A group of New York service-disabled military veterans suing New York's Office of Cannabis Management's Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries program appear to be close to reaching a settlement with the state. In a motion filed Monday, Brian T. Burns, counsel for the plaintiffs, said the parties had reached an agreement in principle. The lawsuit claimed the legal cannabis … [Read more...] about Parties appear to have reached agreement in CAURD lawsuit that has held up N.Y. cannabis industry development
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Cannabis attorney talks about future of New York cannabis industry
A new legal settlement could ignite the rollout of the state's legal cannabis industry. A lawsuit had been filed by four service-disabled veterans who claimed the legal cannabis program unlawfully prioritized those with marijuana-related convictions. A judge then imposed an injunction back in August, blocking any new retail licenses from being issued or any new dispensaries … [Read more...] about Cannabis attorney talks about future of New York cannabis industry
NuggMD is providing FREE Medical Cannabis Evaluations to Veterans on Veterans Day
NuggMD, the nation's leading telemedicine platform, is providing free online medical marijuana evaluations to veterans on November 10th and 11th, 2023. "We owe our prosperity and freedom to our brave veterans," said Alex Milligan, Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder of NuggMD. "These completely free evaluations are our small way of offering humble thanks and gratitude for … [Read more...] about NuggMD is providing FREE Medical Cannabis Evaluations to Veterans on Veterans Day
Hudson Valley Cannabis News
To the joy of many, and the chagrin of others, New York is expanding medical cannabis retail licenses to large multistate operators. The application window for “registered organizations” opened October. 31 and will run until 5:00pm December 19, according to a notice from state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Registered organizations will pay a premium to enter what … [Read more...] about Hudson Valley Cannabis News
Stock rally ignites gains in pot stocks while Senate OK’s bill language to allow VA doctors to recommend cannabis in legal states
Cannabis company stocks joined in with the market rally on Thursday, with big gains throughout most of the sector. Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (CURLF) rose by 4.7%, Verano Holdings Corp. (VRNOF) jumped 5.7%, Green Thumb Industries Inc. (GTBIF) rose 7.1%, Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (TCNNF) moved up by 3.9%, Tilray Brands Inc. (TLRY) rose by 6%, Canopy Growth Corp. (CGC) rose 8.8% and … [Read more...] about Stock rally ignites gains in pot stocks while Senate OK’s bill language to allow VA doctors to recommend cannabis in legal states
Cannabis Congressman Calling It A Day
Congressman Earl Blumenauer, who has played a major role in cannabis-related reform efforts in the USA, has announced he will not seek re-election. “For fifty years, I have served in elected office at every level—as a State Legislator, Multnomah County Commissioner, Portland City Council member, and for 27 years as a member of Congress,” said Mr. Blumenauer. “It is a difficult … [Read more...] about Cannabis Congressman Calling It A Day
Hudson Valley Cannabis News
October 23, 2023 – Let’s face it. New York’s rollout of legalized recreational marijuana dispensaries has not met the state’s expectations. Whether it was the federal lawsuit that challenged a system that preferred in-state applicants, or the state suit challenging the exclusion of disabled veterans as compared to justice-affected applicants, there have been a series, to be … [Read more...] about Hudson Valley Cannabis News
Advocates in Lubbock, Texas Collected Enough Signatures for Weed Decriminalization Initiative
Advocates in Texas recently announced that they’ve collected enough signatures to add a decriminalization initiative to the ballot in Lubbock, located in the northwestern part of the state. According to 2022 census data, the city is home to 264,000 people, and is among the top 10 most populated cities in the state. On Oct. 11, advocates announced that they have collected 8,800 … [Read more...] about Advocates in Lubbock, Texas Collected Enough Signatures for Weed Decriminalization Initiative
After troubled start, New York is shaking up its legal marijuana market with new competitors
RAVENA, N.Y. — New York officials launched legal recreational marijuana sales by promising many of the first retail licenses to people with past drug convictions, hoping to give people harmed by the war on drugs a chance to succeed before competitors crowded in. But more than nine months after sales started, only about two dozen state-sanctioned dispensaries have opened their … [Read more...] about After troubled start, New York is shaking up its legal marijuana market with new competitors
Older Kansans want lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana and expand Medicaid
TOPEKA, Kansas — A group made up of older Kansas residents is asking lawmakers to end long-time opposition to medical marijuana legalization and Medicaid expansion. Kansas remains one of only a few states with no legal way to access cannabis and one of nine states that have not expanded the health care program Medicaid. The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature met at the … [Read more...] about Older Kansans want lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana and expand Medicaid