A Florida judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) use of taxpayer dollars to fund a state agency’s ad criticizing marijuana legalization ahead of a vote on a legalization initiative on the November ballot. But advocates still got some welcome news from a new survey showing two in three voters plan to... Continue Reading →
Missouri cannabis patient count plunges with take off of adult use
Missouri’s cannabis industry generated $1.8 billion in combined sales during its first year of adult-use operations, while the medical market saw dramatic declines following recreational legalization, according to the state’s first comprehensive cannabis report. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported adult-use sales reached $929.7 million during the December 2022 through November 2023... Continue Reading →
New Guidebook Aims To Help Military Veterans Use Psychedelics To Heal From PTSD And Other Conditions
Advocates in support of expanding access to psychedelic-assisted therapy for America’s military veterans released an informational guidebook on Tuesday that backers say “responds to the demand for alternative treatment solutions and equips veterans with practical, clinically-backed strategies to safely explore these therapies.” The group Heroics Heart Project, which helps connect veterans with psychedelic-assisted therapy in... Continue Reading →
Number of the Week: 45%
45% – Number of likely voters in North Dakota in favor of adult-use legalization Will the third time be a charm? North Dakota voters will once again vote on whether to legalize adult-use cannabis in the state. A recent poll called the measure too close to call with less than a month until Election Day.... Continue Reading →
ACLU To Represent Minnesota Woman Facing Potential 30-Year Prison Sentence In Bong Water Case
“Do we want to be spending so much of our resources on bong water?” By Christopher Ingraham, Minnesota Reformer The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota is providing legal representation to Jessica Beske, a Fargo woman facing decades in prison and a potential $1 million fine over bong water allegedly found in her possession... Continue Reading →
Safe Harbor says merger deal went sideways when payment was directed to a personal account
Colorado-based SHF Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHFS) also known as Safe Harbor Financial agreed to buy Rockview Digital Solutions also known as Abaca in October 2022 for $30 million. The company agreed to make four payments to Rockview’s shareholders. According to the complaint, Daniel Roda was serving on behalf of the shareholders and overseeing the payments.... Continue Reading →
$321,000 worth of drugs, including 6kg of cannabis, seized in CNB operations
$321,000 worth of drugs, including 6kg of cannabis, seized in CNB operations Image Cannabis News October 22, 2024 Four suspected drug offenders, aged between 24 and 36, were arrested. SINGAPORE: Drugs with a street value of more than S$321,000 have been seized in two operations by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) over two days. The... Continue Reading →
Louisiana Hemp Companies Sue State Over New Strict THC Limits, Alleging Recriminalization
Louisiana Hemp Companies Sue State Over New Strict THC Limits, Alleging Recriminalization Image Cannabis News October 22, 2024 Louisiana's hemp industry faces legal conflict over new THC regulations that could criminalize popular hemp-derived products. Louisiana’s hemp industry faces a legal showdown. Local businesses and farmers filed a federal lawsuit Friday against state authorities over recent... Continue Reading →
New Zealand’s Medical Marijuana Clinics Growth Sparks Profit Vs Patient Care Debate, While Hemp Industry Fights For Reform
New Zealand's Medical Marijuana Clinics Growth Sparks Profit Vs Patient Care Debate, While Hemp Industry Fights For Reform Image Cannabis News October 22, 2024 Medicinal Cannabis Council maintains that there is no evidence of profit being prioritized over patient care. Cannabis laws enacted in 2020 in New Zealand has improved access to medical marijuana, resulting... Continue Reading →
Arizona Cannabis Market Faces Decline In Sales Though Valuations Remain Strong
Arizona Cannabis Market Faces Decline In Sales Though Valuations Remain Strong Image Cannabis News October 22, 2024 After posting record sales in February and March, Arizona has seen a marked decline in both medical marijuana and adult-use cannabis sales. Arizona’s cannabis market, once hailed as a rising star in the industry, is now grappling with... Continue Reading →