Seattle, WA: Retail cannabis sales are associated with decreases in the use of alcohol, cigarettes, and pain medications by young adults, according to data published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Researchers with the University of Washington assessed trends in alcohol, nicotine, and non-prescribed pain reliever use among a cohort of over 12,500 young adults (ages 18 to 25) in Washington State following adult-use …
Dover, DE: Majorities of lawmakers in the House and Senate have approved legislation, House Bill 371, eliminating penalties for the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis by adults. House members voted 26 to 14 and Senate members voted 13 to 7 to advance the legislation. Virtually all Democrats voted for the measure while the majority of Republicans decided against it. A spokesperson for Democratic …
Los Angeles, CA: Regulatory costs, high taxes, and municipal bans on cannabis retailers have significantly inhibited the growth of the licensed marijuana marketplace in California, according to a report issued by the Reason Foundation. The analysis estimated that California imposes an effective tax rate of as much as $92 per ounce. This amount is higher than the tax burden imposed on retail cannabis transactions …
OTTAWA, ON, May 18, 2022 /CNW/ – Canada Border Services Agency The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds all travellers crossing the border this upcoming Victoria Day long weekend of what to expect at the border during the busy summer months, whether returning home to Canada or visiting. This summer, travellers are returning to a border that is managed differently, with evolving COVID-19 requirements, which can …
Washington, DC: NORML PAC endorsed US Senate candidate John Fetterman won Pennsylvania’s Democratic primary by a large margin. John Fetterman has long been an outspoken advocate for marijuana legalization and has made it a central plank in his Senate campaign. “John’s overwhelming victory in the primary should send a message to candidates all across the country,” commented NORML PAC Executive Director …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, released a letter urging the Department of Transportation to reform and modernize cannabis testing requirements for commercial truck drivers. In the past two years, tens of thousands of commercial drivers have been forced out of the profession not because they are impaired on the job, but because imprecise testing practices …
Washington, DC: Retail cannabis sales are associated with decreases in the use of alcohol, cigarettes, and pain medications by young adults, according to data published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Researchers with the University of Washington assessed trends in alcohol, nicotine, and non-prescribed pain reliever use among a cohort of over 12,500 young adults (ages 18 to 25) in Washington State following adult-use …
Toronto, Ontario, May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The O’Cannabiz International Conference, Awards and Expo is only a few weeks away, happening June 1-3 at the International Center in Toronto. Attendees are preparing for three full-days of forward thinking panels, unmatched networking opportunities, and new educational programs that O’Cannabiz has planned for an exciting 2022 event. O’Cannabiz is the perfect …
Wilmington, DE: Today, the Delaware State Senate approved legislation to remove all criminal and civil penalties for adult possession of marijuana. In a 13-7-1 vote, the state’s upper chamber voted to pass HB 371, which legalized the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for individuals aged 21 or older. “We applaud the Delaware legislature for passing this important legislation,” …
NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — MJ Unpacked, the first national event created exclusively for cannabis CPG brands, retail executives and accredited investors actively investing in cannabis, announced the speaker lineup and conference programming for its upcoming New York City show on May 19th & 20th. Speakers include over 30 of the most high-profile names across cannabis brands, MSOs and industry tastemakers as well as several …