New Jersey stands up to weed companies for disobeying patient-first laws
Big fines from the tiny state set a stern example for how regulators nationwide should deal with multi-state cannabis companies. The post New Jersey stands up to weed companies for disobeying patient-first laws appeared first on Leafly. Read More: New Jersey stands up to weed companies for disobeyingContinue Reading
Will delta-8, delta-10, or HHC make you fail a drug test?
Unclear which hemp-derived cannabinoids like delta-8, delta-10, or HHC will flag a drug test? Never fear, you’ve come to the right place. The post Will delta-8, delta-10, or HHC make you fail a drug test? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Will delta-8, delta-10, or HHC make youContinue Reading
Senators Discuss Marijuana Reform At Historic Hearing Following Legalization Bill Introduction
Senators on a key Judiciary subcommittee met on Tuesday to discuss marijuana reform, a first-of-its-kind meeting in the chamber. Members touched on a wide range of cannabis issues as Congress continues to explore legislative options to end prohibition. Five witnesses—including former federal cannabis prisoner Weldon Angelos and marijuana alarmist AlexContinue Reading
Senator Files Bill To Allow Marijuana Advertising On TV And Radio In Legal States
A new Senate bill filed on Tuesday would allow marijuana businesses in legal jurisdictions to advertise cannabis products and services on radio and TV without fear of being penalized by federal regulators. The legislation from Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) is being titled the “Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) AdvertisingContinue Reading
Congressman Says He’s Finally Overcome Marijuana Banking ‘Hurdle’ With Introduction Of Senate Legalization Bill
The House sponsor of a bipartisan marijuana banking bill says that the recent introduction of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) federal legalization measure is the “hurdle” that lawmakers needed to overcome to finally pass his more modest reform legislation. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) has been adamant about getting theContinue Reading
Federal Labor Officials Field Complaints About Large Marijuana Businesses’ Resistance To Worker Unions
“This is a part of a movement that’s really been in the works for some time, but now has a lot of momentum.” By David Abbott, Arizona Mirror Unionization for workers in the cannabis industry is gathering steam in Arizona, as budtenders at the Curaleaf Dispensary in midtown Phoenix recentlyContinue Reading
Senate confirms cannabis legalizer for top VA spot (Newsletter: July 26, 2022)
Senate legalization hearing witnesses; Schumer helps launch NY marijuana equity initiative; DEA drops psychedelics ban; IL cannabis revenue 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() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wpContinue Reading
I’m A Former Marijuana Prisoner. Here’s What I’ll Tell Senators At Their Legalization Hearing (Op-Ed)
“If we can make any progress today—whether through legislation or executive action—we must seize that opportunity to move forward toward a post-prohibition approach to federal cannabis law.” By Weldon Angelos Tuesday will be a historic day in the U.S. Senate. Members of a key subcommittee have invited me to testifyContinue Reading
Beyond the blunt: 8 BIPOC-owned accessories brands to shake up your sesh
Shopping for cannabis accessories from minority brands? Here are 8 BIPOC brands with smoking hot accessories to add to your sesh. The post Beyond the blunt: 8 BIPOC-owned accessories brands to shake up your sesh appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Beyond the blunt: 8 BIPOC-owned accessories brandsContinue Reading
Illinois Governor Touts Huge Increase In Marijuana Tax Revenue For 2022 Fiscal Year As State Approves Social Equity Retailers
The governor of Illinois is touting new marijuana revenue figures that show the state collected $445.3 million in tax dollars from $1.5 billion in cannabis sales during the 2022 Fiscal Year. While sales have remained relatively flat since peaking in December, the state saw marijuana tax revenue increase by aboutContinue Reading