‘Everything has completely flipped’ | Families, patients push Georgia lawmakers for medical marijuana access
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Georgia state lawmakers weigh expanded access to medical cannabis – 41NBC News
[#item_full_content] Georgia state lawmakers weigh expanded access to medical cannabis from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT Read More
Cannabis Advice For Newbies, From a Long-Time Stoner
[#item_full_content] Ready to get high? This is all my cannabis advice for newbies, helping you make your high as sweet and safe as possible. Read More
Still growing; Cannabis businesses have limits on ads, but that hasn’t stopped them from finding customers
[#item_full_content] VERMONT — In 2024, Vermont’s homegrown cannabis industry raised $21 million through the state’s excise tax on sales, but these days, retailers are running out of shelf space. Read More
Virginia medical cannabis sales greatly exceed expectations
[#item_full_content] Virginia medical cannabis patients purchased nearly $30 million at state dispensaries during the first two months of traced market activity. Read More
Georgia lawmakers considering expanding medical marijuana access
[#item_full_content] Lawmakers on Thursday debated expanding the list of conditions to include conditions like insomnia, non-PTSD anxiety, depression and fibromyalgia. Read More
Families, patients push Georgia lawmakers for medical marijuana access
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California destroys 21,000 cannabis plants in raids of illegal grow sites on public land
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O’Brien returns to Cannabis Commission, social consumption rules delayed
[#item_full_content] The framework for social consumption licenses is just one item on the CCC’s to-do list as Chairwoman Shannon O’Brien returns from two years away. Read More
Cannabis Control Commission chair’s return delays pot cafe rules
[#item_full_content] “The Commission intends to postpone relevant public meetings originally planned for the end of September to Oct. 23 and 24,” regulators announced on Thursday. Read More
Drug bust nets alleged marijuana, gun stash on South 15th St in Temple TX by Bell County Sheriff’s Office, Temple Police
[#item_full_content] South 15th Street was the site of a drug bust that included dozens of marijuana products, an AK-47 pistol, and more than 200 rounds of ammunition with the operation conducted Read…
Greenfield officials respond to complaints about speeding, marijuana smoking in public
[#item_full_content] Amid residents' complaints of speeding and excessive marijuana smoke in the air downtown, the Public Safety Commission joined Mayor Ginny Desorgher and Police Chief Todd Dodge to discuss how, and…
East Wenatchee gets 3rd cannabis dispensary, owner highlights social equity program
[#item_full_content] Cannabis, often labeled a weed but valued for its medicinal properties, has been a consumer good in Washington since 2014 and continues to attract small business owners. Read More
Vermont cannabis company reaches settlement with state regulators over advertising policy
[#item_full_content] A Vermont cannabis company has reached a settlement with the state over advertising policies that it claimed harmed sales. Read More
Flavored Marijuana Vapes Emerge as Leading Trend in Teen Substance Use,
[#item_full_content] Flavored Marijuana Vaping Surges Among American Adolescents: A Growing Public Health Concern Recent findings from the University of Michigan’s nationally representative Monitoring the Future surveys reveal a striking rise in…
Pound of marijuana cigarettes recovered in raid
[#item_full_content] TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – An arrest has been made in connection with an extensive investigation into the distribution of controlled substances and drugs in Bell County. The Bell County…
Judge temporarily halts school-distance rule change, letting cannabis dispensaries stay put for now
[#item_full_content] A state Supreme Court judge in Albany on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction blocking New York’s cannabis regulators from enforcing a stricter Read More
Over 6,200 Cannabis Plants Eradicated, Toxic Pesticides Found in Island Mountain Area Raid
[#item_full_content] “During the service of the warrants, deputies eradicated about 6,259 growing cannabis plants. They also seized and destroyed more than 612 pounds of cannabis bud and shake.”… Read More
An Echo Press Editorial: ‘Be Cannabis Aware’ campaign is launched
[#item_full_content] From the editorial: The campaign offers clear, science-based information without judgment, helping young people make informed choices. Read More
Triple High Hemp THC Drinks Launched Nationwide
[#item_full_content] Triple Cannabis Beverages launched its latest product in its THC drink line of intoxicating hemp products called Triple High Lemonade. Read More
Return of Massachusetts cannabis czar delays consumption lounges
[#item_full_content] With Shannon O'Brien resuming her position as head of the Cannabis Control Commission, social consumption regulations are delayed. Read More
Richmond court imposes jail sentence for cannabis, meth possession
[#item_full_content] Su-Kai Chow pleaded guilty to two counts and was sentenced to 43 months behind bars. Read More
Georgia Today: Medical marijuana study committee; Macon Pride Week; Org. rescues former lab chimps
[#item_full_content] On the Thursday September 25th edition of Georgia Today: A study committee on medical marijuana considers current state policy which critics call out of date; The city of Macon kicks off…
Tennessee facing First Amendment challenge from hemp company
[#item_full_content] (The Center Square) – A lawsuit challenging Tennessee's new hemp regulations includes a First Amendment challenge to rules about online testimonials. Read More
State regulators reach settlement in lawsuit over cannabis advertising
[#item_full_content] The agreement, which still needs court approval, would lessen restrictions on advertising of cannabis products, which retailers have long argued are unfairly strict. Read More
CDFW’s Marijuana Enforcement Team Raids Illegal Grow Sites on Publicly Accessible Lands at Six Sites Across California
[#item_full_content] CDFW’s Marijuana Enforcement Team conducted enforcement operations at six publicly accessible sites across California in July and August where hidden cannabis grow operations were negatively impacting natural resources. Read More
Cannabis Control Commission chair O’Brien returns after legal battle with state treasurer
[#item_full_content] Shannon O'Brien returns as Cannabis Control Commission chair after legal battle. Massachusetts agency aims to stabilize leadership amid challenges. Read More
Georgia’s medical cannabis program under review as advocates push for expanded access
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Minnesota Awards First Marijuana Event License Allowing On-Site Sales And Use At Festival With Killer Mike, Warren G And Afroman
[#item_full_content] Minnesota officials have granted the state’s first-ever marijuana event organizer license, allowing adults to buy and consume cannabis products on-site at a festival this weekend. Artists famed for their embrace…
Ousted CCC chairwoman returns, social marijuana consumption rules delayed
[#item_full_content] Chairwoman Shannon O’Brien has returned to the Cannabis Control Commission and the agency is delaying the finalization of its long-awaited rules for social marijuana establishments in Massachusetts as a result. Read…
DFA enforcement agents seize thousands of illegal hemp products
[#item_full_content] Agents with Arkansas’s Department of Finance and Administration have seized 6,000 illegal hemp-derived THC products since an appeals court upheld a state ban on the substances. Read More
Waldorf Man Faces Armed Robbery Charges in Cannabis Deal
[#item_full_content] Taisian Marquet Owens of Waldorf faces armed robbery charges after allegedly brandishing a gun during a cannabis transaction at Waldorf Market Place. Read More
Georgia lawmakers to consider including patients with chronic conditions in limited cannabis program
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CBD gummy recall impacts thousands worldwide
[#item_full_content]A widespread CBD gummy recall has been issued for a Colorado-based brand due to the potential for allergen exposure. Read More
La Vergne Fire Leads to Major Drug Bust with Over 5 Pounds of Marijuana, Guns, and Pills Seized by Police
[#item_full_content] Firefighters in La Vergne discovered drugs and guns while responding to a blaze, leading to a major seizure by police. Read More
Arkansas officials confiscate 6,000 illegal hemp products in statewide delta-8 crackdown
[#item_full_content] Arkansas officials have confiscated approximately 6,000 illegal hemp products since a July court ruling upholding the state's ban on delta-8 products, and have made two felony arrests and numerous misdemeanor…
Suspected marijuana plant thrown into yard of Detroit Lakes residence
[#item_full_content] Crime and fire report: $1,700 in cash was taken from a vehicle in Detroit Lakes, scammer requested $400 in gift cards from a Frazee resident and more from area law…
Michigan Republicans weigh potential tax increases for roads deal in private meeting
[#item_full_content] Republican members of the Michigan House and Senate discussed potential tax increases that could be approved as part of a last-minute budget deal Read More
Minnesota Cities Test Limits of State’s Cannabis Law, Exposing Legal Gray Areas
[#item_full_content] Whether it comes from courtrooms or the Capitol, Minnesota's cannabis laws look in need of clarification in response to wide interpretations by cities. Read More
Flavored marijuana vapes becoming new face of teen drug use, sparking addiction fears
[#item_full_content] Flavored marijuana vaping is now the most common form of use among American teenagers who vape cannabis, according to new findings from the University of Michigan's annual Monitoring the Future…
Lee law enforcement to crack down on ‘gas station weed’
[#item_full_content] TUPELO – Starting next week, the Tupelo Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office will crack down on the sale and possession of unlicensed marijuana, hemp, THC and CBD Read…
Light up at Midwest’s largest cannabis fest this weekend in Minneapolis
[#item_full_content] Visitors can compete in the "Ganja Games" with categories like joint rolling, bong rips and dab hits. Read More
‘It’s a ritual of mine!’ – Lionesses star Lauren Hemp reveals hilarious pre-match routine but admits to only doing ‘half’ a job
[#item_full_content] Lauren Hemp has revealed a surprising and amusing pre-match ritual – she only fake tans half her body before games. Speaking on the Long Story Short podcast with Karen Carney…
6,000 illegal hemp-derived THC products seized by Arkansas regulatory enforcement agents
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The case for relaxing NY’s cannabis beverage regulations
[#item_full_content] State regulations for cannabis beverages can be limiting for producers and confusing for consumers, so drink producers want more latitude. Read More
Medical Marijuana Could Increase Efficacy Of Chemotherapy To Fight Cancer While Reducing Side Effects, Study Suggests
[#item_full_content] A new scientific review highlights how cannabinoids in medical marijuana may enhance chemotherapy efficacy and reduce side effects in cancer treatment, while calling for further clinical research. Read More