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Marijuana could be rescheduled by feds. What it means for Michigan? Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 DEA Plans to Reschedule Marijuana, but Challenges Remain for Michigan's Cannabis Industry. After decades of regulation that stood in direct opposition to the will of many American voters -- and the majority Michigan voters since 2008 -- the DEA plans

Will Biden’s move to reclassify Marijuana save California’s struggling Cannabis industry? Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 Federal Rescheduling of Cannabis Offers Hope to Struggling California Businesses. A demonstrator waves a flag with marijuana leaves depicted on it during a protest calling for the legalization of marijuana, outside of the White H

What federal changes to Marijuana mean for Ohio’s recreational law Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 In Ohio’s first full year with legalized recreational marijuana, two proposals at the national level could open new opportunities for the drug as well. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration sent forward a motion to remove marijuana from status as a

State completes Santa Barbara County Cannabis business licensing audit Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 Santa Barbara County will change its cannabis licensing application as it implements suggestions from the State Auditor’s Office. “To my knowledge, this is the first time cannabis has been audited at the state level. It’s relatively new with recrea

Iowa Cannabis retailers await guidance on new hemp restrictions Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 Iowa Hemp Industry in Limbo as New Legislation Awaits Governor's Signature. Businesses that sell or manufacture consumable hemp in Iowa are in a "stressful" waiting period as they look for guidance on new legislation that's expected to affect their sales,

DEA proposal to reclassify Marijuana could impact Tennesseans Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 Potential Downgrade of Marijuana Classification Triggers Debate Among Lawmakers. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and the potential change could create a ripple effect in Tennessee. The fed

Canada’s Cannabis industry at risk of losing first-mover advantage to US Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 US Cannabis Rescheduling Sparks Opportunity for Canadian Industry. This week’s announcement that the Biden Administration will move ahead to reclassify cannabis to a much less restricted drug class and ease federal restrictions could be the ray o

What Marijuana reclassification means for the United States Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 The US Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn’t legalize it for recreational use. The proposal would move mari

‘Seize all Cannabis’: Inside the surprising federal crackdown on New Mexico weed farmers Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 Border Checkpoint Seizures Spark Conflict Between New Mexico and Federal Authorities. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been seizing cannabis in the southern part of the state, sparking tensions with Democratic Gov. Michelle

Senate Democrats Reintroduce Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMay 2, 2024 The bill, which reflects growing support for legalization, would end the federal prohibition on cannabis. But it is unlikely to pass in an election year and a divided government. Senate Democrats reintroduced broad legislation on Wednesday to legalize cann

Medical Marijuana bill stuck in SC House as legislative work winds down Image Cannabis NewsMay 1, 2024 South Carolina Medical Marijuana Bill Faces Uncertain Fate in House Committee. "I don’t make any apologies for the fact that this is a very conservative, tightly regulated bill," said S.C. Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort. A yearslong effort to legalize

NJ’s Cannabis market turns 2 years old Image Cannabis NewsMay 1, 2024 Navigating New Jersey's Cannabis Landscape: Milestones and Challenges of the CRC's Journey. As the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission marks its third anniversary, the agency is taking stock of its efforts to advance the state’s legalized cannabis market. The New Jersey Can

Have Cannabis prices dropped too low? Image Cannabis NewsMay 1, 2024 “Good weed ain’t cheap, and cheap weed ain’t good.” When I worked in pre-legal market caregiver stores, this was a popular saying among operators. With around 90 retail stores in Lansing at one point and no regulatory hurdles, the need for businesses to distinguish themselves from

Are Michigan Marijuana customers vaping the real stuff or the results of a science experiment? Image Cannabis NewsMay 1, 2024 It sounds like alchemy with a dash of Frankenstein. People who are vaping marijuana may not be getting the end product of a plant in their lungs, but a converted, synthetic form of THC derived from CBD instead. Unscrupulous

New era for pot regulation leaves old problem: Many Cannabis companies can’t find a bank Image Cannabis NewsMay 1, 2024 Biden Administration's Marijuana Reclassification: A Monumental Shift with Limited Impact on Cannabis Banking. The Biden administration’s move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous but still controlled drug was hailed as a m

Cookies Announces Intent to Acquire Cookies-Related Florida Licensed Cannabis Assets Image Cannabis NewsMay 1, 2024 Strategic Move Represents an Important Step in Executing Corporate Strategy Through Centralized Command and Control of Cookies Supply Chain Cookies, the most globally recognized cannabis company, today announced its intention to acqui

The Cannabis Industry Hopes for New Highs Image Cannabis NewsMay 1, 2024 Implications of the Justice Department's Recommendation on Marijuana Rescheduling. The Justice Department’s recommendation that restrictions on marijuana be lifted have revived expectations for a business that has waited years for such a change. A flicker of hope for the weed

Marijuana Rescheduling is Here: How this Decision Will Impact Cannabis Businesses Image Cannabis NewsMay 1, 2024 Key Insights and Implications of the DEA's Monumental Decision. After fifty years, the federal government finally acknowledged that marijuana has medical value and is not as dangerous as heroin. As first reported by the Associated Press