This was revealed by Michin during a recent appearance on The Speakeezy podcast, who opened up about various topics including the use of marijuana in professional wrestling. The former Mia Yim revealed that WWE has become more accepting of its use, noting that it was removed from the company’s banned substances list a few years ago. She said (h/t Wrestlingnews.co), “Because … [Read more...] about WWE Relaxes Marijuana Policy, Removes It From Banned Drugs List (WWE News)
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New Mexico Lawmaker Files Bill to Mandate Medical Cannabis Insurance Coverage
House Bill 527, sponsored by State Representative Cristina Parajón (D), would require health insurance providers to cover medical marijuana as they do other prescription medications. The legislation, if enacted, would amend the Health Care Purchasing Act, the Public Assistance Act, and the New Mexico Insurance Code to mandate insurance coverage for an “adequate supply” of … [Read more...] about New Mexico Lawmaker Files Bill to Mandate Medical Cannabis Insurance Coverage
7 US House Republicans File Bill to Prevent 280E Tax Relief for Cannabis Businesses
Forcing state-licensed cannabis businesses to continue paying punitive taxes on their ordinary business expenses, even should cannabis be federally rescheduled, is now a bicameral effort in the U.S. Congress. Congressman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, who chairs the House Budget Committee, and six of his fellow representatives in the U.S. House introduced legislation, H.R. 1447, on … [Read more...] about 7 US House Republicans File Bill to Prevent 280E Tax Relief for Cannabis Businesses
N.J. medical cannabis patients feel betrayed as legal weed business booms
Edward “Lefty” Grimes uses cannabis to manage his pain. Grimes has neuropathy, a form of nerve damage, from a back injury he sustained decades ago. After multiple spine and disc fusions he said he was constant pain. “Sometimes it’s burning, sometimes it’s stabbing — sometimes it’s electrical, sometimes it’s dull, but it never gets better,” said Grimes, 57, who lives in … [Read more...] about N.J. medical cannabis patients feel betrayed as legal weed business booms
Police may soon be able to use smell of marijuana as evidence of impairment in New York
Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - New York Office of Cannabis Management is challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul on a proposal in her budget that would change the Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act. Former Buffalo Police Cpt. Jeff Rinaldo says how the law is currently written, officers are prohibited from determining that a person is driving under the influence based on the odor of … [Read more...] about Police may soon be able to use smell of marijuana as evidence of impairment in New York
US Congressman’s Bill Would Provide Veterans Access to Cannabis From VA Doctors
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a qualifying condition in just about all 39 states with medical cannabis programs in the U.S., yet veterans often hide their use from government health providers out of fear of losing their benefits. U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., is hoping that changes. The co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus reintroduced the Veterans Equal … [Read more...] about US Congressman’s Bill Would Provide Veterans Access to Cannabis From VA Doctors
Rhode Island Cannabis Update: Current Market, Proposed Rules and New Business Opportunities
Cannabis policy reform in Rhode Island has spanned nearly two decades, starting with the legalization of medical marijuana in 2006. Then, after years of determined advocacy and legislative debate, the Rhode Island Cannabis Act was passed in May of 2022, making Rhode Island the 19th state to legalize cannabis for adult use. This article looks at the current state of the market, … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Cannabis Update: Current Market, Proposed Rules and New Business Opportunities
New Haven native turns prior marijuana conviction into positive business venture
A New Haven native is giving back to his community through his new cannabis dispensary. Luis Vega is the CEO & owner of the newest dispensary in the state, Nautilus Botanicals, located at 63 Amity Road in New Haven. The business, which offers medical and adult recreational-use cannabis, celebrated its grand opening over the weekend and has been a long time in the … [Read more...] about New Haven native turns prior marijuana conviction into positive business venture
Under new leadership, cannabis industry’s troubled Social Equity Council looks to relaunch community grants program, create closer ties with marijuana entrepreneurs
While he was a state legislator representing Hartford, Brandon McGee helped draft the bill to legalize recreational cannabis use in Connecticut. That legislation included the idea for the Social Equity Council (SEC), the body charged with helping approve cannabis businesses, reinvesting the financial windfall from startup license fees into programs that help communities most … [Read more...] about Under new leadership, cannabis industry’s troubled Social Equity Council looks to relaunch community grants program, create closer ties with marijuana entrepreneurs
Cannabis industry faces debt reckoning without bankruptcy help
Marijuana companies face $6 billion in debt coming due next year as profits decline industrywide. Struggling cannabis companies are looking to restructure debt to stay afloat as federal legal hurdles remain seeking protection from creditors via bankruptcy filings. If it were like most companies on the losing end of a boom and bust cycle, Schwazze could just turn to the U.S. … [Read more...] about Cannabis industry faces debt reckoning without bankruptcy help
