The United Nations agency tasked with monitoring drug enforcement said in a recent report that non-medical (adult-use) cannabis legalization in some US states is a violation of international drug treaties established more than 60 years ago. In its 2022 annual report, the UN’s International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) wrote thatContinue Reading
The attorney general of Michigan says that a string of break-ins at marijuana dispensaries in the state underscore the need for Congress to pass cannabis banking reform. Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) said that 12 warrants have been issued for people suspected of being involved in breaking into 20 marijuanaContinue Reading
It’s easy to burn through your bud just like your paycheck. Here’s how to ensure you have enough green, of all kinds, to go around. The post How to make a weed budget appeared first on Leafly. Read More: How to make a weed budgetContinue Reading
The secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says he’s aware that there’s significant public interest in the timeline for the administrative review of marijuana scheduling—but there are “a few hoops we need to jump through” before completing that assessment. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra took toContinue Reading
A House panel in Washington State took another step toward allowing interstate cannabis commerce on Thursday, advancing a Senate-approved bill that would one day enable businesses in the state to import and export marijuana products. The bill, SB 5069, from Sen. Ann Rivers (R), would give the governor the authorityContinue Reading
A Hawaii Senate committee approved a House-passed bill on Wednesday that would create an advisory council to look into possible regulations to provide access to federal “breakthrough therapies” like psilocybin and MDMA. The psychedelics legislation from Rep. Adrian Tam (D) advanced, with amendments, in the Senate Health and Human ServicesContinue Reading
Bill introduced to give city governments control of medical marijuana in Oklahoma Image Cannabis News March 23, 2023 This would let cities decide where marijuana businesses can open and operate. OKLAHOMA – A state lawmaker has introduced a bill to give city governments some control of medical marijuana through zoning.Continue Reading
What out-of-state Marijuana sales could mean for legalization in Wisconsin Image Cannabis News March 23, 2023 Marijuana sales are on the rise in states surrounding Wisconsin. Key contributors of that are Wisconsinites themselves. “It’s not a surprise at all,” said State Rep. Lee Snodgrass, D-57th District. “This is a lostContinue Reading
Charleston beverage company to open state’s first ‘Cannabis dry bar’ Image Cannabis News March 23, 2023 A Charleston-based beverage company is opening what it claims to be South Carolina’s first cannabis-themed bar. The team behind High Rise Beverage Co. will be opening a “cannabis dry bar” — the first ofContinue Reading
Cannabis businesses across Hudson County inch closer to opening Image Cannabis News March 23, 2023 When it comes to cannabis business activity in Hudson County, the action isn’t limited to Secaucus, Jersey City and Hoboken. Municipalities such as North Bergen, West New York and Harrison are upping their legal weedContinue Reading
