Reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug in the US may be on the horizon, with President Biden endorsing the reclassification of marijuana as a less dangerous drug in May.Tilray CEO Irwin Simon joins Wealth! with Yahoo Finance Anchor Julie Hyman to discuss the potential for the US to reschedule marijuana on the federal level and how future … [Read more...] about What the US can gain from rescheduling marijuana: Tilray CEO
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Large drug bust underway on Airport Hwy.
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A large drug bust is underway on Airport Highway Wednesday afternoon.13 Action News is on the scene as law enforcement agents conduct a search of a home on Airport Hwy. Our crews saw officials bringing out truckloads of marijuana plants.Ohio Revised Code shows adults in the state can legally grow 6 marijuana plants in their household. If there are at least … [Read more...] about Large drug bust underway on Airport Hwy.
CANY survey: Cannabis business owners report shortage of high-quality flower
A large majority of cannabis business owners who responded to a survey reported they’re seeing supply shortages – but expect that to improve – in a major reversal from the oversupply issue that plagued New York cultivators for about two years. The Cannabis Association of New York this week released results from a survey of the group’s members – ranging from cultivators and … [Read more...] about CANY survey: Cannabis business owners report shortage of high-quality flower
‘A lower quality of life for all’: LE groups line up against legalized marijuana in Florida
The Florida Police Chiefs Association and the Florida Sheriffs Association issued statements opposing Amendment 3, citing concerns that legalizing the drug could increase car crashes, teenage substance abuse and pot-related emergency room visits. “There is no doubt based on the experiences of other states, that recreational marijuana will in fact have a negative public safety … [Read more...] about ‘A lower quality of life for all’: LE groups line up against legalized marijuana in Florida
5,000+ untracked cannabis plants found at licensed grow site, near Junction City
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A few weeks ago Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) tells us they were contacted by the OLCC, regarding a licensed grow site, near Junction City that was operating outside of their bounds. LCSO learned that while the premises on Meadowview Road was licensed, it was found to be operating far outside the boundaries of the requirements put in place by … [Read more...] about 5,000+ untracked cannabis plants found at licensed grow site, near Junction City
Hartsburg cannabis microbusiness license approved in second round of lottery; Ashland denied
Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) issued 57 marijuana microbusiness licenses to top applicants drawn in the June 4th random lottery. DCR issued two types of licenses: dispensary and wholesale. A microbusiness dispensary facility is licensed to engage in the process of dispensing marijuana product for medical or adult use. A microbusiness wholesale facility is … [Read more...] about Hartsburg cannabis microbusiness license approved in second round of lottery; Ashland denied
Rise Dispensary opens in East Syracuse, offering modern cannabis shopping experience
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Rise Dispensary East Syracuse celebrated its grand opening Friday as Central New York’s newest licensed cannabis dispensary. Rise Dispensaries is a national retailer with 83 locations across 14 states. The chain looks to bring modern technology to the cannabis industry, offering electronic kiosks and online ordering to make cannabis more … [Read more...] about Rise Dispensary opens in East Syracuse, offering modern cannabis shopping experience
HHS Publishes Long-Awaited Report Into Cannabis Research Calling for Simplification of Process
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially completed its report into the state of cannabis research in the country, six months overdue. As part of President Biden’s Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, signed in 2022, the HHS was tasked with examining the remaining federal barriers to cannabis research, with an initial deadline set … [Read more...] about HHS Publishes Long-Awaited Report Into Cannabis Research Calling for Simplification of Process
The City with the Highest Weed Consumption in the US
In this article, we are going to discuss the city with the highest weed consumption in the US. If you want to read about other cities that smoke the most pot, check out our complete list of the 20 Cities with the Highest Weed Consumption in the US. Cannabis Industry in the United States: The United States of America is the country that smokes the most weed in the world. The … [Read more...] about The City with the Highest Weed Consumption in the US
Trump Says He Agrees People Should Not Be Criminalized Over Marijuana As More States Legalize
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 cannabis 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 Trump Says He Agrees People Should Not Be Criminalized Over Marijuana As More States Legalize
