Rhode Island Marijuana Workers Step Up Push For Unionization
“I think as a general matter this is a group of workers that seems to be inclined toward organization.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current As a patient-care specialist at Warwick’s RISE Dispensary, Bruce Botelho recommends strains to customers and oversees purchases at a job he said initially provided goodContinue Reading
Bipartisan bill would allow people who consumed Marijuana to gain federal employment
Bipartisan bill would allow people who consumed Marijuana to gain federal employment Image Cannabis News August 2, 2023 The Cannabis Users Restoration of Eligibility Act is sponsored by Reps Jamie Raskin and Nancy Mace. Recreational cannabis has been legalized in more than 20 states and Washington, D.C., and there isContinue Reading
Hulk Hogan launching Hemp Products in partnership with Flora Growth
Hulk Hogan launching Hemp Products in partnership with Flora Growth Image Cannabis News August 2, 2023 Flora Growth Corp has entered into an exclusive worldwide partnership with WWE legend Hulk Hogan. ( Benzinga ) Flora will launch legendary superstar Hulk Hogan’s consumer products portfolio through Just Brands. Under the agreement,Continue Reading
Diddy’s plan to create largest black-owned Cannabis Company falls through
Diddy’s plan to create largest black-owned Cannabis Company falls through Image Cannabis News August 2, 2023 The music mogul had previously proposed a $185 million investment into operations. Diddy has reportedly lost his bid to launch the biggest Black-owned cannabis company. According to CNBC, Cresco Labs Inc. and Columbia CareContinue Reading
Cannabis delivery firm Eaze and its billionaire investor accused of fraud
Cannabis delivery firm Eaze and its billionaire investor accused of fraud Image Cannabis News August 2, 2023 Lawsuit accuses Eaze of fraud in 2021 Green Dragon acquisition. A new lawsuit filed against Eaze, the once high-flying firm that pioneered on-demand cannabis delivery nearly a decade ago, accuses the company ofContinue Reading
Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura Plans To Launch His Own Marijuana Brand As State’s Legalization Law Takes Effect
Minnesota’s former governor Jesse Ventura says he wants to be the “first major politician in America” to have a marijuana brand featuring his likeness—which is now possible as the state implements its new cannabis legalization law. Ventura, who has long championed marijuana reform and appeared next to current Gov. TimContinue Reading
Sued for Cannabis Odor: Now What?
The movement to legalize marijuana has gained significant ground in the US over the past decade, with more than half the nation now allowing cannabis for either medicinal or adult use. If that means anything, it’s that there’s a heck of a lot of people out there taking full advantageContinue Reading
Star signs and cannabis strains: August 2023 horoscopes
Get ready for a hot month, Leafly nation, with a dash of chaos for good measure. August and Leo season comes with some cosmic obstacles. But with these strains, you’ll be able to rise above and enjoy the end of summer. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: August 2023Continue Reading
Minnesota Indian Tribe Launches First Marijuana Sales In The State As Legalization Takes Effect
“This is going to be a huge economic driver for the reservation.” Buy Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer The first legal sale of recreational marijuana in Minnesota was made on the Red Lake reservation on Tuesday to a tribal employee before a throng of journalists and tribal leaders. Charles Goodwin, aContinue Reading
Illinois Governor Signs Supervised Release Bill To Help Drug War Victims Reenter Society
“I have expunged more than 800,000 low-level cannabis arrest records… We have invested hundreds of millions of dollars to lift up communities most harmed by the failed war on drugs.” By Andrew Hensel, The Center Square A law now on the books in Illinois looks to make it easier forContinue Reading