NBA to allow players to consume and invest in Cannabis
NBA to allow players to consume and invest in Cannabis Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 Despite the multi-billion dollar enterprises that the four large professional sports leagues in America have become, many of those organizations have long held prohibitionist views when it comes to recreational and even medical cannabisContinue Reading
Jim Belushi for Senator in 2024?
Jim Belushi for Senator in 2024? Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 “What do you guys think? Should I run for office??? #GrowingBelushi” actor and cannabis farmer Jim Belushi tweeted in May, throwing the question to his followers. (Benzinga) Recently, Belushi posted a promotional video featuring Dan Aykroyd. Aykroyd proclaimedContinue Reading
California Regulators Award $4 Million To Localities Working To License Marijuana Businesses And Curb Illicit Market
California marijuana regulators announced on Tuesday that they have awarded $4.1 million to cities and counties across the state to support local cannabis business licensing programs working to address unmet consumer demand and help curb the illicit market. The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) unveiled the first-of-its-kind program in February,Continue Reading
Wisconsin Governor Signs Bill With GOP Provision Blocking Local Marijuana Legalization Advisory Questions
The governor of Wisconsin has signed a large-scale bill that contains a controversial provision blocking the ability of local governments to put non-binding advisory questions on the ballot—a policy that’s been used over the years to demonstrate widespread public support for marijuana legalization. Gov. Tony Evers (D) gave final approvalContinue Reading
Congressional Bill To Decriminalize All Drugs Will Be Refiled Soon, Sponsors Announce On Drug War Anniversary
A pair of congresswomen will soon be reintroducing a bill to federally decriminalize all currently illicit drugs and facilitate mass expungements. Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Cori Bush (D-MO) announced on Saturday—the 52nd anniversary of President Richard Nixon declaring a war on drugs—that they will again be filing theContinue Reading
Philly City Council members want to restrict conversion of Marijuana dispensaries
Philly City Council members want to restrict conversion of Marijuana dispensaries Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 City Council is moving to pass a bill that would limit medical weed distributors from becoming recreational sellers in future. Two Philadelphia City Council members — Republican Brian J. O’Neill and Democrat CurtisContinue Reading
Using Credit Card to pay for Marijuana could soon be allowed in Missouri
Using Credit Card to pay for Marijuana could soon be allowed in Missouri Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 Using plastic to pay for marijuana could soon be allowed in Missouri. Since marijuana is not legalized at the federal level, banks and credit card companies typically won’t allow a creditContinue Reading
Cannabis mentoring program for legacy growers wraps up
Cannabis mentoring program for legacy growers wraps up Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 “It’s something that has really prepared us to hit the ground running,” said Chris Scinta who took part in the 10-week program. WHEATFIELD – As the state’s legal cannabis market continues to develop, the Office ofContinue Reading
Six people busted for Marijuana operation
Six people busted for Marijuana operation Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 In what they call a “major operation,” Placer County Sheriff’s Office deputies, detectives and special events (SET) team executed a search warrant at a property on Northridge Road in unincorporated Lincoln and made six arrests, on Monday. PlacerContinue Reading
There are now more Cannabis Dispensaries than liquor stores in Albuquerque
There are now more Cannabis Dispensaries than liquor stores in Albuquerque Image Cannabis News June 20, 2023 But cannabis businesses still have to fight like hell to succeed. The city of Albuquerque now has more cannabis dispensaries than liquor stores open, KRQE News reports. New Mexico became the 18th stateContinue Reading