After the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposed rescheduling marijuana under federal drug law and opened the issue up to public comments earlier this year, tens of thousands of people weighed in. While the overwhelming majority seemed to support loosening marijuana laws, prohibitionist lawmakers won't go down without a fight. In May, the DEA submitted a rule to the … [Read more...] about Majority of Public Comments Support Descheduling or Legalizing Marijuana
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Secret shopper’s among new regulations for Oklahoma’s marijuana industry
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has released new and updated rules for dispensaries, grows, and labs to follow. The rules took effect earlier this week, NewsChannel 8 spoke with Chico Sherwood, the owner of Best Dispensaries, who shared his thoughts on the changes, including the rule allowing the OMMA to employ secret shoppers to inspect licensed … [Read more...] about Secret shopper’s among new regulations for Oklahoma’s marijuana industry
German Cannabis Producer Demecan Can Grow Unlimited Amounts Of Marijuana Sees Strong Revenue Growth
Under the new cannabis law, the only independent German company permitted to cultivate medical cannabis in the country so far is Demecan, which obtained the right to grow unlimited amounts. Demecan can increase its production capacity by an annual yield of two tons and fully utilize its production facilities in Ebersbach, writes DieSachsen.De. Partial cannabis legalization took … [Read more...] about German Cannabis Producer Demecan Can Grow Unlimited Amounts Of Marijuana Sees Strong Revenue Growth
Polls show support for recreational weed amendment but opposition just getting started
With less than 100 days before the general election, Florida voters appear to be poised to legalize recreational marijuana. But the opposition is just getting started. Florida has some of the toughest marijuana laws in the country and tens of thousands of people are prosecuted every year. Voters will decide Nov. 5 whether to amend the state constitution to legalize possession … [Read more...] about Polls show support for recreational weed amendment but opposition just getting started
MCC offering cannabis programs ‘built to be industry standards’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Metropolitan Community College (MCC) is helping students prepare for a career in the cannabis industry, a lucrative one with nearly $2.8 billion in cumulative sales since 2020 according to state data. Not only that, but the industry also added roughly 4,000 jobs in the last year with more than 19,500 people currently working in the field. The college started … [Read more...] about MCC offering cannabis programs ‘built to be industry standards’
Man sought in shooting at illegal cannabis grow in Mendocino County
Authorities in Mendocino County are searching for a man suspected of attempted murder following a shooting at an illegal cannabis growing operation late Wednesday night.According to a statement from the sheriff's office, deputies received calls of a shooting in the 26000 block of Redwood Creek Road, west of the town of Willits, shortly after 11 p.m. Due to the remoteness of the … [Read more...] about Man sought in shooting at illegal cannabis grow in Mendocino County
NYPD Seizes 100 Pounds of Marijuana in One of Biggest Raids in City History
New York authorities seized 100 pounds of marijuana from a warehouse in Queens on August 8, in one of the biggest marijuana raids in the city's history, according to officials. The joint raid was carried out by the NYPD and New York City Sheriff's Office, and the product found was valued at more than $5 million, local authorities told local ABC affiliate Eyewitness … [Read more...] about NYPD Seizes 100 Pounds of Marijuana in One of Biggest Raids in City History
Ballot Measure 119 could legalize cannabis worker unions
EUGENE, Ore. — A new ballot measure could make a big difference for workers in the cannabis industry. This November, Oregon ballot Measure 119 will be up for vote. It will be the deciding factor in whether cannabis workers will be able to unionize. Marijuana was legalized in Oregon in 2014 by way of Measure 91, but the measure did not include the right to unionization in the … [Read more...] about Ballot Measure 119 could legalize cannabis worker unions
Trump Suggests He Supports Decriminalizing Marijuana
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested he supports decriminalizing marijuana, noting that cannabis is “being legalized all over the country.” Trump made the comments during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, adding that he will announce his position on a ballot measure to legalize marijuana in Florida “fairly soon.”“As we legalize it, I start to agree a lot more … [Read more...] about Trump Suggests He Supports Decriminalizing Marijuana
Rescheduling Update: How Long Is the Wait? What’s Next?
After the public comment period closed on July 22 on the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) proposed rule to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the cannabis industry seems to be holding its collective breath as it awaits the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) determination for a final rule. And questions … [Read more...] about Rescheduling Update: How Long Is the Wait? What’s Next?
