Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Approved In Another Senate Committee, With Just Two More To Go Before Floor Vote
Another Minnesota Senate committee has approved a bill to legalize marijuana—marking one of the final stops in the chamber on its long path to the floor. The legislation from Sen. Lindsey Port (D) cleared the Senate Rules and Administration Committee in a voice vote on Tuesday. It now has justContinue Reading
Connecticut Prosecutors Drop Over 1,500 Marijuana Cases In Expansion Of Legalization Relief
Connecticut prosecutors have dismissed more than 1,500 pending marijuana cases, while modifying about 600 others, following a review as part of the state’s post-legalization criminal erasure program. Chief State’s Attorney Patrick Griffen submitted a report to members of the General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee on Friday showing that the review involvedContinue Reading
New Biden Proclamation Highlights Marijuana Criminalization’s Role In Blocking Employment And Education
President Joe Biden has issued a proclamation declaring April “Second Chance Month” for people who have served time in prison, and in the document he took the opportunity to tout his marijuana pardons and address the collateral consequences of cannabis convictions. The proclamation, issued on Friday, isn’t directly focused onContinue Reading
New York launches accelerator program for adult-use dispensary owners
New York launches accelerator program for adult-use dispensary owners Image Cannabis News April 4, 2023 New York cannabis regulators have announced the launch of a training program for retail dispensary owners in the state. New York cannabis regulators last week offered new assistance to entrepreneurs in the state’s emerging cannabisContinue Reading
Montana Lawmakers Defeat Psilocybin Therapy Legalization Bill
Montana lawmakers have defeated a bill that would have legalized psilocybin therapy for adults with certain medical conditions. However, there’s talk about moving a more limited measure to study possible psychedelics reforms. The House Human Services Committee took up the legislation from Rep. Jill Cohenour (D) in a hearing onContinue Reading
Inside the Fast-Growing Cannabis company that doesn’t grow, sell, or market weed
Inside the Fast-Growing Cannabis company that doesn’t grow, sell, or market weed Image Cannabis News April 4, 2023 Traverse City’s Cambium Analytica is one of the leading cannabis and hemp testing companies in Michigan and perhaps the United States. Cambium Analytica’s ambitious growth plan encompasses testing services for the foodContinue Reading
Voters around Kansas City are deciding on higher taxes for weed
Voters around Kansas City are deciding on higher taxes for weed Image Cannabis News April 4, 2023 On the April 4 municipal ballot, Kansas City voters will be asked to add an additional 3% tax onto sales of recreational marijuana within city limits. Voters in other municipalities around the metroContinue Reading
Despite increased demand, Marijuana experts not concerned about shortages
Despite increased demand, Marijuana experts not concerned about shortages Image Cannabis News April 4, 2023 Even with the demand for recreational marijuana exceeding expectations, experts say Missouri customers don’t need to worry about major shortages or price hikes for now. Andrew Mullins, executive director of the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association,Continue Reading
Washington Bill would ban pre-employment drug testing for Cannabis
Washington Bill would ban pre-employment drug testing for Cannabis Image Cannabis News April 4, 2023 Senate Bill 5123 would ban most pre-employment drug testing for cannabis in the state of Washington. Washington state is poised to become the next state to ban most pre-employment drug tests for cannabis. As detectionContinue Reading
30-pound Marijuana bale washes up on Florida beach
30-pound Marijuana bale washes up on Florida beach Image Cannabis News April 4, 2023 PALM BEACH – A Florida beachgoer stumbled upon an illicit package over the weekend, according to the US Border Patrol. Chief Patrol Agent Walter Slosar said a Good Samaritan discovered a “bale of marijuana” that washedContinue Reading