Voters in several states will decide whether marijuana or, in one case, psychedelic substances should be legal in the upcoming November 5, 2024 general election. Employers should keep their eyes on these ballot measures and prepare for questions regarding changes to workplace policies if some or all of them pass. A rundown of the ballot measures in these jurisdictions … [Read more...] about Psychedelics and Marijuana on the Ballot: How Should Employers Prepare for Potential Legalization?
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Kamala Harris Adds ‘Legalize Recreational Marijuana’ to To-Do List
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris offered further optimism on Oct. 24 for what her potential Oval Office occupancy could mean for federal cannabis reform. The vice president listed “legalize recreational marijuana” as the sixth item on her top priorities to-do list she shared Thursday on social media, placing it alongside tax cuts, border security, reproductive … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris Adds ‘Legalize Recreational Marijuana’ to To-Do List
Push to end Revere’s ban on recreational pot shops hits dead end
A proposal to end the ban on recreational marijuana shops in Revere has been a hot topic in the Massachusetts city. More than 2,000 people have signed a petition to keep the ban in place. They're afraid dispensaries will add to addiction issues, and they want more information on long-term effects of recreational marijuana. "While we know many people who can use marijuana … [Read more...] about Push to end Revere’s ban on recreational pot shops hits dead end
‘Corporate cartel’: DeSantis stops in Pensacola to shoot down marijuana amendment
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Governor Ron DeSantis stopped in Pensacola Friday morning to speak out against Amendment 3. If passed, the amendment on this year’s ballot would allow people over 21 to legally use recreational marijuana. But the governor says there is more to this amendment than what voters see on the ballot. He believes it has very little to do with expanding freedom to … [Read more...] about ‘Corporate cartel’: DeSantis stops in Pensacola to shoot down marijuana amendment
More teen girls smoke marijuana than boys now, study says
Marijuana consumption among teens has seen a significant drop over the past decade, according to a new study published this month in the scientific journal Pediatric Reports. The news comes after teen vaping hit a 10-year low this year. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine also found that teen girls now surpass boys in reporting marijuana … [Read more...] about More teen girls smoke marijuana than boys now, study says
90 Pounds of Cannabis Trafficked into Orlando International Airport Seized
TAC officers in the Orlando Police Department (OPD) are part of the Tactical Action Unit. TAC officers are responsible for keeping Orlando safe by making arrests, seizing guns and drugs, and more. “Thanks to the diligence and expertise of our officers, these illegal narcotics will not reach the streets of Central Florida and beyond,” OPD said about the marijuana … [Read more...] about 90 Pounds of Cannabis Trafficked into Orlando International Airport Seized
This SF ‘wunderkind’ became a CEO at 23. Now his business is booming.
Left to right, brothers Eli and Noah Melrod have a large selection of cannabis flower samples grown by small artisanal farms on their living room coffee table in their house in San Francisco on Oct. 15, 2024. Eli Melrod is the founder of Solful, a small local chain of cannabis stores. It’s a typical Tuesday evening in San Francisco, which means Noah and Eli Melrod have a … [Read more...] about This SF ‘wunderkind’ became a CEO at 23. Now his business is booming.
Berkeley activists started a marijuana dispensary 25 years ago. Today, there’s none older in the nation
This year, Berkeley Patients Group (BPG), the oldest continuously operating dispensary in the United States, will celebrate its 25th anniversary. It all started on Oct. 31, 1999, when several cannabis activists and patients decked out in Halloween costumes gathered on Fifth Street in Berkeley, and bought and sold medical marijuana. (Alas, they don’t remember what they … [Read more...] about Berkeley activists started a marijuana dispensary 25 years ago. Today, there’s none older in the nation
Cannabis and tourism have destroyed the Berkshires
The unchecked expansion of recreational cannabis legalization in southern Berkshire County, driven by an overemphasis on tourism, has had a devastating impact on the region’s long-standing, multi-generational communities. The proliferation of cannabis dispensaries and the pervasive smell of marijuana have transformed once-quiet neighborhoods into commercial hubs, eroding the … [Read more...] about Cannabis and tourism have destroyed the Berkshires
Majority of States Could Have Legal Weed After November: ‘Winnable’
Marijuana will be legal in over half the United States if several ballot measures pass in November, with lobbyists confident that at least a few will succeed. Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota residents will vote on initiatives calling to legalize recreational marijuana, while Nebraska, Arkansas and Oregon will look to legalize or expand medical marijuana … [Read more...] about Majority of States Could Have Legal Weed After November: ‘Winnable’
