It’s often the case that everyday citizens make their voices heard about state government only when they feel state leaders have gotten something wrong, or that they’re failing to take action on an important issue. This is understandable — we’re all leading busy lives, and it’s no secret that dysfunction and inaction is a pernicious problem at all levels of government. However, … [Read more...] about Opinion: A new dawn for outdoor cannabis cultivation in CT
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks border, marijuana at national sheriffs conference in OKC
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to a gathering of local law enforcement leaders from around the country on Monday on his long shot campaign for the White House, mostly covering border security and steering clear of false, anti-vaccination conspiracies he has pushed. “There’s nothing humanitarian about what’s happening there,” Kennedy said, touting … [Read more...] about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks border, marijuana at national sheriffs conference in OKC
Does Smoking Weed Make You a Better Writer?
Earlier this month, my brother and I got tickets to see Argentina play against Canada in the Conmebol Copa America at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and naturally we smoked a bit before heading over. Gorging on pulled pork and sipping cold cans of Stella Artois till our stomachs hurt, it didn’t take long for my mind to stop focusing on the game itself and start philosophizing about … [Read more...] about Does Smoking Weed Make You a Better Writer?
Massachusetts Officials Allow Marijuana Transports Over Water To Martha’s Vineyard And Nantucket Amid Supply Concerns
Cannabis businesses on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket will be able to transport marijuana over state waters starting midnight on Friday, under an administrative order by the Cannabis Control Commission. Commissioners last week heard concerns from patients, advocates and residents of the islands, about the looming loss of access to safe and legal cannabis on the two islands … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Officials Allow Marijuana Transports Over Water To Martha’s Vineyard And Nantucket Amid Supply Concerns
MD Cannabis Mass Pardon Is First to Include “Paraphernalia” Convictions
On June 17, Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) signed an executive order pardoning 175,000 marijuana-related misdemeanor convictions. Over 150,000 were for simple possession, making this the largest mass pardon of those convictions by any United States governor to date. It’s also the first to pardon possession of “paraphernalia.” “We cannot celebrate the benefits of legalization … [Read more...] about MD Cannabis Mass Pardon Is First to Include “Paraphernalia” Convictions
Ohio receives nearly 220 applications for dual-use marijuana licenses
OHIO, USA — We have new numbers from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control which is currently reviewing and processing the applications for dual-use permits for medical and recreational marijuana sales.A spokesperson with the division said they received 219 applications to convert active medical marijuana license holders to dual-use cannabis licensees. The division also … [Read more...] about Ohio receives nearly 220 applications for dual-use marijuana licenses
Marijuana and guns: Should pot use limit the ability to get a gun license?
For the past two-plus years, Mark Humphreys has been both a licensed pistol owner and a medical marijuana cardholder for treatment of prostate cancer. But an unusual confluence of federal, state and county guidelines regulating the use of marijuana and firearms recently forced Humphreys to make a difficult decision: Give up his gun or his weed. When Humphreys, 67, and his … [Read more...] about Marijuana and guns: Should pot use limit the ability to get a gun license?
Cilo Cybin becomes first medical cannabis company to list in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, June 25 (Reuters) - South Africa's Cilo Cybin (CCCJ.J), opens new tab on Tuesday became the first medical cannabis company to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange's Alternative Exchange, as it hopes to capitalise on growth in the legal marijuana industry. South Africa in 2018 legalised marijuana for personal use and in 2019 legalised the sale of cannabidiol, a … [Read more...] about Cilo Cybin becomes first medical cannabis company to list in South Africa
Driver Flees Scene After Injuring 5 in High-Speed Collision in Connecticut
A high-speed collision on June 19 in Orange, Connecticut, unfolded right in front of two officers in their patrol car, prompting a manhunt after the driver fled on foot, police said. A speeding Mercedes ran a red light at 10:34 pm and struck a Ford Escape at an intersection. Five people were injured, police said, three in the Mercedes and two in the Ford. The driver of the … [Read more...] about Driver Flees Scene After Injuring 5 in High-Speed Collision in Connecticut
NYC Sheriffs Are Running Out Of Places To Store The Cannabis They’re Seizing
New York City deputy sheriffs have seized so much illegal marijuana that they are having a hard time finding a place to store it, writes the Daily News. "We were seizing more than the space we had, so we started putting it in different offices," Ingrid Simonovic, the president of the New York City Deputy Sheriff's Association told the outlet. What happened: In May, Mayor Eric … [Read more...] about NYC Sheriffs Are Running Out Of Places To Store The Cannabis They’re Seizing
