Tag: marijuana news

Mar 23
Hawaii Narrows Cannabis Expungement Bill to Single-County Pilot

Hawaii is inching closer to legalizing recreational marijuana, but lawmakers have scaled back a key provision aimed at clearing past cannabis convictions. The state Senate has amended a bill that originally…

Mar 22
Connecticut Unveils New Data on Cannabis Flower Pricing, Purchase Limits

In a move to enhance transparency, Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has released a new dataset detailing the average price per gram of “usable cannabis” or raw flower sold in…

Mar 22
Washington State Eliminates Burdensome 37% Tax on Medical Marijuana

In a significant move for medical cannabis patients in Washington, state lawmakers have passed a bill that exempts them and their designated providers from the 37% excise tax imposed on marijuana…

Mar 21
Rodent Infestation Plagues New Orleans Police Headquarters, Evidence Room

In a startling revelation, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has disclosed that its aging downtown headquarters is overrun with rats and other pests, including rodents that have been feasting on…

Mar 21
French Medical Cannabis Program Excludes Cannabis Flower, Transition Underway

France is on its way to launching an official medical cannabis program, but a recent update from the French National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM) indicates that cannabis flower won’t be part…

Mar 20
Humboldt County Voters Reject Measure A, Impacting Local Cannabis Regulation

In a recent vote, Humboldt County residents decisively rejected Measure A, a ballot initiative aimed at imposing stricter regulations on the region’s renowned cannabis industry. The measure, which faced significant opposition,…

Mar 20
Hemp Fiber Market Projected to Exceed $50 Billion by 2028: Latest Report

The hemp fiber market is experiencing remarkable growth, with projections indicating substantial expansion in the coming years. Updated reports from The Business Research Company (TBRC), a global market research and consulting…

Mar 19
MedMen Closes Majority of California Stores Amid Business Decline

Recent reports indicate that MedMen has shuttered all but two of its stores in California, marking a significant downsizing for the company. As per MJBizDaily’s report, only MedMen stores in San…

Mar 19
Australian Endometriosis Patients Embrace MMJ for Pain Relief Despite Obstacles

Cannabis has long been recognized for its potential in alleviating chronic pain, with many U.S. states listing it as a qualifying treatment for various conditions, including chronic pain. Beyond the United…

Mar 18
President Biden Pledges Federal Marijuana Reclassification in State of the Union Address

President Joe Biden addressed a range of issues in his recent State of the Union speech on Thursday, March 7, including a groundbreaking commitment to instruct his Cabinet to reconsider the…