MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Despite considerable opposition from a segment of the Alabama business community, several state lawmakers have pushed forward with efforts to impose strict regulations on psychoactive cannabinoid products such as delta-8 and THC-infused drinks, products derived from cannabis or hemp. “In 2023, the Alabama Poison Information Center investigated 235 cases … [Read more...] about Amid industry pushback, Alabama lawmakers move forward on efforts to regulate cannabis products
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Youngkin’s Vetoes Take Another Hit on Cannabis Reform in Virginia
RICHMOND — Gov. Glenn Youngkin has once again thwarted a bipartisan effort to establish a regulated and taxed adult-use cannabis retail market in Virginia, vetoing a key proposal that would have created the framework for such a system. He also rejected measures designed to modify sentences for individuals convicted of marijuana-related offenses and protect legal cannabis users … [Read more...] about Youngkin’s Vetoes Take Another Hit on Cannabis Reform in Virginia
Editorial: Recreational marijuana is not the answer to Pa.’s long-term budget woes
A worker pulls leaves from the flower of a cannabis plant at Greenlight Dispensary, Oct. 31, 2022, in Grandview, Mo. The Biden administration's push to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug won a strong endorsement Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who said “the jury is no longer out” on its medical uses as an alternative to opioids that ravaged … [Read more...] about Editorial: Recreational marijuana is not the answer to Pa.’s long-term budget woes
Rolling in Opportunities: The Two Biggest Job Market Catalysts in Cannabis
Is working in cannabis a cool job now? In 2024, the legal cannabis industry saw a significant uptick in jobs, gaining 22,952 additional positions. Today, there are approximately 440,445 full-time equivalent jobs in the cannabis space. This growing industry is attracting a wave of professionals transitioning from traditional industries, such as retail, finance, marketing and … [Read more...] about Rolling in Opportunities: The Two Biggest Job Market Catalysts in Cannabis
Judges uphold challenge to Florida rule on license renewals for medical cannabis companies
An appeals court has rejected a challenge to a Florida Department of Health rule that led to dramatically increased license renewal costs for medical marijuana companies. A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal on Wednesday upheld a 2023 decision by Administrative Law Judge William Horgan in the challenge filed by Sanctuary Cannabis. Department of Health … [Read more...] about Judges uphold challenge to Florida rule on license renewals for medical cannabis companies
Attorneys argue against preemption lawsuit targeting Nebraska medical cannabis law
Crista Eggers of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, center, leads a news conference urging legislative support for bills to help implement a safe, fully regulated medical cannabis system. March 3, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — The new commissioners set to regulate medical cannabis in Nebraska, as well as the ballot sponsors of the successful effort to … [Read more...] about Attorneys argue against preemption lawsuit targeting Nebraska medical cannabis law
9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
MICHIGAN—Welcome to the whirlwind world of weed, where the action never stops. This week, Michigan’s marijuana market is bustling with fresh regulations, new product launches, and notable industry shifts. And as usual, The MichiGanja Report has the full roundup of the most newsworthy headlines that have been stirring up the cannabis scene this week: CANNABIS LEGEND: Stoner … [Read more...] about 9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Police chiefs ask lawmakers to allow vehicle stops for cannabis use
Meriden Chief of Police Rob Rosado says his officers constantly smell marijuana throughout the city. “ You drive down the road and you can smell that odor,” he told members of the state legislature’s Judiciary Committee in a public hearing on Monday. Rosado, who is also the president of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, said officers frequently see individuals … [Read more...] about Police chiefs ask lawmakers to allow vehicle stops for cannabis use
Cannabis fintech Spendr raises $2.7M as it eyes major growth in 2025
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Spendr has raised $2.7 million for its cannabis payment and rewards app. Spendr's app is accepted at over half of Ohio's dispensaries. CEO Lucas Gould expects significant revenue growth in 2025. A Cincinnati fintech that specializes in cannabis payments has raised millions of dollars in fresh capital as it looks to expand in a major way in 2025. Spendr, … [Read more...] about Cannabis fintech Spendr raises $2.7M as it eyes major growth in 2025
Georgetown cannabis lounge closed amid illegal operations crackdown
WASHINGTON — In the latest crackdown on illegal cannabis operations in the District, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) shut down District Smoke and Cigar Lounge in Georgetown on March 27. The lounge, located at 3236 Prospect Street NW, was padlocked after authorities determined it was operating as an … [Read more...] about Georgetown cannabis lounge closed amid illegal operations crackdown
