A Clarion Call
Rallying outside the White House with my friends Umi RBG and M1 (among others), from the legendary Dead Prez hip-hop crew, set me to thinking about the relationship between politics and cannabis culture. Freeing the Plant and all our loved ones who are still in prison is a crucially importantContinue Reading
Another judge strikes down cannabis consumer gun ban (Newsletter: April 11, 2023)
Congressional progressives push Biden on marijuana; Anti-monopoly cannabis industry toolkit; CT sales; NV lawmakers consider cultivation tax overhaul 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.mc4wp = window.mc4wpContinue Reading
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Reached Record $22 Million In March As Adult-Use Market Matures
Connecticut saw a record $22 million in combined recreational and medical marijuana sales last month, preliminary state data released on Monday shows. March marked the third month since adult-use cannabis sales launched in the state, and there’s been a familiar upward trend in these early months of the rollout. MedicalContinue Reading
Another Federal Court Rules That Banning Marijuana Consumers From Possessing Guns Is Unconstitutional
Another federal court has ruled that banning people who use marijuana from possessing firearms is unconstitutional—and it said that the same legal principle also applies to the sale and transfer of guns, too. The Justice Department has recently found itself in several courts attempting to defend the cannabis firearms ban,Continue Reading
Nevada Lawmakers Reconsider Marijuana Tax Rules That Growers Say Threaten To Put Them Out Of Business
“Our largest competition being the unlicensed illicit market, which doesn’t have tax obligations, doesn’t have the cost of compliance, doesn’t have cost of testing, they can sell for much, much cheaper.” By Dana Gentry, Nevada Current Nevada’s marijuana growers say they are being overtaxed and on the brink of goingContinue Reading
Cannabis, Celebrity & Culture
Arguably, the greatest lubricant for cannabis normalization hasn’t been enthusiasts, activists or lawmakers, but pop culture. Of course, culture alone hasn’t been enough to usher in legalization (if it had, it would’ve happened much sooner). But it’s fair to say that the soft (but undeniable) advocacy employed by screen actors,Continue Reading
Marijuana Equity Advocates Release ‘Anti-Monopoly Toolkit’ To Shape Legalization Laws
A drug policy think tank that is working to promote education about how lawmakers and advocates can effectively prevent the monopolization of the marijuana industry released a new toolkit to help guide reform efforts on Monday. The Parabola Center for Law and Policy, a nonprofit focused on advancing equity-centered reform,Continue Reading
What’s Truckers take on marijuana legalization?
What’s Truckers take on marijuana legalization? Image Cannabis News April 10, 2023 Washington – The American Transportation Research Institute is asking truck drivers to take a survey on the impact of marijuana legalization on driving and industry operations. Open until April, 28, the survey includes the following questions: Do youContinue Reading
Georgia lawmakers try to wrap heads around regulating Hemp-based recreational products
Georgia lawmakers try to wrap heads around regulating Hemp-based recreational products Image Cannabis News April 10, 2023 In the final days of this year’s Legislative session, a bill aimed at regulating hemp products fell short after lawmakers tried to insert language banning Delta-8 THC and similar products that are oftenContinue Reading
Former Michigan House speaker charged with accepting bribes for Cannabis licenses
Former Michigan House speaker charged with accepting bribes for Cannabis licenses Image Cannabis News April 10, 2023 All four defendants signed plea deals admitting guilt to the charges. Rick Johnson, a former Republican Michigan House speaker turned cannabis regulator, received more than $110,000 in bribes in exchange for supporting companiesContinue Reading