Ohio Mayor Ends Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Pot
Ohio Mayor Ends Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Pot Image Cannabis News December 18, 2023 Mayor Justin Morris Bibb updated the city’s rules to accommodate for changes in state law. Cleveland, Ohio’s mayor announced the city would end its “antiquated” rules for employment, specifically removing the practice of drug-testing job applicantsContinue Reading
New York medical cannabis companies enter adult-use market amid mixed reactions
New York medical cannabis companies enter adult-use market amid mixed reactions Image Cannabis News December 18, 2023 New York Cannabis Growers Face Mixed Prospects as Big Retailers Enter Adult-Use Market. After New York marijuana regulators greenlit six of the state’s medical cannabis companies to expand into adult-use retail last week,Continue Reading
The high price of Federal Marijuana laws in a state where it is legal
The high price of Federal Marijuana laws in a state where it is legal Image Cannabis News December 18, 2023 Prosecutors Push for Prison in Marijuana Cases Despite Legalization in New York. Prosecutors in US District Court still call for prison for marijuana crimes, cite its status as illegal underContinue Reading
Former US Attorney's Fighting Cannabis Rescheduling
Former US Attorney’s Fighting Cannabis Rescheduling Image Cannabis News December 18, 2023 Former US Attorneys Urge AG Garland Not to Reclassify Cannabis, Cite Outdated Arguments. Citing the old classics reminiscent of Reefer Madness, nearly 30 former U.S. Attorneys sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking that cannabis notContinue Reading
Week in Review: Missouri Expunges Over 100,000 Cannabis Convictions
In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Missouri expunges over 100,000 cannabis convictions following legalization; Ohio’s legalization limbo; and UK study reveals cannabis products may offer benefits for patients with ADHD. PHOTO Johnmaxmena Missouri Expunges Over 100,000 Cannabis Convictions Following Legalization State officials in Missouri have expunged records for over 100,000Continue Reading
Reflections on MJBizCon Vegas 2023
MJBiz Conference, in its seemingly endless trade show floor, is one of the strongest ties that binds the North American cannabis community together. Whether you love it or get exhausted just thinking about it, it’s the must-attend trade show for anyone looking to make any kind of impact on theContinue Reading
Cannabis Marketing Could Win Big if 280E Goes Away
Cannabis Marketing Could Win Big if 280E Goes Away Image Cannabis News December 15, 2023 It’s one piece of the cannabis industry that gets left out of the 280E conversation and this is the marketing side of the business. Since companies can’t deduct marketing expenses, when it’s time to tightenContinue Reading
Bronx man facing charges for illegal sale of Marijuana products in Connecticut town
Bronx man facing charges for illegal sale of Marijuana products in Connecticut town Image Cannabis News December 15, 2023 Bronx Man Faces Charges for Illegally Selling Marijuana Products in Connecticut Tobacco Shop. Officials say a man from the Bronx is facing charges in connection to illegally selling marijuana products outContinue Reading
Minnesota health department warns of illegal high-dose edibles
Minnesota health department warns of illegal high-dose edibles Image Cannabis News December 15, 2023 Nearly 40% of the THC edible retailers inspected by the state since August had illegal high-dose products for sale, per the Minnesota Department of Health. Why it matters: The findings, which MDH said were part ofContinue Reading
Cannabis retail expands in Redwood City with two new dispensary openings
Cannabis retail expands in Redwood City with two new dispensary openings Image Cannabis News December 15, 2023 MMD and Airfield Supply Company Mark Their Entry into Redwood City. Redwood City is set to see the opening of two new cannabis dispensaries this weekend. MMD, an established California cannabis brand, andContinue Reading