Politics

Trump Shocks Republicans by Backing Weed Legalization

Trump Shocks Republicans by Backing Weed Legalization

By / September 9, 2024 /

Trump Supports Cannabis Legalization in Florida, Clashing with DeSantis Former President Donald Trump has confirmed his support for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida, positioning himself against the state’s…

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Unionization Push by Cannabis Workers Amid Labor Concerns

Unionization Push by Cannabis Workers Amid Labor Concerns

By / September 6, 2024 /

Workers at Salisbury’s Apothecarium Cannnabis Dispensary Petition to Join Union Workers at the Apothecarium marijuana dispensary in Salisbury, Maryland, are taking steps towards unionizing. Last week, they officially filed a…

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Cannabis Products Worth $2.1M Seized in Antioch Raid

Cannabis Products Worth $2.1M Seized in Antioch Raid

By / September 4, 2024 /

Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Operations in California: Contra Costa County and Los Angeles Sting Operations California authorities have ramped up efforts to combat the illegal cannabis market, executing large-scale operations…

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Judge May Let Alabama Cannabis Commission Vet License Awards

Judge May Let Alabama Cannabis Commission Vet License Awards

By / September 4, 2024 /

Alabama Judge Considers Modifying Restrictions on Medical Cannabis Commission Amid Licensing Disputes A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has signaled a potential modification of restrictions on the Alabama Medical Cannabis…

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Federal Cannabis Policy Shift Delayed Until Post-Election

Federal Cannabis Policy Shift Delayed Until Post-Election

By / September 3, 2024 /

Delayed Decision on Cannabis Reclassification Could Impact 2024 Presidential Election A long-anticipated decision on whether to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug in the United States will not be…

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Ohio Regulators Fine $212K for Cannabis Ad Violations

Ohio Regulators Fine $212K for Cannabis Ad Violations

By / September 3, 2024 /

Ohio Cannabis Regulators Impose $212,500 in Fines for Advertising Violations The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) last week issued fines totaling $212,500 against five licensed cannabis companies for allegedly…

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Nebraska Moves Forward with Medical Cannabis Legalization Vote

Nebraska Moves Forward with Medical Cannabis Legalization Vote

By / September 3, 2024 /

Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Campaigns Qualify for November Ballot Officials in Nebraska announced last week that the state’s campaigns to legalize and regulate medical cannabis have successfully qualified for the November…

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Federal Court Blocks Cannabis Gun Ownership Ban Again

Federal Court Blocks Cannabis Gun Ownership Ban Again

By / August 30, 2024 /

Court Rules Against Gun Possession Charges for Cannabis User in Texas, Citing Historical Tradition The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that prosecutors cannot file gun possession charges…

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Colorado and Washington: Cannabis Regulation Success Stories

Colorado and Washington: Cannabis Regulation Success Stories

By / August 30, 2024 /

When Cannabis is Rescheduled, States Can Look to Colorado and Washington for Ideas on How to Regulate It The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is moving towards reclassifying marijuana, making…

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Hemp Industry Funds Florida GOP After Veto, Group Chat Revealed

Hemp Industry Funds Florida GOP After Veto, Group Chat Revealed

By / August 29, 2024 /

Hemp Industry Raises $1.7M for Florida GOP After DeSantis’ Veto of Anti-Hemp Bill The Republican Party of Florida has received a significant financial boost, thanks to a rapid fundraising effort…

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Denver Report: Cannabis Legalization Did Not Affect Crime Rates

Denver Report: Cannabis Legalization Did Not Affect Crime Rates

By / August 29, 2024 /

Denver’s Cannabis Revenue Drops to $48.1 Million Amid Industry Challenges Denver’s marijuana industry, once a national model for legalization and revenue generation, is facing significant challenges as revenue from taxes…

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Florida Poll Shows Majority Support for Cannabis Legalization

Florida Poll Shows Majority Support for Cannabis Legalization

By / August 29, 2024 /

Florida Poll Shows Majority Support for Cannabis Legalization Initiative, But Just Short of Passage Requirement A new Florida poll indicates that a majority of voters support the marijuana legalization initiative…

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