Colombian Bill To Legalize Marijuana Stalls Out In Final Senate Vote, Despite Getting Majority Support
A bill to legalize marijuana in Colombia has stalled out for the year after the Senate failed to advance it with enough support during a final vote on Tuesday—even though a simple majority of senators who were present voted in favor. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Juan Carlos Losada, wasContinue Reading
Schumer Is ‘Confident’ Marijuana Banking Bill Will Pass This Session, According To Cannabis Entrepreneur Who Spoke To Majority Leader
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is “confident” Congress will be able to pass a bipartisan marijuana banking bill this session—and other Democratic senators also echoed that point, according to a cannabis industry entrepreneur who spoke with the lawmakers recently. After speaking at an event focused on higher education lastContinue Reading
Biden Review Must Fully Deschedule—And Not Merely Reschedule—Marijuana To Resolve State-Federal Conflicts (Op-Ed)
“Simply put, federally rescheduling cannabis does nothing to address the growing and untenable divide between state and federal cannabis laws.” By Paul Armentano, NORML Since California legalized the use of cannabis for medical purposes in 1996, there has existed a growing chasm between state-level marijuana policies and federal law. Today, theContinue Reading
Dems won’t take up cannabis banking, GOP senator says (Newsletter: June 21, 2023)
Congressional panel pushes CBD enforcement; WI gov signs bill blocking marijuana referendums; Federal drug decrim bill; CA cannabis licensing grants 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
Jane Technologies launches innovative point-of-sale platform for Cannabis dispensaries
Jane Technologies launches innovative point-of-sale platform for Cannabis dispensaries Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 Jane Technologies today announced the launch of its new point-of-sale platform that it says will improve the overall cannabis shopping experience with reliable online listings and in-store curated shopping recommendations. Everyone knows the pain. YouContinue Reading
Cannabis on the Titanic?
Cannabis on the Titanic? Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 The Titanic continues to stay in the news and in the public’s mind. Departing England, the largest unsinkable ship was filled with the celebrities of the day including Astors, a Guggenheim, a Countess, art, fabulous jewels, luxury cars and notContinue Reading
Oregon Marijuana businesses must pay back missing taxes, state says
Oregon Marijuana businesses must pay back missing taxes, state says Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News KLCC Read More: Oregon Marijuana businesses must pay back missing taxes, state saysContinue Reading
Medical Cannabis patients who feel 'high' report greater symptom relief but increased negative side effects
Medical Cannabis patients who feel ‘high’ report greater symptom relief but increased negative side effects Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology, researchers from The University of New Mexico, in collaboration with Releaf App™, explored the impact of feeling “high”Continue Reading
What’s next? Are they going to bring a crane?
What’s next? Are they going to bring a crane? Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 Criminals target Oakland cannabis business using a forklift. OAKLAND – Oakland police are investigating three separate crimes against cannabis businesses in West Oakland. The businesses were targeted overnight and one case involves the use ofContinue Reading
NY losing millions in taxes from lackluster legal Marijuana sales
NY losing millions in taxes from lackluster legal Marijuana sales Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 New York isn’t high on the list of states making money when it comes to harvesting revenues from legal weed sales. The Empire State is not even on track to make a predicted $56Continue Reading