Oregon Lawmakers Propose Tweaks To Drug Decriminalization Law That Voters Approved
“We owe it to Oregonians to make sure that the voters that passed ballot measures are getting what they asked for in a more timely, transparent and accountable manner.” By Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon lawmakers and providers who serve people with drug and alcohol addictions have a commonContinue Reading
Virginia parents rejoice as Hemp law changes bring relief to their families
Virginia parents rejoice as Hemp law changes bring relief to their families Image Cannabis News March 30, 2023 RICHMOND – Governor Glen Youngkin (R – Virginia) has amended a hotly-debated hemp regulation bill to allow for the use of therapeutic products some Virginia families rely on for medical reasons. SomeContinue Reading
International Hemp seeing significant Industrial Hemp market growth as it develops new genetics
International Hemp seeing significant Industrial Hemp market growth as it develops new genetics Image Cannabis News March 30, 2023 DENVER – International Hemp, a global leader in the production and distribution of certified industrial hemp seed, is seeing its third year of 100% sales growth in North America. International Hemp’sContinue Reading
Renowned Cannabis breeder sues company over termination
Renowned Cannabis breeder sues company over termination Image Cannabis News March 30, 2023 Cannabis breeder Christopher Lynch alleges that he was fired from his job at Node Labs due to his struggles with Parkinson’s. One of the most influential marijuana breeders in the world has filed a lawsuit against aContinue Reading
Rewritten Medical Marijuana bill voted down in Georgia Senate
Rewritten Medical Marijuana bill voted down in Georgia Senate Image Cannabis News March 30, 2023 The Georgia Senate narrowly defeated a late effort to give Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper authority over the state’s fledgling medical marijuana program. The effort was made in a hastily rewritten bill that would have authorizedContinue Reading
Cannabis Company sues state over inspection report
Cannabis Company sues state over inspection report Image Cannabis News March 30, 2023 SIOUX FALLS – The state of South Dakota is facing a new lawsuit, stemming from an inspection that shut down a portion of a medical marijuana business. The lawsuit, filed by 605 Cannabis Cultivation and the makersContinue Reading
Washington could become 3rd state to ban pre-employment Cannabis tests
Washington could become 3rd state to ban pre-employment Cannabis tests Image Cannabis News March 30, 2023 For people using a legal substance, locking them out of jobs based on a pre-employment test is just plain unfair. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A bill passed by Washington’s House of Representatives on WednesdayContinue Reading
Washington Poised To Prohibit Pre-Employment Discrimination For Marijuana Use Following House Approval Of Senate Bill
Both chambers of the Washington State legislature have now passed legislation to prevent employers from discriminating against job applicants for marijuana use. The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an amended version of SB 5123, which the state Senate passed late last month, in a vote of 57-41. “It makesContinue Reading
Ben & Jerry's founder takes on criminal justice reform with new Cannabis non-profit
Ben & Jerry’s founder takes on criminal justice reform with new Cannabis non-profit Image Cannabis News March 30, 2023 BEN’S BEST BLNZ or B3 is a non-profit cannabis company launched by Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s with an advocacy edge. Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s announced BEN’S BESTContinue Reading
Death penalty for man who brutally stabbed Hemp store employee
Death penalty for man who brutally stabbed Hemp store employee Image Cannabis News March 30, 2023 A convicted killer will pay the ultimate price for stabbing a hemp store clerk in North Carolina last year. Charles Michael Haywood, 22, appeared before a judge on Monday, March 27, and will beContinue Reading