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New York will double number of Cannabis retailer licenses Image Cannabis NewsMarch 3, 2023 New York Regulators announced on Thursday that the state would double the number of cannabis retailer licenses awarded in the state, bringing the total of recreational marijuana dispensary permits to 300. Regulators in New York announced this week that the st
Why right-wing politicians are advancing Medical Cannabis in Brazil? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 2, 2023 On January 31, São Paulo’s Republicanos party Governor Tarcisio de Freitas shocked Brazil by ratifying a law that will authorize medical CBD and low-THC products under the country’s universal health care system (SUS). As baffled conservatives looke
Government budgets $50,000 for work on legalisation of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 A budget has been earmarked to continue work on a “world-class” legal cannabis regime for Bermuda, MPs heard – despite the legislation getting turned down by Britain last year. Kathy Lynn Simmons, the Attorney-General, told the House of Assembly during
Republican candidate for Kentucky governor announces support for Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 FRANKFORT - Another candidate for Kentucky governor is putting support behind medical marijuana, but they come from the other side of the aisle. GOP candidate Ryan Quarles announced on Tuesday that he's in favor of "responsible" medic
Four Americans convicted in U.K. smuggling case Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 Four Americans have been convicted of drug smuggling charges so far following the arrests of nine Americans at Heathrow Airport in January. Four U.S. nationals have been convicted of smuggling cannabis into the United Kingdom and now face time behind bars for their cri
Netherlands to kick off legal Cannabis sale pilot program Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 27, 2023 The Netherlands plans to launch a pilot program to experiment with the legal sale of cannabis by the end of this year. Although the country is known to be the European heaven for cannabis users due to its tolerance policy towards the so-called “soft drugs
Cannabis company helps those with Marijuana convictions get criminal record expunged Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 27, 2023 People who have cannabis charges on their criminal records received a lifeline in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Sunday from a company that now profits from the drug itself. When New York state first legalized cannabis last year and
Interest in Cannabis Workforce initiative program continues to expand Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 27, 2023 The Cannabis Workforce Initiative recently saw one of its highest attendance rates for its newly launched 10 Week Certificate Course, an indicator that interest in the state’s emerging marketplace is only growing. The virtual program has over
Lawmakers should consult forensic scientists before passing any more Marijuana laws Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 24, 2023 Texas legalized hemp and embraced CBD. Crime labs are struggling. Since Texas legalized hemp in 2019, enforcement of the state’s marijuana laws has become confusing and chaotic. Unfortunately, Texas crime labs have been caught in
Oklahoma Recreational Marijuana advocates and opponents prepare for upcoming special election Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 24, 2023 OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma voters are just a couple of weeks away from voting on legalizing recreational marijuana in the Sooner State. Supporters and opponents alike are gearing up for the upcoming Oklahoma Special Elect
Hundreds of previous Marijuana-related convictions will be removed from Alaska's state’s courts database Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 24, 2023 ANCHORAGE - Alaska is joining several other states in revising the visibility of convictions for criminal actions that are now legal. Beginning May 1, marijuana possession convictions of about just under 800
Washington Senate passes bill banning hiring discrimination for Pot use Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 24, 2023 The Washington state Senate has passed a bill that prevents employers from denying employment based on a positive drug test for weed. The Washington Senate this week approved a bill that would protect cannabis users from pre-employment job d
Cathedral City slashes Cannabis taxes in attempt to help ailing local industry Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 23, 2023 Cathedral City is slashing its cannabis taxes in order to provide financial relief to local businesses. Cannabis business owners have pleaded with the city to lower their taxes for some time, arguing that the high costs are crushing t
Mexican farmers and drug cartels preparing for legal Marijuana Market in 2023 Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 23, 2023 Marijuana legalization has stalled in Mexico, but farmers and cartels are still making big plans to profit off a new market. Badiraguato - Every day at 5 a.m. Margarita, a 51-year-old farmer, jumps out of bed and lights a candle to St.
Have Kansas police seen more Marijuana arrests since Missouri legalization? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 23, 2023 OVERLAND PARK - The Overland Park Police Department says they’ve seen no increase in tickets or arrests since recreational marijuana became legal across the state line. “It’s still early,” spokesman John Lacy told FOX4 Wednesday. “That l
Lawmakers find talking about legalizing Recreational Weed and doing it are very different things Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 22, 2023 HONOLULU - Plans to legalize recreational marijuana are moving forward in the state Legislature. But even with the governor’s support, there are challenging speed bumps, including conflicts among those who already gr
