Marijuana Politics

State shuts down New Scotland shop for illegal cannabis sales Cannabis enforcement seizure signs were posted in June on the storefront of an illicit marijuana shop on the corner of Maple and New Scotland Road in Slingerlands. SLINGERLANDS — A small smoking supplies store in a rural shopping plaza

The cannabis companies that filed the case are represented by the high-power law firm of David Boies and plan to appeal. The U.S. District Court of Massachusetts dismissed a case challenging marijuana’s federal illegality on Monday, rejecting arguments made by cannabis companies against prohibition

Transportation Industry to Continue Marijuana Testing Despite DOJ Rescheduling Proposal, Confirms Secretary Buttigieg. During a recent House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure hearing, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed his agency believes the U.S

Anthony Coniglio and Dan Ahrens Discuss Cannabis Industry’s Path Forward on “Trade to Black” Podcast. Anthony Coniglio sees lawsuit dismissal as a path to higher courts. Anthony Coniglio stresses the need for clear IRS rules in the cannabis sector. Dan Ahrens highlights state actions like Ohio’s and

Panic is setting in over fears rescheduling may not happen after the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron ruling. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out the 40-year-old case against Chevron, a move that was celebrated by many in the cannabis industry who thought it would open the door to

Ascend Wellness Poised for Major Expansion in Ohio and Beyond. Ascend Wellness’s strategic placement of its dispensaries across Ohio is a critical component of its market leadership strategy. “We expect to be over 50 dispensaries by the end of next year,” John Hartmann affirmed, signaling strong

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization. Arguing for their adult-use legalization bill, Reps. Aaron Kaufer, R-Luzerne, and Emily Kinkead, D-Bellevue, show neighboring states that have already legalized and suggest doing so would bring hundreds of millions and tens of

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has insisted his support for legalising cannabis is not "inconsistent" with backing a phased smoking ban. The government's Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which would have made selling tobacco to anyone born after 1 January 2009 illegal, was not passed before the general

Biden Highlights Marijuana Pardons and Rescheduling in New Campaign Ads. What happened: The Biden campaign released new ads promoting pardons and the rescheduling of marijuana, stating it is not as dangerous as previously thought. History: President Biden announced pardons for federal marijuana

Majority of Thai Survey Respondents Support Reclassifying Cannabis as a Narcotic. An overwhelming majority of participants in a Thai government survey have backed the Southeast Asian nation’s plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotics to prohibit its recreational use. At least 80% of the 111,201

27-Year-Old Suspect Faces Multiple Charges Following Online Dispensary Investigation. A 27-year-old man from Hanwell has been arrested on suspicion of possessing more than 70lbs of dried cannabis and a concealed weapon for a dangerous purpose. Peace officers with the Department of Justice and Public

Prairie Island Indian Community's Island Peži in Red Wing is the closest tribally owned retail marijuana store to the Twin Cities so far. Minnesotans who have waited patiently for the opportunity to legally buy cannabis near the metro area received a new option Monday when Island Peži, the Prairie