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Can Canada Maintain Its Cannabis Edge After Trudeau's Departure? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 30, 2025 As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to step down, Canada’s cannabis industry faces a turning point that could redefine its future. Trudeau's government not only legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, but also positioned Canada as a global le
House Republicans block amendment to reclassify cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 29, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WPTA) - On Monday, House Republicans voted down an amendment to a bill that would have reclassified cannabis in Indiana. Fort Wayne State Rep. Kyle Miller presented the bill calling for cannabis to no longer be a Schedule 1 drug. “This w
Miller amendment to change cannabis classification blocked by supermajority Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 28, 2025 Today, Jan. 27, an amendment to House Bill 1056 to strike language classifying cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug was voted down by House Republicans. The amendment, presented by State Rep. Kyle Miller (D-Fort Wayne), was blocked by the Republ
Cannabis Rescheduling Feared ‘Dead’ Following Appointment of New DEA Administrator Maltz Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2025 Cannabis rescheduling was dealt a major blow today as it was confirmed that long-time cannabis sceptic and anti-drug veteran Derek S. Maltz has been appointed as acting administrator of the DEA. Just days after the rescheduli
Will Indiana follow its neighbors’ lead on marijuana? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 22, 2025 Statehouse Reps. Sue Errington and Jim Lucas couldn’t be more different. On a lmost everything. One is progressive. One is conservative. Lucas is a Second Amendment absolutist and Errington believes in reproductive choice. But they agree on legalizing marijuan
Idaho House passes bill calling for $300 mandatory minimum fine for marijuana possession Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 22, 2025 The Idaho House of Representatives voted largely along party lines Tuesday to pass a new bill that would create a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for anyone convicted of marijuana possession. Following a lengthy debate at the
What’s Next For Cannabis Rescheduling After Shock Delay? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 21, 2025 The rescheduling of cannabis in the US, one of the most consequential cannabis reform efforts of the last century, is on increasingly uncertain ground amid a shock postponement and the introduction of a new enigmatic administration. Last week, Business of C
‘Time that we act’: Louisville Democrat pushes for marijuana law change Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 21, 2025 FRANKFORT, Ky. — One Louisville Democrat is once again calling for change when it comes to marijuana. This year, Minority Whip State Sen. David Yates, D-Louisville, filed Senate Bill 33 and Senate Bill 36. The first would decriminalize having
The Coming Crackdown on Greenhouse Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2025 County Supervisors Vow to Get Rid of the Smell of Pot by Tightening Odor-Control Regs Across the Carpinteria Valley In a dramatic course correction on Tuesday, the new county Board of Supervisors set in motion a requirement for the use of state-of-the-art odor-control t
State lawmakers help push cannabis legalization initiative in 2025 session Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 16, 2025 A cannabis legalization coalition says moving Indiana directly to full adult legal use is the best way to ensure a regulated market that also addresses public safety concerns. Safe & Regulated Indiana, formed last year, is launching the la
DEA Judge Cancels Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Set For Next Week Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 14, 2025 A Drug Enforcement Administration judge has cancelled a hearing to consider the Biden administration’s proposal to reclassify marijuana under federal drug laws amid allegations that officials at the agency have conferred with witnesses opposed to
New California Bill to Allow Limited Amount of THC in Hemp-Derived Products Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 14, 2025 A new bill was introduced to California’s state assembly which would allow hemp-derived products with limited quantities of THC, alleviating the previous ban. In September 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom, announced new emergency re
8 Predictions for the Cannabis Sector for 2025 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2025 2024 was a rough year for cannabis investors, but 2025 could be much better. Here are my top eight predictions for the cannabis sector for the year ahead. It’s been a rough ride for cannabis investors. Will the new year bring better price action? I think so. Here are
Cannabis companies say DEA has closed mind against a less-dangerous pot ranking Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2025 Advocates accuse Drug Enforcement Administration of blocking the reclassification of cannabis as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act Pro-cannabis businesses have accused the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration of "
Nation’s Marijuana Industry High on Trump Promise to Lift Federal Restrictions Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 8, 2025 WASHINGTON — The nation’s marijuana industry is optimistic that President-elect Donald Trump will take steps to legalize pot on the national level, but some who hope to develop the industry in Minnesota say that could severely hamper th
Florida House Democrat Proposes Bill To Protect State Employees Using Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 6, 2025 A new bill filed by Florida Representative Mitch Rosenwald (D-Oakland Park) seeks to safeguard government employees and job applicants in Florida who legally use medical marijuana. The legislation, titled HB 83, was introduced
