Marijuana Politics

Could Mississippi's Choctaw Tribe Follow North Carolina's Cherokee in Selling Recreational Marijuana? In July, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina started selling recreational marijuana on a limited basis, despite the fact that state legislators have not legalized the drug for

Norwalk Seeks Tougher Measures to Combat Illegal Cannabis Sales at Vape Shops. In the wake of the recent bust of a local smoke shop and other similar incidents, Norwalk leaders are seeking a way to crack down on vape and smoke shops that are selling illegal cannabis and high-THC items. “Since the

Fairfield Moves Toward Lifting Marijuana Sales Moratorium with Zoning Changes. It appears Fairfield’s moratorium on recreational and medical marijuana sales in the city could end as early as next month. Fairfield City Council is considering changes in zoning that would permit the various types of

Despite Opposition, Governor DeSantis Finds Himself at Odds with Allies Over Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Amendment Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has stood firm in his opposition against the legalization of marijuana since assuming office in 2019. Amendment 3 is the measure that will be voted on

Business as usual: Two culprits in cannabis corruption case released early. Anyone who has been paying attention to Michigan cannabis news, or even just news in general, can probably recall the recent corruption scandal that landed a former state senator and three others in federal prison. The case

Debt Refinancing Sparks Optimism in Cannabis Market Amid Credit Recovery. While debt remains high for many cannabis companies, Viridian's analysts say most are not at risk of default. The analysts at Viridian Capital Advisors celebrated what they saw as a positive trend of debt refinancing deals

Dallas residents will have a say in November if weed can be decriminalized in the city. The Dallas City Council voted on Aug. 14 to place a marijuana decriminalization proposal on the ballot for the upcoming November election. This measure, known as the Dallas Freedom Act, is part of an effort by

Sacramento Man Arrested in Chicago with Over $260,000 Worth of Cannabis. The Sacramento Sheriff's Department sent Chicago police photos of 26-year-old Rhashad Barnes and two suitcases full of cannabis. Barnes was on United Flight 2207 from Sacramento to Chicago with 41 heat-sealed packages of

In 2018, Vista put a cannabis tax measure on the ballot. At the time, city leaders were worried about the city’s fiscal health. A tax on cannabis could help, they thought. But they had no idea just how much the tax would bring in. Turns out, the seven percent tax on gross sales brings in more than

King Mohammed VI Pardons Over 4,800 Cannabis Farmers Amid Morocco's Evolving Cannabis Policy. Morocco's progress in cannabis policy has led the King to pardon thousands of cannabis farmers in the North African country. Moroccan King Mohammed VI on Monday pardoned over 4,800 people convicted

Oklahoma's Organized Crime Task Force Seizes 9,000 Marijuana Plants in Major Drug Bust. Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force has announced they recently seized and eradicated more than 9,000 marijuana plants and 456 pounds of unlawful marijuana in Seminole. The State Fire

State panel considers recommending a legislative summer study on the topic. The state’s legislative oversight committee on medical marijuana was thrust into the world of synthetic THC on Monday as members heard complaints about how loosely regulated, hemp-derived products are affecting South Dakota