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
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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
Florida Bill to Restrict, Regulate Hemp Products Advances to Senate Floor
Nearly a year after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation aiming to ban hemp products containing constituents like delta-8 THC, Florida lawmakers are upping their efforts to clamp down on the state’s cannabinoid market. The Florida Senate Fiscal Policy Committee voted unanimously, 18-0, on March 27 to advance Senate Bill 438, which aims to prohibit all products containing … [Read more...] about Florida Bill to Restrict, Regulate Hemp Products Advances to Senate Floor
Rochester dispensary sees success partly thanks to recent billboard advertisements
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It’s been four years since the legalization of marijuana was signed into law. But it took even more time for the law to go into effect. Some prospective business owners across the state jumped at the opportunity to work with the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and grown exponentially ever since. “There's a lot of hurdles, once you get open and even to get … [Read more...] about Rochester dispensary sees success partly thanks to recent billboard advertisements
Cannabis cookies recalled in Oregon for failing to list allergen: What to know
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission on Friday issued a product recall for edible cannabis cookies sold in Oregon during the past 17 months. According to the recall, Lissa's Fresh Baked Cookie Bites failed to list the allergen "milk" in the package's statement on what it contains. The recall affects the brand's snickerdoodle and chocolate chip cookie flavors that may have … [Read more...] about Cannabis cookies recalled in Oregon for failing to list allergen: What to know
GOP Senator Paints Dire Picture Of Medical Marijuana Legalization In His State, Saying Voters Didn’t Understand ‘Consequences’
U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) said at an event on Friday that voters in his home state didn’t understand what they were doing when they legalized medical marijuana in 2018. Pointing to a new report from the Texoma High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program, which covers north Texas and Oklahoma, Lankford said the state has been overrun by growers and dispensaries … [Read more...] about GOP Senator Paints Dire Picture Of Medical Marijuana Legalization In His State, Saying Voters Didn’t Understand ‘Consequences’
Former Police Officers Hiring Targets Of Cannabis Transport Companies
CLEVELAND, Ohio – If you had to move millions of dollars in cash and controlled substances, who would you trust with such a risky job? Someone who won’t steal the product or the money. Someone who will get there on time. Someone who knows how to react if thieves try to rob you. For many companies that transport cannabis and the cash generated by it across Ohio, there are few … [Read more...] about Former Police Officers Hiring Targets Of Cannabis Transport Companies
Florida Bill To Restrict Hemp Products Like Delta-8 THC Heads To The Senate Floor
New regulations on hemp-derived THC products in Florida have passed unanimously in the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee, and now go to the full Senate for consideration. This is Polk County Republican Sen. Colleen Burton’s third attempt in three years to tighten rules around what has become a billion-dollar industry since the plant was legalized for sale in Florida in 2019. Her … [Read more...] about Florida Bill To Restrict Hemp Products Like Delta-8 THC Heads To The Senate Floor
DEA Forces Marijuana Pharma Drug Industry Offshore: A Symbol of DEA Systemic Obstruction Against Trump Administration Directives
As the Trump administration pushes to reshore pharmaceutical manufacturing through aggressive tariffs and trade policies, a less visible but equally critical challenge persists: the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) stringent regulations. Critics argue that the agency's bureaucratic delays and restrictive oversight are not only hindering medical research but also driving … [Read more...] about DEA Forces Marijuana Pharma Drug Industry Offshore: A Symbol of DEA Systemic Obstruction Against Trump Administration Directives
