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Poll Reveals Resident Backing for Cannabis Legalization Bill

By / June 21, 2024 /

A recent poll by the University of New Hampshire’s States of Opinion Project shows that nearly two-thirds (65%) of New Hampshire residents support legalizing cannabis for recreational use. This is…

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Verano Rejects $861M Damages Claim from Goodness Growth Over Terminated Merger

By / June 21, 2024 /

Verano is seeking a court dismissal of fellow multistate cannabis operator Goodness Growth’s request for a summary determination in ongoing litigation between the companies stemming from a terminated merger agreement…

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California Lawmakers Vote Down Bill Removing Cannabis Protections for Law Enforcement Jobs

By / June 21, 2024 /

On Wednesday, a California Assembly committee rejected a Senate-passed bill aimed at removing employment protections for law enforcement officers who legally use cannabis off-duty. The Assembly’s Labor and Employment Committee…

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Arizona Governor Signs Bill for MDMA Therapy for PTSD in Public Safety Officials

By / June 21, 2024 /

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a bill into law allowing firefighters and peace officers with PTSD to receive workers’ compensation coverage for MDMA therapy, contingent on federal legalization. This…

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Cannabis Boards Must Advocate for Criminal Justice Reform, Says Expert

By / June 21, 2024 /

Some cannabis stakeholders argue that advocating for criminal justice reform is not just ethically right but also a legal requirement for directors fulfilling their fiduciary duties. Directors must maximize profits…

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Increase in Edible Cannabis Intake Noted Among Toddlers: Illinois Poison Center

By / June 21, 2024 /

The Illinois Poison Center has noted a significant rise in cannabis edible exposures among young children, with 244 cases reported in 2023 compared to 37 in 2019. Instances include children…

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Determine Your Eligibility for Delaware’s Cannabis Equity Program

By / June 21, 2024 /

Delaware’s Office of the Cannabis Commissioner has introduced an interactive map to aid residents in identifying areas disproportionately impacted by high marijuana-related arrest, conviction, and incarceration rates. Eligibility Criteria Residents…

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Noncompliant THC Products Thousands of THC products not meeting state regulations were seized

By / June 21, 2024 /

Minnesota businesses are prohibited from selling raw cannabis flower until the legal market launches next year. Despite this, some retailers are selling it, prompting state regulators to take action. Seizure…

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Shelton leaders hope to halt the proposed cannabis dispensary at Crown Point Center

By / June 21, 2024 /

Top Shelton officials expressed strong opposition on Wednesday to what would be the city’s first and only cannabis dispensary. “We don’t want this here,” stated Board of Aldermen President John…

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California State Fair Introduces Cannabis Sales and Consumption Lounge

By / June 20, 2024 /

For the first time in its 170-year history, the California State Fair is set to feature cannabis sales and an onsite consumption lounge. This move marks a significant step in…

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Medical Cannabis Legalization Amendment Attached to NC Hemp Bill

By / June 20, 2024 /

In a surprising move aimed at advancing medical marijuana legalization in North Carolina, Republican senators have attached an amendment to a bill focused on regulating hemp and kratom products. The…

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Industry Concerns Rise Over Potential Confusion from Proposed Hemp Regulations

By / June 20, 2024 /

  In a recent report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) published on Monday, analysts have raised concerns over the hemp provisions in a large-scale agriculture funding bill currently advancing…

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