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Gov. DeSantis Opposes Recreational Marijuana Legalization Despite Strong Voter Support Image Cannabis NewsJune 14, 2024 Will Amendment 3 Go Up in Smoke or Light Up Florida? Between now and November, Florida voters will face a deluge of messages about Amendment 3, which proposes legalizing recreational marijuana for those 21 and older. Despite Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’s opposition, the latest Fox News poll Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Baller Alert

Proposed Cannabis Act changes step in the right direction, advocates say Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Canadian Cannabis Retailers Call for End to High Excise Tax. While the proposals have generally received a positive reception, retailers are hoping to see an end to the 'unbelievably high' $1 per gram excise tax on cannabis. Proposed changes to Canada’s cannabis regulations are being met with Marijuana Politics National Post

Another proximity protection lawsuit surfaces against NY Cannabis regulators, with possibly more on the way Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Cannabis Retail License Hopeful Sues New York Regulators. A cannabis retail license hopeful is suing New York marijuana regulators after they allegedly rejected his application because it was too close to another weed shop, but allowed another store to open in the same area. The lawsuit is one of Marijuana Business News New York Post

For Rogue Smoke Shops in New York, the ‘Party’s Over’ Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 The city is flexing its new enforcement powers to close hundreds of unlicensed cannabis stores. Critics have likened some of the authorities’ tactics to those used during the war on drugs. Gold balloons announcing the “GRAND OPENING” of Zaza City Convenience in southeast Queens were still floating Marijuana Politics New York Times

Small Business Owner Criticizes MedMen as Cannabis Chain Declines Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 For a long time, Olivia Alexander defended MedMen. Despite the pushback she got for partnering with the cannabis chain that some worried would box out smaller brands, Alexander — who founded Kush Queen, which sells cannabis-infused bath bombs and personal lubricant — valued the retailer’s dedication Marijuana Business News LA Times

Florida A&M Faces Scrutiny Over Questionable $237M Donation Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Florida A&M University Under Investigation After Questionable $237 Million Gift Raises Red Flags. Before Florida A&M announced a questionable $237 million donation, the university received a striking email from the donor’s bank, raising a red flag that the historic gift may not be legitimate Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Miami Herald

Lompoc Cannabis manufacturer to pay Air Pollution Control District $1.3M for air quality violations Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Central Coast Agriculture to Pay $1.3 Million for Air Quality Violations in Landmark Settlement. The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) will secure one of the largest settlements in its history after Central Coast Agriculture agreed to pay $1.3 million for air quality-related Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Santa Maria Sun

Texas Judge Rejects GOP Challenge to Marijuana Law Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Texas Judge Upholds Austin's Voter-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization. Ground Game Texas wins as Texas judge backs local voter-approved marijuana decriminalization. The ruling protects Austin’s ordinance and strengthens the legitimacy of voter-driven policy changes across Texas. Texas judge’s Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics The Dales Report

Mass. faces a regulatory challenge with Hemp-based 'gas station weed' Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 Massachusetts Lawmakers Address Regulatory Gaps in Intoxicating Hemp Products. The gummies, energy shot-like drink bottles and seltzers have proliferated across Massachusetts convenience store checkout counters and social media feeds. They look awfully similar to products you'd find at a regulated Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News WBUR

Michigan surpasses California as the top Cannabis market in the U.S. by sales volume Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 California's cannabis market, which has long been considered the dominant cannabis market in the US, has some competition. As Michigan approaches its fifth anniversary of legal recreational marijuana sales in the state, it has overtaken California as the largest cannabis market in the U.S Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Detroit Free Press

Cannabis Sales in New York Reach $200 Million Milestone Image Cannabis NewsJune 13, 2024 New York’s Cannabis Market Hits $200M in Sales for June, Projected to Reach Up to $1,2B Next Year. New York hits $200M in cannabis sales in June, reflecting market acceptance. Projections estimate that New York’s cannabis market could generate between $1 billion and $1.2 billion in sales next year Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs The Dales Report

Thailand Unveils Rules to Classify Cannabis as Narcotics Again Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 Thailand Moves to Reclassify Cannabis as Narcotics, Crack Down on Recreational Use. Thailand has issued a draft regulation to reclassify cannabis as narcotics from next year as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s government seeks to clamp down on rampant recreational use of marijuana. The Ministry of Marijuana Politics BNN Bloomberg

Colorado’s more mature Marijuana market is on decline as Ohio’s ramps up Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 High and Dry: A Decade After Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, Colorado Faces Declining Sales and Revenue Ten years after Colorado became the first state in the country to set up a recreational marijuana program, Politico Magazine has documented how sales have decreased, dispensaries and Marijuana Business News Cleveland.com

House of Strains Dispensary Expands Cannabis Delivery Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 House of Strains Dispensary Now Delivering Premium Cannabis to The Hamptons. House of Strains Dispensary, a pioneer in legal adult-use cannabis based in Flushing, NY, is now delivering its premium cannabis products to The Hamptons. Residents of Southampton, East Hampton, Westhampton Beach, and other Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Stupid Dope

Two New Books Unveil The Healing Power Of Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 Explore the Therapeutic Uses of Cannabis with New Releases by Dr Benjamin Caplan and Josh Leddy. For those exploring the medical benefits of cannabis, two new books provide essential guidance: "The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook" by Dr. Benjamin Caplan and "Living with Cannabis: A Personal Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Benzinga

DC residents sue city over Cannabis dispensaries in their neighborhoods Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 Northwest DC Residents and ANC-2C Take Legal Action to Block New Cannabis Dispensaries Near Schools. A group of Northwest D.C. residents, as well as one of D.C.’s Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, is going to court to stop new cannabis dispensaries from opening up, saying the locations they’ve Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Wtop News

56 Ohio Towns to Ban Sale of Recreational Marijuana Despite Statewide Legalization Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 These 56 Ohio towns will ban the sale of recreational marijuana despite its legalization. These 56 Ohio towns will ban the sale of recreational marijuana despite its legalization. Ohioans voted to legalize recreational in November, which means adults, ages 21 and older, will be able to possess, grow Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News ABC 6

Native American Business Spearheads FDA and EU GMP Standards in Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 Prodigy Processing Solutions Partners with Refined Processes LLC to Establish First GMP-Compliant Pharmaceutical Cannabis Extraction Facility in the US. Prodigy Processing Solutions ("Prodigy"), a leading innovator in GMP-compliant cannabis extraction technology, today announced its strategic Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs PR Newswire

Ispire's CEO Michael Wang Predicts Vaping Will Soon Surpass Cannabis Flower Sales Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 Vaping to Dominate Cannabis Consumption in Next 2-3 Years, Predicts Ispire Technology CEO. “Vaping will become the number one way for using cannabis within the next 2 or 3 years,” stated Michael Wang, CEO of Ispire Technology Inc. ISPR, during a recent interview on Benzinga’s Cannabis Insider Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Benzinga

New York Issues 105 More Cannabis Licenses as Governor’s Office Accused of Ignoring Warnings Over $150m Finance Deal Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2024 New York Cannabis Control Board Issues 105 New Licenses and Legalizes Home Cultivation Amid Regulatory Overhaul. New York’s Cannabis Control Board has issued 105 new adult-use licenses and legalized home cultivation amid an ongoing overhaul of the state’s cannabis regulators. I came amid damning Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Business of Cannabis