Virginia Might Have Accidentally Legalized Weed Sales
According to the top prosecutor in Williamsburg and James City County, marijuana distribution in Virginia might now be legal — a year earlier than planned — based on what he says is an apparent mistake in the recently passed state budget. But the Virginia Division of...
Idahoans Won’t Get To Vote On Legalizing Medical Cannabis This Fall
Idaho voters will not get to choose this year if they want to make medical cannabis legal across the state. The Secretary of State’s Office said Tuesday that an initiative that would have put the question before voters did not garner enough signatures to make it on...
Study: Cannabis-based Treatment Eases Agitation In Dementia
A new Phase II clinical trial has found that a carefully formulated cannabis-based treatment may help alleviate agitation in people with advanced dementia. The findings offer hope for patients and caregivers who face one of the most distressing symptoms of the...
New Ohio Order Allows Some Local Breweries To Sell THC Drinks
Ten hemp companies are suing Ohio over restrictions on products they say are protected under federal law. A judge ruled on Monday that the group can keep operating and selling the hemp products challenged under the law, which took effect in March, while the case is...
Waiting on Washington: A Cannabis Retailer’s View from the Middle of the Story
In a follow-up conversation, Pablo Palomino, Chief Branding Officer at Mint Cannabis, checked back in on a topic we discussed a month earlier: the possible federal rescheduling of marijuana and what it might mean for operators like Mint. Since that first talk,...
Trucking Coalition Seeks Federal Marijuana Test Plan
A trucking-industry coalition is asking four federal agencies to coordinate marijuana testing for transportation workers to prevent undetected use in critical public operations. A two-page letter outlined precautions the government agencies should take as the Drug...
The First World Cup With Legal Cannabis Means More Than A Sales Boost For Retailers
As record crowds swarm cities across North America for the best-attended FIFA World Cup in history, creating viral moments along the way, millions of people are having their first encounter with legal cannabis. Curious tourists from around the globe are expected to...
San Francisco Board Advances Measure To Allow Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes
San Francisco is one step closer to allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes after the Board of Supervisors advanced a measure Tuesday that would permit dispensaries to serve food, pour nonalcoholic drinks and host entertainment. In a 7-4 vote, supervisors passed the...
Pritzker Signs Bill Geared Toward More Oversight, Equity In Cannabis Industry In Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday celebrated new laws with a goal to create more equity and oversight in the cannabis industry. Pritzker held a ceremonial bill signing on Thursday at SWAY Cannabis Dispensary, 3340 N. Halsted St. SB 3222 prohibits the sale of...
New York: Dispensary Promotes Safe Cannabis Use
House of Za, a Black woman-owned dispensary in the University District, hosted a community event that featured local food vendors, giveaways, and cannabis education. Read and Watch
