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Minnesota adult-Use Legalization Bill Clears First Hurdle Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 The sponsor of the Minnesota measure says there’s still a long road ahead. Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota have begun their push for marijuana legalization, with a bill clearing the first of many legislative hurdles this week. The bill “cleared the first
Who's winning and who's losing in recreational Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 The city has not released the names of the businesses that were turned down for recreational pot retail licenses. The latest: Detroit awarded 33 licenses last month for dispensaries to start selling nonmedical cannabis after a long-delayed process to set up
Minnesota lawmakers start down path to legalizing Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Legislature embarked on a path toward legalizing recreational marijuana for adults Wednesday when a legislative committee held the first hearing of the year on a bill that backers say is designed to avoid the pitfalls experienced
Recreational cannabis bill advances in Minnesota House Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 An adult-use cannabis bill clears the first legislative hurdle, passing the House Commerce Committee. ST PAUL - A Minnesota House panel Wednesday gave the green light to this year's version of the recreational cannabis bill. The Commerce Committee was the fir
Teen sent to prison for Marijuana-related killing Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 A Steelton teen has pleaded guilty to murdering a 20-year-old man who tried to steal marijuana from him in 2021. Steven Roman, 17, pleaded guilty in December to third-degree murder in the killing of Ke’Shawn Carter, and was sentenced to eight to 20 years in state
Prince Harry 'should have been denied U.S. visa' following use of cocaine, weed, shrooms in the past
Prince Harry 'should have been denied U.S. visa' following use of cocaine, weed, shrooms in the past Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2023 “He would have been asked [about drug abuse when applying for his U.S. visa]. If he was truthful in his answers, he should have been denied". Prince Harry reportedly could find himself grounded from future jet-set
U.S. Virgin Islands lawmakers pass Cannabis legalization bill Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2023 Lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands last week passed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana, bringing the number of states and territories in the country that have legalized the use of cannabis by adults to 21. The legislation was passed in the
Could Amsterdam's days as a Cannabis capital be numbered? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2023 Mayor attempts ban on cannabis sales to tourists as government moves to further regulate iconic coffeeshops. On an average night in Amsterdam's De Wallen district, the streets are packed with tourists — often on their worst behaviour. "We are being confront
Will the UK finally decriminalise Cannabis in 2023? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 2, 2023 While many countries have decriminalised the recreational use of drugs like cannabis, the UK clings to an outdated position, writes Ian Hamilton. When those responsible for enforcing the law call for change, it must be taken seriously. The National Police Chiefs
Canada must help legal Cannabis sector compete with the illicit market, experts say Image Cannabis NewsDecember 30, 2022 Experts and industry people say the Cannabis Act review offers an opening to change Canada's approach. The federal government's ongoing review of the Cannabis Act emphasizes protecting public health — but experts and industry ins
What went right, what went wrong, and what went sideways: 2022 In Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsDecember 29, 2022 The past 12 months have been many things for the cannabis industry, but uneventful is not one. Since December 2021, the U.S. cannabis industry experienced a wealth of both highs and lows, and heading into next year, it is poised for both
Find out what is causing Cannabis prices to drastically plummet in legal states Image Cannabis NewsDecember 27, 2022 Even as the industry continues to suffer endless miseries, there seems to be one winner in all of this: cannabis consumers. Weed glut has become pervasive in many legal states, causing the price of weed to plummet drastically. The pr
Did Fresno police get $2M grant from Legal Marijuana? No, but truth is even stranger Image Cannabis NewsDecember 23, 2022 When you go down a Fresno government rabbit hole, no telling where it might lead. In this case, all the way to Mendota. While perusing the Dec. 15 Fresno City Council agenda for anything I missed during a week off, one particula
Arizona to allow 6 new Marijuana dispensaries to open Image Cannabis NewsDecember 23, 2022 Per Arizona Revised Statutes, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) may not issue more than one nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary registration certificate for every 10 pharmacies registered in the state of Arizona. However, the ADHS may issue
Former congressman takes on new role with legal weed connection Image Cannabis NewsDecember 22, 2022 STATEN ISLAND - A former Staten Island elected official recently entered a new role that’s bringing him in close contact with the nation’s legal marijuana industry. Former District Attorney and Rep. Dan Donovan (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) now serves
Cannabis Bill in limbo after House meeting lacks a quorum in Thailand Image Cannabis NewsDecember 22, 2022 The passage of Thailand’s controversial Cannabis Bill is expected to be further delayed after the House meeting collapsed this late afternoon due to the lack of a quorum. After the House approved the deletion of the contentious Section 3 from
