“We are working through our process and an announcement will be coming soon.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent The constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana in Missouri won voter approval in November but created a schism among social-justice activists over the question of racial and economic equity. Some believe the newContinue Reading
The governor of New York recently signed legislation mandating that the state immediately reschedule or deschedule Schedule I drugs like MDMA and psilocybin if they’re reclassified under federal law. The companion Assembly and Senate bills, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) late last month, are meant to “provide for parityContinue Reading
A federal agency released a report on Thursday that urges states that have legalized marijuana to include warning labels on cannabis products that caution against driving while impaired—noting that federal prohibition is a barrier to nationalizing such consumer education to mitigate public safety risks. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)Continue Reading
University of Illinois providing Cannabis workforce training Image Cannabis News January 13, 2023 SPRINGFIELD – Cannabis sales in the state of Illinois increased by 13% in FY2022. The University of Illinois Springfield partnered with Green Flower, a training platform for cannabis professionals. They offer four different certificate programs: healthcare &Continue Reading
Hawaii representative announces plan to legalize Pot in 2023 Image Cannabis News January 13, 2023 While some states on the mainland are enjoying recreational cannabis sales, Hawaii advocates and legislators are gearing up to tackle adult-use in their own state. On Jan. 11, members from Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), theContinue Reading
Medical Marijuana use by city employees among topics of council-mayor retreat Image Cannabis News January 13, 2023 The annual City Council-mayor retreat Wednesday was a first step in the joint effort to set the city of Tulsa’s priorities for the upcoming year. Among highlights of that discussion: city staff withContinue Reading
Minnesota adult-Use Legalization Bill Clears First Hurdle Image Cannabis News January 13, 2023 The sponsor of the Minnesota measure says there’s still a long road ahead. Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota have begun their push for marijuana legalization, with a bill clearing the first of many legislative hurdles this week. TheContinue Reading
How a Marijuana ‘crop plague’ could force growers to change their practices Image Cannabis News January 13, 2023 While the state’s marijuana business continues to boom, cannabis growers in Massachusetts — already facing tough business setbacks in a competitive and volatile market — are scrambling to ward off a rapidlyContinue Reading
How to germinate Cannabis seeds: start and plant weed seeds Image Cannabis News January 13, 2023 So, you’ve finally taken the leap and you’re ready to grow your own marijuana? If you’re here, you’ve probably even bought the seeds already… But let’s face it − if you don’t germinate seedsContinue Reading
Who’s winning and who’s losing in recreational Cannabis Image Cannabis News January 13, 2023 The city has not released the names of the businesses that were turned down for recreational pot retail licenses. The latest: Detroit awarded 33 licenses last month for dispensaries to start selling nonmedical cannabis after aContinue Reading
