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Delaware Marijuana legalization: can democrats get it past governor? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 7, 2023 This week’s edition focuses on the first series of votes on recreational marijuana, early education legislation that has some bipartisan support and federal legislation to reauthorize the Delaware River Basin Act. Here we go again: Delaware lawmake
Legal action against Tilray: Investor alleges false claims on inventory Image Cannabis NewsMarch 7, 2023 An investor is publicly suing Tilray Brands Inc, the Canadian pharmaceutical and cannabis company and one of the most popular cannabis stocks out there. The Lawsuit: Allegations Michael Hudson, who filed the lawsuit on March 1 in the Southern Di
San Diego receives Cannabis equity grant to boost local Weed industry Image Cannabis NewsMarch 3, 2023 The city of San Diego received $880,000 as part of the program. At long last, San Diego is receiving grant money from the state as part of a program designed to help cities bolster their local cannabis industries. The southern California city anno
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
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
New York’s political leaders silent about state’s failure to raise cannabis funds Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 21, 2023 New York’s political leaders will not speak about the state’s failure to raise $150 million for the equity-focused portion of its legal marijuana market rollout, even though those same leaders were front and center in calling for a
Joint Oversight: Recreational Cannabis Bill Amendment would give Local Governments some say on Enforcement, Licensing Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 21, 2023 A change to the massive recreational marijuana bill in the Minnesota House was meant to soften objections by the state’s cities and counties. It hasn’t. At least not yet. The change would allow c
You guys got me! Police K-9 finds driver with 53 pounds of Marijuana in truck Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 15, 2023 JONESBORO - Police in Arkansas say a traffic stop resulted in officers uncovering multiple pounds of drugs. According to the Jonesboro Police Department, Officer Corey Obregon and his K-9 partner, Vault, ended up finding 53 pounds of m
Rhode Island bill attempts to prevent Cannabis gatherings of more than three people Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 15, 2023 Six Rhode Island legislators have sponsored a bill that aims to fine groups of three or more people if cannabis or other “hallucinogenic substances” are present. S-125 was introduced in Rhode Island on Feb. 1 by six senators: Sen
