We’ve come a long way from Reefer Madness and the War on Drugs to the rampant legalization of recreational marijuana. It’s not only happening in the U.S. and Canada, but all around the world. The easing of restrictions has led to the rise of a new buzz term in the bud industry—cannabis tourism—which includes everything from pop up hash bars and themed consumption lounges to … [Read more...] about Toke and Travel: 7 Best Places to Give Cannabis Tourism a Whirl
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Jamey Johnson Facing Felony Marijuana Charges, Up To Six Years In Prison After Tennessee Arrest
Jamey Johnson is facing time behind bars after his recent arrest in Tennessee over the weekend – and it all appears to be over some weed. The country music superstar was arrested on November 17 in Williamson County, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, for speeding and drug possession charges. The Tennessee Highway Patrol issued a statement yesterday confirming the … [Read more...] about Jamey Johnson Facing Felony Marijuana Charges, Up To Six Years In Prison After Tennessee Arrest
Conquer the New MJBizCon Expo Floor, One Pavilion at a Time
DENVER, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 13th annual MJBizCon, the largest, most established cannabis business conference and expo in the world, opens with a more defined and inclusive expo show floor starting Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. With more than 1400 exhibitors expected at MJBizCon, the expo show floor will be segmented for easier … [Read more...] about Conquer the New MJBizCon Expo Floor, One Pavilion at a Time
DeSantis, Trump, state lawmakers: What’s next for marijuana in Florida?
Amendment 3 would have allowed adult-use marijuana in the state in six months' time. With it going several percentage points short of passage on Election Day, the hopes of weed users and companies went up in smoke. While there are hopes President-elect Donald Trump will be favorable to the industry, since he supported the amendment, he's in no way endorsed federal … [Read more...] about DeSantis, Trump, state lawmakers: What’s next for marijuana in Florida?
Eaze, Green Dragon to Reopen 70 Locations With $10 Million in Series B Funding
Cannabis delivery service Eaze Technologies Inc. and dispensary operator Green Dragon plan to reopen 70 locations across four states after announcing last month that they had planned to wind down their operations. California-based Eaze, which acquired Green Dragon in 2021, announced on Nov. 12 that it received $10 million in Series B funding to support reopening 57 retail … [Read more...] about Eaze, Green Dragon to Reopen 70 Locations With $10 Million in Series B Funding
What’s Next For Legal Marijuana
Going into 2025, the cannabis industry will have to be more limber. The election is done and Donald Trump will be returning to the White House and Republicans having greater control in Congress. The election showed the majority of people want recreational in Florida, Nebraska will finally have medical marijuana, and cannabis wasn’t a deciding factor in swinging votes. With the … [Read more...] about What’s Next For Legal Marijuana
Oklahoma’s Secret War: OBN Director Reveals Growing Threat Of Illegal Marijuana Farms
We’re taking a look at what Oklahoma’s top drug enforcement officer says are the biggest drug issues in our state. News On 6’s Lori Fullbright sat down with the director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Donnie Anderson. He says meth still kills more people in Oklahoma than any other drug, but fentanyl is catching up fast. However, he says the number one issue is illegal … [Read more...] about Oklahoma’s Secret War: OBN Director Reveals Growing Threat Of Illegal Marijuana Farms
Trump’s Pick for Attorney General Promising for Cannabis Policy, Rescheduling
In a U-turn from Donald Trump’s first term in the White House, the president-elect’s pick for attorney general is a friend of pro-cannabis policies. U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., whom Trump nominated on Nov. 13 as the next head of the Department of Justice (DOJ), has a legislative record of supporting federal cannabis legalization, loosening restrictions on cultivating cannabis … [Read more...] about Trump’s Pick for Attorney General Promising for Cannabis Policy, Rescheduling
Joe Rogan claims Harris wanted to avoid marijuana legalization talk as aides feared progressive backlash: ‘Thought it was hilarious’
Joe Rogan claimed the Harris-Walz campaign drew a red line on talk about “marijuana legalization” for the interview that never happened — while aides said the sit-down was kiboshed over fears of progressive backlash. “I think they had requirements on things that she didn’t want to talk about. She didn’t want to talk about marijuana legalization, which I thought was hilarious,” … [Read more...] about Joe Rogan claims Harris wanted to avoid marijuana legalization talk as aides feared progressive backlash: ‘Thought it was hilarious’
NYC Cannabis Stores Don’t Have a Lot in Common With Wine Bars and Brewpubs — Yet
In February 2014, Sohan Bashar started a one-year stint at Rikers Island after being convicted of a cannabis-related felony. In February 2024, Bashar opened Silk Road NYC, a licensed dispensary in Jamaica, Queens. His arc demonstrates the evolution of cannabis and cannabis-related retail in New York City. “Ten years later, I’m opening a store to then legally sell that product,” … [Read more...] about NYC Cannabis Stores Don’t Have a Lot in Common With Wine Bars and Brewpubs — Yet
