Bill to restrict Marijuana packaging appealing to children gains support in assembly
Bill to restrict Marijuana packaging appealing to children gains support in assembly Image Cannabis News May 18, 2023 A bill to restrict marijuana products with packaging that appeals to children continued to gain traction in the Assembly, with more votes shifting in favor of the bill in recent weeks. AssemblyContinue Reading
The increasingly absurd illogic of workplace Drug tests
The increasingly absurd illogic of workplace Drug tests Image Cannabis News May 18, 2023 Dr Boehnke is a research assistant professor and the director of controversial compounds in the University of Michigan Medical School’s Department of Anesthesiology and Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center. The email from my new jobContinue Reading
Review: The Hitoki Saber: Portable Laser Power
When the laser-powered Hitoki Trident vaporizer debuted, it caught the attention of cannabis aficionados from Long Beach to Long Island. The patent-pending device offered the ultimate vaping experience with an uber-modern edge. Now, founders Joe and Jack Tran are at it again with their new Hitoki Saber, which is aContinue Reading
Michigan Officials Move To End Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing For Government Workers
Michigan officials are proposing to end pre-employment drug testing for marijuana for most government job applicants, while also giving people who’ve already been penalized over positive THC tests an opportunity to have the sanction retroactively rescinded. The Michigan Civil Service Commission released the proposed amendments to the government’s employment codeContinue Reading
Key GOP Congressman Says He’ll Review Federal Ban On Marijuana Sales In D.C. After Mayor Raises Safety Concerns
A key Republican lawmaker signaled on Tuesday that he’s interested in reassessing the federal ban that has blocked Washington, D.C. from legalizing, regulating and taxing recreational marijuana sales. The comments came at a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing in response to testimony from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), who saidContinue Reading
Minnesota House Could Take Final Vote On Marijuana Legalization Bill Imminently Following Completion Of Conference Report
A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota could receive its final vote in the House as early as Wednesday now that a conference report has been finalized and signed. Rep. Zack Stephenson (D), the measure’s House sponsor, said late on Tuesday that he signed the 320-page conference report that wasContinue Reading
Oregon Marijuana Businesses That Don’t Pay Taxes Can’t Get Licenses Under Governor’s Order
“This will help ensure that all businesses are operating under the same rules and not getting any competitive advantage if they haven’t paid their taxes.” By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle Cannabis companies will need to prove they’ve paid their state taxes to receive licenses under new rules announced Tuesday.Continue Reading
Marijuana Needs A Federal Regulator, And There’s One Agency Right For The Job, Alcohol Industry Exec Says (Op-Ed)
“The federal government should look at the 90 years of successful alcohol regulation and apply similar rules to the cannabis market.” By Francis Creighton, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Ever worry about whether that bottle of wine you bought at your local shop is the genuine product? Or whetherContinue Reading
Minnesota Lawmakers Vote To Legalize Drug Paraphernalia, Residue, Testing And Syringe Services
The Minnesota legislature has approved large-scale legislation that contains provisions to legalize drug paraphernalia possession, syringe services, residue and testing—a win for harm reduction advocates in the state. As part of a criminal justice and public safety omnibus bill, bicameral lawmakers agreed to a final conference report last week thatContinue Reading
Weed legalization has contributed to a decrease in Tobacco use
Weed legalization has contributed to a decrease in Tobacco use Image Cannabis News May 17, 2023 A new study found that tobacco consumption has decreased in states with recreational cannabis legalization. A study published in the Journal of Health Economics addresses the topic of tobacco use in the wake ofContinue Reading