With almost 60% of adults drinking alcohol, it has been a staple of family events. Relatives including grandparents, cousins, adult grandkids and more have sat at a table and toasted with beer, wine or booze….and now cannabis may be in the mix. As legalization has grown, cannabis is being embraced by more people and is popping at all sorts of family gatherings. And, it seems, … [Read more...] about Marijuana Can Bond Grandparents To Family
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Ricky Williams is among the greatest running backs in Dolphins history and he certainly contributed to more highlights than lowlights since arriving in Miami in 2002. The enigmatic Williams failed multiple tests for marijuana, lived in a tent in Australia, studied holistic medicine and yoga in California and played an injury-shortened season with the CFL during his absences. … [Read more...] about Sports
Maine’s Medical Marijuana Law Does Not Require Lab Testing, Public Health Advocates Want That To Change
Medical marijuana doesn't have to be tested and has no potency limits, under state law. The adult-use cannabis program, on the other hand, are required to test for potency and contaminantsJohn Hudak, director of Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy, said that one of the first things he noticed when taking over the position in 2022, was the lack of testing requirements for medical … [Read more...] about Maine’s Medical Marijuana Law Does Not Require Lab Testing, Public Health Advocates Want That To Change
NY’s medical cannabis sales in decline as retail ramps up
When the recreational use of cannabis was legalized in New York State, it was widely predicted that the medical marijuana business would suffer as a result. Now, sales data provided to NY Cannabis Insider confirms this was the case, and the outlook doesn’t get any brighter moving forward. New York’s ROs (Registered Operators) have seen their share of total cannabis sales … [Read more...] about NY’s medical cannabis sales in decline as retail ramps up
NY Cannabis Stores Get Green Light For Flashy Ads And Discounts As State Approves Over 100 New Permits
New York cannabis regulators have amended the state's marketing rules – a stumbling block of which cannabis retailers have complained previously. What Happened The state Office of Cannabis Management has adopted regulations for personal home cultivation of cannabis, allowing for the rules to go into effect on Wednesday, reported The Buffalo News. During this week's regular … [Read more...] about NY Cannabis Stores Get Green Light For Flashy Ads And Discounts As State Approves Over 100 New Permits
Nine Rochester shops raided in state cannabis crackdown
New York authorities raided and shuttered nine Rochester businesses last month as a new task force attempts another crackdown on unlicensed weed shops statewide. State officials have been struggling to gain control of illegal dispensaries since New York legalized its adult-use cannabis industry in 2021. Repeated setbacks in the licensing process of cannabis shops led to an … [Read more...] about Nine Rochester shops raided in state cannabis crackdown
Will Delaware’s Governor Sign Off On Fast Track Adult-Use Cannabis? The Clock Is Ticking
Delaware law provides a 10-day period for the governor to sign a bill into law, excluding Sundays. If Carney does not sign or veto the bill within this period, it will automatically become law. Since the bill passed on June 27, the deadline for Carney’s decision is July 8. The problem is that Carney has historically opposed legalization of recreational marijuana. In previous … [Read more...] about Will Delaware’s Governor Sign Off On Fast Track Adult-Use Cannabis? The Clock Is Ticking
Texas loopholes may have enabled the sale of marijuana at hemp dispensaries
The sale of marijuana is illegal in Texas except for some limited medicinal use, right? Not so fast. A recent article in Texas Monthly claims that the state has basically legalized marijuana. On this edition of Weekend Insight, TPR’s Jerry Clayton speaks with the author, Russell Gould, senior editor at Texas Monthly. This conversation has been edited for length and … [Read more...] about Texas loopholes may have enabled the sale of marijuana at hemp dispensaries
Medical marijuana advocates turn in signatures seeking Nebraska ballot access
Crista Eggers, center, signs an affidavit pledging that the Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana campaign had gathered enough signatures for Nebraska's fall election. Eggers is joined by her husband, Easton, and sons Carsten, 11, and Colton, 9, from left. July 3, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana collected signatures “until the very … [Read more...] about Medical marijuana advocates turn in signatures seeking Nebraska ballot access
Kentucky begins licensing doctors, nurses for medical cannabis program. Who qualifies?
Starting in January, Kentucky residents can begin applying for medical cannabis cards, but the process for licensing medical professionals to issue patient certifications for the drug has already begun. Doctors and advanced practice registered nurses can now apply to the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure or the Kentucky Board of Nursing, respectively, to become medical … [Read more...] about Kentucky begins licensing doctors, nurses for medical cannabis program. Who qualifies?
