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Death penalty for man who brutally stabbed Hemp store employee Image Cannabis NewsMarch 30, 2023 A convicted killer will pay the ultimate price for stabbing a hemp store clerk in North Carolina last year. Charles Michael Haywood, 22, appeared before a judge on Monday, March 27, and will be charged with capital murder for the fatal stabbing of a wom
Alberta producers can now provide retailers with Cannabis samples Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 Cannabis representatives may provide up to 3.5 grams of dried cannabis, or equivalency, as sample product. Alberta cannabis retailers can now try before they buy. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) recently announced that cannabis representat
Marijuana sales tax issues unresolved as Missouri voters head to the polls next week Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 There are disagreements about whether or not cities and counties can "stack" the taxes. INDEPENDENCE - As voters in Missouri head to the polls a week from today, many will decide on whether or not to add a 3% local tax to recreatio
New law could increase taxes on Marijuana sales in Montana Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 BILLINGS - In the state legislature cannabis is once again taking center stage. This year, a proposed bill is seeking to undo almost all of the policy changes that were voted into effect by Montanans. It has been an interesting journey when it comes to the
Red Bank ready to make it harder to open legal Weed Stores Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 RED BANK - Nearly two years after the borough legalized the sale and manufacturing of marijuana within its boundaries, the Borough Council is proposing to change its rules regarding where cannabis businesses can be established and how many cannabis business
Austin-based Medical Marijuana operator opens first Texas dispensary Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 AUSTIN - An Austin-based medical marijuana operator opened its first Texas dispensary in Southeast Austin. Goodblend's open doors makes it one of three retail dispensaries in the state. "Many Texans if you ask them don’t know that it’s legal, and
Delaware lawmakers give final approval to Marijuana bills Image Cannabis NewsMarch 29, 2023 DOVER - The Delaware Senate gave final approval Tuesday to bills legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults in the state and authorizing the establishment of a state-licensed and regulated cannabis industry, setting up a potential battle with Democratic
Mike Tyson’s Cannabis brand opens a coffee shop in Amsterdam Image Cannabis NewsMarch 28, 2023 TYSON 2.0, Mike Tyson's cannabis brand, has launched a new coffee shop under its brand name in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The opening of the Amsterdam coffee shop marks the company's initial venture into the European market. Starting on Friday, March 24, cus
DEA uses Apple AirTag as a surveillance device Image Cannabis NewsMarch 28, 2023 The US Drug Enforcement Administration used an Apple AirTag as a surveillance device in a narcotics investigation conducted last year. The use of Apple’s location-tracking device appears to be the first time a federal law enforcement agency has used an AirTag as a surv
Medical Marijuana long overdue in Kansas Image Cannabis NewsMarch 27, 2023 In yet another legislative session, the possibility of Kansans obtaining needed relief through regulated medical marijuana has gone down in flames. Earlier this month, a Senate committee shelved a bill that would have allowed those suffering from more than 20 different condi
Hemp growers raise concerns about MD Cannabis plan, lawmakers say it closes a loophole Image Cannabis NewsMarch 27, 2023 ANNAPOLIS - As the concerns continue to linger among some in the hemp industry as lawmakers in Annapolis move through proposals to set up the adult-use, recreational marijuana industry, some legislators said the language giving p
Could this be the final time Delaware lawmakers vote on Recreational Weed? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 27, 2023 Delaware Senate poised to pass recreational marijuana bills. The Delaware Senate is expected to vote on both recreational marijuana bills Tuesday. It will be the biggest vote of the legislative session so far – and could set lawmakers up for
States with legal Pot consider how to protect Cannabis workers Image Cannabis NewsMarch 27, 2023 Most cannabis dispensaries are cash-only businesses, constantly at risk of being robbed. Indoor growing facilities use harsh lighting, and plants get sprayed with pesticides. Those conditions can create daily hazards for cannabis workers, which is why l
Can Cannabis class help the industry legalize? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 27, 2023 ROCHESTER - Standing in a warehouse outside downtown Rochester, Jeffrey Medford watered his cannabis crop under industrial lights. He’s among the many growers who’ve transformed the city’s network of defunct factories into sophisticated indoor farms. Mr. Medford, 58, w
Zurich to legalize consumption and sale of Cannabis on trial basis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 The Swiss government has approved plans to legalize the sale and consumption of cannabis in Zurich in a trial designed to assess the social and economic benefits of regulating the drug. From this summer, a test group of 2,100 Zurich residents will b
Texas makes breakthrough in expanding Medical Marijuana access Image Cannabis NewsMarch 24, 2023 A bill that would make many more Texans eligible for medical marijuana under the state's existing program just cleared a crucial hurdle. Marijuana appears to be marching toward expanded access in Texas. Less than a week after Texas lawmakers voted to pa
