Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) on Wednesday again lashed out against Amendment 3, a marijuana legalization initiative that’s set to appear on his state’s November ballot, making hyperbolic claims about what the reform would allow—claims backers say are “absolutely untrue.” Speaking to the Florida Republican delegation at the Republican NationalContinue Reading
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is touting President Joe Biden’s marijuana pardons and rescheduling moves, while calling for broader reform to expunge prior records. However, unlike in 2020, the party’s latest draft platform that was approved by a party committee on Tuesday doesn’t promote broader cannabis decriminalization. The party isContinue Reading
“DHHS knew that these cans contained as many as 10 servings per can. With that knowledge, DHHS approved those cans.” By Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch The companies that are fighting the state’s efforts to restrict THC levels in carbonated beverages claim the state knowingly approved the sale of 12-ounceContinue Reading
The governor of Kentucky has added his voice to the chorus of people urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to follow through on the Biden administration’s plan to reschedule marijuana. Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Wednesday submitted a public comment on the proposed rule, which would move cannabis from ScheduleContinue Reading
The Justice Department is doubling down on its position that medical marijuana patients who possess firearms “endanger public safety,” “pose a greater risk of suicide” and are more likely to commit crimes “to fund their drug habit”—justifying, in the government’s eyes, a federal ban on gun ownership by cannabis consumers.Continue Reading
Meet the ‘conservative Pot smokers’ voting to legalize Marijuana in Florida Image Cannabis News July 17, 2024 Sam, 43, of Orlando, has voted Republican in every election since 2000 and describes herself as an evangelical Christian, she also smokes pot. The first time Mike Pappas, 37, could legally vote afterContinue Reading
Outlaw Cannabis grow sites are raided near California state parks Image Cannabis News July 17, 2024 California authorities raided illegal cannabis grow sites near a pair of state parks, seizing more than 5,200 plants and 14 firearms. The state law enforcement action, announced Tuesday, took place near Saddleback Butte StateContinue Reading
City Council decides to have 2nd reading of repealing Medical Marijuana prohibitions Image Cannabis News July 17, 2024 Nothing has been easy regarding marijuana dispensaries coming to the city of Mansfield. Following two months of discussion, debate and impassioned pleas on both sides of the issue, Mansfield City Council votedContinue Reading
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority terminates 10 percent of staff, cites restructuring need Image Cannabis News July 17, 2024 The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) says it’s reduced 10 percent of its staff to maximize taxpayer dollars. A spokesperson shared an email Tuesday sent to employees notifying them of the change.Continue Reading
State’s fair becomes first to legally sell Cannabis Image Cannabis News July 17, 2024 A state’s fair has become the first to legally sell cannabis. The California State Fair made history when it opened over the weekend. Sunday marked the first time that cannabis could be bought, and consumed, atContinue Reading
