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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

The Unintended Consequences of Legalized Marijuana: A Critical Review. We are now more than seven years into our state’s experiment with widely available recreational and medical marijuana. Since its legalization, cannabis has become commonplace in our state — from advertisements on billboards to

Elementary Students Hospitalized After Ingesting Cannabis Edibles at School. Five elementary school students were taken to hospital on Wednesday after eating cannabis edibles. According to Halifax Regional Police, officers were called to Springvale Elementary in Halifax around 2:45 p.m. to a

Texans haven’t been given equal access to cannabis compared to other states despite valiant advocate efforts. Even cities that have successfully passed grassroots decriminalization laws have been met with lawsuits from the state’s attorney general. Still, the plant persists, as brands launch THCA

Nearly all provinces have rules in place barring pot producers and retailers from collaborating. As legal sales of cannabis show signs of flattening in Canada, the industry is urging provinces to loosen rules that ban pot producers and retailers from collaborating on promotions. Nearly all provinces

Highland Park Residents File Lawsuit to Stop Sale of Legal Weed, Citing Health and Safety Concerns. Some residents of a New Jersey borough say they don’t want their neighborhoods to become destinations for pot smokers, so they’ve filed a lawsuit attempting to stop the sale of legal weed in town —

Global cannabis powerhouse Curaleaf is leaving Maine’s recreational cannabis market as it continues efforts to improve the company’s profitability. Curaleaf, one of the world’s largest cannabis companies, is exiting the adult-use cannabis retail market in Maine with the sale of its licensed

New Jersey’s cannabis market is charging customers less and bringing in more revenue, but frustrated medical patients feel like they’re being left behind. Cannabis is predicted to be a billion dollar industry this year, and initial sales have been brisk, according to Cannabis Regulatory Commission

Study Shows Concern Over Teen Use of Delta-8 THC. A national survey of more than 2,000 high school seniors across the country found that more than 11% used a drug called delta-8 THC in the past year. The psychoactive compound is derived from hemp, and often called "diet weed' or "weed lite." It's

Senior Citizen Advocates for CBD and Medical Marijuana to Alleviate Pain and Improve Quality of Life. Tucker Jasso, 60, says she would take up way more than the recommended dose of ibuprofen for pain she sustained by “having a really fun life,” referring to several injuries she sustained while

VP Kamala Harris to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform with Rapper Fat Joe and Pardoned Individuals at White House Event. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday plans to gather rapper Fat Joe and several people pardoned by the Biden administration for marijuana-related convictions for a White

Germany's Impending Cannabis Legalization: Winners and Challenges in the Industry. Grass, weed, cannabis: Smoking dope is set to become legal in Germany. It's unclear when the new law will come into force, but it's already apparent who will benefit financially — and who won't. Dirk Rehahn isn't

Does the rise of cannabis-infused drinks mean the downfall of wine, beer and spirits? Kathleen Willcox investigates. Remember bong hits and blunts? Not too long ago, cannabis culture was deeply embedded in the counter-culture. The perception was that cannabis was for hippies and hip hoppers, and all