Schumer Applauds Marijuana Banking Bill But Says Adding Justice Provisions Is A ‘Moral Responsibility’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is reiterating his commitment to advancing marijuana banking legislation with criminal justice provisions included, calling the broader effort to repair the harms of the drug war a “moral responsibility” for Congress. Just one day after bipartisan House and Senate lawmakers refiled the Secure andContinue Reading
Washington Governor And Lawmakers Consider Special Session To Prevent Drug Decriminalization
“There are vigorous discussions underway to get the requisite votes to get the bill out.” By Brett Davis, The Center Square The failure by lawmakers this session to pass a bill to create a solution to a state Supreme Court decision that essentially decriminalized possession of controlled substances raised theContinue Reading
Lawsuit seeks to block Harlem cCnnabis dispensary from opening
Lawsuit seeks to block Harlem cCnnabis dispensary from opening Image Cannabis News April 28, 2023 When officials from the state Dormitory Authority announced plans for a cannabis dispensary on 125th Street in Harlem last year, the local community pushed back, fearful the store could lead to an increase in crimeContinue Reading
Lawsuit against Pontiac adds points Nature’s Remedy ranking
Lawsuit against Pontiac adds points Nature’s Remedy ranking Image Cannabis News April 28, 2023 City’s ranking of medical marijuana applicants challenged last year. A lawsuit filed last year against the City of Pontiac over how medical marijuana applicants were processed has been resolved, but may lead to new legal action.Continue Reading
One headache after another leads 25 Cannabis farms to band together
One headache after another leads 25 Cannabis farms to band together Image Cannabis News April 28, 2023 Last year, state regulators encouraged farms to plant and harvest marijuana as soon as possible. BUFFALO – A group of weed farmers has formed an alliance with the goal of advocating for themselvesContinue Reading
Amid the Cannabis glut, growers are pulling out of Santa Barbara county
Amid the Cannabis glut, growers are pulling out of Santa Barbara county Image Cannabis News April 28, 2023 North County Operators with Permits for More Than 160 Acres of Pot Walked Away This Month, as Supervisors Sought Way to Shore Up Slumping Cannabis Tax Revenues. In a sign of theContinue Reading
Minnesota lawmaker fears Legalizing Marijuana will force police dogs to retire prematurely
Minnesota lawmaker fears Legalizing Marijuana will force police dogs to retire prematurely Image Cannabis News April 28, 2023 WASHINGTON – A Minnesota lawmaker said he is concerned that legalizing marijuana in the state might force police dogs out of their jobs, as well as cost taxpayers unforeseen money. State Rep.Continue Reading
GOP Senators kill veterans Cannabis research bill
GOP Senators kill veterans Cannabis research bill Image Cannabis News April 28, 2023 A bipartisan bill directing the VA to conduct research into the medical potential of cannabis for military veterans was blocked from advancing by a procedural vote in the US Senate. Republicans in the U.S. Senate voted thisContinue Reading
California Cannabis department grants nearly $20 Million to academic institutions
California Cannabis department grants nearly $20 Million to academic institutions Image Cannabis News April 28, 2023 Sixteen colleges received a portion of the grant money set aside to fund a variety of cannabis research initiatives in California. The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) granted $19,942,918 to 16 academic institutionsContinue Reading
Two people hurt after fire breaks out at Oklahoma Marijuana processing facility
Two people hurt after fire breaks out at Oklahoma Marijuana processing facility Image Cannabis News April 28, 2023 OKLAHOMA – Investigators say a fire broke out at an illegal marijuana processing facility in Logan County. Crews were called to the facility near Sonner and E. Charter Oak Road around fourContinue Reading