The governor of Wisconsin has signed a large-scale bill that contains a controversial provision blocking the ability of local governments to put non-binding advisory questions on the ballot—a policy that’s been used over the years to demonstrate widespread public support for marijuana legalization. Gov. Tony Evers (D) gave final approvalContinue Reading
A pair of congresswomen will soon be reintroducing a bill to federally decriminalize all currently illicit drugs and facilitate mass expungements. Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Cori Bush (D-MO) announced on Saturday—the 52nd anniversary of President Richard Nixon declaring a war on drugs—that they will again be filing theContinue Reading
Philly City Council members want to restrict conversion of Marijuana dispensaries Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 City Council is moving to pass a bill that would limit medical weed distributors from becoming recreational sellers in future. Two Philadelphia City Council members — Republican Brian J. O’Neill and Democrat CurtisContinue Reading
Using Credit Card to pay for Marijuana could soon be allowed in Missouri Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 Using plastic to pay for marijuana could soon be allowed in Missouri. Since marijuana is not legalized at the federal level, banks and credit card companies typically won’t allow a creditContinue Reading
Cannabis mentoring program for legacy growers wraps up Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 “It’s something that has really prepared us to hit the ground running,” said Chris Scinta who took part in the 10-week program. WHEATFIELD – As the state’s legal cannabis market continues to develop, the Office ofContinue Reading
Six people busted for Marijuana operation Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 In what they call a “major operation,” Placer County Sheriff’s Office deputies, detectives and special events (SET) team executed a search warrant at a property on Northridge Road in unincorporated Lincoln and made six arrests, on Monday. PlacerContinue Reading
There are now more Cannabis Dispensaries than liquor stores in Albuquerque Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 But cannabis businesses still have to fight like hell to succeed. The city of Albuquerque now has more cannabis dispensaries than liquor stores open, KRQE News reports. New Mexico became the 18th stateContinue Reading
Tennessee to begin taxing sale of hemp based CBD products in July Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 CHATTANOOGA – Starting in July the state of Tennessee will begin taxing the sale of hemp-based CBD products. It will be a 6% sales tax, according to the Tennessee Department of Revenue.Continue Reading
‘Layoffs are possible’: New laws regulating hemp set to go into effect July 1 Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 THE Dispensary Richmond says soon-to-be-banned products make up 98% of their business. New laws regulating hemp are set to take effect in Virginia on July 1 — and stores acrossContinue Reading
Biden Admin confirms Marijuana descheduling happening THIS year Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 Is the United States about to see its biggest change to marijuana policy in recent decades? Marijuana reform at the federal level is coming in the near future, says senior Biden officials. During a press briefingContinue Reading
