Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb wants to overturn minor cannabis convictions
Cleveland, Ohio, is accelerating the process of deleting records of minor convictions for cannabis-related offenses after a state bill freed the mayor’s power to do so. Cleve
Michigan is considering waiving pre-employment cannabis testing
Michigan policymakers are considering major changes to the state’s drug testing policy, particularly regarding cannabis use. The potential changes come more than four years a
Cannabis smoking ban comes into effect in Amsterdam’s red light district
A new era began in Amsterdam’s red-light district on Thursday, when the ban on smoking cannabis on the streets officially came into effect. The ban is part of a city-wide ini
Basic Cannabis Economics – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
Basic cannabis economics. Wherever one finds freezer craze, behind it lies a lack of understanding of basic cannabis economics. For example, public health stakeholders are calling
The California authorities continue to take action against illegal cannabis activities
The California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) recently announced its progress in “aggressively” cracking down on the illicit cannabis market. Between Ja
Cannabis sends pregnant women to the hospital: study – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
Cannabis sends twice as many pregnant “people” to the hospital, according to a new study on cannabis use during pregnancy published in the Canadian Medical Association
Carnival Cruise Line will continue to use drug dogs in light of the spread of cannabis
Carnival Cruises will continue to use drug-sniffing dogs to search for marijuana and other drugs, according to a brand ambassador who confirmed the cruise line’s drug policy
Nebraska advocates launch 2024 medicinal cannabis campaign
Advocates in Nebraska, one of the few remaining states in the United States that has no medical cannabis laws, recently filed filings to put a medical cannabis initiative to a vote
Rosenberg’s Cannabis Act Review – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
Morris Rosenberg’s cannabis law review is likely to fail. Canada’s cannabis law is currently under review by an “expert panel” under the legislation. The id
Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives introduce bill protecting medical cannabis users from drunk driving
If Pennsylvania passes law, medical cannabis patients will no longer be at risk of being charged with drunk driving simply because drug tests show the presence of THC in their bodi
Three Signs of Reduced Cannabis Stigma – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
What are three signs of reduced cannabis stigma? Don’t get us wrong – the cannabis stigma is still alive and well. But over the past week, we’ve noticed three new
The cannabis industry in Colorado continues to face uncertainty
A recent report from the Denver Post analyzes the fallout from the cannabis industry in the wake of the pandemic in Colorado. After the state peaked at $226 million in combined rec
Minnesota Senate final vote to legalize adult-use cannabis
Early Saturday, the Minnesota Senate voted to legalize adult-use cannabis. The bill went to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz for final approval. The bill allows Minnesota residents ages 21
Will banks kill cannabis to save themselves? (2023 Cannabis Recession) – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
Will banks kill the cannabis industry to save themselves? Is This Another Sign of the Cannabis Recession in 2023? Virtually no country is immune to the impact of the US Federal Res
Costa Rica issues first license to cultivate medicinal cannabis
A little over a year after legalizing hemp and medicinal cannabis, Costa Rica’s Agriculture and Livestock Minister Victor Carvajal signed an executive order to grant Azul Wel
Rhode Island Governor Nominates Three Members for Cannabis Regulatory Board
Rhode Island’s governor on Wednesday nominated three people to serve on a regulatory body that will oversee the state’s legal marijuana programs. Gov. Dan McKee, a Demo
New Mexico Supreme Court hearing addresses cannabis impairment
On May 16, the New Mexico Supreme Court considered arguments related to curbside cannabis testing. According to Santa Fe New Mexican, Nina Luna was pulled over by a police officer
The University of Kentucky Cannabis Research Center announces inaugural grants
A newly established center for cannabis research at the University of Kentucky announced its first grantees on Wednesday. The University of Kentucky Cannabis Center announced that
Ten Reasons to Ignore the FDA and Try CBD – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
There are at least ten reasons to ignore the FDA and give CBD a try. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a study this week suggesting that long-term use of CBD leads to
Outdoor cultivation will uproot the cannabis industry
Gardening is a big hobby in the US and farming is a huge industry. Cargill, ADM and CHS are agribusiness giants that generate billions in revenue and use hundreds of thousands of a