California Seeking Applicants For $48M In Marijuana Tax-Funded Community Reinvestment Grants
California nonprofits and local health departments can soon apply for an estimated $48 million worth of community reinvestment grants, which are paid for by tax revenue from legal marijuana. Organizations will be able to request awards of between $600,000 and $3 million to support job placement, legal assistance, treatment ofContinue Reading
Germany’s Federal Cabinet Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill, Sending It To Lawmakers For Enactment
Germany’s federal cabinet has approved a draft marijuana legalization bill, sending the first part of the government’s cannabis reform plan to the country’s legislature for consideration. Members of the cabinet voted in favor of advancing the legislation, spearheaded by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, after discussing the measure at a meetingContinue Reading
GOP candidate Ramaswamy on cannabis & psychedelics (Newsletter: August 16, 2023)
Yellen on shrooms; OH marijuana revenue projection; SD medical cannabis repeal; Study: medical marijuana tied to lower health insurance premiums 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
Perfect to a Tee
Historically speaking, the golf course has been a place for men. After all, it’s an easy excuse for leaving a chaotic household or the office for half the day. Not many sports provide four hours of uninterrupted play where one can develop close connections with friends and business colleagues. OneContinue Reading
GOP Candidate Ramaswamy Supports Federal Marijuana Legalization And Allowing Veterans To Use Psychedelics
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says he supports federally legalizing marijuana and allowing veterans with PTSD to use certain psychedelics—but his campaign is also attacking a recent Fox News article that suggested he supports decriminalizing “certain hard drugs” even though he recently said the broader reform would be an “important”Continue Reading
The best-rated weed dispensaries in Oklahoma for 2022
Navigate the prairieland like a pot pro with our guide to the Sooner State’s best medical cannabis stores. The national landscape of today’s cannabis industry includes states with recreational markets, medical-only laws, and jurisdictions where the plant remains entirely outlawed. Oklahoma falls into the middle category, meaning you’ll need toContinue Reading
Issuing Marijuana licenses on hold amid legal case
Issuing Marijuana licenses on hold amid legal case Image Cannabis News August 15, 2023 Disabled Veterans’ Lawsuit Delays Cannabis Licenses in New York as Eligibility Criteria Face Legal Scrutiny. Cannabis licenses in New York remain on hold following a lawsuit by four disabled veterans, who claim they should be eligibleContinue Reading
Vermont’s Cannabis industry looks ahead after a strong first year
Vermont’s Cannabis industry looks ahead after a strong first year Image Cannabis News August 15, 2023 Cannabis is a *budding* industry in the Green Mountain State, bringing in just under $10 million in new revenue to the state so far. Nearly a year in, there are 59 dispensaries in theContinue Reading
Minnesotans now can possess and grow Marijuana, while Hemp consumables are available to Iowans
Minnesotans now can possess and grow Marijuana, while Hemp consumables are available to Iowans Image Cannabis News August 15, 2023 Minnesota became the 23rd state in the U.S. to allow recreational marijuana on August 1. It’s the third of Iowa’s neighboring states to allow residents to possess and grow marijuana,Continue Reading
Oregon Governor rejects Cannabis banking bill
Oregon Governor rejects Cannabis banking bill Image Cannabis News August 15, 2023 The bill would have created a task force to investigate the pros and cons of a public bank to serve cannabis businesses. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek recently rejected a bill that would have created a State Public BankContinue Reading