Adults are turning against marijuana as the drug becomes more legal nationwide, a Gallup poll showed Tuesday. The latest Gallup survey found that 54% of adults said cannabis negatively affects society as a whole and 51% said it hurts “most people who use it.” These numbers have nearly flipped over the past two years. A 2022 Gallup poll found 49% of adults saw marijuana as … [Read more...] about Adults souring on marijuana as legalization grows, Gallup poll finds
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Polls Disagree On Fate Of Florida Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Two recent polls are at odds over the likelihood of success for a Florida initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, with one survey indicating the measure will pass in November and the other suggesting it will not garner enough votes for approval. If passed in this fall’s general election, Amendment 3 would legalize cannabis for adults aged 21 and older and set the stage … [Read more...] about Polls Disagree On Fate Of Florida Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Jersey City loses third bid to fire police officer for using cannabis
The state Civil Service Commission said Jersey City must rehire an officer it fired for testing positive for cannabis. (Terrence T. McDonald)Jersey City lost another round in its fight to bar cops from using cannabis after the state Civil Service Commission overturned the termination of a third officer who was fired for using marijuana.The commission on Wednesday ordered the … [Read more...] about Jersey City loses third bid to fire police officer for using cannabis
Commentary: Maybe legalizing weed wasn’t such a great idea
Depending on where you live and how you want to use it, it is pretty easy to get marijuana in the U.S. At first medical marijuana, which has legitimate palliative uses, achieved widespread acceptance. Over time, however, the requirements for proof of medical use weakened, leading to de facto legalization in many areas. Now 24 states plus the District of Columbia, representing … [Read more...] about Commentary: Maybe legalizing weed wasn’t such a great idea
Workers at Maine’s illegal cannabis grow sites report signs of human trafficking
In late December, someone claiming to be a worker at an illegal cannabis grow site in the Kennebec County town of China called the police. The caller claimed to have been brought to the rural house at 1144 Route 3 against his or her will and was being held without food or sleep in order to maintain and harvest the marijuana crop. “No cellphones. We were abducted from China, … [Read more...] about Workers at Maine’s illegal cannabis grow sites report signs of human trafficking
The Super Bowl: Cannabis Emerges As A Political Football
Former President Donald Trump says he is starting to "agree a lot more" that people should not be criminalized over marijuana given that it's "being legalized all over the country," adding that he will "fairly soon" reveal his position on the canna legalization measure on the November ballot in Florida, where he is a voter. "As we legalize it, I start to agree a lot more … [Read more...] about The Super Bowl: Cannabis Emerges As A Political Football
Cannabis MSOs embrace new markets, streamline operations in Q2
Earnings from North American cannabis companies for the second quarter have been a mixed bag, with expansion into new markets, operational streamlining, and product innovation key themes across the sector. Many multi-state operations (MSOs) are turning to emerging, less saturated international markets for growth, notably, Germany, which kicked off expanded medical sales amid … [Read more...] about Cannabis MSOs embrace new markets, streamline operations in Q2
N.J. panel to hear new case of cop fired for using cannabis
The meeting comes nearly two weeks after a federal judge declined to weigh in on whether federal law bars cops from using cannabis off duty. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Nearly two weeks after a federal judge said he wouldn’t weigh in yet on whether it’s legal for New Jersey cops to use marijuana, the Civil Service Commission is set to decide the fate of another police officer … [Read more...] about N.J. panel to hear new case of cop fired for using cannabis
How I walked into a store in Radford and came out with marijuana with more metals and mold than some cannabis companies would sell
“You’re one big stinky rat dude,” the email began. “You lack the quality of critical thinking and can synthesize no original thoughts. You’re a follower, a sheep, and a rat.” I’m assuming that email was about my recent column about stores in Southwest Virginia that are openly selling marijuana over the counter and not one of my political columns because after that cannabis … [Read more...] about How I walked into a store in Radford and came out with marijuana with more metals and mold than some cannabis companies would sell
Owensboro Planning and Zoning recommends approval of medical cannabis regulations
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — In western Kentucky, the Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission has recommended the approval for medical marijuana dispensaries to be introduced in Daviess County. The recommendations come as Whitesville is requesting they not be included in the list of potential locations.Kentucky officials have given cities and counties the option to follow their … [Read more...] about Owensboro Planning and Zoning recommends approval of medical cannabis regulations
