“There is not one piece of evidence that suggests that word was used purposely by anybody to stain cannabis.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent I was talking to a cannabis business owner I’ve known for a while and respect. The man, who is white, told me he refused to useContinue Reading
Illinois’ Marijuana tax revenue is the highest in the country, next to California Image Cannabis News May 5, 2023 SPRINGFIELD – Illinois made $562 million in taxes from marijuana sales in 2022, according to the Marijuana Policy Project. Illinois taxes legal cannabis with some of the highest rates in theContinue Reading
Alaska’s US senators join push to protect banks serving Cannabis businesses Image Cannabis News May 5, 2023 Alaska’s two Republican senators are part of a group of federal lawmakers seeking to protect banks that serve the marijuana industry from federal penalties. An effort that has repeatedly flamed out in theContinue Reading
THC vaping ‘an epidemic’ in schools as legal Cannabis market gives easy access to hemp Image Cannabis News May 5, 2023 Easy access to hemp-based products has escalated an “epidemic” of vaping at Texas schools. After lawmakers approved hemp products in 2019, gummies and vape cartridges have appeared in gasContinue Reading
Maine Officials report ‘mass exodus’ of caregivers amid rec sales Image Cannabis News May 5, 2023 Over 1,300 caregivers left the state’s medical cannabis program, citing oversupply and overregulation. According to officials in Maine, the number of caregivers applying to supply medical cannabis in the state is plummeting. The SunContinue Reading
Baltimore Police Officer sold Marijuana while on duty Image Cannabis News May 5, 2023 Two Baltimore police officers were indicted this week in separate cases, including an 11-year department veteran accused of selling drugs on the clock. Allegations that come as the agency seeks to rebuild its reputation after theContinue Reading
New York’s heavy hand keeps illegal Marijuana and tobacco dealers in business Image Cannabis News May 5, 2023 High taxes and heavy regulations are as effective as prohibition at creating black markets. While I have fond memories of life in New York, many of them involve defying some stupid ruleContinue Reading
Ben & Jerry’s Cofounder gets fully baked with new nonprofit Cannabis company Image Cannabis News May 5, 2023 Ben Cohen just launched a weed brand with a high-minded purpose—giving away 100% of its profits to right some of the racial injustices from America’s War on Drugs. Ice cream sold separately.Continue Reading
Weed and the Royal Family? Image Cannabis News May 5, 2023 In a cathedral packed with people. Does anyone what to just chill and savor the moment? The coronation is upon us and the great crown is to be passed. As Westminster Abbey is filled with 2,000 guests, one wondersContinue Reading
A top federal health official says there is emerging evidence that psychedelics carry “significant potential” as therapeutic treatments for certain mental health conditions, and it’s a topic of “great interest” for researchers. At a hearing before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Thursday, Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) asked National Institute onContinue Reading
