Justin Trouard thought he was doing a favor when he agreed in January to look at the books of a struggling, licensed Colorado marijuana cultivation company to see if he could help turn the business around. Instead, the CEO of licensed outdoor cultivator Mammoth Farms stumbled onto “the blueprint for how to launder marijuana” in and out of the state’s regulated industry, he told … [Read more...] about How a Colorado operator stumbled onto ‘blueprint for laundering marijuana’
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Aurora Cannabis Recognized for Executive Gender Diversity by The Globe and Mail
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian-based leading global medical cannabis company, has been named an honouree on the Globe & Mail's 2025 Report on Business, Women Lead Here list. This annual editorial benchmark recognizes the top publicly traded Canadian companies with the highest gender diversity at the executive level. "As a company with a leading … [Read more...] about Aurora Cannabis Recognized for Executive Gender Diversity by The Globe and Mail
Top N.Y. cannabis role sits vacant 4 years after legalization
As the state marks four years since the legalization of recreational marijuana, a vacancy to lead the state Office of Cannabis Management remains unfilled after a season of chaos — and it's unclear when that will change. The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act legalized cannabis for New York adults ages 21 and older in 2021. The department has weathered multiple lawsuits and … [Read more...] about Top N.Y. cannabis role sits vacant 4 years after legalization
New Hampshire House Passes Another Cannabis Legalization Bill
The New Hampshire House of Representatives last week approved legislation to legalize cannabis, the second time in just over a month the chamber has passed a bill to end the prohibition of marijuana. Lawmakers in the House approved HB 198, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Jared Sullivan, by a vote of 208-125 on March 26. If passed by the New Hampshire Senate and signed into law, … [Read more...] about New Hampshire House Passes Another Cannabis Legalization Bill
Lawmakers hear public testimony on bill to crack down on cannabis DUIs
The proposed legislation would change the rules for police officers detecting cannabis use behind the wheel. CONNECTICUT, USA — Police officers in Connecticut are currently not allowed to pull someone over if they smell marijuana or if they suspect the driver is smoking behind the wheel, but that could change. “Really as whole of a person as they are, not in spite of being … [Read more...] about Lawmakers hear public testimony on bill to crack down on cannabis DUIs
Cops say CT cannabis law needs to be rewritten so they can stop drivers seen smoking
HARTFORD — Legislation that would allow police to stop and arrest motorists suspected of smoking cannabis in their vehicles was supported Monday by law enforcement officials, who during a public hearing said they require the added tools to enforce Connecticut laws against driving while intoxicated. But supporters of the 2021 legalization of adult-use marijuana, which prohibits … [Read more...] about Cops say CT cannabis law needs to be rewritten so they can stop drivers seen smoking
AAA: Impaired Driving due to Marijuana on the Rise
Two complementary reports by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety find that marijuana, also known as cannabis, is now the third most used substance in the United States following nicotine and alcohol – and that usage increase is fueling an uptick in impaired driving. [Above photo via Wikimedia Commons] The safety advocacy group said that as some form of cannabis consumption … [Read more...] about AAA: Impaired Driving due to Marijuana on the Rise
Wholesale Marijuana Business Burglarized
(Salem, OR) -- A wholesale marijuana business in the Salem area was burglarized on Monday. The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission reports that early in the morning, a vehicle was used to ram through the overhead door of the business. Several people went inside and stole marijuana products. One person appeared to be armed with a gun. When police arrived, the suspects were … [Read more...] about Wholesale Marijuana Business Burglarized
The Impact of 4/20 on Cannabis Legalization Efforts
April 20th, commonly known as 4/20, has evolved from an underground counterculture reference to a significant day of activism, public demonstration, and policy advocacy for cannabis legalization. While its origins trace back to a group of California high school students in the 1970s who used “420” as a code for smoking marijuana, the date has since grown into a powerful symbol … [Read more...] about The Impact of 4/20 on Cannabis Legalization Efforts
Trump White House Says Marijuana Decriminalization ‘Opened The Door To Disorder’ In Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump’s White House says the move to decriminalize marijuana in Washington, D.C. is an example of a “failed” policy that “opened the door to disorder.” In a fact sheet about an executive order that Trump signed on Friday—which is broadly aimed at beautifying the District and making it more safe—the White House listed several local policies in the nation’s … [Read more...] about Trump White House Says Marijuana Decriminalization ‘Opened The Door To Disorder’ In Washington, D.C.