Day: June 18, 2025 (Page 2)

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TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Police Officer Jeremy Berndt has officially been terminated from the Toledo Police Department following a criminal investigation and legal proceedings related to purchasing marijuana while on duty. The department confirmed on June 13 that Berndt’s employment was ended, six months after initial charges were filed. Berndt, whoContinue Reading

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PORTLAND, Maine — “Now they’re saying, OK, we’ll go back to no banks, just put your money in shoeboxes,” said caregiver storefront owner Andrew Pettingill, who runs Evergreen Cannabis Company in Portland. Read More: Credit Union Cuts Off Cannabis CaregiversContinue Reading

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — It’s been six months since Kentucky legalized medical cannabis licenses in the commonwealth. Since then, two companies have been selected to start businesses in Lexington. Read More: Dark Horse Cannabis Partners for Major KY DispensaryContinue Reading

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As marijuana has become increasingly mainstream in the United States, researchers are raising concerns about its impact on heart health—adding to a growing list of potential health risks that already include psychosis and schizophrenia. Read More: Marijuana Risks Cardiovascular Risk 2xContinue Reading

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council Tuesday voted, 6-1, to increase the city’s number of marijuana retail establishments licenses to four. Read More: New Cannabis Retail Licenses ApprovedContinue Reading

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Amid a stalled marijuana rescheduling process that’s carried over from the last presidential administration, congressional researchers are reiterating that lawmakers could enact the reform themselves with “greater speed and flexibility” if they so choose, while potentially avoiding judicial challenges. In an “In Focus” brief published by the Congressional Research ServiceContinue Reading

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The head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) visited a facility conducting research on psychedelics this week, reiterating that it’s his “promise” to advance research into the therapeutic potential of the substances—even if that might take certain policy changes within the department and with congressional support. In aContinue Reading

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Printed marijuana rolling papers contain significantly higher concentrations of heavy metals such as copper, chromium and vanadium compared to their unprinted counterparts, a study shows. Printed and dyed marijuana rolling papers could pose health risks is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs ReadContinue Reading