Elton John, who has been sober since 1990, believes marijuana never should’ve been legalized. “I maintain that it’s addictive,” he said in a new interview with Time, which named him Icon of the Year. “It leads to other drugs. And when you’re stoned — and I’ve been stoned — you don’t think normally. Legalizing marijuana in America and Canada is one of the greatest mistakes of … [Read more...] about Elton John Says Legalizing Weed Is ‘One of the Greatest Mistakes’
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Investigators haul away more than 45 tons of marijuana from San Bernardino County property
OAK HILLS, Calif. (KABC) -- Authorities seized some 90,000 pounds of processed marijuana, valued at more than $100 million, from a property in San Bernardino County. County investigators served a search warrant around 7 a.m. Monday at a five-acre property on Honeyhill Road in Oak Hills. Inside a newly-built metal structure on the property they say they found a massive … [Read more...] about Investigators haul away more than 45 tons of marijuana from San Bernardino County property
‘Teetering on the edge’: California pot shops owe $1.3 billion in back taxes
San Francisco’s Vapor Room cannabis dispensary has faced plenty of foes since it opened in 2003. It brawled in federal courtrooms with the IRS and was hit during crackdowns by the U.S. Justice Department. But now that weed is legal, it appears the one thing the storied dispensary can’t survive is California’s legal weed market. The dispensary is at risk of going out of business … [Read more...] about ‘Teetering on the edge’: California pot shops owe $1.3 billion in back taxes
States Without Legal Cannabis Are Missing Out On Billions In Annual Tax Revenue, New Analysis Shows
Since Colorado and Washington took the historic step of legalizing recreational cannabis in 2014, the marijuana industry has rapidly expanded, with tax revenue emerging as one of the most significant financial outcomes.The growing legal cannabis market across the U.S. has generated billions of dollars in tax revenue, benefitting state budgets, funding essential services and … [Read more...] about States Without Legal Cannabis Are Missing Out On Billions In Annual Tax Revenue, New Analysis Shows
Walmart job applicant can’t sue under NJ cannabis bias law
A divided U.S. appeals court on Monday said a New Jersey law barring employment discrimination against cannabis users does not allow for private lawsuits, and tossed out a proposed class action against Walmart.The Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 ruling, opens new tab said that because the state law approved by voters in 2020 did not create any … [Read more...] about Walmart job applicant can’t sue under NJ cannabis bias law
Iconic NYC dive Smith’s Bar to be replaced by weed dispensary near Times Square
Old New York’s going up in smoke!Smith’s Bar, the iconic, neon-sign dive near Times Square, has closed for good and is set to be replaced by a marijuana dispensary — leaving broken-hearted regulars feeling burned.The beloved watering hole — where theater-going hipsters knocked one back alongside old drunks and businessmen for 70 years — shuttered for good last week on 44th … [Read more...] about Iconic NYC dive Smith’s Bar to be replaced by weed dispensary near Times Square
Columbus City Council to vote on creating ‘weed fund’ to collect marijuana tax revenue
The city of Columbus could soon establish a separate "weed fund" to manage its income from the tax on marijuana sales, a new revenue source the City Council welcomes. Columbus City Auditor Megan N. Kilgore said she conservatively estimates the city will bring in $8 million from marijuana sale tax receipts in the first year that the drug was legalized for recreational use in … [Read more...] about Columbus City Council to vote on creating ‘weed fund’ to collect marijuana tax revenue
‘I feel I’ve upset a few people over the years’: actor Brian Cox on overrated co-stars, charmless politicians and the joy of smoking weed
He’s famed for grumpy roles and outspoken views, but don’t be fooled – the Succession star is a pussycat at heart. He talks about growing up in poverty, falling in love with his wife – and out of love with Labour As I leave the office, my editor wishes me luck. “Hope he’s not too grumpy!” she says. A moment later, the deputy editor asks where I’m off to. To see Brian Cox, the … [Read more...] about ‘I feel I’ve upset a few people over the years’: actor Brian Cox on overrated co-stars, charmless politicians and the joy of smoking weed
DEA Counsel Dodges Question on Support for Cannabis Rescheduling
Pro-cannabis rescheduling attorney Matthew Zorn, partner at Yetter Coleman LLP, has an exchange with John J. Mulrooney, the Drug Enforcement Administration's chief administrative law judge, during preliminary proceedings Dec. 2 in Arlington, Va. Drug Enforcement Administration The Drug Enforcement Administration’s lead counsel appeared to sidestep the very first question an … [Read more...] about DEA Counsel Dodges Question on Support for Cannabis Rescheduling
Hemp vs. Marijuana: The Same Plant, Different Legal Labels
Let’s clear the air—hemp and marijuana are not different plants. They’re both Cannabis sativa, belonging to the Cannabaceae family. The only thing separating them is a legal line in the sand drawn by outdated policies. Hemp is cannabis with less than 0.3% THC, the compound that gets you high. Marijuana is cannabis with more than 0.3% THC. That’s it.The Historical ContextThe … [Read more...] about Hemp vs. Marijuana: The Same Plant, Different Legal Labels
