Easing Marijuana possession expungement under consideration now that pot is legal in Ohio
Easing Marijuana possession expungement under consideration now that pot is legal in Ohio Image Cannabis News December 19, 2023 Owning and using marijuana has been legal in Ohio for nearly two weeks. Now, those convicted of minor possession violations in the past are left wondering what will happen to theirContinue Reading
Iowa School Employee Busted With Three Pounds Of Marijuana Is Entitled To Unemployment Benefits, Judge Rules
Administrative Law Judge James Timberland noted that the district had no policies applying to off-duty conduct, and that the educator’s actions did not involve the school, students or staff. By Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch An Iowa educator who was fired after police found three pounds of marijuana at herContinue Reading
Landmark Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis to Be Sold in Pharmacies Quashed by DEA in Georgia
Landmark Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis to Be Sold in Pharmacies Quashed by DEA in Georgia Image Cannabis News December 19, 2023 Georgia’s ambitious plans to become the first US state to allow general pharmacies to dispense medical cannabis have been quashed by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). In October, BusinessContinue Reading
DEA warns Georgia to stop plans to let pharmacies sell Medical Marijuana
DEA warns Georgia to stop plans to let pharmacies sell Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis News December 19, 2023 DEA Warns Georgia Against Offering Medical Marijuana at Independent Pharmacies, Citing Federal Law Violation. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning Georgia not to go ahead with a plan to become theContinue Reading
DeSantis promised to 'drain the swamp' in Florida
DeSantis promised to ‘drain the swamp’ in Florida Image Cannabis News December 19, 2023 DeSantis Under Investigation: CNN Exposes Governor’s Alleged Connections and Controversies with the Marijuana Industry. As Ron DeSantis seeks to cut into Donald Trump’s double-digit lead in the Republican presidential race, the Florida governor has criticized theContinue Reading
States That Legalize Marijuana See Enhanced College Basketball Recruitment, Study Finds
Marijuana legalization is linked to significantly better recruitment for college basketball and worse outcomes for football teams, according to a new study. Researchers at Georgia College & State University and Kennesaw State University said there are numerous factors that affect recruitment trends in college athletic leagues, and so they testedContinue Reading
California Tackles Stoned Driving with Safety Program
California Tackles Stoned Driving with Safety Program Image Cannabis News December 19, 2023 A $285,000 grant will be put to use to warn drivers in Long Beach about driving stoned or under the influence of other drugs. Long Beach, California is developing ways to teach local residents how to responsiblyContinue Reading
DNC Chairman Cites Biden’s Mass Marijuana Pardon As Example Of How The President Has Delivered For Black Voters
The head of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) says President Joe Biden’s mass marijuana pardon last year is one example of how his administration is delivering for Black voters “despite the obstruction” from Republicans in Congress. As the 2024 presidential election ramps up amid troubling polling for the Biden administration,Continue Reading
DOJ & cannabis biz agree on lawsuit extension (Newsletter: December 19, 2023)
2024 candidates on psychedelics; Italian legalization; CO marijuana & guns measure; DE medical cannabis expansion; Alcohol vs marijuana market report Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function() { window.mc4wpContinue Reading
Colorado Ballot Initiative Would Let Marijuana Consumers Get Concealed Carry Permits For Guns
A proposed ballot measure in Colorado would remove marijuana use as a disqualification for concealed carry permits in the state, potentially allowing people who use the drug to carry concealed firearms in public. The measure, backed by the advocacy group Guns for Everyone, is set for a public hearing onContinue Reading