Massachusetts Cannabis social equity fund at $0 year after launch
Massachusetts Cannabis social equity fund at $0 year after launch Image Cannabis News July 26, 2023 The fund was approved by lawmakers last year. A fund created by Massachusetts state lawmakers last year to subsidize equity-owned cannabis businesses there remains empty, according to a report. Boston Business Journal reports thatContinue Reading
Missouri's Marijuana microbusiness applications open Thursday
Missouri’s Marijuana microbusiness applications open Thursday Image Cannabis News July 26, 2023 The Department of Health and Senior Services will begin accepting marijuana microbusiness licenses on Thursday. The application window for the first round of microbusiness licenses is July 27 through Aug. 10. In October, the first 48 microbusiness licensesContinue Reading
Ohio Marijuana legalization question falls short on signatures for fall ballot
Ohio Marijuana legalization question falls short on signatures for fall ballot Image Cannabis News July 26, 2023 The ballot measure proposes allowing adults 21 and over to buy and possess up to 2,5 ounces of cannabis and to grow plants at home. A proposal to legalize adult use of marijuanaContinue Reading
Beach Bud: ‘large amount’ of Cannabis washes ashore in Florida
Beach Bud: ‘large amount’ of Cannabis washes ashore in Florida Image Cannabis News July 26, 2023 Police advised locals to avoid “turning this discovery into a treasure hunt.” A Florida beach was the site of some mysterious, lost treasure over the weekend. Police in Neptune Beach, a town in theContinue Reading
NASA employee used COVID Business relief to fund illegal Pot operation
NASA employee used COVID Business relief to fund illegal Pot operation Image Cannabis News July 26, 2023 One NASA employee took advantage of small business COVID relief for illegal cannabis operations. An employee of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) pleaded guilty to using COVID relief designed for smallContinue Reading
Marijuana is the new 'Wine' in the NBA says Kevin Durant
Marijuana is the new ‘Wine’ in the NBA says Kevin Durant Image Cannabis News July 26, 2023 Kevin Durant has revealed that marijuana consumption is quite common in the NBA. NBA superstar Kevin Durant has revealed that marijuana consumption is quite common in the basketball league and is almost “likeContinue Reading
Key House Committee Clears Marijuana And Psychedelics Amendments For Floor Votes, While Blocking Others
A key House committee is allowing marijuana and psychedelics amendments to receive floor votes. The measures, which are being proposed to be attached to a large-scale spending bill, focus on allowing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical cannabis to military veterans and promoting research into substancesContinue Reading
Montana Beats Back Anti-Cannabis Backlash
On the West Coast, the cannabis industry has taken a trifecta of whammies—market saturation, the related issue of market dominance by multi-state operators (MSOs) and finally, a cultural-conservative backlash in some rural areas. Montana is feeling the market glut—which may be exacerbated by illicit products coming in from Oregon andContinue Reading
OH cannabis ballot measure short on signatures (Newsletter: July 26, 2023)
GOP senators inadvertently tout legalization; DOJ safe injection motion; FL marijuana ballot case; Colombian cannabis bill; AMA drug policy moves 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
Biden Justice Department Asks Federal Court To Dismiss Overdose Prevention Site Case, Rejecting Advocates’ Arguments On Legal Exemptions
As the Biden administration has promoted its intent to take a harm reduction approach to the overdose crisis, advocates have been eagerly waiting to see if that might extend to authorizing safe consumption sites where people can consume illegal substances under medical supervision. But in a blow to activists, theContinue Reading
