Can breathalyzers detect Cannabis impairment?
Can breathalyzers detect Cannabis impairment? Image Cannabis News August 9, 2023 Can breathalyzers detect cannabis impairment like they can detect alcohol impairment? This summer, Monroe County is boosting its enforcement of ignition interlock devices, court-ordered devices that require drivers to give a breath sample to start a car. They’re usedContinue Reading
NY Cannabis industry pushes back on flavored vape ban
NY Cannabis industry pushes back on flavored vape ban Image Cannabis News August 9, 2023 The New York Cannabis Vape Standards Coalition is a group of stakeholders committed to advocating for quality standards in vape ingredients that spur industry growth, align with public health interests, and advance consumer choice. TheseContinue Reading
Will the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?
Will the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again? Image Cannabis News August 9, 2023 There is overwhelming concern the Commission has failed to “self-correct” its internal procedures that led to the June pause. worrying belief around Montgomery is that when the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission meets on Thursday, it willContinue Reading
Judge orders temporary shutdown of NY's marijuana licensing
Judge orders temporary shutdown of NY’s marijuana licensing Image Cannabis News August 9, 2023 Restraining order was issued in case filed by four military vets who were blocked from getting a retail license due to system that favored “justice involved” applicants. ALBANY — A state Supreme Court justice signed aContinue Reading
Illinois Marijuana sales are highest so far this year at $140M
Illinois Marijuana sales are highest so far this year at $140M Image Cannabis News August 9, 2023 CHICAGO — Illinois cannabis sellers sold $140 million worth of weed in July, the highest monthly total so far in 2023. The majority of the cannabis sales were to state residents, totaling $104.3Continue Reading
Over 70,000 Cannabis convictions expunged in Missouri
Over 70,000 Cannabis convictions expunged in Missouri Image Cannabis News August 9, 2023 Missouri has now expunged over 70,000 cannabis convictions, according to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. Since President Biden announced in October 2022 that cannabis convictions would be eligible for expungement, states across theContinue Reading
Tilray acquires 8 brands in major deal
Tilray acquires 8 brands in major deal Image Cannabis News August 9, 2023 Deal includes brands such as Blue Point and Shock Top. The Canadian cannabis company Tilray Brands announced on Monday that it had reached an agreement with brewing giant Anheuser-Busch to acquire eight beer and beverage brands. ItContinue Reading
Trulieve Cannabis posts wider Q2 loss on weak demand and higher expenses
Trulieve Cannabis posts wider Q2 loss on weak demand and higher expenses Image Cannabis News August 9, 2023 Pot firm Trulieve Cannabis on Wednesday posted a wider second-quarter loss on weak demand and higher expenses. Cannabis demand has taken a hit as persistently high inflation during the first half ofContinue Reading
Even With Republican Support For Marijuana Legalization At Record High, Partisan Gap Persists As More Democrats Embrace Reform, Gallup Finds
Republican support for marijuana legalization might be at a record high nationally—but despite majorities of voters in both parties now backing the reform, a partisan divide has widened over the past two decades as Democrats have been even quicker to embrace the issue, according to new analysis of survey dataContinue Reading
High There, Officer: Surviving a Cannabis DUI
Whenever a legal cannabis market is about to roll out in this country—it doesn’t matter which state—law enforcement starts getting squirrely. In their anxious minds, legal weed means that the roadways of their respective state are about to become a veritable hazard zone full of evil, reckless stoners, all red-eyed,Continue Reading