Aug 03 2024
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that RAW rolling papers are not considered “drug paraphernalia” under the Controlled Substances Act. The ruling upheld a prior ruling in favor of HBI International, in its ongoing dispute with Central Coast Agriculture, Inc. The court denied Central Coast Agriculture’s petition for a …
Aug 03 2024
A group of prominent senators have sent a letter to the Biden Administration urging them to promptly reschedule marijuana. Yesterday, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR), along with Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tina Smith (D-MN), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) sent …
Aug 02 2024
Oregon’s legal marijuana industry generated over $80 million in sales in July, bringing the yearly total to well above $500 million. The $82,186,496 in legal marijuana sold in July marks an increase from June’s $79,854,131. This is according to data compiled and released by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Monthly sales have remained above …
Aug 02 2024
There was over $50 million in legal marijuana sold throughout New Mexico in July. In July, there was a total of $50,097,212.57 worth of marijuana sold through licensed marijuana stores and dispensaries, according to data released by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department. Sales were distributed across 1,206,438 different transactions. Recreational marijuana sales in …
Aug 02 2024
The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has notified marijuana dispensaries that they will be able to start recreational marijuana sales on Tuesday, August 6. “Right this second, the state is in process of authorizing some dispensaries to begin adult use sales on Aug. 6, which is several months ahead of schedule from where we thought …
Aug 01 2024
The daily consumption of marijuana-infused tea is associated with a reduction in pain and improvements in overall quality of life for those with fibromyalgia, according to a new study. The study was published in the recent issue of the Journal of Clinical Medicine, as well as being published online by the US National Library of …
Aug 01 2024
The US and Russia have agreed to a prisoner swap, including former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. However, Marc Fogel, an American teacher sentenced to 14 years for possessing medical marijuana, is not among those being released. Fogel, detained since 2021, was arrested for bringing marijuana prescribed for his …
Aug 01 2024
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will open its marijuana megastore to everyone 21 and older on September 7. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, currently open exclusively to tribal members and medical marijuana patients, will open for recreational use to all those 21+ on September 7. The store is located near Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, …
Aug 01 2024
A little over a year after legalizing recreational marijuana, Minnesota has preapproved over 3,000 marijuana business licenses in hopes of getting the legal marijuana market up and running in early 2025. According to Charlene Briner, the interim director of the Office of Cannabis Management, over 3,100 individuals have been pre-approved for a state license since …
Aug 01 2024
Florida State Senator Joe Gruters (R), the former chair of the Republican Party of Florida, has announced his endorsement of a YES vote on Amendment 3. “By legalizing recreational marijuana for adults, we can give Floridians access to safe products, generate significant revenue for critical public services and create new job opportunities for Floridians,” said …
