CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A local nonprofit group is taking its cause to the capital. The South Carolina Cannabis Coalition will hold its second annual rally at the state house in Columbia on Wednesday.Coalition organizers say they're working to reform the state’s cannabis laws; they believe the laws are outdated. That’s why they're pushing lawmakers towards … [Read more...] about South Carolina Cannabis Coalition calls for sensible decriminalization at rally
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Is New York’s weed law flawed? Brooklyn DA backs off cannabis possession charges
Last year, on April 20, police pulled over Tommy Yu for failure to signal while he was driving in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. An officer noticed Yu had a forged Department of Transportation parking plaque and searched his car, finding what he said were hundreds of ecstasy pills and 18 large bags of cannabis weighing more than 20 pounds, according to testimony. In July, Yu had … [Read more...] about Is New York’s weed law flawed? Brooklyn DA backs off cannabis possession charges
Newly Introduced Bill in Florida Proposes 10% Cap on Smokable THC Products
Florida Representative Ralph Massullo introduced House Bill 1269 on Jan. 5, which received its first reading on Jan. 9. If passed, the bill would implement limitations on potency in cannabis products specifically if adult-use cannabis is legalized. The bill proposes strict limitations for smoking products, concentrates, and edibles. “Marijuana for personal use may not have a … [Read more...] about Newly Introduced Bill in Florida Proposes 10% Cap on Smokable THC Products
Pot kingpin who co-founded one of the cannabis industry’s biggest companies is accused of running ILLEGAL marijuana dispensaries across Los Angeles
A businessman who co-founded one of the cannabis industry's largest companies has been linked to multiple illegal marijuana dispensaries across Los Angeles. Tony Huang, 41, and his holding companies are alleged to own nine properties that have been used as sites to unlawfully sell cannabis, according to the Los Angeles Times. He started Stiiizy, which grows, distributes and … [Read more...] about Pot kingpin who co-founded one of the cannabis industry’s biggest companies is accused of running ILLEGAL marijuana dispensaries across Los Angeles
Delivery service set to open as legal weed industry takes shape on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A recently resolved court injunction put New York’s fledgling legal marijuana industry on hold for months, but it’s starting to take shape, including on Staten Island. Michael Gertelman, head of a soon-to-open delivery service called NugHub, said his business is slated to open in the coming weeks around the same time a brick-and-mortar establishment, … [Read more...] about Delivery service set to open as legal weed industry takes shape on Staten Island
US Veterans Back Medical Cannabis Access
A recent study delved into differences in attitudes towards marijuana as treatment options among veterans; a group presenting with many mental and physical health issues. Common conditions among veterans include anxiety disorder, depression and stress disorder (particularly PTSD) – all conditions that could potentially benefit from the use of medical cannabis. But aside from … [Read more...] about US Veterans Back Medical Cannabis Access
The Top 10 Best-Selling Flower Strains in California in 2023
Blue Dream is widely known as a popular cannabis cultivar. It's nearly a household name at this point. Last year, Blue Dream was the No. 4 best-selling flower strain in California, behind Wedding Cake, Gelato, and Cookies' own Cereal Milk. This year, the titan stands alone at the top of the list with a commanding lead. More than $91 million worth of Blue Dream flower was sold … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Best-Selling Flower Strains in California in 2023
30 weed predictions very likely to come true in 2024
Two out of three ain’t bad, readers. Leafly News got it right 66 percent of the time in December 2022 when we made 51 predictions about weed in 2023. We scored 34 accurate prognostications, nine misses (sorry New Hampshire legalization), and eight maybes. What will 2024 hold for the wide world of weed? Leafly senior editor David Downs and Great Moments in Weed History … [Read more...] about 30 weed predictions very likely to come true in 2024
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management outlines next steps for dispensaries
The Office of Cannabis Management outlined what's next for some cannabis dispensary applicants at its Cannabis Control Board Meeting last week now that a lawsuit holding up proceedings has been settled. After settling a lawsuit filed by four disabled U.S. military veterans, the Cannabis Control Board announced that some Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary applicants can … [Read more...] about New York’s Office of Cannabis Management outlines next steps for dispensaries
Hudson Valley Cannabis News
End Of A Good Thing — Cannabis Growers Showcases Sunset December 31st December 11, 2023 – New York’s Office of Cannabis Management made an unexpected announcement on Friday and dealt a fatal blow to the state’s small contingent of craft growers who received a lifeline through Cannabis Growers’ Showcases (CGS). OCM announced the successful Cannabis Growers Showcase program … [Read more...] about Hudson Valley Cannabis News