Top Intelligence Official Says Past Marijuana Use Is Not Disqualifying For Security Clearance In Interest Of Recruiting ‘Talent’
A top U.S. intelligence official reaffirmed on Wednesday that it is not the federal government’s current policy to deny people security clearances based on past marijuana use alone, stating that it is counterproductive to recruitment efforts, especially amid the growing legalization movement. At a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, Sen. Ron WydenContinue Reading
Top New York democrats seek to change Cannabis Tax
Top New York democrats seek to change Cannabis Tax Image Cannabis News March 8, 2023 Lawmaker says New York must “simplify the tax structure of adult-use cannabis.” A pair of influential New York lawmakers are seeking to overhaul the state’s tax structure for adult-use cannabis sales, which they say isContinue Reading
Hospital to review policy after allegedly snatching Cannabis from grieving mother
Hospital to review policy after allegedly snatching Cannabis from grieving mother Image Cannabis News March 8, 2023 A hospital in Colorado is reviewing its cannabis policy after a woman spoke up about her experience there. Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado is taking a second look at the way itContinue Reading
Oklahoma voters say no to Recreational Marijuana
Oklahoma voters say no to Recreational Marijuana Image Cannabis News March 8, 2023 Voters overwhelmingly rejected State Question 820 that would have legalized recreational marijuana in Oklahoma Tuesday. With 100% of the votes counted, there were 349,121 no votes, 62%, and 216,883 yes votes, 38%, the Oklahoma State Election BoardContinue Reading
Marijuana business owners line up against Ohio Senate’s proposed Medical Cannabis overhaul
Marijuana business owners line up against Ohio Senate’s proposed Medical Cannabis overhaul Image Cannabis News March 8, 2023 As Ohio lawmakers push to reform the state’s medical marijuana system, business leaders within that system are gearing up to block the effort. They contend that easing the entry of new producersContinue Reading
Red Sox star David Ortiz is breaking into Maine’s Marijuana market
Red Sox star David Ortiz is breaking into Maine’s Marijuana market Image Cannabis News March 8, 2023 You can soon buy marijuana products from Red Sox Hall of Famer David Ortiz’s own personal brand. That’s the result of a partnership between Papi Cannabis and JAR Cannabis Co., a longtime presenceContinue Reading
Texas Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Unanimously Approved By House Committee
A Texas legislative panel has unanimously approved a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession. The House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee voted 9-0 on Tuesday to advance Rep. Joe Moody’s (D) legislation, which would remove the risk of arrest or jail time for low-level possession of cannabis and allow people to eventually eraseContinue Reading
Arkansas bill seeks ban on Delta-8 and other Hemp products
Arkansas bill seeks ban on Delta-8 and other Hemp products Image Cannabis News March 8, 2023 Lawmaker behind the Arkansas proposal said he doesn’t like seeing the products in convenience stores. One Arkansas lawmaker wants to ban the hemp products that have taken over shelves at gas stations and convenienceContinue Reading
Marijuana flower prices take over 50% dive
Marijuana flower prices take over 50% dive Image Cannabis News March 8, 2023 BIG RAPIDS – The marijuana industry has been growing in Michigan and Big Rapids, and the statistics hold the proof. In 2018, Michigan became the first midwestern state to allow both medical and adult-use marijuana use. TheContinue Reading
Matthew McConaughey and Cannabis: the man who makes us laugh
Matthew McConaughey and Cannabis: the man who makes us laugh Image Cannabis News March 8, 2023 Stoners can always count on Matthew McConaughey for a chuckle. “You just gotta keep livin’, man, L-I-V-I-N.” These wise, somewhat hazy words first premiered in 1993 in Richard Linklater’s coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused.Continue Reading