Arkansas medical marijuana proposal falls short of signatures
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Measure to expand medical marijuana in Arkansas won’t qualify for the ballot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- An effort to expand Arkansas' medical marijuana program fell short of the required signatures and won't qualify for the November ballot, Secretary of State John Thurston…
Federal government, states grapple with regulating hemp products
[[{"value":"(The Center Square) – While the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is on track to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, efforts at both the federal and state levels to…
Norton K9 one of the first in Summit County not trained to detect marijuana
NORTON, Ohio (WOIO) -Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Ohio, this means new training for police K9s. Norton Police Departments newest member, K9 Achilles, is one of the first…
Secretary of State Thurston disqualifies medical marijuana amendment; advocacy group plans lawsuit – Talk Business & Politics
[[{"value":" Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston on Monday (Sept. 30) informed representatives of a group seeking to make changes to the state’s medical marijuana amendment that it had failed…
Pesticide-Free Food Tastes Better—Wait Until You Try Clean Cannabis This Autumn
[[{"value":"As consumers embrace pesticide-free food for its health and taste benefits, Autumn Brands is bringing similar clean practices to cannabis. The women-owned, family-operated company based in Santa Barbara California is…
Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Coming To California With Celebrity Backing: Here’s Who Pushed For The Bill
[[{"value":"On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill allowing licensed cannabis lounges to sell food and host ticketed events, essentially giving birth to Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes These venues will…
A look at how other states manage cannabis industry as Vt. pauses applications
Updated: 6 hours agoVermont State Police are investigating after a body was found in Townshend.Updated: 6 hours agoThe school year has just begun, and according to Education Week, there have…
Harris backs marijuana legalization
Click in for more news from The Hillbeacon Health Care Health Care The Big Story Harris reaffirms support for marijuana legalization Vice President Harris said during an interv… Click in for…
Craig, Ayotte clash on taxes, cannabis legalization in race for New Hampshire governor
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The Daily Hit: September 30, 2024
News from: California, Kamala Harris, Eaze, Ignite and more.The Daily Hit is a recap of the top financial news stories for Monday, September 30, 2024.On the SiteCannabis cafes get green…
Cannabis Control Commission proposing regulatory changes
WORCESTER, Mass. - In an effort to better serve businesses and customers of the marijuana industry, the Cannabis Control Commission is proposing a number of regulatory changes.Commissioner Kim Roy discussed…
Legalizing Growing Cannabis at Home Panel Held at NECANN Conference
[[{"value":"As Heady NJ Editor, I moderated a panel on the need to legalize growing cannabis at home at the recent NECANN industry conference.Businessman Evan Nisan of the National Organization for…
Cops Find 84 Marijuana Plants Growing At Bloomfield Home: PD
Crime & SafetyState police carried out a search warrant in Bloomfield and made an arrest. Growing weed at home is still illegal in New Jersey.Eric Kiefer, Patch StaffPosted Mon, Sep…
How cities are lowering crime, inside diet culture, the next step for marijuana: Catch up on the day’s stories
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Harris endorses federal marijuana legalization
Vice President Kamala Harris has had enough of marijuana prohibition, and she’s ready to end it.“I just think we have come to a point where we have to understand that…
Governor bans plastic bags, OKs cannabis cafes, longer eviction windows
[[{"value":"ADVERTISEMENTGovernor Gavin Newsom has signed several bills into law that focus on extending tenant protections, transforming cannabis dispensaries, and closing loopholes in the state’s plastic bag ban. Assembly Bill 2347…
Governor bans plastic bags, OKs cannabis cafes, longer eviction windows
[[{"value":"ADVERTISEMENTGovernor Gavin Newsom has signed several bills into law that focus on extending tenant protections, transforming cannabis dispensaries, and closing loopholes in the state’s plastic bag ban. Assembly Bill 2347…
Oklahoma medical marijuana business owners consider legal action amid inspection backlog
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Some Oklahomans in the medical marijuana industry say they are considering taking legal action amid the backlog of commercial license inspections.They say people have lost everything…
Sand City getting closer to having its first cannabis retail business
[[{"value":" Sand City was awarded a Cannabis Retail Access Grant of $115,000 from the State of California Department of Cannabis Control in Oct. 2023, and received notification of approved contract…
New documentary looks at unregulated synthetic THC products
NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - A new documentary on YouTube looks at a loophole that allows for the manufacturing of synthetic and unregulated THC.The film is called ‘High Stakes --…
Medical marijuana group expected to appeal rejected ballot measure to Arkansas Supreme Court
[[{"value":"Supporters of a proposed ballot measure that would make changes to the state’s medical marijuana industry vowed to pursue legal action Monday after Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston deemed…
Calif. Gov. Signs Bill To Allow Cannabis Cafes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday approved a bill that would pave the way for cannabis retailers to sell food and drink for on-site consumption — akin to the cannabis cafes…
Ancillary Cannabis Stocks Continue to Lead the Sector
[[{"value":" As we described in a previous article, the Global Cannabis Stock Index moved lower in September, rising 4.3%. It is now up 8.5% in 2024. In this article, we summarize the performance…
Arkansas Activists Submitted ‘Insufficient’ Signatures For Medical Marijuana Expansion Initiative, Official Says
Arkansas’s top elections official has determined that a campaign to put a medical marijuana expansion initiative on the state’s November ballot has come up short on signatures to qualify. But…
Kamala Harris’ plan for marijuana backed by young Republicans
[[{"value":"Vice President Kamala Harris announced on the All the Smoke podcast Monday morning that she wants to legalize marijuana use, marking the first time she affirmed her support since launching…
Kamala Harris’ plan for marijuana backed by young Republicans
[[{"value":"Vice President Kamala Harris announced on the All the Smoke podcast Monday morning that she wants to legalize marijuana use, marking the first time she affirmed her support since launching…
Ohio recreational marijuana sales top $76 million in under 50 days
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Arkansas cannabis ballot measure fails to qualify for November
The secretary of state ruled that the number of valid signatures turned in by the campaign fell just short of the threshold.A proposed ballot measure in Arkansas to broaden the…
Secretary of state disqualifies Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment over signature questions
A measure looking to further open medical marijuana access in Arkansas looks to now be off the November 2024 ballot. A measure looking to further open medical marijuana access in Arkansas…
Fort Wayne man charged after police find over 11 lbs of marijuana in car
Kevin Lamb, 33, faces a Level 5 felony count of dealing marijuana. Kevin Lamb, 33, faces a Level 5 felony count of dealing marijuana. Read More
Fort Wayne man charged after police find over 11 lbs of marijuana in car
Kevin Lamb, 33, faces a Level 5 felony count of dealing marijuana. Kevin Lamb, 33, faces a Level 5 felony count of dealing marijuana. Read More
Cannabis Stocks Move Higher in September
[[{"value":" Cannabis stocks, as measured by the Global Cannabis Stock Index, passed the anniversary a year go when they exploded higher in late August on news that the Department of Health…
Classic City Hemp Leaves Town Before New Laws Hit
[[{"value":" Views: 256 Georgia Senate Bill 494 takes full effect Oct. 1, placing several new restrictions on the production and distribution of hemp in Georgia. Grady Newsource reporter Christian Andrade…
Arkansas Secretary of State disqualifies medical marijuana amendment
Arkansas’ Secretary of State has disqualified an amendment to expand access to medical marijuana.Secretary of State John Thurston on Monday said the group Arkansans for Patient Access failed to collect…
Does hemp “loophole” need to be addressed by passing Miller Amendment?
[[{"value":"The Agricultural Improvement Act, also called the Farm Bill, federally authorized the production of hemp, alongside removing hemp and hemp seeds from the US Drug Enforcement Administration's list of controlled…
The 4 best CBD capsules of 2024, reviewed by an RD
[[{"value":" Our team of industry experts and healthcare providers analyzed dozens of CBD capsule supplements. We rated each product based on dose, quality, safety, and value to narrow down the…
Small Cannabis Businesses In Illinois in the Medical Market?
[[{"value":"Medical marijuana patients in Illinois can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, according to Erin Johnson, the state’s Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. Illinois boasts…
Harris talks about marijuana and racial identity in ‘All the Smoke’ interview
[["value":" Vice President Harris boards Air Force Two at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Sept. 30, 2024. Ronda Churchill/AFP Ronda Churchill/AFP Vice President Harris says she thinks…
Newsom signs bill legalizing ‘Amsterdam-style’ cannabis cafes
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Monday that will allow “Amsterdam-style” cannabis cafes starting next year. The law allows businesses to sell non-cannabis food and drinks and s… Gov.…
Hate Crime | IL Cannabis Ruling | Best School Districts In Nation
Community CornerEric DeGrechie, Patch StaffPosted Mon, Sep 30, 2024 at 2:43 pm CTNorth Suburban News Update publishes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (Patch)NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — Hope your week…
JD Vance’s Marijuana Legalization Opposition Is A ‘Notable’ Vulnerability, Leaked Trump Campaign Memo Says
As former President Donald Trump considered his options for a vice presidential running mate earlier this year, Sen. JD Vance’s (R-OH) marijuana record—and specifically his opposition to legalization—became a key…
‘Amsterdam-style’ cannabis cafes to become legal in California next year
(FOX40.COM) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Monday that will allow “Amsterdam-style” cannabis cafes starting next year, the bill’s author said. The law allows businesse… (FOX40.COM) — Gov.…
‘Amsterdam-style’ cannabis cafes to become legal in California next year
(FOX40.COM) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Monday that will allow “Amsterdam-style” cannabis cafes starting next year, the bill’s author said. The law allows businesse… (FOX40.COM) — Gov.…
MJBizDaily launches survey about diversity in US cannabis industry
Seeking to better understand the role of women and minorities in the cannabis industry, MJBizDaily is launching its annual diversity survey. Seeking to better understand the role of women and minorities…
Ari Stiegler: How AI can revolutionize the cannabis industry
The once-marginalized cannabis industry is now a flourishing market with tremendous growth potential. As legalization spreads across various regions, the sector faces increasing demand, evolving regulations and operational complexities. To…
Digicann, 3Win poised for reverse takeover arrangement for listing on CSE
The new expected entity, Serewin Corp., would help the vape distributor uplist to the CSE.Digicann Ventures Ltd. (CSE: DCNN) (OTCPK: AGFAF) signed a definitive agreement for a reverse takeover by…
Cannabis cafes get green light in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1775 into law, which will allow local municipalities to begin permitting “cannabis cafes” to serve non-cannabis-infused food and drinks to patrons consuming cannabis…
Georgia Hemp Farming Act Takes Effect October 1
[[{"value":" While state officials and agencies continue working around the clock with local and federal partners to support Georgians recovering from Hurricane Helene, Governor Brian Kemp, Commissioner Tyler Harper and Colonel…
Georgia Hemp Farming Act goes into effect Oct. 1 | Here’s what it means
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Georgia Hemp Farming Act goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2024, placing restrictions on hemp products made and sold in the Peach State.The…