In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Hawaii cannabis legalization on the ecards as lawmakers propose adult-use cannabis bills; Massachusetts cannabis market sales exceed $1.56 billion in 2023; and a new study reveals alcohol increases car crash risk, not cannabis. PHOTO David Yu Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Adult-Use Cannabis Bills Lawmakers in HawaiiContinue Reading

The German cannabis legalization saga appears to finally be concluding, with members of the governing coalition in the Bundestag reportedly reaching a final agreement. If the process stays on track, cannabis cultivation, possession and consumption will be legalized in Germany starting April 1. Germany’s current legalization effort started back inContinue Reading

Why Trad-Life Guys Are Fuming About Legal Weed Image Cannabis News February 9, 2024 Religious Culture Warriors Denounce Cannabis as Federal Ban Speculation Swirls. Amid speculation that the Biden administration could finally lift the federal ban on cannabis, religious culture warriors have denounced the drug. A MAJORITY OF states haveContinue Reading

Michigan’s Cannabis industry turns 5 this year, what to expect? Image Cannabis News February 9, 2024 Six Predictions for Michigan’s Cannabis Industry in 2024. Michigan’s cannabis industry sold $3 billion in both recreational and medical marijuana in 2023, making the state the second biggest cannabis market in the U.S. behindContinue Reading

Will Gov. Shapiro’s budding plans to legalize Marijuana in Pa. get skunked? Image Cannabis News February 9, 2024 Pennsylvania’s Push for Marijuana Legalization Gains Momentum Amid Budget Talks. Pennsylvania’s hopes for marijuana legalization reached new highs after Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address Tuesday, when he said adults should be allowedContinue Reading

Iowa Lawmakers Approve Bill To Regulate Consumable Hemp Products Image Cannabis News February 9, 2024 An Iowa legislative subcommittee has advanced a bill to regulate consumable hemp products sold in the state. An Iowa legislative panel this week approved a bill that sets limits on consumable hemp products sold inContinue Reading

Town approves Connecticut’s first drive-thru dispensary Image Cannabis News February 9, 2024 A new cannabis dispensary approved in a Connecticut town will be the first of its kind in the state. The Manchester Planning and Zoning Commission approved a proposal by Ayr Wellness to open the town’s third dispensary atContinue Reading