A GOP congressman is peddling a stigmatizing message to justify a new bill on adding work requirements for certain federal benefits, implying that it’s necessary to prevent people from buying marijuana with taxpayer dollars and lazing around on the couch while eating Cheetos. During an appearance on Fox Business on Wednesday, Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) was asked about recently … [Read more...] about GOP Congressman Tells Welfare Recipients To ‘Stop Buying The Medical Marijuana’ And Eating Cheetos
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Recent Denial of Business Interruption Coverage to Cannabis Manufacturer Highlights Importance of Diving Into the Weeds of Insured’s Business Practices
In Theraplant LLC v. National Fire & Marine Insurance Co., the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut denied the insured cannabis cultivator’s claim for business interruption coverage because the insured failed to demonstrate a causal link between its loss and the suspension of its operations. The insured, Theraplant, suffered a loss when a fire at its facility … [Read more...] about Recent Denial of Business Interruption Coverage to Cannabis Manufacturer Highlights Importance of Diving Into the Weeds of Insured’s Business Practices
Two Out Of Three Marijuana Consumers Are Buying Less Cannabis Due To Inflation, Poll Finds
Two out of three marijuana consumers say they’ve had to make the decision to spend less money on cannabis because of broader inflation in the economy, according to a new poll shared exclusively with Marijuana Moment. While many have measured the impact of inflation by looking at the rising costs of common commodities like eggs and gas, the survey from the cannabis telehealth … [Read more...] about Two Out Of Three Marijuana Consumers Are Buying Less Cannabis Due To Inflation, Poll Finds
Cannabis testing lab loses key ruling in dispute with state regulators
State regulators are a major step closer to ending their four-year long legal battle with cannabis testing lab Viridis Laboratories. An administrative law judge overseeing a case brought by Viridis against the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency ruled late last month that the state’s actions against Viridis, which included a massive product recall that nearly ground the state’s … [Read more...] about Cannabis testing lab loses key ruling in dispute with state regulators
Increases in Number of States That Have Legalized Marijuana Obscures Fact That Cannabis Remains Federally Illegal in 2025
Even though on Nov. 5, 2024, Nebraska became the 15th state to legalize exclusively medical marijuana, and despite the fact that 24 other states have legalized dual adult- and medical-use cannabis—none of that has changed the fact that cannabis use and sale remains a federal offense. From smoking, vaping or ingesting alone or at a party to growing, transporting, or providing to … [Read more...] about Increases in Number of States That Have Legalized Marijuana Obscures Fact That Cannabis Remains Federally Illegal in 2025
DC shuts down dozens of illegal cannabis shops: Full list of closures
Another illegal cannabis shop was shut down and raided on Wednesday, the fifth closure since a new law passed by the D.C. Council has been enforced in recent weeks. FOX 5's Homa Bash has the story. The Brief Officials have shut down 25 illegal cannabis shops for unlicensed sales and safety violations. Some stores sold cannabis laced with narcotics like amphetamines and … [Read more...] about DC shuts down dozens of illegal cannabis shops: Full list of closures
Trump May Lose Interest In Legal Marijuana During ‘Disorderly Situation,’ Conservative Cabinet, Says Analyst; Could Musk Come To The Rescue?
The White House has largely sidelined the issue of marijuana legalization, despite its widespread popularity. Amid a flurry of executive orders, foreign policy shifts and political spectacles, the Trump administration seems to have neglected what was once a clear trajectory toward reform. "Unsurprisingly, much has been lost in the shuffle, including one salient, hugely popular … [Read more...] about Trump May Lose Interest In Legal Marijuana During ‘Disorderly Situation,’ Conservative Cabinet, Says Analyst; Could Musk Come To The Rescue?
‘Harold & Kumar’ Actor Says Weed Almost Killed Him
Actor David Krumholtz says he's suffered from Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) and "almost died." The relatively rare nauseous condition is soothed by taking showers. “It’s rare, but it’s becoming more and more prevalent yearly," he told the audience at a Cinema Society screening of Riff Raff on Feb. 26. "The numbers are doubling every year." Krumholtz also commented: • … [Read more...] about ‘Harold & Kumar’ Actor Says Weed Almost Killed Him
US weed companies got leaner in 2024. The only thing investors care about is cannabis reform.
Major American cannabis operators had a decent 2024, managing to keep revenues flat despite dealing with plummeting weed prices. Record-high harvests in states like Michigan, California, and Oregon have led to a glut of cannabis and therefore lower prices. That means that while major US cannabis operators were able to increase volumes and enter new markets, sales were largely … [Read more...] about US weed companies got leaner in 2024. The only thing investors care about is cannabis reform.
Michigan’s largest cannabis company looks to Florida to sell a different kind of weed
As oversupply hammers prices and the industry remains walled off from other states' markets, Michigan’s largest cannabis company is heading south to sell a different kind of weed. Evart-based Lume Cannabis Co. has founded a new company, Lume Hemp Co. in Florida, to capture a portion of the massive and growing national market for hemp-derived THC. The national cannabis … [Read more...] about Michigan’s largest cannabis company looks to Florida to sell a different kind of weed
