A federal judge on Thursday agreed to schedule oral arguments in a case from major U.S. marijuana companies that are seeking to shield in-state cannabis activity from federal enforcement. The businesses have said in their lawsuit against the federal government that the prohibition of marijuana has “no rational basis,” pointingContinue Reading
“Only 73 of the applicants (nearly 500 applicants in all) participated in the survey and these are proposed changes that have not been finalized.” By Carleen Johnson, The Center Square The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is amending rules for diversity ownership when it comes to pot shops.Continue Reading
A top Democratic congresswoman says that “now is the time” to pass marijuana banking reform, and she’s “hopeful” lawmakers will “overcome” any potential challenge from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) as they work to advance the legislation. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee,Continue Reading
A Missouri Senate committee on Wednesday stripped a proposal from a House-passed budget bill that would have funneled $10 million in state opioid settlement money to research psilocybin. An earlier version of the Republican-led proposal would have instead put the money toward the study of ibogaine as a treatment forContinue Reading
A coalition of 21 congressional lawmakers is telling the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to “promptly remove marijuana from Schedule I,” while recognizing that the agency may be “navigating internal disagreement” on the issue. In a letter led by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), as well as Reps.Continue Reading
‘Home-made Cannabis retro sweets’ found after suspect tries to flee police on electric scooter Image Cannabis News April 25, 2024 Police Seize Cannabis-Infused Retro Sweets in North Down and Ards. The PSNI have seized a bunch of “seemingly home-made cannabis-infused retro sweets”. Police in North Down and Ards made theContinue Reading
County’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens in White Plains Image Cannabis News April 25, 2024 Leafology Opens its Doors in White Plains, Offering Personalized Cannabis Experience. White Plains officials, business owners and customers were in high spirits last Friday at a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially usher in Leafology, theContinue Reading
North Carolina’s first Medical Cannabis dispensary opens for business Image Cannabis News April 25, 2024 Saturday, April 20, marks a historic day for North Carolina as the first medical cannabis dispensary held its grand opening in Cherokee. A ribbon cutting was held at 9:30 a.m. outside The Great Smoky CannabisContinue Reading
Massachusetts Cannabis sales break records on 4/20 Image Cannabis News April 25, 2024 The state’s cannabis industry had a record-breaking day last week. The Cannabis Control Commission announced that on April 20th, or 4/20, the industry combined for about $8.5 million in sales. There are over 600 operating marijuana establishmentsContinue Reading
Cannabis companies are increasingly demanding ‘impact fees’ to be returned Image Cannabis News April 25, 2024 Cannabis Businesses Sue Cities Over Impact Fees. Three years ago, Caroline Pineau, CEO and owner of cannabis store Stem Haverhill, decided to sue her city. She had been charged nearly $900,000 in community impactContinue Reading
