Day: May 13, 2017

Houston ChronicleDPS draws fire on medical marijuana licensingHouston Chronicle"Most other states either regulate through a public health agency, a specially created commission, or some combo of agencies like public health, pharmacy and agriculture," West wrote in an email. "Colorado is a little different, in that it houses … Read More:Continue Reading

WFMJEconomic impact of medical marijuana grow operations could be revealed MondayWFMJCompanies that want to cash in on growing medical marijuana in the valley are vying for approval to begin operations in the city of Youngstown. Youngstown Ward 4 City Councilman Mike Ray joined WFMJ Weekend Today on Saturday to explainContinue Reading

WFMJYoungstown city leader eager to learn about economic impact of medical marijuana grow operationsWFMJCompanies that want to cash in on growing medical marijuana in the valley are vying for approval to begin operations in the city of Youngstown. Youngstown Ward 4 City Councilman Mike Ray joined WFMJ Weekend Today onContinue Reading

Valley CourierAlamosa News | City hears marijuana messagesValley CourierALAMOSA — Most of those who shared their thoughts with the Alamosa city council this week on a proposed marijuana ordinance suggested the city loosen it …and more » Read More: Alamosa News | City hears marijuana messages – Valley CourierContinue Reading

Valley CourierCity hears marijuana messagesValley CourierShanna Hobbs, who manages a medical marijuana business outside the city limits, said her main concern was the restriction to indoor growing. She said it is more expensive and more difficult to grow marijuana indoors, and although marijuana is not …and more » Read More: CityContinue Reading

Grand Junction Daily SentinelPolice: Two men rented luxe house for marijuana growGrand Junction Daily SentinelTwo men told police in 2016 they moved to Colorado from Florida solely to set up a residential marijuana grow operation, and one of the men was in court this week, advised on possible charges ofContinue Reading

Sunshine State NewsCalls Grow Louder for Special Session on Medical MarijuanaSunshine State NewsIt's been a little over a week since state lawmakers reached an impasse over legislation to regulate medical marijuana, but one state lawmaker is helping lead the charge to tell legislators their work with medical cannabis isn't overContinue Reading

KCRA SacramentoMan arrested at illegal marijuana growing operationKCRA SacramentoSpecial Operations detectives served a search warrant Tuesday at an illegal marijuana growing operation on Kingdom Way in Sheridan, officials said. Detectives removed 358 plants from the growing operation. Torok was also charged with theft of a PG&E … Read More: Man arrestedContinue Reading

The Oakland PressCops find illegal marijuana grow operation in Commerce storage unitThe Oakland PressAccording to the OCSO, a deputy checking out heavy damage to the large roll-up door spotted marijuana stems and buds scattered on the ground. Detectives from the Narcotics Enforcement Team called to the scene found 25 poundsContinue Reading

News ChiefRetirees on St. Pete Beach have big plans for the medical marijuana …News ChiefTom Murphy, 71, and Michael Welch, 79, are two of the founders of Gulf Coast Canna Meds, a burgeoning medical marijuana company in St. Petersburg that …and more » Read More: Retirees on St. Pete Beach have bigContinue Reading