Marijuana advocates stunned after McConnell opposition dooms banking bill Image Cannabis News December 21, 2022 Marijuana advocates and executives are up in arms after opposition from Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) resulted in Congress failing to pass a key cannabis banking bill, dealing a massive blow to the industry.Continue Reading
The Ghost Drops of Past, Present, and Future: a Cannabis Christmas tale Image Cannabis News December 21, 2022 What we in the cannabis industry can learn about ourselves by looking at our own past, present, and future through the lens of Toronto’s Ghost Drops. As the end of the yearContinue Reading
Trulieve spending big on Florida Recreational ballot measure Image Cannabis News December 21, 2022 Marijuana company Trulieve is bankrolling a proposal to legalize the recreational use of its products for nonmedical purposes. The Florida-based company with growing facilities in Gadsden County has contributed all but $124 of the $15 millionContinue Reading
Following raids on Marijuana shops, some question emergency enforcement rules Image Cannabis News December 21, 2022 When a woman breezed into Manhattan CBD shop Popped NYC on Dec. 7, co-owner Evan Forsch said he didn’t initially notice the four police officers flanking her. She identified herself as an official withContinue Reading
How Cannabis helps with alcohol addiction Image Cannabis News December 21, 2022 Alcohol addiction is not a “milder” form of substance dependency. It’s a silent epidemic that’s been a problem in the US for several years now. Now that cannabis is legalized in several US states, this begs the questionContinue Reading
Firefighter fired for Medical Marijuana returns to work after settlement Image Cannabis News December 21, 2022 Buffalo firefighter Scott Martin returns to work this week after the city settled his wrongful termination lawsuit and agreed to acknowledge his rights as a registered medical cannabis user. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – AContinue Reading
What happens if you’re caught flying with Weed Image Cannabis News December 21, 2022 If any illegal substance is discovered during security screening, TSA will refer the matter to a law enforcement officer. (Benzinga) The holiday season is approaching and nearly 113 million Americans are expected to travel at leastContinue Reading
NBA Star and Ex-congressmember team up to solve Cannabis banking issue Image Cannabis News December 21, 2022 Token Hifi offers a new banking solution to help business owners. Former Rep. Dan Donovan, who held his position as a New York House representative between 2015-2019, and former Indiana Pacers NBA athleteContinue Reading
“While it was always likely going to be a bit of a long shot to pass something as comprehensive as full descheduling through the Senate, many of us at least hoped that other, more incremental marijuana reform bills would move forward.” Erik Altieri, NORML Executive Director With the 117th CongressContinue Reading
It was a familiar scene walking up to the 2022 Emerald Cup Harvest Ball. The sun was poking through rain clouds; the ground was wet and slightly muddy. I regretted not wearing boots. “We’ve almost been cursed,” joked Tim Blake, founder of the Emerald Cup, “but I don’t want toContinue Reading
