A device and accessories drive spearheaded by Emerald Village West Hollywood is helping medical marijuana patients and other cannabis consumers replace the smoking and vaping equipment lost in the recent L.A. County fires. (Los Angeles Times photo illustration; photos by Genaro Molina, Ricardo DeAratanha, Robert Gauthier and Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times; Scott Schmidt / … [Read more...] about Funds, free bongs and a place to puff: how the cannabis crowd is helping fire victims
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Lawmakers Debate Road Safety, Preventable Deaths, Impaired Driving Measures Amid Rising Cannabis Use
Rep. Aimee Berger-Girvalo, D-Ridgefield, talks through the list of legislative concepts that were to be discussed at the Transportation Committee’s meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. HARTFORD, CT – While there was bipartisan support for reducing fatalities and improving road safety among members of the General Assembly’s … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Debate Road Safety, Preventable Deaths, Impaired Driving Measures Amid Rising Cannabis Use
Cannabis commission official leaves agency after lengthy paid suspension
The chief communications officer at the state Cannabis Control Commission has left the agency after being suspended with pay for over a year, state payroll records show. The commission has never explained why Cedric Sinclair was initially suspended in December 2023. Three former staffers, all of whom are women, later told WBUR that Sinclair had bullied and harassed them at … [Read more...] about Cannabis commission official leaves agency after lengthy paid suspension
New Connecticut Bill Would Guarantee Minimum Wage for Cannabis Industry Workers
House Bill 6842, filed today by the chair of the House Labor and Public Employees Committee, and referred to that committee. The legislation would amend state law to clarify that cannabis industry employees must be paid the full minimum wage and that employers cannot count gratuities as part of that wage. Under current law, certain industries—such as restaurants and … [Read more...] about New Connecticut Bill Would Guarantee Minimum Wage for Cannabis Industry Workers
Interview | Lou Rinaldi, Medical Marijuana Patient Advocate
CTNewsJunkie’s Brian Scott-Smith spoke with Lou Rinaldi, a medical marijuana patient and advocate for other people like him to find out more. TRANSCRIPT: Brian Scott-Smith: We’re speaking with Lou Rinaldi, a Medical Marijuana Patient Advocate. Lou, you’ve been very outspoken about the cannabis industry here in the State and especially since adult recreational use started two … [Read more...] about Interview | Lou Rinaldi, Medical Marijuana Patient Advocate
Marijuana is considered safe and non-addictive. But reports of negative reactions have increased
Marijuana has been legal in Arizona for quite some time — voters approved medical use back in 2010 and recreational in 2020. While we generally consider it safe and not addictive, new reporting from outlets like The New York Times show, that’s not always the case for everyone. While most people aren’t going to experience any problems with cannabis, we’re learning more about … [Read more...] about Marijuana is considered safe and non-addictive. But reports of negative reactions have increased
Louisville firefighters union files injunction for right to use medical marijuana off duty
Louisville firefighters face a new battle against Metro Government. The union representing the department is taking legal action to allow firefighters to use medical cannabis while off duty. Medical cannabis became legal on Jan. 1. The following day, in an email obtained by WLKY from Louisville Fire Department Chief Brian O'Neill, he says the department will continue to … [Read more...] about Louisville firefighters union files injunction for right to use medical marijuana off duty
Study: Marijuana growing in popularity during ‘Dry January’
NewsChannel 13 had a story last week on a recent poll showing the number of Americans who drink alcohol is slowly decreasing, especially among Gen Z. However, the same polls also show a slight increase in people using recreational marijuana. NewsChannel 13 saw new billboards this month from local pot shops using dry January in their advertising, including one on 787 for a shop … [Read more...] about Study: Marijuana growing in popularity during ‘Dry January’
Joe Rogan Continues To Champion Cannabis
He has a big audience and a huge voice with the administration – so what about Joe Rogan and marijuana? The marijuana industry is struggling and thousands of mom and pop business are in limbo waiting for the federal government to add clarity to the future of the plant. During this difficult time, Joe Rogan continues to champion cannabis. Rogan, the prominent podcast host of The … [Read more...] about Joe Rogan Continues To Champion Cannabis
Lawmaker Wants Registry Of Closed Illegal Cannabis Stores
Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-New York City, is pictured on the Assembly floor in 2024. Rosenthal recently introduced legislation to create a registry of stores closed for illegally selling cannabis products. The state’s Cannabis Enforcement Task Force has been busy closing illegal cannabis stores around the state – including here in Chautauqua County. But no one knows just … [Read more...] about Lawmaker Wants Registry Of Closed Illegal Cannabis Stores
