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New York Governor signs legislation to reign in illicit weed market Image Cannabis NewsMay 8, 2023 New York’s governor has signed legislation to address the state’s illicit cannabis industry, giving regulators new powers to assess civil penalties. New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed legislation to reign in the state’s illicit marijua
Baltimore Police Officer sold Marijuana while on duty Image Cannabis NewsMay 5, 2023 Two Baltimore police officers were indicted this week in separate cases, including an 11-year department veteran accused of selling drugs on the clock. Allegations that come as the agency seeks to rebuild its reputation after the Gun Trace Task Force corruption sca
New York's heavy hand keeps illegal Marijuana and tobacco dealers in business Image Cannabis NewsMay 5, 2023 High taxes and heavy regulations are as effective as prohibition at creating black markets. While I have fond memories of life in New York, many of them involve defying some stupid rule or regulation. It's a pleasure to now live in Arizona w
Company behind Cannabis facility in Grants receives DEA license Image Cannabis NewsMay 4, 2023 Bright Green Corp, the company behind a proposed 100-plus-acre cannabis facility in Grants, announced Monday it has received its federal license from the US Drug Enforcement Administration, a move that puts the company in position to begin cultivation, ma
Oregon secretary of state resigns amid controversy over side gig as Marijuana industry consultant Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2023 Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced her resignation Tuesday, less than a week after it was revealed that she had taken a lucrative side job. Fagan, who announced her resignation in a press release, took a sec
Proposal allowing Rhode Island Cannabis businesses to advertise moves forward Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2023 A proposal to allow Rhode Island cannabis companies to advertise is moving forward. If you've driven along highways in Rhode Island, you might've seen billboards advertising marijuana business. But they aren't Rhode Island companies -- they
Medical Cannabis industry taking shape in Alabama Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2023 TUSCALOOSA - The medical cannabis industry in Alabama is slowly getting off the ground with the first round of licensed growers expected to be approved by mid-summer, according to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Once it’s up and running, we wanted to find out
More than 3000 pounds of Marijuana stuffed into tires entering Detroit Image Cannabis NewsMay 3, 2023 Semi truck hauling tires stopped at border. DETROIT -Officials intercepted more than 3,000 pounds of marijuana that had been stuffed into the lining of tires on a semi truck entering Detroit. Officers with United States Customs and Border Protectio
Trump supports death penalty for drug dealers despite popularity of Cannabis among voters Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2023 Donald Trump told Newsmax’s “Greg Kelly Reports” in a recent interview that marijuana does “significant damage” although he recognized that legalizing cannabis is a “pretty popular thing” among voters. (Benzinga) Greg Kelly, who
Senator Jeremy Cooney on Marijuana Market: 'Building a plane as we fly it' Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2023 As the Empire State continues to struggle with illicit weed operations, State Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester), chair of a new state Senate Subcommittee on Cannabis, says there's no time to waste. (Benzinga) “A lot of the debate in the Legis
Oklahoma growers to pay $50K deposit for license under new law Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2023 Senate Bill 913 aims to force growers to pay for abandoned properties when grow operations fail in Oklahoma. It’s getting a lot more expensive to grow medical cannabis under a new Oklahoma law. Two Republican lawmakers in Oklahoma, Sen. Darcy Jech (R-Kingf
80 bags of Marijuana discovered during traffic stop Image Cannabis NewsMay 1, 2023 MADISON COUNTY - 80 bags of marijuana are discovered during a traffic stop in Madison County. A narcotics investigator with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip at approximately 10:50 p.m. Saturday regarding a large amount of marijuana being
Safe Banking act is key for Illinois Cannabis industry Image Cannabis NewsMay 1, 2023 After some near misses, it now appears that a bill of crucial importance to the cannabis industry is getting another shot at life in Congress. A group of bipartisan lawmakers reintroduced the Secure & Fair Enforcement, or SAFE, Banking Act on April 25, after the l
'Social Equity' policies aren't helping victims of the drug war Image Cannabis NewsMay 1, 2023 Social equity is a trendy term among lawmakers, regulators, and advocates working to create legal marijuana markets and undo the harms of the War on Drugs. Unfortunately, many of the policies intended to help victims of the drug war are failing miserably.
Lawsuit seeks to block Harlem cCnnabis dispensary from opening Image Cannabis NewsApril 28, 2023 When officials from the state Dormitory Authority announced plans for a cannabis dispensary on 125th Street in Harlem last year, the local community pushed back, fearful the store could lead to an increase in crime and congestion. With the state standin
Minnesota house approves adult-use Cannabis Legalization bill Image Cannabis NewsApril 27, 2023 The Minnesota House of Representatives has passed legislation to legalize marijuana for adults and regulate the commercial production and sale of cannabis. The Minnesota House of Representatives this week passed a bill to legalize cannabis for adults and
