Kansas Senators Shelve Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill After Hearing From Law Enforcement Opponents
Kansas senators have shelved a bill to legalize medical marijuana following a hearing that featured multiple opponents, including state law enforcement representatives. Members of the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee voted on Thursday to table the legislation, which the panel itself is sponsoring. Following the action, Chairman Mike ThompsonContinue Reading
New Hampshire House Votes To Legalize Marijuana With No Regulations Or Limitations
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved another bill to legalize marijuana in the state—except this one contains no regulations or limitations on cannabis. About a month after the House passed a comprehensive legalization, taxation and regulation measure that’s being sponsored by bipartisan leaders, members on Thursday took upContinue Reading
Treasury Secretary Says Regulators Are ‘Looking For Solutions’ To Marijuana Banking Problem As Schumer Recommits To Addressing The Issue
As Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) renews his commitment to tackling marijuana banking reform this year, the head of the U.S. Treasury Department says that regulators are also exploring options to address the issue. During a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) pressedContinue Reading
North Shore Community College to offer certificate in "Cannabis operations"
North Shore Community College to offer certificate in “Cannabis operations” Image Cannabis News March 16, 2023 LYNN – North Shore Community College is now offering a Cannabis Cultivation and Retail certificate. The college, which has campuses in Lynn and Danvers, said students will need to complete a 16-credit, two-semester programContinue Reading
Connecticut Cannabis sales off to a modest start but growing
Connecticut Cannabis sales off to a modest start but growing Image Cannabis News March 16, 2023 Dan Haar: Early CT cannabis numbers show no great haul for state coffers. We’re only two months into retail sales of cannabis to folks without a medical condition so it’s way too soon toContinue Reading
Questions remain about Marijuana sales tax as election nears
Questions remain about Marijuana sales tax as election nears Image Cannabis News March 16, 2023 When Columbia and Boone County voters go to the polls April 4 to cast ballots on proposed taxes on the sale of recreational marijuana, it’s unlikely they’ll know whether the taxes, if approved, would stackContinue Reading
Medical Marijuana sales could bring another record-breaking year to Arkansas
Medical Marijuana sales could bring another record-breaking year to Arkansas Image Cannabis News March 16, 2023 So far this year, Arkansans have spent more than $45 million on medical marijuana, a $4 million increase compared to last year. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In the first couple of months of 2023,Continue Reading
Bill to legalize Marijuana gets addition to regulate Hemp edibles
Bill to legalize Marijuana gets addition to regulate Hemp edibles Image Cannabis News March 16, 2023 ST PAUL – Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Minnesota underwent a major rewrite. Tuesday the addition of new language to regulate and protect the state’s burgeoning industry in low-potency edibles andContinue Reading
Colorado Governor Seeks Update On Federal Marijuana Scheduling Review Timeline From Biden Administration
The governor of Colorado has the same question as many marijuana reform advocates: When will the federal government complete its review into cannabis scheduling that President Joe Biden directed last year? In a video message played at a National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) Colorado Cannabis Caucus event on Wednesday, Gov.Continue Reading
UFC fighter Sean O’Malley wants to surpass Connor McGregor in earnings and Cannabis is part of his plan
UFC fighter Sean O’Malley wants to surpass Connor McGregor in earnings and Cannabis is part of his plan Image Cannabis News March 16, 2023 O’Malley believes getting into cannabis with his own signature strain could be a ‘$100 million venture’. Connor McGregor was the sports world’s highest-paid athlete in 2021,Continue Reading