LOCKHART, Texas — The city of Lockhart is one step closer to decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana possession.On Tuesday, the city clerk officially finished the verification process for the Lockhart Freedom Act ballot petition, meaning it will likely end up on the November ballot. The petition aims to remove criminal sanctions against the possession of four ounces of … [Read more...] about Lockhart expected to add marijuana decriminalization to November ballot
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What Is Kamala Harris’s Stance On Marijuana?
With it looking increasingly likely US Vice-President Kamala Harris will be the Democratic candidate for the Presidency in this year’s election, where does she stand on cannabis legalization? President Joe Biden stepped down from his re-election bid early this week and has placed his support behind Vice-President Kamala Harris. During her career, Vice-President Harris has … [Read more...] about What Is Kamala Harris’s Stance On Marijuana?
North Dakota law enforcement holds mixed feelings about legalizing marijuana
Burleigh County Sheriff Kelly Leben, pictured July 23, 2024, is opposed to legalizing recreational marijuana in North Dakota. The North Dakota Sheriffs and Deputies Association has not taken a position on the proposed ballot measure. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) The leader of an effort to legalize marijuana in North Dakota says the proposal would free up law … [Read more...] about North Dakota law enforcement holds mixed feelings about legalizing marijuana
US, Canadian pot firms eye Germany for growth as market stagnates at home
(Reuters) - North American cannabis firms, facing prohibitive laws, an overcrowded market and a deeply entrenched illicit sector at home are ramping up investments in Germany after the country partly legalized marijuana use.Germany, the largest medical cannabis market in Europe, decriminalized cannabis possession and small-scale home cultivation in April, making it easier for … [Read more...] about US, Canadian pot firms eye Germany for growth as market stagnates at home
States struggle to implement effective environmental regulations for marijuana
When it comes to being environmentally friendly, there are things marijuana businesses can do voluntarily and things that states mandate they do. Like any type of business, marijuana companies are required to comply with environmental and energy regulations laid out by their respective states. Such regulations can include how to treat or dispose of wastewater and adhere to … [Read more...] about States struggle to implement effective environmental regulations for marijuana
Social equity marijuana license holder turns to Arizona court to regain control of company
Winners of one of the state's social equity marijuana licenses hope to wrest back control of their company in a new court action targeting Arizona's health agency. The social equity applicant and her partner have already lost two key legal battles to a multi-state marijuana company they claim defrauded them of the lucrative license. The high-profile case inspired a legislative … [Read more...] about Social equity marijuana license holder turns to Arizona court to regain control of company
GOP Senator Backs Policy That ‘Treats Marijuana Just Like Tobacco,’ Calling On Feds To ‘Allow This Market To Occur’
A Republican senator says he supports creating a “comprehensive regulatory framework that treats marijuana just like tobacco,” arguing that “the federal government needs to figure out a safe way to allow this market to occur.”Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) shared his perspective on cannabis policy issues in an interview with Green Market Report that was published on Tuesday. He was … [Read more...] about GOP Senator Backs Policy That ‘Treats Marijuana Just Like Tobacco,’ Calling On Feds To ‘Allow This Market To Occur’
Social-Equity Cannabis Licenses Being Exploited by Bigger Businesses
A marijuana campaigner in Missouri is facing scrutiny over his business practices in the new legal market. John Payne, a white businessman who helped lead the successful 2022 legalization effort in the state, is connected to over 300 new “microbusiness” applications submitted in 2024, according to an investigation by the Missouri Independent. This licensing pathway is supposed … [Read more...] about Social-Equity Cannabis Licenses Being Exploited by Bigger Businesses
Federal Drug Agency Awards $2.9 Million To Study And Improve Cannabis Warning Labels To Communicate Risks Of Use
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has awarded researchers a $2.9 million grant to study how to improve the efficacy of cannabis warning labels, a project that will involve interviews with state marijuana regulators and online experiments designed to develop and implement “more effective warning labels that inform people about the risks associated with cannabis … [Read more...] about Federal Drug Agency Awards $2.9 Million To Study And Improve Cannabis Warning Labels To Communicate Risks Of Use
Over 1,000 marijuana plants seized during I-5 traffic stop near Weed
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – A Sacramento man was arrested early Friday morning while illegally transporting over 1,000 marijuana plants on I-5. According to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, around 3:30 a.m. a deputy saw a white Mercedes Transit van on I-5 that was continuously swerving over the fog line as it traveled north near Weed. Even with the lights and sirens on, … [Read more...] about Over 1,000 marijuana plants seized during I-5 traffic stop near Weed
