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Update on the DEA's efforts to reschedule Cannabis

Update on the DEA's efforts to reschedule Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 12, 2024 DEA Moves Forward with Cannabis Rescheduling Amid Public Comment and Legal Challenges. As readers of this column know, earlier this year the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finally acted on President Biden's call to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Reuters

Protests and Legal Battle Over Italy’s Hemp Industry Amidst Government Crackdown

Protests and Legal Battle Over Italy’s Hemp Industry Amidst Government Crackdown Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 11, 2024 Italian Court Suspends Ban on CBD Oils, But Threat to Wider Hemp Sector Remains as Sector Protests Across Country. Italy’s embattled hemp industry came out in unified force yesterday to protest the looming government drive to ban all hemp substances. In a positive development this morning, news Marijuana Business News Business of Cannabis

Volkswagen To Research And Develop Hemp Materials

Volkswagen To Research And Develop Hemp Materials Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 11, 2024 The hemp plant has been used by humans for many centuries for various purposes before it was prohibited in the 1900s. Thankfully, policies are being modernized around the globe to permit the use of the hemp plant, and hemp products are making a major comeback. A recent example of the modern hemp Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News Cannabis & Tech Today

Ohio's proposed Marijuana advertising rules a lot more restrictive than other states

Ohio's proposed Marijuana advertising rules a lot more restrictive than other states Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 10, 2024 Ohio Lawmakers Finalize Restrictive Advertising Rules for Recreational Marijuana Sales. The marketing and advertising of recreational marijuana was a big topic of discussion among Ohio lawmakers shortly after voters passed the initiative legalizing those sales in November 2023. Since legal sales Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Dayton Daily News

Harris campaign says Trump is ‘pandering’ to Marijuana users

Harris campaign says Trump is ‘pandering’ to Marijuana users Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 10, 2024 Kamala Harris Campaign Criticizes Trump’s Support for Florida Marijuana Ballot Measure, Calling It “Blatant Pandering”. Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign recently went after former President Donald Trump over his comments about Florida’s marijuana legalization ballot measure, saying it was Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Audacy

Trump Endorses Rescheduling & Safer Banking Sending Cannabis Stocks Flying

Trump Endorses Rescheduling & Safer Banking Sending Cannabis Stocks Flying Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 10, 2024 Trump Advocates for Cannabis Reform, Supports Rescheduling and SAFER Banking Bill. As Vice President Kamala Harris’s poll lead begins to dwindle, former President Donald Trump has taken to espousing uncharacteristically liberal policies to win over potential voters. Yesterday, in a surprise post on Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Business of Cannabis

‘Can you take me higher?’ The marketing that got Dispensaries fined

‘Can you take me higher?’ The marketing that got Dispensaries fined Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 9, 2024 Ohio’s government agency over its marijuana industry fined at least six dispensaries over how they advertised around the start of recreational sales. A rule that the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control repeated in paperwork against the group of shops regarded the rules they were bound to, as they Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs NBC4I.com

Trump Bucks Republicans to Come Out for Legalizing Weed

Trump Bucks Republicans to Come Out for Legalizing Weed Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 9, 2024 The Republican candidate has previously hinted at his support for legalization, which Ron DeSantis has said would be “bad for quality of life” in Florida. Donald Trump has confirmed he will vote for recreational marijuana use to be legalized in Florida, putting him at loggerheads with the state’s Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News The Daily Beast

New Marijuana dispensary OK’d for former fast food Joint in Woodstock

New Marijuana dispensary OK’d for former fast food Joint in Woodstock Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2024 Woodstock City Council Approves Former Burger King Site for Marijuana Dispensary. A former Burger King in Woodstock, across the street from the new McHenry County Election Center and Woodstock Secretary of State’s Office, soon will be home to a marijuana dispensary. The Woodstock City Council gave Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Northwest Herald

Cannabis Workers Push for Unionization Amid Labor Concerns

Cannabis Workers Push for Unionization Amid Labor Concerns Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2024 Workers at Salisbury’s Apothecarium marijuana dispensary petition to join union. Workers at the Apothecarium marijuana dispensary in Salisbury are moving towards unionizing. Last week, the group filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold an election on joining United Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs WMDT

Cannabis Industry Faces Challenges with Financial Institutions Despite Anticipated Growth

Cannabis Industry Faces Challenges with Financial Institutions Despite Anticipated Growth Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2024 Cannabis Industry Underserved By Financial Institutions Though 80% Of Operators Expect Growth In Upcoming Years. Shield Compliance, a platform for cannabis banking, unveiled its annual survey results, and results are showing a disconnect between financial institutions and the cannabis industry Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Benzinga

New York Cannabis office launches tool to help growers meet state's climate goals

New York Cannabis office launches tool to help growers meet state's climate goals Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2024 New York Cannabis Licensees Gain New Tool to Meet Climate Goals. The New York state Office of Cannabis Management is implementing a new reporting tool to allow licensees authorized to cultivate to meet the state's climate goals. Licensees can now use the PowerScore platform, a state-specific tool Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Spectrum News 1

Crime gang jailed over illegal immigration and Cannabis growing

Crime gang jailed over illegal immigration and Cannabis growing Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2024 Officers say they've jailed four members of a sophisticated Albanian Organised Crime Group who lived in London, Reading and Oxford. Four men have been jailed for helping 49 migrants enter the country illegally, including five children under 10 years old and for growing cannabis with a street value Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Rayo

Diplomat Partners with Leaf Street Strategies to Expand Reach in the Cannabis Industry

Diplomat Partners with Leaf Street Strategies to Expand Reach in the Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2024 Diplomat Consulting Partners with Leaf Street Strategies to Boost Cannabis Hospitality Sector. Diplomat Consulting is partnering with Leaf Street Strategies, and its Principal and Founder, Tyler Klimas to expand efforts in supporting the burgeoning North American cannabis hospitality sector. Klimas Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Financial Post

Cannabis Studies Warning: Shocking Impacts on DNA, Brain, and Prenatal Health

Cannabis Studies Warning: Shocking Impacts on DNA, Brain, and Prenatal Health Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2024 The Long-Term Impact of Cannabis on Brain Health, Genetics, and Prenatal Development. As cannabis becomes increasingly common in our daily lives, both for medicinal and recreational purposes, understanding its effects is more critical than ever. Cannabis, often touted for its potential benefits like Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News Intelligent Living

Audit reveals California regulators bungled $100M Cannabis licensing aid program

Audit reveals California regulators bungled $100M Cannabis licensing aid program Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 The program was established in 2021 but expires in June 2025, at which point the cities and counties will have to return any unused funds. California’s chief cannabis regulatory agency fumbled the ball on a $100 million grant program it was tapped to oversee in 2021, according to a new state audit Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Green Market Report

Shield Compliance Survey Highlights Gaps and Opportunities in Cannabis Banking

Shield Compliance Survey Highlights Gaps and Opportunities in Cannabis Banking Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 Shield Compliance Unveils Cannabis Operator Satisfaction Survey at PBC Conference. Today at the PBC Conference, Shield Compliance, a market-leading compliance platform for cannabis banking, released the findings of its annual survey of licensed cannabis operators regarding their satisfaction with Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News PR Newswire

Compassion Center Urges DEA to Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III During December 2, 2024, Hearing

Compassion Center Urges DEA to Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III During December 2, 2024, Hearing Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 Compassion Center Urges DEA to Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III at Upcoming December 2024 Hearing. Compassion Center, a pioneering leader in integrative healthcare, mental health and patient advocacy, is calling on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reschedule cannabis to Schedule Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Access Wire

Judge may allow Alabama Cannabis commission to vet license awards

Judge may allow Alabama Cannabis commission to vet license awards Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 Alabama Judge Considers Modifying Restrictions on Medical Cannabis Commission Amid Licensing Disputes. A Montgomery judge Tuesday said he would be open to lifting some restrictions on the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) to allow some vetting of license awards. Montgomery County Circuit Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Alabama Reflector

Cannabis Bust Nets $2.1M in Seized Products in Antioch

Cannabis Bust Nets $2.1M in Seized Products in Antioch Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Operations in California: Contra Costa County and Los Angeles Sting Operations. Last week, the California Department of Cannabis Control held an operation in Contra Costa County which included four search warrants against illegal cannabis sites. The operations resulted Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Contra Costa News


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