannabis dispensary for Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood, despite a recommended denial from the city zoning administrator. Opponents say it is too close to a school and will delay emergency vehicle

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