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Cannabis industry employees say they’re being left behind Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2023 Weed workers of the world, unite. For many, the "green rush" of Michigan's blooming cannabis industry seemed like an exciting new career opportunity. That was true for one woman, who says she left a corporate job in 2019 to work as a trimmer with dreams of l
Illinois police department goes viral for Marijuana photo Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 MARION - Police in southern Illinois seized a massive amount of marijuana during a recent traffic stop. On Monday, the Marion Police Department posted a photo on Facebook that is going viral. The photo shows two officers sitting at a desk with three large cl
Illinois house considers bill banning vehicle searches based on Weed Odor Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 The Illinois House of Representatives is considering legislation that would bar police from searches based solely on the odor of cannabis. Members of the Illinois House of Representatives are considering a bill that would ban police searches
Drone operations delivered drugs into prisons Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 Two drone operations delivered drugs into Pleasant Valley State Prison and the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth. Judging by the events of last week, drugs might be easier to find in prison than on the street. At least two major drone delivery operations flying drugs on
Banbury man was growing Cannabis behind Narnia-style wardrobe Image Cannabis NewsApril 14, 2023 Police officers discovered a secret attic cannabis factory behind a Narnia-style wardrobe, a court heard. Jurors at Oxford Crown Court were told that the officers had been sent to Richard Osborne’s home in Manor Road, Banbury, after his car was pulled ov
First Cannabis ‘Casino’ in US opens Image Cannabis NewsApril 14, 2023 A failing cannabis dispensary in Detroit has remade itself into what it calls the first cannabis “casino” in the US. The Reef opened as a medical marijuana dispensary in 2014 that attracted 500 customers a day, but lost almost all of them four years later. That’s when recreationa
Mother arrested after child overdoses on Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsApril 14, 2023 OREGON - A mother was arrested after police say her 4-year-old overdosed on a marijuana gummy. The Oregon Police Department reports officers responded to a Stoughton hospital Tuesday afternoon for a 4-year-old in their care. Police say the child's mother and anothe
Lawmakers consider banning vehicle searches based on Cannabis odor Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Measures would further decriminalize use of substance after its 2020 legalization Just before lawmakers went on a two-week spring break, the Illinois Senate passed two bills that would work to further decriminalize cannabis use in Illinois. The bill
Why is Mexico’s President criticizing the NBA’s new Cannabis policy? Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Earlier this month the National Basketball Player’s Association, which represents National Basketball Association (NBA) players, announced that it had reached a tentative agreement with the league. “The NBA and National Basketball Players Associat
Is 4/20 day creating younger Marijuana users? Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 As of 2022, recreational marijuana is legal in Missouri. 4/20 events can often attract a massive crowd and are heavily promoted through social media. The recreational cannabis industry is a big and growing business nationwide. Marijuana companies use the day to promote
Texas Federal Court rules firearm ban on Marijuana users unconstitutional Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 A policy long criticized by cannabis advocates, the federal ban on cannabis consumers owning firearms could be on its last legs in Texas. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has ruled that banning cannabis users from pos
Medical Cannabis Doctor sues state health department Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 A Florida doctor who was targeted by the health department is suing for “grossly exceeding their authority” and $50,000 in damages. Florida-based medical cannabis doctor, Dr. Joseph Dorn, is suing state health officials for attempting to strip him of his medical
New Hampshire house approves Cannabis legalization bill Image Cannabis NewsApril 11, 2023 The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis, sending the bill to the state Senate for consideration. The New Hampshire House of Representatives on April 7 approved bipartisan legislation to legalize cannab
Maryland lawmakers pass Recreational Marijuana sales bill Image Cannabis NewsApril 11, 2023 The Maryland state legislature has approved a bill to regulate adult-use cannabis sales, following a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. Lawmakers in Maryland passed legislation over the weekend to regulate commercial cannabis production and sales after
Despite supply hurdles, Missouri posts second strong month of Recreational Cannabis sales Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2023 Missouri dispensaries sold a little more than $126 million in recreational and medical marijuana in March, eclipsing the $103 million figure the state posted in February. March’s numbers break down to $93.5 million in adult-us
California’s Cannabis industry is broken Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2023 Broken promises. Constant funding delays. Nonsensical regulations. Ask Kika Keith, owner of Gorilla Rx Wellness Co. in Leimert Park, about the many ways that California’s cannabis industry is broken and you’re sure to get an earful, as I did one recent morning, about the fai
