New Mexico Governor Presses Biden Official About Spike In Federal Marijuana Seizures From Licensed Businesses
The governor of New Mexico spoke with the head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week and expressed concern about a recent surge of Border Patrol seizures of marijuana from state-licensed businesses, Marijuana Moment has learned exclusively. But the top Biden official simply reiterated that federal cannabisContinue Reading
Ahead Of 4/20 White House Says Biden Has Been ‘Very Clear’ In Supporting Marijuana Decriminalization, But Admin Is Awaiting DOJ Rescheduling Action
President Joe Biden has been “very, very clear” about his support for decriminalizing marijuana, the White House said on the eve of 4/20. But currently, the administration is waiting for the Justice Department to complete its review into cannabis scheduling and doesn’t have any additional updates on advancing reform orContinue Reading
Ahead Of 4/20, National Democratic Group Slams Virginia GOP Governor For Marijuana Vetoes
A national Democratic Party group is bashing Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) “harmful opposition to marijuana reform” ahead of the 4/20 cannabis holiday, calling out the GOP governor’s recent vetoes of bills to legalize retail sales and reduce sentences around past marijuana crimes. In a statement tied to the 4/20Continue Reading
Marijuana Rescheduling Could ‘Ease Researcher Access’ For Studies, Federal Agency Says In Overdue Report To Congress
A federal traffic safety agency has published an overdue report to Congress identifying barriers to marijuana research toward developing impaired driving detection technology—pointing out that rescheduling “may ease researcher access to products” for studies even though they will continue to be prohibited from accessing cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries. The NationalContinue Reading
This Will Be The ‘Last 4/20 Celebration’ With Marijuana Still In Schedule I, Congressman Says, While Predicting House Action On Cannabis Banking Bill
This Saturday will be the “last 4/20 celebration that cannabis will be on Schedule I,” a Democratic congressman predicts, adding that he’s “quite confident” the GOP House will take up a bipartisan cannabis banking bill if lawmakers “break this loose in the Senate.” Rep. Earl Blumenauer, founding co-chair of theContinue Reading
From Out-of-business Beauty Brands to Emerging Wellness Companies: What Role Does Cannabis Play Now?
From Out-of-business Beauty Brands to Emerging Wellness Companies: What Role Does Cannabis Play Now? Image Cannabis News April 19, 2024 Experts Predict a Revival for CBD, Despite Current Setbacks. Following the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD was all the rage, but the ingredient has lost steam. However, experts say there couldContinue Reading
It's the first 420 day with legal weed in Ohio
It’s the first 420 day with legal weed in Ohio Image Cannabis News April 19, 2024 Ohio’s Cannabis Legalization: What to Expect on the First 4/20 After Issue 2. It’s the first 4/20 with legal marijuana in Ohio, following the passage of Issue 2 in November. So weed enthusiasts shouldContinue Reading
Michigan's Booming $3 Billion Cannabis Industry Faces Pricing Challenges on 4/20
Michigan’s Booming $3 Billion Cannabis Industry Faces Pricing Challenges on 4/20 Image Cannabis News April 19, 2024 Michigan’s Legal Weed Market Soars to $3 Billion, But Pricing Challenges Loom as 4/20 Approaches. Marijuana has had a growing impact on the state and with the stoner holiday of 4/20 here, let’sContinue Reading
Cannabis cocktails at the club? How the Marijuana industry may change in Florida
Cannabis cocktails at the club? How the Marijuana industry may change in Florida Image Cannabis News April 19, 2024 First, a ballot issue in November that will ask voters whether they want to legalize recreational use. Then there is the business. Cannabis company CEOs say they’re preparing for increased demandContinue Reading
Utah's Medical Marijuana cardholders blaze past 80,000
Utah’s Medical Marijuana cardholders blaze past 80,000 Image Cannabis News April 19, 2024 Medical Cannabis Program in Utah Grows by 19%, Revenue Soars to $138 Million. Nearly 83,500 Utahns held medical marijuana cards at the end of March, a 19% year-over-year increase, per the state health department. Why it matters:Continue Reading