Michigan’s Lume Cannabis plans $50k community reinvestment Image Cannabis News April 29, 2024 There’s a lengthy tradition in the industry of such philanthropy, in part due to the roots of the medical marijuana movement in the 1990s. It’s not a new practice, but it can certainly be a smart businessContinue Reading
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Approves Study To Address Ongoing Cannabis Odor Image Cannabis News April 29, 2024 Santa Barbara County Grapples with Cannabis Odor Regulations Amidst Residents’ Complaints. There are 116 acres of land in unincorporated Santa Barbara that are being used for cannabis cultivation, but a strongContinue Reading
Massachusetts Residents Oppose Gas Station Weed Sales Image Cannabis News April 29, 2024 Majority of Massachusetts Residents Prefer Regulated Dispensaries for THC Products, Poll Finds. Six years since Massachusetts opened the first legal recreational marijuana stores on the East Coast, residents are still by and large pleased with cannabis legalization.Continue Reading
SAFER Banking Bill Stalls: What’s Next for Cannabis Banking? Image Cannabis News April 29, 2024 SAFER Banking Bill Faces Setback, Industry Considers New Strategies. Stalling of SAFER Banking Bill marks a setback in cannabis banking. SAFER Banking Bill may find hope in new GOP-supported legislation. Cannabis industry stays dedicated toContinue Reading
U.S. Economy To Receive $112.4 Billion Boost from Cannabis Industry in 2024 Image Cannabis News April 29, 2024 But overall, 2024 isn’t the most stellar economic year. Green isn’t just the color of cannabis, but cash, too. And thanks to your valiant efforts of consumption, the industry is looking toContinue Reading
“People think it should be legal to buy marijuana, but not in this way.” By Jennifer Smith, CommonWealth Beacon Six years since Massachusetts opened the first legal recreational marijuana stores on the East Coast, residents are still by and large pleased with cannabis legalization. But they aren’t taking a laxContinue Reading
Lazy Stoner Myth Debunked Image Cannabis News April 29, 2024 A new study challenges the stereotype that chronic cannabis users are lazy and unmotivated. The research surveyed 260 frequent users and found no significant drop in their motivation or effort levels while high compared to when sober. The study alsoContinue Reading
A new federal funding opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will use $8.4 million to support clinical trials on the safety and efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy to treat chronic pain in older adults. An NIH notice of funding opportunity posted on Wednesday says the research can include “classic”Continue Reading
Biden campaign trashes Trump on marijuana; SAFE Banking; TX gov opposes local decrim; NH legalization amendments; KS medical cannabis vote; ND ballot Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function()Continue Reading
A California Senate panel this week narrowed the scope of a bill that would roll back existing employment protections for people who legally use marijuana while away from work. The revised measure, which advanced out of the committee on a 3–1 vote, would now remove those protections only for swornContinue Reading
