Pennsylvania Joint Committee Takes Up Marijuana Legalization As Governor Renews Push For Reform
Pennsylvania lawmakers have held another hearing on marijuana legalization, this time focusing on criminal justice implications of prohibition and the potential benefits of reform. As the governor steps up his push for legalization, including the policy change in his budget request last month, members of the Health Subcommittee on HealthContinue Reading
Governor Noem signs Hemp restriction bill into law
Governor Noem signs Hemp restriction bill into law Image Cannabis News March 20, 2024 A bill signed into law Tuesday could spell trouble for retailers all over the Black Hills. House Bill 1125 bans the manufacture and sale of certain chemically altered hemp products. The bill is opposed by manyContinue Reading
Kansas Statehouse considers Medical Cannabis program that would be strictest in US
Kansas Statehouse considers Medical Cannabis program that would be strictest in US Image Cannabis News March 20, 2024 Kansas Introduces Limited Medical Marijuana Program Bill. A bill creating what’s among the most limited medical marijuana programs in the country was introduced in the Kansas Statehouse, after several years of failedContinue Reading
Medical Marijuana testing facility opens in Rapid City
Medical Marijuana testing facility opens in Rapid City Image Cannabis News March 20, 2024 Western South Dakota’s first medical marijuana testing facility is opening in Rapid City. Triverty Analytical will conduct compliance testing for the state’s cannabis industry, to test the potency of medical marijuana and to scan for contaminantsContinue Reading
Proposed Tennessee Rules Seek To Close Hemp THCA Loophole
Proposed Tennessee Rules Seek To Close Hemp THCA Loophole Image Cannabis News March 20, 2024 THCA hemp flower could become illegal in Tennessee under new regulations proposed by the Department of Agriculture. Proposed rules to regulate hemp in Tennessee could put a limit on the total amount of all formsContinue Reading
Kansas bill pushes pilot program for Medical Cannabis
Kansas bill pushes pilot program for Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis News March 20, 2024 After numerous failed attempts to make marijuana legal in Kansas, a new effort is underway. Kansas Natural Remedies harvests hemp plants in the state. While hemp and marijuana plants are the same species, due to theContinue Reading
You won’t believe where you can legally buy Weed in Texas
You won’t believe where you can legally buy Weed in Texas Image Cannabis News March 20, 2024 Texans haven’t been given equal access to cannabis compared to other states despite valiant advocate efforts. Even cities that have successfully passed grassroots decriminalization laws have been met with lawsuits from the state’sContinue Reading
Cannabis industry wants rules loosened on Joint in-store promotions
Cannabis industry wants rules loosened on Joint in-store promotions Image Cannabis News March 20, 2024 Nearly all provinces have rules in place barring pot producers and retailers from collaborating. As legal sales of cannabis show signs of flattening in Canada, the industry is urging provinces to loosen rules that banContinue Reading
NY’s quarterly tax payments for Cannabis businesses ‘threatens the viability’ of all operators
NY’s quarterly tax payments for Cannabis businesses ‘threatens the viability’ of all operators Image Cannabis News March 20, 2024 Urgent Need for Reform: New York’s Cannabis Tax Payment System. As the April 1 state budget deadline looms in Albany, all cannabis tax discussions have been on the THC potency taxContinue Reading
Biden Says He’s ‘Taking Care’ Of Federal Cannabis Laws
Biden Says He’s ‘Taking Care’ Of Federal Cannabis Laws Image Cannabis News March 20, 2024 Activists Argue Biden’s Rescheduling Plan Won’t Address Cannabis Injustices. Biden may have reaffirmed his commitment to federal marijuana policy reform, but simply rescheduling won’t help those who have been most harmed by prohibition, say activists.Continue Reading