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Delaware Marijuana Industry on Track Despite Challenges, Commissioner Says. Delaware remains on track for opening the first recreational cannabis shop in March next year, but the state’s marijuana Commissioner Rob Coupe says staying on track depends on “a lot of things going right.” The Delaware

Judge Strikes Down New York's Cannabis Advertising Rules. New York’s struggling legal pot industry has been thrown into turmoil yet again after a judge issued a ruling striking down state rules banning cannabis advertising and marketing as a violation of commerce and free speech. The same Albany

Iowa Senate Passes Bill to Cap THC Potency in Hemp Products. A bill to put a THC limit on consumable hemp products is headed to the governor’s desk after the Iowa Senate passed the measure on Tuesday. The Iowa state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to cap the THC potency of consumable hemp products

Sober 'Jackass' star says he ditched Maher's podcast after host refused to refrain from marijuana on set. "Jackass" star Steve-O recently claimed he backed out of an episode of HBO host Bill Maher’s "Club Random" podcast after the host refused to promise to refrain from smoking marijuana during the

Florida Supreme Court Decision Sparks Rally in US Pot Producers' Shares. U.S.-listed shares of pot producers rise premarket on Tuesday after the Florida Supreme Court on Monday allowed voters to decide on the fate of recreational use of marijuana in the state through a referendum on the November

If the provision gets 60 percent in November, it will legalize recreational marijuana in the country’s third-most populous state. The Florida Supreme Court will not block a ballot initiative that seeks to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults in this year’s general election, giving a major

Colorado Considers Content Regulation Bill Amidst Concerns Over Social Media Censorship. While lawmakers have recently updated a new piece of legislation that would ban social media users from positively mentioning or promoting cannabis and other drugs, critics argue that the bill’s language is too

Neighboring towns allow recreational marijuana stores, a billboard on Route 83 in Elmhurst advertises one of them. Elmhurst Alderman Jacob Hill lightened the mood at Monday's City Council meeting with an April Fool's joke. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the hard work of staff

Hawaii Senate Approves Recreational Marijuana Bill Amidst Strong Opposition. Hawaii’s state senate recently made headlines after overwhelmingly approving a bill to legalize recreational marijuana by 2026, but its passage into law is far from certain, given the state’s complicated history with

The German conservative opposition vows to reverse the law if it wins the next election. Marijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country liberalized rules on cannabis to allow possession of small amounts. The German Cannabis Association, which campaigned for the new

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura Launches Cannabis Edibles Brand on 4/20. Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, who supported cannabis legalization when he served from 1999-2003, is launching his own edibles brand on 4/20, fulfilling what he calls a "lifelong dream." "Thanks to a diverse group

Overview of Marijuana Legalization in the United States: Where Each State Stands. Recreational marijuana is currently legal in 24 states and Washington, DC. Another 17 states have legalized the use of marijuana solely for medical purposes, with varying caveats in each state's laws. A decade after

Federal Judge to Decide Jersey City Lawsuit Over Cannabis Use by Police Officers. A federal judge could decide as early as Monday whether to dismiss a lawsuit Jersey City filed against the state over claims that state officials are forcing the city to violate federal law by allowing police officers

Florida's Impending Decision on Recreational Cannabis: Legal, Political, and Economic Implications. Florida’s Supreme Court is close to ruling on the recreational cannabis ballot language, potentially allowing Florida voters to decide. Florida’s journey towards legalizing recreational cannabis faces

Grass Valley City Council Temporarily Reduces Taxes on High-Potency Cannabis Products. In an effort to support a new business working to be competitive in the area, consensus was reached by city council members in Grass Valley to decrease specific taxes on high potency cannabis products. Ryan Haley

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura Ventures into Cannabis Industry with Retro Bakery Partnership. Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura is getting into the legal T-H-C business. Ventura says he’s partnering with Retro Bakery of Columbia Heights to offer high-quality cannabis edible products

The first time Samantha O’Brien took a boxing class at her building’s gym, she was overwhelmed with anxiety. The instructor was loud and intimidating and ran the class like a boot camp. If someone fell behind, everyone had to work harder. Ms. O’Brien, 36, left the class thinking she’d never return

Switzerland's Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Reveals Early Consumer Trends and Insights. The adult-use cannabis pilot program in Switzerland is alive and well, and the country has shared its first batch of initial insights surrounding consumer trends, product sales and more. European countries are

Sales of legal weed in the United States are expected to top $31 billion this year, according to a new economic projection. Regulated marijuana sales in the United States are expected to exceed $31 billion this year, according to a recent economic forecast from a firm specializing in cannabis and

Tammy Sigurdur previously pleaded guilty to handing out THC-laced candy to kids in 2022. A woman who accidentally put cannabis candies in bags to hand out on Halloween after running out of loot for trick-or-treaters in 2022 broke down crying in a Winnipeg courtroom on Monday, as a judge asked her to