ALBANY — The beleaguered rollout of New York’s legalized marijuana trade is facing another potential setback after the state’s Medical Cannabis Industry Association filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of what they allege is a punitive $20 million fee that’s required for medical cannabis operators to enter the retail marketplace. The lawsuit contends that … [Read more...] about Medical marijuana group sues N.Y. over ‘punitive’ $20M retail license fee
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Recreational marijuana sales hit new high, but Ohio is years away from reaping the rewards
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Since the sale of adult-use cannabis began back on August 6, Ohioans have spent roughly $10 million per week on the product. According to the Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control, as of Nov. 30, adult-use sales have topped $191 million. The team at Cresco Labs, a marijuana growing facility in Yellow Springs, Ohio, said it has been … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana sales hit new high, but Ohio is years away from reaping the rewards
In Indiana, ‘safe and regulated’ marijuana is what voters want
The late John Prine, in his 1971 classic song, “Illegal Smile,” wrote: “You may see me tonight, with an illegal smile. It don’t cost very much, but it lasts a long while.” The journey marijuana has traveled in American culture during my lifetime is a fascinating one. A quick review of the music written about it alone, lays out a chronology of an embattled, yet steady shift in … [Read more...] about In Indiana, ‘safe and regulated’ marijuana is what voters want
Pa. lawmakers to introduce legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania lawmakers announced planned legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania. State Reps. Rick Krajewski and Dan Frankel announced Monday their co-sponsorship memo for landmark legislation to decriminalize cannabis in Pennsylvania. The legislatures vow the legislation would create a strong marketplace that centers public health, … [Read more...] about Pa. lawmakers to introduce legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis
Canna Provisions lawsuit challenging federal authority over Massachusetts cannabis markets
BOSTON, Mass. - Massachusetts marijuana companies made their case in federal court on Thursday in a lawsuit against the U.S. Attorney General. This lawsuit, which Spectrum News 1 started following when it was first filed last year, was thrown out at the first stage which opened the door for an oral argument in the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston Thursday morning. In … [Read more...] about Canna Provisions lawsuit challenging federal authority over Massachusetts cannabis markets
Cannabis use is rising among R.I. middle schoolers; high school alcohol use is down, survey finds
Rebecca Elwell, regional director of the state-partnered Newport County Prevention Coalition, holds up a medication lock bag, designed to prevent kids and teens from accessing or using drugs at a Dec. 3, 2024, press conference at Classical High School in Providence for the latest results of the Rhode Island Student Survey. A free bag can be obtained at the prevention … [Read more...] about Cannabis use is rising among R.I. middle schoolers; high school alcohol use is down, survey finds
Farmers Branch warehouse repackaged hemp products with real marijuana, police say
The Brief Farmers Branch police said they got a tip about an illegal drug operation in the city that involved legal hemp products that were repackaged with illegal marijuana and hallucinogenic mushrooms. Lab tests on some of the products revealed high levels of THC, some as high as 60-70%, as well as various concentrations of psilocybin. The raid was conducted just a … [Read more...] about Farmers Branch warehouse repackaged hemp products with real marijuana, police say
Michigan is building a cannabis testing lab — but needs a lame-duck vote to run it
Is the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s long-awaited reference testing lab in trouble? The lab, which has already been allocated $4.4 million in state funding to build and open in January, still requires a legislative change to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act to operate effectively. That legislation requires a two-thirds vote at the Capitol to change … [Read more...] about Michigan is building a cannabis testing lab — but needs a lame-duck vote to run it
Snoop Dogg Opens Online Cannabis Shop Shipping Direct To US Consumers
The launch of the new online shop follows the opening of Snoop Dogg’s S.W.ED. cannabis dispensary in Los Angeles and a so-called coffee shop in Amsterdam, where patrons are able to purchase small quantities of cannabis and other weed products. The initials S.W.E.D stand for “smoke weed every day,” a Snoop Dogg mantra that has grown into an international lifestyle brand. The … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Opens Online Cannabis Shop Shipping Direct To US Consumers
Bridgeport man arrested on fentanyl and marijuana charges
A Bridgeport man is facing charges after being caught with fentanyl and marijuana during a traffic stop. According to police, Brandon Martinez was a passenger in a car that was pulled over for excessive window tint and an expired registration. During a search of the vehicle, officers found fentanyl, marijuana, and cash. Martinez is being held on a $70,000 bond. H/T: … [Read more...] about Bridgeport man arrested on fentanyl and marijuana charges
