The Minnesota Senate has finally approved a bill to legalize marijuana that advanced through 13 committees, setting the stage for a conference with the House to resolve differences with a companion reform measure that the chamber passed on Tuesday. The Senate passed the legislation from Sen. Lindsey Port (D) inContinue Reading
The Colorado House of Representatives has given initial approval to a Senate-passed bill to create a regulatory framework for legal psychedelics under a voter-approved initiative. The chamber approved the legislation from Senate President Steve Fenberg (D) on second reading in a voice vote on Friday, following its consideration by committees earlierContinue Reading
A bipartisan marijuana banking bill that House and Senate lawmakers refiled this week is getting praise from many of the major marijuana industry stakeholders and financial institutions who’ve backed earlier versions of the reform. And key advocates— including critics of the measure’s limited equity provisions—are giving tepid support for revisionsContinue Reading
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is reiterating his commitment to advancing marijuana banking legislation with criminal justice provisions included, calling the broader effort to repair the harms of the drug war a “moral responsibility” for Congress. Just one day after bipartisan House and Senate lawmakers refiled the Secure andContinue Reading
“There are vigorous discussions underway to get the requisite votes to get the bill out.” By Brett Davis, The Center Square The failure by lawmakers this session to pass a bill to create a solution to a state Supreme Court decision that essentially decriminalized possession of controlled substances raised theContinue Reading
Lawsuit seeks to block Harlem cCnnabis dispensary from opening Image Cannabis News April 28, 2023 When officials from the state Dormitory Authority announced plans for a cannabis dispensary on 125th Street in Harlem last year, the local community pushed back, fearful the store could lead to an increase in crimeContinue Reading
Lawsuit against Pontiac adds points Nature’s Remedy ranking Image Cannabis News April 28, 2023 City’s ranking of medical marijuana applicants challenged last year. A lawsuit filed last year against the City of Pontiac over how medical marijuana applicants were processed has been resolved, but may lead to new legal action.Continue Reading
One headache after another leads 25 Cannabis farms to band together Image Cannabis News April 28, 2023 Last year, state regulators encouraged farms to plant and harvest marijuana as soon as possible. BUFFALO – A group of weed farmers has formed an alliance with the goal of advocating for themselvesContinue Reading
Amid the Cannabis glut, growers are pulling out of Santa Barbara county Image Cannabis News April 28, 2023 North County Operators with Permits for More Than 160 Acres of Pot Walked Away This Month, as Supervisors Sought Way to Shore Up Slumping Cannabis Tax Revenues. In a sign of theContinue Reading
Minnesota lawmaker fears Legalizing Marijuana will force police dogs to retire prematurely Image Cannabis News April 28, 2023 WASHINGTON – A Minnesota lawmaker said he is concerned that legalizing marijuana in the state might force police dogs out of their jobs, as well as cost taxpayers unforeseen money. State Rep.Continue Reading
