NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — April 20 marked a historic day in North Carolina with the first medical marijuana dispensary opening on tribal land in the mountains. Friday WWAY spoke with New Hanover and Pender County District Attorney Ben David to clarify what this means in other parts of the state, including here at home. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opened its … [Read more...] about Cannabis in Cherokee: D.A. Ben David explains what this means in other parts of the state
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Plain Talk: Will North Dakota legalize recreational marijuana?
MINOT — Marijuana is already legal in North Dakota. At least for medicinal reasons. But the backers of a new ballot measure want recreational use of marijuana to be legal as well. The campaign is calling itself New Economic Frontier. The North Dakota Secretary of State's office just approved their measure for circulation. They have until July 8 to get it on the November ballot, … [Read more...] about Plain Talk: Will North Dakota legalize recreational marijuana?
New Mexico governor criticizes Homeland Security secretary over cannabis seizures in secret recording
The Democratic governor further complained that she feels “boxed in” by the federal government’s crackdown on New Mexico’s state-legal cannabis industry.Lujan Grisham’s comments came in a phone conversation with a senior administration official — whose identity has not been disclosed — that was recorded by a third party and posted on X by Tore Maras, who runs the website “Tore … [Read more...] about New Mexico governor criticizes Homeland Security secretary over cannabis seizures in secret recording
Florida’s humid summers cause enough stench; DeSantis opposes adding marijuana to the mix.
Florida is an awfully smelly place. The best description I’ve heard about being outdoors in Florida during the summer is that it’s like living inside of somebody’s mouth: It’s way too moist, and there’s something decaying in the area but you’re not quite sure where it is. So anything to make Florida smell less like one big outdoor compost heap is worth a try. For millions of … [Read more...] about Florida’s humid summers cause enough stench; DeSantis opposes adding marijuana to the mix.
Is Marijuana At Passover Kosher
It is an important holiday with clear guidelines on celebrating – so is marijuana allowed. It is one of the most important and celebrated holidays in the Jewish faith. The 7 day observation is filled with food, gatherings and traditions. Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, commemorates the slavery of the Israelites in Egypt and their ultimate exodus to freedom. This story of … [Read more...] about Is Marijuana At Passover Kosher
Marijuana tax money foots bill for Michigan township’s new $800K firetruck
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Leoni Township and Jackson County as a whole will benefit from having a new firetruck paid for by marijuana tax money. The brand-new 2000 gallon-tanker truck is being built from scratch by Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus after the Leoni Township Board of Trustees approved using funds collected from the Marijuana Excise Tax to pay for the new $842,000 rig, … [Read more...] about Marijuana tax money foots bill for Michigan township’s new $800K firetruck
Do Florida Hispanics support the marijuana and abortion amendments? What the polls say
Democrats are hoping that an explosive debate in Florida over abortion rights will drive fired-up voters to the polls this November, amid a wave of new restrictions that are limiting access to the procedure in the state and across the U.S. But for Florida’s vast and influential Hispanic electorate, it’s not clear if abortion access is going to be the winning issue that … [Read more...] about Do Florida Hispanics support the marijuana and abortion amendments? What the polls say
Cannabis legalization has led to a boom in potent forms of the drug that present new hazards for adolescents
Eventually, most adults reach a point where we realize we are out of touch with those much younger than us. Perhaps it is a pop culture reference that sparks the realization. For me, this moment happened when I was in my late 20s and working with adolescents in school settings to help them quit smoking. When other drugs would occasionally come up, I didn’t understand some of … [Read more...] about Cannabis legalization has led to a boom in potent forms of the drug that present new hazards for adolescents
Study Reveals State Cannabis Legalization Lowers Immigrant Deportation
There’s yet another compelling reason to legalize weed. According to new research, states that have legalized cannabis also experience a “moderate relative decrease” in immigrant deportation rates compared to states where the drug is still illicit. As a study featured in the American Journal of Community Psychology details, immigration raids and deportations create widespread … [Read more...] about Study Reveals State Cannabis Legalization Lowers Immigrant Deportation
Louisiana Legislative Committee Unanimously Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Framework Bill
The Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee recently passed House Bill 707 in a unanimous vote to propose a regulatory framework for the state’s cannabis legalization. The measure, which prefiled in March, doesn’t directly legalize adult-use cannabis but it does start the process of building a foundation for reform. The goal, according to Rep. Edmond Jordan who introduced … [Read more...] about Louisiana Legislative Committee Unanimously Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Framework Bill