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Biden Admin confirms Marijuana descheduling happening THIS year Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 Is the United States about to see its biggest change to marijuana policy in recent decades? Marijuana reform at the federal level is coming in the near future, says senior Biden officials. During a press briefing in Sacramento, Calif., a few days ago, U
Brazilians protest to demand Cannabis decriminalization Image Cannabis NewsJune 19, 2023 Pro-cannabis protesters demonstrated in Sao Paulo on Saturday (June 17) to demand the decriminalization of the plant. During the protest, attendees held signs defending the use of marijuana and smoking on the street. Amongst the main demands was the de-stigmati
Cruise industry clarifies stance on Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 19, 2023 They are known by different nicknames. The Heat. The Po-Po. Five-O. Cruise aficionados simply call them the cruise police. Now, major lines such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and even Disney Cruise Line have clarified their stance on cannabis and CBD. Simply put, if you sa
Cannabis arrests down as DEA seizes 6 Million Plants Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 The DEA reported seizing millions of marijuana plants and arrested more than 5,000 people for cannabis-related offenses last year. The US Drug Enforcement Administration and its law enforcement partners arrested fewer people for cannabis-related offenses in 2022 c
Congress smacks Russia about Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 In a rare bipartisan act, Congress smacks Russia over marijuana prisoners, now if they could be this united here at home. Nothing brings people together than a common enemy. Congress, which delights in fighting among themselves has united in issuing another message to Russia. N
Man arrested for immigration offences after 150 Cannabis plants discovered Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 An Eastern European man has been arrested after officers discovered 150 cannabis plants in a home. On Wednesday, June 14, the Neighbourhood Policing Team and Rural Task Force were made aware of concerns regarding cannabis cultivation in Water
Illinois lawmakers, Cannabis business owners lobby to close Delta-8 regulation loophole Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 CHICAGO - The popularity of Delta-8, a hemp byproduct often described as "marijuana light" or "diet weed," has skyrocketed in the past couple of years. Retailers across the city have started selling a variety of products infused
What to know about the global rise of Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 The legal medical cannabis industry is a global powerhouse now, however, that was obviously not always the case. International economists estimate that the legal medical cannabis market topped $31.8 billion USD in 2022 and that by 2030 the market size could more
UConn student shot and killed in attempted Marijuana robbery Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 A University of Connecticut student was shot and killed in a car during a marijuana robbery attempt in Hartford on Tuesday night, according to police. Hartford police responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a bridge around 10:30 p.m. at th
Man charged after alleged 110lb Cannabis bust Image Cannabis NewsJune 14, 2023 A man has been charged after what is alleged to be 50kg of cannabis was found in the back of a van in New South Wales. The white van was allegedly speeding down Rakow Street in Broken Hill when NSW Police pulled the vehicle over. There was what is alleged to be 50kg of
Connecticut sells $23 Million worth of Cannabis in May Image Cannabis NewsJune 14, 2023 But getting rich as a cannabis entrepreneur is still hard, even in Connecticut. Connecticut raked in $23 million worth of cannabis this May, NBC reports. And that figure isn’t an aberration. The raw figures show that money earned from adult-use cannabis sales in
Marijuana dispensaries have seen little police activity, despite concerns from neighbors Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2023 Since medical marijuana was legalized in Ohio in 2016, Dayton’s dispensaries have seen little police activity and no violent crime, a Dayton Daily News investigation found. When the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program began i
Oregon aims to crack down on illegal Cannabis by holding landowners responsible Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2023 If passed, Oregon landowners will be responsible for the environmental and human damage caused by screwed-up grow sites. If cannabis growers in Oregon don’t clean up their act, literally, soon landowners will pay the price as their migra
As New Hampshire considers Cannabis Legalization, economic justice fades from view Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2023 It was 2011 when Devin Alexander was arrested for possessing marijuana. He was a senior in high school, and almost instantly his plans to join the U.S. Air Force went up in smoke. More than a decade later, three letters precede Alexan
Legalization in Canada Results in Fewer Incidents Between Youth and Cops Image Cannabis NewsJune 9, 2023 The findings on youth and law enforcement come via the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Canada. Cannabis legalization in Canada has led to a drop in incidents between the country’s youth and its law enforcement, according to da
GPS fail sends driver with almost 400 Pounds of Pot to USA-Canada border Image Cannabis NewsJune 9, 2023 The USA-Canada border is the last place you want to wind up in the event that you are driving an illegal shipment of nearly 400 pounds of pot and over half a million dollars. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) released a press release on J
