Marijuana shortage leads to soaring prices in Missouri Image Cannabis News March 23, 2023 KANSAS CITY – Things are getting high in Missouri for cannabis users in more than one way! Less than two months into recreational pot being legal, there’s already a marijuana shortage and that’s leading to soaringContinue Reading
A Washington, D.C. bill to make fundamental changes to the medical marijuana program in the nation’s capital became law on Wednesday after undergoing a congressional review period. The measure includes reforms such as eliminating cannabis business licensing caps, providing tax relief to operators, further promoting social equity and creating newContinue Reading
Reps clash over fresh bill to legalize Marijuana Image Cannabis News March 23, 2023 Some members of the House of Representatives clashed on Wednesday over a bill seeking to legalize cultivation, sale and use of cannabis, also known as marijuana, for commercial purposes. Two members of the House, Benjamin KaluContinue Reading
A Hawaii Senate-passed bill to legalize marijuana has stalled out in the House for the year—but advocates are shifting focus to 2024, hoping to enact the reform in the second half of the two-year legislative session. The legislation from Sen. Joy San Buenaventura (D) cleared the Senate earlier this month,Continue Reading
Hochul proposes major crackdown against illegal Cannabis shops in New York City Image Cannabis News March 23, 2023 New York authorities would be given expanded power to shut down illegal pot shops and levy fines of up to $200,000 under legislation proposed Wednesday by Governor Kathy Hochul, who’s seeking toContinue Reading
U.S. Cannabis company charged with fraud after bilking investors for millions Image Cannabis News March 23, 2023 American Patriot Brands made false and misleading statements to raise more than $40 million from investors. A U.S.-based cannabis company, its CEO and five other entities and individuals have been charged with fraudContinue Reading
Dan Bilzerian’s cannabis company allegedly fails to produce requested legal documents again Image Cannabis News March 23, 2023 A judge has ordered Ignite to produce the documents within five days. Dan Bilzerian’s cannabis company, Ignite International Brands, is facing a court order to turn over 65 documents in a contractContinue Reading
Lawmakers in Colorado, New Mexico and New York have approved bills to authorize safe consumption sites where people can use currently illicit drugs in a medically supervised setting and receive substance misuse treatment resources. As policymakers across the country grapple with an overdose crisis, three more states are seeking toContinue Reading
Top senator: “need” to pass marijuana banking “this year”; NY unlicensed sales crackdown; 1st OR psilocybin license; NH homegrow passes Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function() { window.mc4wpContinue Reading
New York’s governor is introducing legislation to increase enforcement authority to crack down on illicit marijuana retailers as the state struggles to stand up the regulated adult-use market. The action comes on the same day that Assembly Republicans sent a letter to the administration, requesting an audit of the state’sContinue Reading
