Top New York Marijuana Regulator Resigns Following Governor’s Criticism
“I no longer have confidence in my ability to do my job and lead this team effectively under current circumstances.” By Rosalind Adams, THE CITY This story was originally published by THE CITY. Sign up to get the latest New York City news delivered to you each morning. The head of the state cannabisContinue Reading
Massachusetts Marijuana Delivery Rule Requiring Two Drivers Per Vehicle Remains In Force Despite Vote To Repeal It
“There are a lot of companies like mine that are running out of time. Some have gone under already, and that rule is one of the primary causes of that.” By Bhaamati Borkhetaria, CommonWealth Beacon Last December, after months of deliberation, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) voted to eliminate itsContinue Reading
Will Slovenia Be the Next European Country to Legalize Cannabis?
Slovenia’s largest party of the current ruling coalition, the Freedom Movement, was successful in its effort to place consulting referendums related to medical and non-medical cannabis on the ballot in Slovenia’s next election. Slovenia’s voters will decide on a medical cannabis referendum question and a “cultivation and possession of cannabisContinue Reading
Police Groups Back Bill To End Federal Marijuana Prohibition In Legal States And Allow Interstate Commerce
Two major law enforcement organizations have endorsed a bipartisan bill to end federal marijuana enforcement in legal states, a cannabis group whose membership includes large tobacco and alcohol companies announced. The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and the Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs (ORCOPs) are both officiallyContinue Reading
Top Federal Drug Official Says There’s ‘Tremendous Excitement’ Around Psychedelic Medicine, But ‘It’s Not Magic’
A top federal drug official says there is “tremendous excitement” about the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. However, she cautioned that while the treatment option is “very promising,” people should understand that “it’s not magic” and needs more rigorous research. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Director Nora Volkow shared herContinue Reading
Michigan Cannabis Industry, researchers react to proposal that reclassifies Marijuana
Michigan Cannabis Industry, researchers react to proposal that reclassifies Marijuana Image Cannabis News May 24, 2024 Federal regulations that bring extra taxes to marijuana businesses and make it harder to conduct research could soon go up in smoke. The U.S. Justice Department formally moved to reclassify marijuana from a ScheduleContinue Reading
What to know about the push to repeal Boston's Pot shop buffer rule
What to know about the push to repeal Boston’s Pot shop buffer rule Image Cannabis News May 24, 2024 Debates on Boston’s Marijuana Dispensary Buffer Rule Intensify as Summer Kicks Off. The unofficial start of summer is upon us, as you can tell by this weekend’s weather forecast and the,Continue Reading
Marijuana use drives up drug test positivity rates in Michigan
Marijuana use drives up drug test positivity rates in Michigan Image Cannabis News May 24, 2024 Failed workplace drug tests continue to rise in Michigan, largely due to marijuana legalization and normalization. Among all drug categories — marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine and opiates — 6.8% of drug tests taken as aContinue Reading
Beer World plans to open Cannabis store
Beer World plans to open Cannabis store Image Cannabis News May 24, 2024 A dispensary at the beer distributor would need a separate entrance. A beer distributor in Greene County is trying to open a cannabis dispensary. The cannabis store would be owned by Sonny Patel, also the owner ofContinue Reading
Biden helps California move closer to Cannabis cafes
Biden helps California move closer to Cannabis cafes Image Cannabis News May 24, 2024 Cannabis Industry Pushes for Amsterdam-Style Cafes in California Amid Federal Policy Shifts. The cannabis industry hopes changes at the federal level will help convince Gov. Gavin Newsom — who stumped for the 2016 legalization push —Continue Reading