New Jersey Lawmakers And Marijuana Activists Push To Legalize Home Cultivation, Which Is Still A Felony
“We said we were doing this bill for criminal justice purposes, and to partially correct the very failed multi-billion war on drugs campaign that happened for decades in New Jersey, so this is frustrating. I feel like we’re not headed in the right direction.” By Sophie Nieto-Munoz, New Jersey MonitorContinue Reading
Top D.A.R.E. Officer Says Medical Marijuana Helped His Brother-In-Law Treat Cancer Pain
The anti-drug group D.A.R.E.’s 2022 officer of the year asserts in a new online documentary that “alcohol is a gateway drug”—though he occasionally drinks it. But marijuana is another story and can’t be safely enjoyed recreationally, he says, despite believing that cannabis has medical value after it helped treat hisContinue Reading
Cannabis industry celebrates strong 4/20 – despite software challenges for some
Cannabis industry celebrates strong 4/20 – despite software challenges for some Image Cannabis News April 24, 2024 Sales data revealed record performance across most of the US. While social media has been awash with the technical difficulties and loss of sales experienced by many cannabis retailers who used Dutchie’s point-of-saleContinue Reading
Cannabis Rolling Papers May Pose Potential Health Risks From Heavy Metals
Cannabis Rolling Papers May Pose Potential Health Risks From Heavy Metals Image Cannabis News April 24, 2024 Study Warns of Heavy Metal Risks in Cannabis Rolling Papers. The lack of regulation on cannabis rolling papers may expose users to health risks due to the presence of unsafe quantities of heavyContinue Reading
Lemon-Scented Marijuana Compound Reduces Weed’s ‘Paranoia’ Effect
Lemon-Scented Marijuana Compound Reduces Weed’s ‘Paranoia’ Effect Image Cannabis News April 24, 2024 The molecule that gives cannabis its citrusy smell can make THC less anxiety-inducing. At the right dose, cannabis has relaxing effects that can help ease anxiety and manage pain. The right dose is notoriously hard to determine,Continue Reading
Sunburn Cannabis Opens First Tampa Retail Location, its 13th in Florida
Sunburn Cannabis Opens First Tampa Retail Location, its 13th in Florida Image Cannabis News April 24, 2024 Sunburn Cannabis Expands Footprint with Opening of Tampa Dispensary. Sunburn Cannabis, a Florida-based and vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced the opening of its first dispensary in Tampa, the Company’s 13th store inContinue Reading
Cannabis Industry Has 440,000 Full-Time Workers
Cannabis Industry Has 440,000 Full-Time Workers Image Cannabis News April 24, 2024 The growth of the past year was driven largely by young Midwestern states. More than 440,000. That is the approximate size of the cannabis industry’s labor force in this country, according to newly published research. The data, compiledContinue Reading
How State Cannabis Policies May Affect Immigration
How State Cannabis Policies May Affect Immigration Image Cannabis News April 24, 2024 Research Raises Questions on Immigration Enforcement Shifts After Cannabis Legalization. Decline in deportations observed with the legalization of cannabis. Shifts in enforcement may reflect broader social and political dynamics. Debate grows over law enforcement priorities following cannabisContinue Reading
Police seize approx. $8M in Cannabis plants in Niagara Falls
Police seize approx. $8M in Cannabis plants in Niagara Falls Image Cannabis News April 24, 2024 Police Bust Illegal Cannabis Operation in Abandoned Warehouse. A search warrant conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police-led Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team has resulted in the seizure of cannabis plants with a potentialContinue Reading
Feds File Charges Against Maine Weed Grower After Probe Spanning 20 States
Feds File Charges Against Maine Weed Grower After Probe Spanning 20 States Image Cannabis News April 24, 2024 Maine Man Arrested for Alleged Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Amidst Federal Investigation. A Maine man was arrested and held without bail last week on federal charges of illegal cannabis cultivation as part ofContinue Reading