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Mimi Cavalheiro has been an integral part of the cannabis industry for over two decades. Her journey began in the late 1990s on cannabis farms in Humboldt County, nestled within…
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida reiterated his stance against the upcoming cannabis legalization ballot measure during a recent event, cautioning voters about potential negative impacts on families and the elderly.…
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has passed a resolution urging the release of Marc Fogel, a U.S. citizen detained in Russia due to his association with medical marijuana. The resolution,…
Introduction: Navigating the Intersection of Cannabis and Driving In the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization, the issue of driving under the influence remains a critical concern. While cannabis acceptance has…
Colorado’s Senate has approved a comprehensive social media bill, SB24-158, introducing measures that could lead platforms to ban users for promoting certain controlled substances, including state-legal psychedelics, hemp products, and…
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), representing lawmakers across the U.S., has called on Congress to swiftly attach the bipartisan marijuana banking bill to unrelated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
A Democratic senator has introduced a bill aimed at creating federal incentives for states, localities, and Indian tribes to expunge low-level marijuana records. This equity-focused reform proposal has been repeatedly…
Legalization vs. Prohibition: Impact on Marijuana Use Rates of marijuana use are nearly the same in states that have legalized versus those that maintain prohibition, which suggests that “criminalization does…
In a move signaling a significant leap forward in social equity initiatives within the cannabis industry, 40 Tons, renowned for its advocacy for individuals with cannabis-related convictions, has teamed up…
Disappointment in the Budget Canada’s legal cannabis industry did not receive any excise-tax relief from the Liberal government’s 2024 budget, disappointing many stakeholders in the sector. Uncertain Hopes Despite recommendations…
The Legal Cannabis Now Party is contesting its major party status in the Minnesota Supreme Court, asserting that the state’s election laws infringe upon its First Amendment rights. DFL’s Challenge:…
North Dakota activists are back with a new initiative aimed at bringing marijuana legalization to the state, setting the stage for a potential vote in November 2024. This move comes…