NYC’s Mayor Tells People to “Light Up” at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo
Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo (CWCBE) took place over three days at The Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center on New York City’s West Side and while the event’s expo portion wasn’t surprising in its typical presentation or lack of actual cannabis, the standouts of the event were surprising, candidlyContinue Reading
Community Banks From 44 States Demand Congress Urgently Pass Marijuana Financial Services Fix
Yet another national financial group—joined by 44 state community banking associations from across the country—is telling Congress to pass marijuana banking reform through a large-scale manufacturing bill that’s currently before a bicameral conference committee. This time, it’s the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the majority of state communityContinue Reading
Illinois Governor Signs Bill To Close Marijuana Expungement ‘Loophole’
The governor of Illinois recently signed a bill that would make it so courts cannot deny petitions to expunge or seal records based on a positive drug test for marijuana. Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed the legislation, sponsored by Rep. Carol Ammons (D) and Sen. Jacqueline Collins (D) in theirContinue Reading
GOP Senator Releases Ad Pushing For Marijuana Banking Bill Featuring Top Financial Services Official
The GOP Senate sponsor of a bill to protect banks that work with state-legal marijuana businesses released an ad on Monday that features the CEO of the Montana Bankers Association explaining what he sees as the benefits of the incremental reform legislation. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) is pushing for theContinue Reading
DE House upholds gov’s cannabis veto (Newsletter: June 8, 2022)
White House internship marijuana rules; DC worker protections pass; Senator pushes SBA aid for cannabiz; PA 280E tax fix advances 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.mc4wpContinue Reading
Delaware House Upholds Governor’s Marijuana Legalization Veto
The Delaware House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to uphold the governor’s veto of a marijuana legalization bill—a disappointment for advocates that comes on the same day that a rally was held outside the State House to push to overturn the veto. The chamber failed to override Gov. John Carney’sContinue Reading
D.C. Council Approves Bill Providing Workplace Protections For Marijuana Consumers
The Washington, D.C. City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill to to ban most workplaces from firing or otherwise punishing employees for marijuana use. The legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Trayon White (D) first cleared a key committee vote in March before being initially approved by the full body duringContinue Reading
Connecticut Governor’s Tweet Celebrating Legal Marijuana Prompts GOP Opponent To Call For Attorney General Investigation
The Republican gubernatorial candidate in Connecticut is really upset about incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont (D) sharing a clip of a song that talks about the state’s marijuana legalization law—and he’s asking the state attorney general to investigate. Lamont posted a short clip of a new country song from Rusty GearContinue Reading
Gratuitous or Genius? Penis cannabis gummies hit dispensaries in Canada
It’s about time someone made a (legal) THC-infused penis edible in Canada. Or do you find this new product offering hard to swallow? The post Gratuitous or Genius? Penis cannabis gummies hit dispensaries in Canada appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Gratuitous or Genius? Penis cannabis gummies hitContinue Reading
White House Intern Applicants Will Be Asked About Marijuana, Biden Administration Clarifies
Despite repeated calls to stop penalizing staffers for being honest about past marijuana use, the Biden administration made clear on Monday that people who want to even intern at the White House will be required to disclose prior drug use—including any cannabis consumption that was legal under state law—and theyContinue Reading