Cannabis Legalization

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate In Indiana Says Cannabis Legalization Is 'Inevitable,' Local NYC Pols Are Against Licensed Pot Shops And More Reg Updates
Deterrence Or Free Will? This Texas City To Vote Against Weed Decriminalization Following Opposition From Gov. Abbott And AG Paxton
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Deterrence Or Free Will? This Texas City To Vote Against Weed Decriminalization Following Opposition From Gov. Abbott And AG Paxton
EXCLUSIVE: 'Cannabis Is Just Getting Started,' Says This Top Stock Expert Who Knows How To Capitalize On Swing Trades
CBD of Denver Reports YoY Increase In 2023 Gross Profit, Reduces Loss As It Continues To Expand Internationally
How Cannabis Laws Impact Immigration: New Study Links State Legalization To Less Deportations

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[Video] North Carolina Senator's Viral Campaign Ad Highlights Racial Injustice In Cannabis Laws, Ignites Legalization Debate
Explore how North Carolina Senator Meyer uses a viral ad to push for cannabis legalization and address racial disparities in enforcement.
Biden Champions Cannabis Reform And Pardon As Election Pressure Mounts, Marijuana Takes Center Stage
'Predatory Practices' In Missouri, Washington D.C. Mayor Declares 4/20 Tax Holiday On Medical Marijuana And More Cannabis Reg Updates
Massachusetts saw $154 million worth of cannabis products sold in March, representing a 2.3% year-over-year increase, according to the data from the Cannabis Control Commission. The sum included $136.8 million in recreational and $17.2 million in medical cannabis sales.Meanwhile, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has signed into law an initiative enhancing the medical marijuana program by extending the tax holiday from April 15 through April 28, in honor of the 4/20 holiday.The first and only recreational dispensary in North Carolina is set to open on April 20, 2024. The move would follow last year's decision by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' (ECBI) members to legalize cannabis for recreational use.Missouri cannabis regulator recently revoked 9 social-equity cannabis licenses of the winners of 48 cannabis microbusiness licenses under Amendment 3, which legalized marijuana in 2022.
This Cannabis Pioneer Is Ramping Up Its Presence In Germany As Weed Legalization Takes Effect
Flora Growth Corp. has been positioning itself on the international cannabis stage for years. The Canadian-based producer of cannabinoid organic oils, infused food, and beverage, pharmaceutical grad, medical, and cosmetic-grade derivatives is serving all 50 U.S. states and 28 countries with over 20,000 points of distribution around the world. The company's latest move to further cement its global footprint comes simultaneously with a new German cannabis law that went into effect this Monday, which partially legalized cannabis. Currently, it allows adults over 18 in Germany can legally possess up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and cultivate up to three marijuana plants at home. Flora Growth, which through its wholly-owned subsidiaries has been active in Germany since 2017, revealed last week its plans to launch a cannabis home grow kit, and start up material seeds and cuttings in the European country as it enters the first phase of new recreational cannabis legalization law. This doesn't come as a surprise considering the cannabis recreational market, as per the company's expectations, has the potential to reach $4.2 billion upon legalization with the total European market forecasted to achieve revenues of $10.2 billion.
John Sinclair, Inspiration To John Lennon And 'Father Of Modern Cannabis Legalization Movement' Dies At 82
John Sinclair, cannabis activist, poet and counterculture figure, died at 82. Imprisoned for marijuana, freed after John Lennon's concert in his honor.
Weed Legalization In Germany Just Took Effect: Here's What You Need To Know
German legalization will one of the many hot topics at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida on April 16-17.
Pot Predictions: Cannabis And A Recession
A Recession and Cannabis: The push for cannabis legalization in the United States is in full swing. Although the sentiments toward the marijuana industry are currently bullish, many wonder how the burgeoning market will respond to a significant economic slump.
Legal Weed In Ohio Sends Police K9s Into Retirement As They Can't Unlearn Cannabis Detection Skills, Now What?
Nobody who voted for legal weed "intended or knew that this was even going to be a problem for our police departments," state Rep. Sean Brennan said.
Weed Could Be Biden's Ace Up The Sleeve Against Trump If He Would Fulfill His Campaign Promises
With the 2024 presidential general election this year, Americans seem to be up for a presidential rematch. In his analysis of recent polls, CNN's Harry Enten said surveys from The New York Times/Siena College, CBS News/YouGov, Fox News and The Wall Street Journal all gave Donald Trump "a higher percentage of the vote than Biden by margins ranging from 2 to 4 points." To address the erosion in support among voters, President Joe Biden has been working on engaging with younger voters. He recently made his debut on the popular social media platform TikTok. The move, coincided with the Super Bowl, signaled a potential strategic shift in Biden's re-election campaign. Moreover, in September, the White House addressed young people via a fact sheet that listed issues that the fastest-growing demographic in the country is facing - from student debt and gun violence to environmental concerns to the approach to cannabis reform. The introduction to the "Addressing a Failed Approach to Marijuana" section of the fact sheet highlighted all the wrongs criminalization of marijuana possession has brought upon as well as Biden's 2022 pardon of federal cannabis prisoners, which impacted some 6,500 individuals with prior convictions for simple weed possession.
New Legalization Law In Germany Creates Broader Liberties For Pharmacists
The news was trumpeted around the world: Germany, the European Union’s largest economy, surprised the global cannabis industry with the announcement of the legalization of cannabis for restricted recreational use, to be effective April 1.
Congresswoman To DEA: 'Reject Any Argument' That Marijuana Rescheduling Violates US Treaty Obligations
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove emphasizes the critical need for transparency in the DEA's discussions surrounding global drug policy agreements.
U.S. Cannabis Council Teams Up With Curaleaf On National Donation Drive For Legalization
Curaleaf and the U.S. Cannabis Council unite for a groundbreaking donation drive to propel cannabis legalization efforts nationwide.
Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Biden To Reclassify Cannabis, Citing 'Direct Conflict Between State And Federal Laws'
The letter from the Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration highlighted the growing disconnect between federal and state marijuana policies, noting that by the end of 2024, 38 states will have legalized marijuana for medical or adult use, often with strong public and legislative support.
Trump Vs. Biden On Presidents' Day: Cannabis Legalization Could Play As Big A Role As Their Ages
Both candidates, regardless of their age, could show some wisdom and boost their party's voter turnout by getting serious about real cannabis reform.
GOP Plan To Legalize Medical Marijuana In Wisconsin Is Dead For Now, Says Assembly Speaker
GOP members disagree over having a state-run dispensary system versus private dispensaries. Here are the culprits.A Republican-backed proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin appears to be dead in the water for this legislative session.
Who Is Smoking Weed In America These Days? Twice As Many As A Decade Ago, Finds Latest Gallup Poll
A record 17% of Americans in 2023 said they smoked cannabis and 50% said they used cannabis, according to Gallup.
GOP Attorney General Battles Five Texas Cities Over Voter-Approved Marijuana Laws, What's Next For Cannabis Legalization?
Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing five cities  "for adopting amnesty and non-prosecution policies that violate Texas laws."
Road Safety Isn't Negatively Impacted By Cannabis Legalization, Data Shows: Booze Is A Different Story
This article was originally published on MG Magazine and appears here with permission.
Rescheduling, Delta-8, Credit Cards To Buy Weed - And More Cannabis Industry Predictions For 2024
This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. A lot went down this year for the cannabis industry.
Biden's Reelection Hopes Boosted By Youth Support For Weed Reform
A recent nationwide poll revealed that a majority of Americans support President Joe Biden's efforts to relax federal marijuana restrictions. The poll found that 58% of voters favor rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, which aligns with a recent Gallup poll that showed seven out of ten Americans believe marijuana use should be legal. Members of the 18-25 age group, a crucial demographic for Biden's re-election, showed the strongest support for marijuana reform. The poll also found that Democrats showed the highest level of support for cannabis reform, with 74% in favor, followed by 55% of like-minded independents. Republican voters showed the most division on the issue. The poll also revealed that voters' perception of the president increased by 11 points after they were made aware of the consequences of the initiated rescheduling review.
Bill To Eliminate Marijuana Criminal Charges Fails In Maine
A bill in the Maine Legislature seeking to remove criminal charges related to marijuana has been voted against by the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. The bill, proposed by Sen. Joe Baldacci, would have eliminated the criminal charges associated with marijuana trafficking and possession, removed marijuana's status as a scheduled drug, and abolished obligatory minimum sentences for marijuana offences. The proposed legislation would have also required the Department of Public Safety to expunge criminal convictions and civil violations related to marijuana. Maine voters approved the legalisation of recreational cannabis in 2016, and Baldacci argued that marijuana should be treated like alcohol or other controlled substances. However, other lawmakers expressed concern about illegal marijuana growing operations in the state, which have been connected to organised crime and potential involvement in crimes such as human trafficking and money laundering.
Ron DeSantis Pledges To Respect States' Rights On Cannabis Legalization If Elected President
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis who has criticized recreational cannabis legalization, seems to be walking a tightrope on the issue as he campaigns to become the 2024 GOP presidential candidate.
Tesla Investor Ross Gerber Calls On DEA To Reschedule Cannabis: 'Absurd We're Still Waiting'
It wasn’t long ago when Ross Gerber, president and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management and an enthusiastic Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA)