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Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Propose Temporary Licenses To Assure Timely Launch Of Weed Sales Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2024 Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Seek Legislative Changes for Timely Program Launch in 2025. Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently held an informational webinar in which it revealed that the agency is st
Marijuana legalization hasn't changed mission of area drug and alcohol prevention coalitions Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2024 Chemical Health Coalitions in Minnesota Continue Efforts to Reduce Youth Drug and Alcohol Use. Chemical health coalitions in Kandiyohi, Renville and Yellow Medicine counties continue their work to reduce youth usage of dr
Amid growing legalization, Cannabis in culture and politics is the focus of this anthropology course
Amid growing legalization, Cannabis in culture and politics is the focus of this anthropology course Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2024 Exploring Cannabis: Anthropology Course Dives Into the Plant's Cultural, Political Significance. What prompted the idea for the course? Whenever I taught my medical anthropology course, I noticed that students wer
NJ Cannabis shops advertising to Philly drivers Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2024 Why do I see marijuana billboards on my morning commute if I can’t buy any? New Jersey dispensaries are heavily advertising in Philly even though it’s illegal to bring weed back into PA. It’s hard to miss the billboards advertising legal cannabis in New Jersey along
Ireland Government Approves a Nine-Month Delay on Cannabis Legalization Vote Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 In the meantime, the government plans to create a special committee to review a recent report in favor of drug decriminalization. The Irish government has delayed on discussing a bill that would legalize cannabis possession for nine mont
Winnipeg police launch Cannabis education program to reduce drug-impaired driving Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 “Everyone is very used to hearing ‘don’t drink and drive’. We have to have that same effect when we talk about, don’t drive while high,” said Patrol Sergeant Stephane Fontaine with the Winnipeg Police Service. Since cannabis was leg
Rajon Rondo arrested on misdemeanor Marijuana, gun charges in Indiana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2024 Former NBA Star Rajon Rondo Arrested on Marijuana and Gun Charges in Indiana. Two-time NBA champion and University of Kentucky basketball legend Rajon Rondo was arrested in Indiana on a series of misdemeanors, including marijuana and gun charge
Weed Sales Boom in Dry January As People Drink Less Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2024 Dry January and the Rise of Cannabis: Alcohol Sales Drop as Cannabis Gains Popularity. Increasingly popular alcohol breaks like Dry January are buoying the emerging US cannabis market as more drinkers — especially younger ones — see marijuana as a healthier alte
Marijuana dispute led to desert massacre; 5 suspects arrested Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2024 Five men have been arrested in a gruesome multiple slaying in a remote part of the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County. Six men were fatally shot — and four of them were also severely burned — in Tuesday’s incident, authorities say. Their bodies wer
Bill in Washington Legislature would loosen restriction on homegrown Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 29, 2024 No need to leave the house and venture to the nearest pot shop, it could become legal to grow recreational cannabis at home. A proposed bill debated last week in the Washington Legislature would allow those 21 and older to grow and keep
'Strong smell of Marijuana' led to Orland grow bust Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 29, 2024 Maine: Nearly 50 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Orland; Woman Convicted. The smell of marijuana outside an Orland home led to the seizure of nearly 50 pounds of cannabis and a criminal conviction for a woman living there, according to newly released court records
Long Beach, California To Slash Pot Taxes in Half for Stores in Good Standing Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 29, 2024 Long Beach City Council initially approved tax breaks for cannabis retailers and cultivators in the city. Long Beach, California is on track to establish an ordinance that will give cannabis retailers a minor tax break and reward the on
In Arkansas, Medical Marijuana had a record 2023, conditions are ripe for more records in 2024 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 29, 2024 Arkansas Medical Marijuana Industry Poised for Growth Amid Legal Challenges. Arkansas’ medical marijuana industry continued to reach new heights in both sales and patients last year, and pending litigation has cannabis
THC-infused wing sauce for the Super Bowl? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 29, 2024 Chicago Cannabis Companies Partner with Restaurants for Unique Infused Products. Chicago cannabis companies are partnering with restaurants and mainstream food brands on new infused products, adding variety among the gummies and chocolates that dominate edible sales. Cre
What do Ohio employers say about Recreational Marijuana? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 26, 2024 It's been busy at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty since recreational cannabis use became legal in Ohio. The law firm, which has offices throughout Northeast Ohio, has received calls and questions, mostly about whether employers have to accommodate
Maine bill aims to change how edible Cannabis products are labeled Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 25, 2024 A Maine bill aims to remove a label required on certain recreational marijuana products that tells people there's THC in it. Currently, every adult-use edible cannabis product in Maine is required to be stamped with a universal symbol to tell thos