Some Kentuckians now have to pick between their Second Amendment rights and medical marijuana, with cardholders prohibited from gun ownership in the commonwealth. Marijuana, which is currently classified as a Schedule I drug, although conversations around reclassification emerged earlier in the year, falls in the same category as substances like heroin. The Bureau of Alcohol, … [Read more...] about Kentuckians will have to choose between gun ownership and medical marijuana. What we know
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Is Indiana next to legalize marijuana?
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WSBT) — Could Indiana be the next state to legalize marijuana? That's the question many are asking after a press conference held in Indianapolis Wednesday. Several elected leaders from across the state joined the Safe and Regulated Coalition to announce the recently-filed HB 1630, which would regulate marijuana for those 21 years of age and older in … [Read more...] about Is Indiana next to legalize marijuana?
Enfield cannabis dispensary closed after a weekend for lack of permits
ENFIELD — The town's first cannabis dispensary opened this past weekend, only to abruptly close Monday after the operator was notified that the required permits had not yet been obtained. The property at 9 Hazard Ave. — a former Starbucks — has been outfitted to be a hybrid cannabis dispensary, selling both recreational and medicinal products under the name Octane Cannabis, the … [Read more...] about Enfield cannabis dispensary closed after a weekend for lack of permits
DEA Responds to ‘Out of Time’ Cannabis Rescheduling Claims
That’s a quick summary of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 12-page response to cannabis rescheduling advocates, who filed a Jan. 6 motion for DEA Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) John J. Mulrooney to reconsider the DEA’s role as the proponent of a proposed rule to reclassify cannabis in the upcoming hearing process. The hearing is scheduled to resume with expert … [Read more...] about DEA Responds to ‘Out of Time’ Cannabis Rescheduling Claims
Cannabis resource company Leafly will be delisted from Nasdaq
Seattle-based company Leafly will be delisted from the Nasdaq after failing to meet minimum requirements for net income. Trading will be suspended on Nasdaq effective Jan. 17, and the company expects its common stock and warrants to begin trading on the OTC Pink Open Market on that date, according to a press release. Leafly went public in 2022 through a SPAC merger deal. It … [Read more...] about Cannabis resource company Leafly will be delisted from Nasdaq
Is Illegal Pot Shop Crackdown Sputtering as City Appeals a Court Decision?
The city sheriff shutdown over 1,300 unlicensed pot shops last year across the five boroughs but the crackdown may have hit a speed bump in recent months as the city appeals a court ruling. A slower-moving state crackdown remains ongoing, but had netted only 59 illegal store closings in Manhattan last year, a spokesperson for the Office of Cannabis Management told Straus … [Read more...] about Is Illegal Pot Shop Crackdown Sputtering as City Appeals a Court Decision?
9 States That May Legalize Marijuana in 2025
States that may legalize recreational cannabis in 2025: – Hawaii – Pennsylvania – Idaho – Kentucky – New Hampshire – Texas – Wisconsin States that may legalize medical cannabis in 2025: – Kansas – South Carolina H/T: azmarijuana.com You can view the whole article at this link 9 States That May Legalize Marijuana in 2025 … [Read more...] about 9 States That May Legalize Marijuana in 2025
Meta’s Rule Change Still Hates On Cannabis
Dealing with fake or hateful information online can be annoying, but for some, it is much worse. Especially for kids who are still developing their coping skills. In fact, 26.5% of teens (aged 13 to 17) reported experiencing cyberbullying within the last 30 days. This marked an increase from 16.7% in 2016. Despite the increase, Meta announced a shift towards a “community notes” … [Read more...] about Meta’s Rule Change Still Hates On Cannabis
Norwalk PD arrest employees at 3 convenience stores for illegally selling cannabis, officials say
NORWALK — City police arrested three employees at three separate convenience stores this week for selling cannabis without a license, the latest in a crackdown on illegal marijuana sales, officials said. The first arrest took place Tuesday at VP Snack and Soda 108 Varieties and Deli on Connecticut Avenue, according to Sgt. Ryan Evarts of the Norwalk Police Department. Evarts … [Read more...] about Norwalk PD arrest employees at 3 convenience stores for illegally selling cannabis, officials say
Wisconsin Governor Proposes Allowing Citizen-Initiated Ballot Measure to Legalize Cannabis
Wisconsin is one of eight states absent of a medical cannabis program—even a highly restrictive program such as in Texas, where THC is capped at 1%. Wisconsin is also one of 24 states that do not provide for citizen-initiated ballot measures, leaving the will of the people tied behind their backs when their elected officials don’t act. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is hoping to … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Governor Proposes Allowing Citizen-Initiated Ballot Measure to Legalize Cannabis
