Day: January 5, 2024

Cannabis use disorder rising, especially among mentally ill Image Cannabis News January 5, 2024 New research challenges the fantasy that all cannabis use is medicinal. A great deal of excitement continues to be generated by the legalization of nonmedical cannabis use, also known as recreational or social use. Thankfully, cannabisContinue Reading

Police investigating burglary at Lake Forest Park Cannabis Shop Image Cannabis News January 5, 2024 Police in Lake Forest Park responded to a smash-and-grab at a cannabis shop early Friday morning. According to police, a stolen Kia was used to ram into Mr. Greens Cannabis in the 15000 block ofContinue Reading

Law enforcement, state regulators to meet over Cannabis flower loophole in Minnesota Marijuana law Image Cannabis News January 5, 2024 The meeting on Jan 11 is in response to reports of hemp retailers selling raw cannabis flower that is likely marijuana. A loophole in the state’s new recreational marijuana lawContinue Reading

Governor Evers, who called for marijuana legalization, says he’ll back limited GOP proposal Image Cannabis News January 5, 2024 The Wisconsin governor said he’s open to a limited medical marijuana program but has not yet seen the Republican proposal MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who has pushedContinue Reading

Cannabis advocates say banks still refuse their business, fuelling the illicit market and hurting the industry Image Cannabis News January 5, 2024 Even the Cannabis Council of Canada, an industry lobby group, can’t open an account with any of Canada’s five major banks. The refusal of Canada’s major banks toContinue Reading

Governor Beshear calls for expansion of Kentucky Medical Marijuana program Image Cannabis News January 5, 2024 Kentucky Governor Proposes Expansion of Medical Marijuana Program with New Regulations and Qualifying Conditions. Governor Andy Beshear announced on Thursday calls for expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program, including new regulations, new qualifyingContinue Reading

Judge puts a temporary hold on Medical Marijuana companies Image Cannabis News January 5, 2024 Alabama Faces Temporary Halt on Issuing Medical Marijuana Licenses Amid Legal Battle. A judge has temporarily blocked Alabama from issuing licenses to medical marijuana facilities amid an ongoing legal battle over how the state selectedContinue Reading

Cannabis ETFs Spike on Marijuana Classification Review Image Cannabis News January 5, 2024 DEA’s Review of Cannabis Reclassification Sparks Surge in Marijuana Stocks and ETFs. Marijuana stocks spiked following the report that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) is reviewing the potential reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to ScheduleContinue Reading