New York Governor Kathy Hochul wants to give police the authority to use the smell of cannabis as evidence of drugged driving. The proposal, included in...
Category: Cannabis
Oregon Petition Aims to Bring Cannabis Cafes to 2026 Ballot
A new petition in Oregon is pushing for cannabis cafes to become a reality. The Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition (OCCC) has submitted a proposal to put...
South Dakota Lawmakers Reject Bid to Overturn Medical Cannabis Program
A proposal to repeal South Dakota’s medical cannabis law has been shot down by a legislative committee, keeping the voter-approved program intact. The narrow vote reflects...
Russia Releases American Detained for Cannabis as U.S.-Russia Talks Loom
Russian authorities have freed Kalob Byers, a 28-year-old American who was arrested earlier this month for carrying cannabis-infused gummies into the country. His sudden release comes...
Doctors Urge U.S. Court to Reconsider DEA’s Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Selection
A group of doctors is pushing back against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), arguing that the agency’s selection process for a crucial cannabis rescheduling hearing was...
Minnesota Opens Cannabis Business License Applications as Industry Takes Shape
Minnesota has officially opened the doors for cannabis entrepreneurs. Starting February 18, hopeful business owners can apply for licenses to join the state’s emerging adult-use cannabis...
California Bill Targets Online Sales of Illegal Hemp and Cannabis Products
A new bill making its way through the California Senate aims to clamp down on the online sale of unlicensed and potentially dangerous cannabis and hemp...
American Citizen Arrested in Russia for Cannabis Gummies, Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison
An American traveler has been arrested in Moscow after Russian customs officers found cannabis-infused gummies in his luggage. The arrest comes just days after the high-profile...
Russia Frees American Teacher Marc Fogel After Three Years in Prison on Cannabis Charges
Russia has released American teacher Marc Fogel, who was imprisoned for over three years on cannabis-related charges, in what appears to be a diplomatic goodwill gesture....
New York Officials Launch Cannabis Banking Directory to Support Licensed Operators
New York is taking another step toward stabilizing its cannabis industry. The state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has rolled out a Cannabis Banking Directory, a...