Senators demand US help another cannabis prisoner in Russia (Newsletter: August 24, 2022)
NE marijuana reformers regroup; SF to launch safe consumption site despite gov’s veto; SD gov’s new cannabis comments; NYC equity initiative 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
Are seized Weed World trucks the start of NYC’s gray market crackdown?
The trucks known for selling ‘fake edibles’ got popped for not having Department of Health permits. We talked to the owner about plans to open a legal dispensary. The post Are seized Weed World trucks the start of NYC’s gray market crackdown? appeared first on Leafly. Read More:Continue Reading
Oklahoma’s legalization initiative at risk due to state delay
A delay by the state contractor hired to validate signatures may result in the legalization measure not appearing on the ballot. The post Oklahoma’s legalization initiative at risk due to state delay appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Oklahoma’s legalization initiative at risk due to state delayContinue Reading
South Dakota Governor Pledges To Implement Marijuana Legalization If Voters Approve Ballot Initiative…This Time
The governor of South Dakota says that it’s her job to oversee the implementation of marijuana legalization if voters approve it at the ballot this November. But it’s a job that critics say she deliberately shirked after voters passed a legalization measure just two years ago. Gov. Kristi Noem (R)Continue Reading
Oregon is recalling 18,000 THC vapes. Is yours one of them?
Check here to see if your vape cartridge contains an ingredient you shouldn’t be inhaling. The post Oregon is recalling 18,000 THC vapes. Is yours one of them? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Oregon is recalling 18,000 THC vapes. Is yours one of them?Continue Reading
Nebraska Activists Weigh Recreational Marijuana Legalization For 2024 Ballot After Medical Cannabis Campaign Setback
Nebraska lawmakers and advocates are considering new paths forward for marijuana reform—including pursuing recreational legalization on the 2024 ballot or convening a special legislative session to pass medical cannabis in the interim—after state officials announced that a medically focused reform campaign had come up short on signatures to put theirContinue Reading
Bipartisan Senators Demand Justice For Another U.S. Citizen Imprisoned Over Medical Marijuana In Russia
A U.S. citizen who’s imprisoned in Russia over low-level possession of medical marijuana should be reclassified by the State Department as a “wrongfully detained” person, a coalition of bipartisan senators said in a new letter. The letter, led by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), argues that Marc Fogel is facing aContinue Reading
Solventless Concentrates Gaining Fans and Market Share
It’s commonly known that one of the benefits of cannabis is its ability to inspire creativity, and one doesn’t have to look further than the myriad ways the plant is enjoyed. Smoking dried and cured flower is the most common way to enjoy marijuana, but the herb’s benefits can alsoContinue Reading
San Francisco Officials Ready To Authorize Safe Drug Consumption Sites Despite Governor’s Veto
The city of San Francisco is prepared to defy the governor and launch a safe drug consumption site program despite his decision to veto a bill authorizing such facilities on Monday. Shortly after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced that he had vetoed the legislation from Sen. Scott Wiener (D), SanContinue Reading
New York City Mayor Launches Marijuana Resource Hub To Support Industry Equity As State Prepares To Accept First Retailer Applications
With New York state regulators set to begin accepting applications for the state’s first adult-use retailer licenses this week, the mayor of New York City on Monday announced the launch of a new program to promote cannabis industry equity by supporting entrepreneurs most impacted by the drug war. People whoContinue Reading