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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
'Cannamoms' say using Marijuana makes them better parents Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 15, 2023 In 2016, Floridians voted on legalizing medical marijuana. The amendment passed, and while its legal for medicinal purposes, recreational marijuana remains illegal. At the time, a group of mothers known as "cannamoms" advocated for that legalization. Toda
Kansas lawmaker introduces Cannabis amnesty bill Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 14, 2023 A Kansas state lawmaker has introduced a cannabis amnesty bill that would effectively decriminalize marijuana in the state. A Kansas state lawmaker last week introduced a cannabis amnesty bill that would effectively decriminalize marijuana in the Sunflower State.
Illinois announces launch of Cannabis disparity study Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 The Illinois cannabis office officially kicked off its study to examine discrimination in the cannabis industry. The Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) announced on Feb. 7 that it launched its Cannabis Disparity and Availability Study, which
Washington lawmakers propose raising taxes on Weed Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 The bill would tax cannabis based on THC percentage in Washington state. Cannabis consumers in Washington state may soon be subject to a “dank tax.” Lawmakers there have introduced a bill that would tax marijuana products based on the percentage of THC. In other
Medical Marijuana patients on the job: What are the rights for employees and businesses? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 News 8 On Your Side is investigating medical marijuana's potential impact on employment: from your rights if you have a medical marijuana card to what employers can legally do if a worker uses medical marijuana. Charles Whist
Recreational Marijuana sales now legal in Missouri Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 Last week, as a part of Amendment 3, which Missourians voted in favor of last November, the recreational sale of marijuana became legal in the state of Missouri. The amendment expunges criminal records of individuals arrested for possession of marijuana, prohibit
After strong first weekend, Missouri’s recreational Marijuana sellers are planning ahead Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 In the first weekend of recreational cannabis sales in the state, Missourians spent more than $12 million on both recreational and medical products. The strong sales were despite many operators being caught by surprise; the o
Science bears out the folly of rapid Marijuana legalization Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 7, 2023 Marijuana is not the harmless drug many of its advocates would have you believe, as we have pointed out. Fortunately, a growing number of lawmakers, including those who supported legalization in the past, are coming to the same conclusion based on the av
Dozens arrested in Weed Distribution ring with orders via FedEx and UPS Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 7, 2023 Multiple law enforcement agencies shut down an illegal cannabis distribution operation with orders available via FedEx, UPS, and other means of delivery. Authorities shut down an illegal distribution operation providing prompt delivery of wee
Opinion: The Marijuana business is doing just fine without national banking legislation Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 7, 2023 What the industry should be seeking, instead, is basic protections for youth. n a recent opinion piece published in The Sun, Mara Sheldon promotes the congressional Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act for the marijuana ind
Argentina launches new Hemp and Cannabis Agency Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 6, 2023 Argentina recently launched a new national agency that aims to expand the country's cannabis industry. Ministers hope that the move will help create new jobs and exports for the South American nation. In a conference launching the national hemp and cannabis agency,
Judge's ruling another setback for central NY Cannabis licenses Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 6, 2023 Plans to open up cannabis dispensaries in parts of New York are still on hold as a lawsuit continues to percolate in the courts. In the latest ruling, a federal judge refused to drop an injunction that stops New York from issuing conditional dispensa
Senate Democrats look for way forward on Marijuana banking bill Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 3, 2023 Senate Democrats are giving marijuana banking legislation another look only weeks after it hit a wall with Republicans and was not attached to a year-end spending package. A handful of Senate Democrats met with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer
