The Legal Marijuana Now Party did not satisfy state requirements to qualify as a major political party in 2024, the Minnesota Supreme Court unanimously decided Friday. The ruling means Legal Marijuana Now candidates will not automatically appear on the ballot for the November general election. According to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office, if LMN decides to register … [Read more...] about Minnesota Supreme Court ruling strips Legal Marijuana Now of major party status
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Thailand’s Cannabis Re-Criminalization Risks Street Protests and Industry Lawsuits
Thailand’s move to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic threatens to trigger street protests and class-action suits by owners of thousands of dispensaries which sprung across the country in the wake of decriminalization two years ago. A complete re-criminalization ordered by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday will also push the cannabis trade underground, said Rattapon … [Read more...] about Thailand’s Cannabis Re-Criminalization Risks Street Protests and Industry Lawsuits
Chamber survey shows marijuana support high, but shy of passage
Support for legalizing recreation remains high, but is still shy of the threshold needed to amend Florida’s Constitution. That’s according to a poll released by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, which found 58% of Floridians ready to support Amendment 3 on the November ballot. About 37% of those polled oppose the measure and only 5% remain undecided. In order for a proposed … [Read more...] about Chamber survey shows marijuana support high, but shy of passage
NY cannabis director out as Hochul announces ‘overhaul’ of troubled office
Chris Alexander, the executive director of the state Office of Cannabis Management, has been asked by Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration to step down after the rollout of New York's retail cannabis industry has struggled to meet goals. ALBANY — Chris Alexander, the executive director of the state Office of Cannabis Management, has been asked by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s … [Read more...] about NY cannabis director out as Hochul announces ‘overhaul’ of troubled office
Signatures for South Dakota Adult-Use Cannabis Initiative Submitted
Advocates in South Dakota recently turned in a batch of signatures to get their adult-use cannabis initiative on the ballot in November. South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws (SDBML) collected 29,030 signatures and submitted them on May 7, which was the deadline set by the Secretary of State Monae Johnson’s office. Out of that amount, 17,508 must be verified in order for the … [Read more...] about Signatures for South Dakota Adult-Use Cannabis Initiative Submitted
Group submits signatures for recreational marijuana question on November ballot
South Dakota voters could weigh in on whether to legalize recreational marijuana for the third time in as many elections. Advocates said they’ve submitted 29,030 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office to place the question on the November ballot. In 2020, South Dakota voters approved a constitutional amendment that included a framework to legalize recreational … [Read more...] about Group submits signatures for recreational marijuana question on November ballot
Pairing Made Perfect
The clanking of dishes. The terpene-drenched aroma of herbs and savory cuisine. The sweet, dank waft of smoke billowing throughout the air. The laughter. Cultivating Spirits, a three-course cannabis dinner pairing, is about the overall combined experience. Celebrating its 10th year in operation, Cultivating Spirits provides three-course dinners complete with carefully matched … [Read more...] about Pairing Made Perfect
The Defeat Of The Jedi And His LegalSaber: A HighBazaar Chronicle
In the heart of Hamden, Connecticut, where the scent of rebellion lingers as thick as the smoke in the air, the HighBazaar cannabis parties have become the stuff of local legend. It’s a place where the green fairy flutters freely, and the patrons, a motley crew of seekers and sages, gather to celebrate the leafy muse in all her glory. But No! The state’s iron fist, clad … [Read more...] about The Defeat Of The Jedi And His LegalSaber: A HighBazaar Chronicle
Connecticut joins ranks of states restricting intoxicating hemp products
Connecticut’s governor has signed into law a bill that will restrict and regulate hemp products. The state Senate approved House Bill 5150 last week and sent it to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk, and he signed it on Saturday, according to Maryland-based industry news website Cannabis Business Executive. The state’s House of Representatives voted in favor of HB 5150 earlier this … [Read more...] about Connecticut joins ranks of states restricting intoxicating hemp products
Coast Guard offloads $185 million in cocaine and marijuana on return from deployment
The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mohawk offloaded a huge haul of cocaine and marijuana on Friday at Port Everglades that it and other agencies and service branches seized during a deployment patrolling the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The 13,803 pounds of cocaine and 3,736 pounds of marijuana have a total estimated street value of $185 million, the Coast Guard said … [Read more...] about Coast Guard offloads $185 million in cocaine and marijuana on return from deployment