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Federal Legalization
Justice Department Tells Supreme Court To Reject Marijuana Case, While Acknowledging Legalization Momentum
MARIJUANA MOMENT
The Justice Department is telling the U.S. Supreme Court that it should not take up a case concerning workers’ compensation for medical marijuana that could have wide-ranging implications related to federal supremacy. And part of its reasoning is that Congress appears to be moving toward a solution on its own, as lawmakers work to end federal prohibition.
The Justice Department is telling the U.S. Supreme Court that it should not take up a case concerning workers’ compensation for medical marijuana that could have wide-ranging implications related to federal supremacy. And part of its reasoning is that Congress appears to be moving toward a solution on its own, as lawmakers work to end federal prohibition.
“A Dire Public Safety Issue”: Cannabis Regulators Push Congress for Accessible Banking
FILTER MAGAZINE
“Virtually all our member states and territories have been negatively impacted by the lack of available financial and banking services.”
“Virtually all our member states and territories have been negatively impacted by the lack of available financial and banking services.”
Congress might have inadvertently legalized a form of cannabis under Trump
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
Congress quietly — perhaps unintentionally — legalized hemp products in 2018. Although marijuana remains strictly forbidden by federal law, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Congress quietly amended the statute in 2018 to legalize cannabis cigarettes and vaping products that have similar intoxicants but are made from hemp.
Congress quietly — perhaps unintentionally — legalized hemp products in 2018. Although marijuana remains strictly forbidden by federal law, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Congress quietly amended the statute in 2018 to legalize cannabis cigarettes and vaping products that have similar intoxicants but are made from hemp.
Social Equity
Power & Politics Full Show: Big money pricing out ‘social equity’ applicants from legal cannabis market
NEWS 12 THE BRONX
“Social equity” applicants want to open cannabis stores in their hometowns. But they’re getting crowded out by big money.
“Social equity” applicants want to open cannabis stores in their hometowns. But they’re getting crowded out by big money.
City-created nonprofit to help achieve cannabis equity goals faces pushback
MIBIZ
A proposal that would allow a newly created nonprofit to help Grand Rapids cannabis companies meet their social equity pledges is facing pushback from some business owners and city officials who see it as diluting social justice efforts.
A proposal that would allow a newly created nonprofit to help Grand Rapids cannabis companies meet their social equity pledges is facing pushback from some business owners and city officials who see it as diluting social justice efforts.
California
California Governor Proposes Tax Relief For Marijuana Growers
FORBES
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new budget priorities include a proposal to eliminate the state’s cannabis cultivation tax, offering licensed marijuana growers relief from high costs that insiders say are threatening the viability of the regulated pot industry. Newsom unveiled his budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year on Friday, showing a record surplus of nearly $100 billion for the state’s coffers.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new budget priorities include a proposal to eliminate the state’s cannabis cultivation tax, offering licensed marijuana growers relief from high costs that insiders say are threatening the viability of the regulated pot industry. Newsom unveiled his budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year on Friday, showing a record surplus of nearly $100 billion for the state’s coffers.
New York
New York Bill Encouraging Businesses To Use Hemp For Construction And Other Purposes Heads To Governor
MARIJUANA MOMENT
The New York Senate and Assembly have passed a bill to encourage businesses to use hemp materials for packaging, construction and other industrial purposes. After final procedural steps, the measure will be on its way to the governor.
The New York Senate and Assembly have passed a bill to encourage businesses to use hemp materials for packaging, construction and other industrial purposes. After final procedural steps, the measure will be on its way to the governor.
Massachusetts
Mass. House approves sweeping marijuana reforms on 153-2 vote
BOSTON.COM
The Massachusetts House voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to approve major reforms to the state’s marijuana laws, with legislative leaders saying they were implementing changes long demanded by cannabis businesses, activists, and consumers.
The Massachusetts House voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to approve major reforms to the state’s marijuana laws, with legislative leaders saying they were implementing changes long demanded by cannabis businesses, activists, and consumers.
Mass. cannabis companies to remove billboards in Conn. following passage of new law
WESTERN MASS NEWS
The bill will ban out-of-state advertising for cannabis products and services and turns the removal of billboards from a request into a requirement.
The bill will ban out-of-state advertising for cannabis products and services and turns the removal of billboards from a request into a requirement.
Oregon
In Unionizing Effort, Gresham Cannabis Workers Face Roadblocks Familiar to Ag Industry
PORTLAND MERCURY
On May 2, the staff at the CBN Holdings cannabis grow facility in Gresham walked off the job. They’ve been on strike since. Their concerns are serious: Workers have said that CBN Holdings, which markets its products under the brand Cannabis Nation, has been consistently dismissive of their concerns about fire and chemical safety at the facility, to the point where multiple workers who handle industrial sanitizers have received chemical burns.
On May 2, the staff at the CBN Holdings cannabis grow facility in Gresham walked off the job. They’ve been on strike since. Their concerns are serious: Workers have said that CBN Holdings, which markets its products under the brand Cannabis Nation, has been consistently dismissive of their concerns about fire and chemical safety at the facility, to the point where multiple workers who handle industrial sanitizers have received chemical burns.
Culture
Method Man is bringing da ruckus to Michigan with a new cannabis brand
CLICK ON DETROIT
Wu-Tang’s Method Man has announced a new cannabis brand that’ll be available in Michigan starting May 17.
Wu-Tang’s Method Man has announced a new cannabis brand that’ll be available in Michigan starting May 17.
Marijuana and the Metaverse: How LA Cannabis Startups Are Lighting Up the Virtual Realm
DOT.LA
From dispensaries to NFT collectives, a growing number of cannabis ventures are embracing the metaverse as a business opportunity.
From dispensaries to NFT collectives, a growing number of cannabis ventures are embracing the metaverse as a business opportunity.
Most cannabis use is depicted positively on TikTok, study finds
PSYPOST
Cannabis use is widespread and becoming more normalized as it becomes legalized in more areas around the world. Another method cannabis use is becoming normalized is through social media platforms such as TikTok.
Cannabis use is widespread and becoming more normalized as it becomes legalized in more areas around the world. Another method cannabis use is becoming normalized is through social media platforms such as TikTok.
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