Published: Dec 11, 2017, 9:45 am • Updated: Dec 11, 2017, 9:46 am By Mike Corder, The Associated Press AMSTERDAM — A group of cyclists slams on the brakes as a man pushing a wheeled suitcase stops abruptly in the middle of a busy bike path in downtown Amsterdam to pick up a toiletries bag […]
Colorado has done an admirable job of implementing the legalization of medical and retail marijuana, creating a stable regulatory environment in which the industry can grow, while protecting the public health and safety. However, the state’s regulatory regime has become too complicated since its initial implementation, and it is time to consider some substantive reforms […]
Published: Sep 6, 2017, 2:40 pm • Updated: Sep 6, 2017, 2:40 pm By The Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has issued its first medical marijuana license, and two more companies are expected to be awarded licenses soon. The Austin American-Statesman reports that Cansortium Texas, which is a part of Florida-based Cansortium Holdings, received […]
Published: Aug 10, 2017, 9:02 am • Updated: Aug 10, 2017, 9:02 am By The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Department of Health has licensed two additional medical marijuana treatment centers. Spokeswoman Mara Gambineri said Wednesday that Treadwell Nursey in Eustis and the Arcadia-based Sun Bulb Nurseries have received letters of approval. Plants of […]
Published: Aug 7, 2017, 8:28 am • Updated: Aug 7, 2017, 8:30 am By The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — Testing lab applications for Ohio’s medical marijuana program are due next month yet to this point no Ohio college or university has said they’re willing to participate. Ohio’s medical marijuana law passed by the Legislature […]
Published: Jan 20, 2018, 2:31 pm • Updated: Jan 22, 2018, 6:31 am By The Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. — A Nebraska state senator is proposing a ballot measure that would give Nebraska voters the chance to legalize medical marijuana in November. Sen. Anna Wishart of Lincoln introduced a proposed constitutional amendment Thursday after several […]
Published: Feb 1, 2018, 2:13 pm • Updated: Feb 1, 2018, 2:13 pm By David Debolt, The Cannifornian OAKLAND — Four lucky winners on Wednesday were awarded cannabis dispensary permits under a new program designed to help Oakland residents affected by the U.S. war on drugs. In a Bingo-style drawing held Wednesday inside City Hall, […]
Published: Mar 20, 2018, 10:03 am • Updated: Mar 20, 2018, 10:03 am By Tyler Silvy, The Greeley Tribune Brandon Baker, reverend for a marijuana-based church, has suspended his campaign for Weld County commissioner at-large. Baker, 39, announced his candidacy in January, citing partisan rhetoric and a continuation of complaints as his reason for entering […]
Published: Nov 2, 2017, 7:51 am • Updated: Nov 2, 2017, 7:51 am By The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Democrats have voted to support resolutions calling for the legalization of medical marijuana, wider health care coverage and a $15 minimum wage. The state executive committee passed the resolutions aimed at expressing the positions […]
Published: Aug 10, 2017, 1:41 pm • Updated: Aug 10, 2017, 2:59 pm By Jonathan Romeo, The Durango Herald The town of Silverton, Colorado will be the primary location for filming a new movie about the true story of Hunter S. Thompson’s curious, bizarre and entertaining run to be sheriff of Pitkin County in the […]