Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett have announced a new public safety legislative package that would strengthen penalties for dangerous drug dealers and extend protection for witnesses of crimes. …
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China Could Become a Major Player in the Cannabis Industry – News
Cannabis grows are sprouting up all across China, even though marijuana is officially prohibited in the country. In some provinces, farmers are legally growing hemp plants, while in other provinces, illegal grows for medicinal or recreational use are becoming popular. …
Read More »Anti-Cannabis Group ‘Smart Approaches to Marijuana’ Urges Sessions to Crack Down on Legal Weed – News
It’s been four years since America’s Department of Justice, under the oversight of President Barack Obama, issued the Cole Memo, offering a number of prosecutorial guidelines that effectively protected cannabis businesses following state regulations from the long arms of federal …
Read More »All of Oregon’s Marijuana Will Now Be Tested for Pesticides – News
All of the marijuana batches sold in Oregon must now be tested for pesticides, according to a report from the Oregon Cannabis Connection. Earlier this week, the state’s Health Authority imposed a list of permanent rules on pesticides that now …
Read More »Permits for Boston Marijuana Rally Expected To Be Issued Following Lawsuit Victory – News
Although Massachusetts lawmakers just signed legislation for recreational cannabis into law (albeit a compromise), the marijuana movement has been budding in the New England region for quite some time. For nearly three decades, the marijuana “Freedom Rally” in Boston Common has …
Read More »Todd Mitchem Wants to Bring His Canna-Business Expertise to Congress – News
Colorado cannabis industry veteran and regulatory expert Todd Mitchem is ready for a change. This time, the former O.pen Vape chief revenue officer and head of public and government relations and co-founder of cannabis consulting firm TMC Partners Government Affairs isn’t starting …
Read More »Alcohol Distributors Lose Their Appeal for Marijuana Monopoly in Nevada – News
It appears that Nevada officials are getting tired of the state’s alcohol wholesalers holding back the newfound recreational marijuana market. On Tuesday, the state’s Tax Commission denied an appeal brought forth by a small group of liquor distributors calling for …
Read More »Roger Stone (Halfheartedly) Apologizes to the Cannabis Industry for Past Comments – News
Political strategist Roger Stone, a man who has built a successful career on Capitol Hill by knowing exactly when and where to pull the trigger, is now apologizing for any racist and misogynistic comments he may have made throughout the …
Read More »The Cannabis Banking Working Group Wants to Legitimize the Marijuana Industry – News
While cannabis is legal in a number of states, including California, the fact the weed is still illegal at the federal level presents those in the cannabusiness with unique challenges. Namely, they have money and nowhere to put it. The …
Read More »Jeff Sessions Bashes Hollywood’s Portrayal of Drug Use – News
The nation’s top cop is at it again. During a meeting of the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children in Green Bay, Wisconsin this week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions lashed out at Hollywood, the media and his peers in politics …
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