U.S. Lawmakers file bill to ease Federal employment restrictions on Cannabis use
U.S. Lawmakers file bill to ease Federal employment restrictions on Cannabis use Image Cannabis News August 1, 2023 A new bill would prevent past and current cannabis use from being the sole grounds for denial of federal employment or a security clearance. A bipartisan pair of U.S. lawmakers last weekContinue Reading
Cannabis industry scales back its lobbying in Washington
Cannabis industry scales back its lobbying in Washington Image Cannabis News August 1, 2023 The cannabis industry is dramatically scaling back its presence in Washington. Curaleaf, one the largest cannabis companies in the world, spent nearly 40% less on lobbying in the first half of 2023 than it did atContinue Reading
Can ‘Hempcrete’ start a homebuilding revolution?
Can ‘Hempcrete’ start a homebuilding revolution? Image Cannabis News August 1, 2023 Architects are increasingly relying on hemp as a cleaner, more efficient replacement for traditional home construction materials. A recently published article by The Cool Down (“America’s mainstream climate brand”) detailed how hemp can be “transformed into a materialContinue Reading
Detroit now accepting 2nd round of Recreational Marijuana business licenses
Detroit now accepting 2nd round of Recreational Marijuana business licenses Image Cannabis News August 1, 2023 Fifty marijuana business licenses are up for grabs in Detroit. The second round of applications for recreational marijuana businesses opened Tuesday. Available are 30 licenses for marijuana retailers, 10 licenses for micro businesses, andContinue Reading
Green gold or gateway? DOH, FDA weigh in on moves to legalize Medical Cannabis
Green gold or gateway? DOH, FDA weigh in on moves to legalize Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis News August 1, 2023 The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs and the House Committee on Health on Tuesday jointly tackled 9 measures seeking to legalize medical cannabis for treatment of ailments in the Philippines.Continue Reading
What does a Marijuana high feel like?
What does a Marijuana high feel like? Image Cannabis News August 1, 2023 Marijuana is not only becoming more mainstream, it is becoming a go to for those who want to adjust their lifestyle. The under 40s are turning to cannabis rather than alcohol. Those that want to lose weightContinue Reading
Recreational Cannabis is now legal in Minnesota. Here’s what we know
Recreational Cannabis is now legal in Minnesota. Here’s what we know Image Cannabis News August 1, 2023 Cannabis is now legal for adults 21 and older to use and possess in Minnesota, making it the 23rd state in the country to legalize cannabis for recreational use. The first dispensary sellingContinue Reading
NY shuts down alleged unlicensed Cannabis shops
NY shuts down alleged unlicensed Cannabis shops Image Cannabis News August 1, 2023 New York officials have shut down what they call seven unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in the western part of the state. New York officials shut down what they called seven unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in the western part ofContinue Reading
Police Commander behind Anti-Drugs strategy admits daily Cannabis use
Police Commander behind Anti-Drugs strategy admits daily Cannabis use Image Cannabis News August 1, 2023 Mr Bennett wrote the force’s drugs strategy for 2017-21 as a commander for territorial policing. A senior police officer who wrote an anti-drugs strategy for the Metropolitan Police allegedly took LSD and magic mushrooms whileContinue Reading
$2 Billion Cannabis merger goes up in smoke
$2 Billion Cannabis merger goes up in smoke Image Cannabis News August 1, 2023 Cannabis companies Cresco, Columbia Care call off $2 billion merger as industry awaits banking reform. A $2 billion mega-deal between cannabis multistate operators Cresco Labs and Columbia Care has gone up in smoke more than aContinue Reading