A political committee leading efforts to pass a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana raised more than $4.5 million from Aug. 31 through Sept. 6, with almost all of the money coming from the Trulieve cannabis company, a new finance report shows. The Smart & Safe Florida committee raised $4,527,791 in cash, with $4.5 million coming … [Read more...] about Trulieve chips in another $4.5 million for Florida’s recreational marijuana effort
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Cannabis, Morality, and the Law
The Farm Bill of 2018 legalized the cultivation and sale of hemp products, generally conceived as fabric, rope, and alternatives to plastic. Hemp is arbitrarily defined as cannabis varieties with dry weight containing .3% or less of THC. The law’s technical language specified delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, which is generally considered to be the main psychoactive component in … [Read more...] about Cannabis, Morality, and the Law
Billings dispensary under fire after products found to be illegal synthetics
It was on July 4 when Kayla Allen and Lori Cole visited Wild West Wellness, a marijuana dispensary in the Billings Heights. "I had gotten so physically ill from it, that I wasn't able to get out of bed the next day. I had a massive headache. I was puking a lot," says Allen. Allen and Cole both work in the marijuana industry, and have used cannabis for several years. Allen says … [Read more...] about Billings dispensary under fire after products found to be illegal synthetics
Top Dem Congressman Urges Cannabis Reform Vote After Nixon’s Bombshell Admission On Marijuana Resurfaces
Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has urged Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to place cannabis reform policies up for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. The founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis said in a Monday letter to his chamber colleague he "strongly” encourages Johnson to "bring bipartisan cannabis legislation to a vote as soon as … [Read more...] about Top Dem Congressman Urges Cannabis Reform Vote After Nixon’s Bombshell Admission On Marijuana Resurfaces
California Cannabis Growers Lobby Newsom For A New Direct-To-Consumer Sales Law
Shoppers at California farmers markets accustomed to arrays of corn, zucchinis, homemade jams and jellies may be in for a surprise: Golden State farmers markets and ag fairs may soon add cannabis to their sales lists. It all depends on whether Gov. Gavin Newsom signs into law A.B. 1111, California legislation which would allow small-scale cannabis producers to sell direct to … [Read more...] about California Cannabis Growers Lobby Newsom For A New Direct-To-Consumer Sales Law
FARMACEUTICALRX of Pennsylvania Announces Receipt of Medical Marijuana Dispensary License Award to Become A Full Vertically Integrated Operator in Pennsylvania
FARRELL, Pa., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FARMACEUTICALRX of Pennsylvania ("FARMACEUTICALRX" or the "Company"), one of the largest producers of premium organic medical marijuana products in the US market, announced today that the Company has been issued a medical marijuana dispensary license under Act 63 of 2023. This license grants the Company the right to open three … [Read more...] about FARMACEUTICALRX of Pennsylvania Announces Receipt of Medical Marijuana Dispensary License Award to Become A Full Vertically Integrated Operator in Pennsylvania
Cannabis MSO Green Thumb Industries announces share-buyback program
Cannabis multistate operator Green Thumb Industries Inc.’s board authorized a $50 million share-repurchase program over the next 12 months. The Chicago-based MSO is authorized to repurchase up to 10,573,860 shares. Under its previous repurchase program, which expired Sept. 10, the company repurchased 6.5 million shares for $73.3 million. “This buyback program provides … [Read more...] about Cannabis MSO Green Thumb Industries announces share-buyback program
Florida Republicans split on legalization of marijuana after Trump’s support
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Florida Republicans have mixed feelings on whether marijuana should be legalized in the state. Right now, nearly half the states in the country have legalized recreational marijuana. Amendment 3 on the ballot in November would allow adults over the age of 21 to purchase marijuana for recreational use. Medical marijuana has been legal in the state since … [Read more...] about Florida Republicans split on legalization of marijuana after Trump’s support
One-stop shop: South Jersey business combines pharmacy, cannabis dispensary
Bell Rexall Pharmacy in Camden combined a traditional drug store with a cannabis dispensary, Camden Apothecary, under the same roof. This hybrid concept represents a full circle moment for the pharmacy, as it had previously offered cannabis for medical purposes before the federal government began prohibiting the plant in 1937. The owner believes this model can not only help … [Read more...] about One-stop shop: South Jersey business combines pharmacy, cannabis dispensary
Nixon Admitted Pot Was ‘Not Particularly Dangerous’ in Newly Uncovered Audio
Former President Richard Nixon, who launched the war on drugs in 1971 that has had repercussions to this day, admitted he knew marijuana was “not particularly dangerous.” His admission during a meeting with a group of aides at the White House was recorded in March 1973, via his secret recording system. It was only recently made available after a lobbyist for the cannabis … [Read more...] about Nixon Admitted Pot Was ‘Not Particularly Dangerous’ in Newly Uncovered Audio
