Newly Elected House Democratic Leader Says Marijuana Is ‘Opportunity For Common Ground’ Under GOP Control
The newly elected House Democratic leader says marijuana reform is one policy area where he believes there can be further bipartisan progress in the next Congress, even with Republicans in the majority. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) discussed his vision for the 118th Congress during an appearance on ABC News’s “ThisContinue Reading
Virginia Task Force Wants Stricter Rules For Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC Products
“Edible and inhaled hemp products that are consumed much like marijuana products pose a risk to Virginians, most notably to children, when offered for sale without restriction.” By Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury A state task force studying the rise of unregulated cannabis products in Virginia is recommending stricter rules forContinue Reading
New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Banking Protections Bill As Congress Prepares To Act
A New Jersey Assembly committee has approved a bill to provide state-level protections for banks and insurers that work with licensed marijuana businesses. The Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee passed the bill from Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D) with nearly unanimous support on Monday. The bill would not immunize banksContinue Reading
Does Cannabis smoke really cause more lung damage than tobacco smoke? Flaws in a viral study
Does Cannabis smoke really cause more lung damage than tobacco smoke? Flaws in a viral study Image Cannabis News December 5, 2022 Earlier this month, researchers published a study in the journal Radiology that was prime fodder for misleading headlines. The study sought to investigate the effect of marijuana smokeContinue Reading
Israel Police bust network of doctors illegally selling Medical Cannabis licenses
Israel Police bust network of doctors illegally selling Medical Cannabis licenses Image Cannabis News December 5, 2022 Drug dealers exploited the criminal network in order to buy cannabis and sell it for a profit. Israel Police busted a network of senior doctors that was illegally selling medical cannabis licenses online,Continue Reading
Children are ditching alcohol for Marijuana, as 20-year national US study shows a 245% increase
Children are ditching alcohol for Marijuana, as 20-year national US study shows a 245% increase Image Cannabis News December 5, 2022 Adolescent cannabis abuse has increased 245% since 2000 in the US, while alcohol abuse has steadily declined over the same period. That’s according to a national, peer-reviewed study trackingContinue Reading
Group used Christian ministry as front for £2 million Cannabis importation
Group used Christian ministry as front for £2 million Cannabis importation Image Cannabis News December 5, 2022 A criminal group which used a religious charity as a front for importing 400 kilos of cannabis into the UK have been convicted. The National Crime Agency investigated Dalton Anderson, 50, Alvin Russell,Continue Reading
Does Kentucky really grow more Marijuana than any other state?
Does Kentucky really grow more Marijuana than any other state? Image Cannabis News December 5, 2022 From decades-old news articles to political talking points to social media comment sections, conversations about marijuana in Kentucky bring an oft-repeated claim. Kentucky produces more cannabis than any other state, the claim goes, makingContinue Reading
Cannabis companies ramp up recruitment efforts as recreational industry prepares launch
Cannabis companies ramp up recruitment efforts as recreational industry prepares launch Image Cannabis News December 5, 2022 Connecticut’s cannabis industry could account for more than 10,000 jobs just a few years after the recreational market launches, according to a recent study, and companies are already ramping up hiring efforts aheadContinue Reading
Poison center reports for child Marijuana use rose 245% in last 20 years
Poison center reports for child Marijuana use rose 245% in last 20 years Image Cannabis News December 5, 2022 Dextromethorphan, found in cough syrup, had the highest number of cases. Between 2000 and 2020, reports to poison centers for child and teen marijuana use increased by 245%, according to aContinue Reading