Federal Marijuana Trafficking Cases Dropped Yet Again Amid State Legalization Push, U.S. Sentencing Commission Report Finds
Federal marijuana trafficking cases declined yet again in 2023 as more states enacted legalization, newly released data from the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) shows. The USSC 2023 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics, published on Tuesday, reveals a continuation of a trend that’s been observed over the past decade, with cannabis-relatedContinue Reading
Washington lawmakers consider allowing Cannabis waste to be used in ‘hempcrete
Washington lawmakers consider allowing Cannabis waste to be used in ‘hempcrete Image Cannabis News March 6, 2024 The measure is intended to divert the waste from landfills. Washington state lawmakers recently approved a bill to let marijuana companies sell their bio-waste for non-intoxicating commercial purposes, such as “hempcrete,” a slangContinue Reading
Trulieve to Open Express Medical Cannabis Dispensary
Trulieve to Open Express Medical Cannabis Dispensary Image Cannabis News March 6, 2024 Trulieve Cannabis Corp Announces Opening of New Express Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Palm Bay, Florida. Trulieve Cannabis Corp a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new express medical cannabisContinue Reading
Alaska House Panel Advances Proposal To Create A Psychedelics Task Force In Anticipation Of Federal Legalization
A House committee in Alaska has advanced a bill that would create a state task force to study how to license and regulate psychedelic-assisted therapy—a plan supporters say will help prepare the state for federal approval of substances such as MDMA and psilocybin. At a hearing Tuesday, members of theContinue Reading
Birmingham Cannabis retailer to open 8th Michigan store — and its first on the East Coast
Birmingham Cannabis retailer to open 8th Michigan store — and its first on the East Coast Image Cannabis News March 6, 2024 Quality Roots Expands to New Jersey as it Shifts Focus to Management Services Organization. As Birmingham-based marijuana operator Quality Roots prepares to open its eighth store in Michigan,Continue Reading
South Carolina's restrictive Medical Marijuana bill, Cannabis health expert are concerned
South Carolina’s restrictive Medical Marijuana bill, Cannabis health expert are concerned Image Cannabis News March 6, 2024 The debate on medical marijuana continues in South Carolina. A Senate bill once again has made its way to the Statehouse where a former version died in 2023. This year’s version is beingContinue Reading
Hawaii Legalization Bill Passes Through Senate With Strong Majority
Hawaii Legalization Bill Passes Through Senate With Strong Majority Image Cannabis News March 6, 2024 Hawaii Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis, Moves to House for Approval. Hawaii has moved one step towards adult-use cannabis legalization after a landmark bill was passed with a strong majority through the state’sContinue Reading
Thousands In Hawaii With Arrest Records For Marijuana Possession Could Have Them Expunged
Thousands In Hawaii With Arrest Records For Marijuana Possession Could Have Them Expunged Image Cannabis News March 6, 2024 Hawaii Bill Seeks to Expunge Records of Thousands Arrested for Small Marijuana Possession. Over 36,000 people in Hawaii arrested for possessing less than 3 grams of marijuana before that offense wasContinue Reading
Cannabis Rescheduling ‘Would Fail To Deliver On President Biden’s Promises’ Of Reform, Say Advocacy Groups
Cannabis Rescheduling ‘Would Fail To Deliver On President Biden’s Promises’ Of Reform, Say Advocacy Groups Image Cannabis News March 6, 2024 Advocacy Groups Warn Rescheduling Cannabis Falls Short of Biden’s Promises. Cannabis rescheduling would ‘continue the very criminalization that Biden said he would end’, according to leading US advocacy groupsContinue Reading
Dispensary Fined $26,000 for Selling Cannabis From a Dumpster
Dispensary Fined $26,000 for Selling Cannabis From a Dumpster Image Cannabis News March 6, 2024 Jarred cannabis flower sat in a dumpster for 41 hours before being removed, repacked, and sold to consumers. Maryland-based dispensary, Far & Dotter, and Curio Wellness was recently hit with a fine of $26,000 forContinue Reading