Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R)—who previously served as the head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), a top Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official and in Congress—is running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. At each stage of his career, Hutchinson has proudly and unyieldingly embraced the warContinue Reading
Florida bill limiting THC in Hemp products would ‘destroy’ industry Image Cannabis News April 12, 2023 Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would dramatically reduce the amount of THC allowed in retail hemp products. It’s a move some business owners say would ruin their livelihoods. “You’re destroying 100,000 FloridianContinue Reading
Texas Federal Court rules firearm ban on Marijuana users unconstitutional Image Cannabis News April 12, 2023 A policy long criticized by cannabis advocates, the federal ban on cannabis consumers owning firearms could be on its last legs in Texas. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas hasContinue Reading
Recreational Marijuana stirs concerns in Maryland Image Cannabis News April 12, 2023 The framework which will govern the dispensary of Maryland’s recreational marijuana appears to be in place. Before the legislative session ended, lawmakers approved a measure that taxes recreational marijuana 9% and is expected to generate 67 million dollarsContinue Reading
Virginia lawmakers to weigh Youngkin’s changes to hemp bill Image Cannabis News April 12, 2023 RICHMOND – Gov. Glenn Youngkin has proposed a rewrite of a bill that aimed to ban the recreational sales of intoxicating hemp-derived products, seeking to ensure the continued availability of certain therapeutic CBD formulations. Youngkin’sContinue Reading
Minnesota Sheriff issues warning about adult-use legalization Image Cannabis News April 12, 2023 Cannabis legalization proposals are being considered by Minnesota lawmakers, but a rural sheriff is urging caution in the push to reform marijuana policy. As a pair of cannabis legalization bills wind their way through the Minnesota stateContinue Reading
Technology leading the way in Cannabis industry efficiency Image Cannabis News April 12, 2023 The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a game-changer for cannabis businesses, providing leaders with the tools they need to grow and scale their operations effectively and profitably. THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY is booming, and businesses are racing toContinue Reading
The Hawaii Senate has approved a bill to create an advisory council to look into possible regulations to provide access to federal “breakthrough therapies” like psilocybin and MDMA. The legislation from Rep. Adrian Tam (D), which previously moved through the House and has since been amended by Senate committees, passedContinue Reading
Medical Cannabis Doctor sues state health department Image Cannabis News April 12, 2023 A Florida doctor who was targeted by the health department is suing for “grossly exceeding their authority” and $50,000 in damages. Florida-based medical cannabis doctor, Dr. Joseph Dorn, is suing state health officials for attempting to stripContinue Reading
Whoops, using crypto and Cannabis don’t mix after all Image Cannabis News April 12, 2023 Using crypto as an intermediary step ‘could potentially be seen as bank fraud,’ says Smoakland. Life comes at you fast. A couple of months ago I wrote how Smoakland was testing a loophole to sellContinue Reading
