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The federal government has thrown the book at a Bloomfield Hills business operator. Ryan Richmond, who owned Warren medical marijuana dispensary Relief Choices LLC, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for tax evasion and obstructing an IRS investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced

More than 7,000 comments were received in the first week - and the public comment period remains open until July 22. If the public comments are any indication, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposal to reschedule cannabis is well on its way to approval. The government agency has only been

Ohio's recently legalized recreational marijuana industry is taking its next step. Why it matters: The sale of recreational marijuana is expected to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax revenue, while increasing sales for cannabis retailers, which have seen a multimillion-dollar

Discover the Finest THCa Flower Strains for Smoking and Vaping: Expert-Tested Brands for Potency and Quality. THCa flowers are the best choice for those who prefer smoking or vaping over gummies or tinctures. However, choosing the best THCA flower strains can be tricky, especially for those who are

Guy Laliberte, Founder of Cirque du Soleil, Fined for Cannabis Possession in Tahiti. A representative for Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte says the Canadian entrepreneur has been fined about $24,000 for cannabis possession in French Polynesia. Anne Dongois says a court in Papeete, on Tahiti's

Cannabis stocks jumped in late April after the Biden Administration announced its intention to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug. This change would remove marijuana from the same category of drugs as heroin and crack cocaine, and instead, put it alongside things like codeine and

Adult-use cannabis legalization is set to go to the ballot box for the third time in South Dakota this November. Earlier this week, Monae Johnson, the Secretary of State, waved through a measure that will enable South Dakotan’s vote on the proposal during the general election, the Associated Press

Justice Department begins process to reclassify drug from Schedule I to Schedule III. Nearly three decades after California became the first state to legalize marijuana, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its intent to ease federal restrictions on marijuana—decriminalized in two dozen

The vehicle was searched and Georgia deputies say they discovered 453 pounds of marijuana contained in shrink wrapped bags. Authorities estimate nearly $1 million worth of marijuana was seized following a traffic stop on a Georgia interstate earlier this week. According to the Peach County Sheriff's

The program has been running for multiple years now and the grant amount is being split between 30 different organizations. The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced a new batch of cannabis tax revenue community investments on May 31. This round’s

Senators King and Collins Urge Federal Action on Chinese Cartel-Linked Illegal Marijuana Operations in Maine. The U.S. Justice Department says Chinese drug cartels may be funding and making millions off illegal marijuana growing operations in Maine. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins are pushing

WSWA Reiterates Call to Regulate Cannabis Like Alcohol Amid Proposed Hemp Product Ban. The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) has reiterated its call to regulate cannabis using the alcohol regulatory system, following a move that could ban intoxicating hemp products in the US. The WSWA

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is an opponent of adult-use cannabis, but may save the hemp industry if he vetoes SB 1698. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to veto a hemp bill that aims to severely limit the sale of hemp-derived products containing delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, and delta-10 THC—a

One cannabis company CEO says he’s “somewhat given up” on the pace of U.S federal cannabis legalization. During an interview with BNN Bloomberg on Thursday, David Klein, chief executive officer of Canopy Growth, explained that his business doesn’t depend on federal legalization to “work really well

Governor Murphy Visits Black-Owned Cannabis Cultivator in Burlington County, Showcasing Commitment to Industry Diversity. The governor’s visit to a Black-owned cultivator in Burlington County — which named a cannabis strain after him — comes amid a push for more diversity in the industry. The flavor

Could cannabis help treat the symptoms of autism? A recent study from the journal Pharmaceuticals found that CBD, an active chemical found in cannabis, may ease the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder leading to improvements in quality of life. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that can lead

Hold Up Roll Up adds to at least 12 cannabis retailers now in immediate Albany area Albany’s Lark Street now has a marijuana shop, with owners hoping to appeal to what they call a cannabis-friendly neighborhood. For those spotting the business at the street’s entrance, it can be hard to tell what

Minnesota's New Cannabis Equity Rules Could Benefit Up to 40% of Adults. Between 30% and 40% of Minnesota adults could plausibly qualify as “social equity” applicants for cannabis business licenses, according to a Reformer estimate based on the new equity rules approved by the Legislature this year

Potential Federal Reclassification of Marijuana Sparks Concerns Over Legal Confusion in Alabama. If the federal government moves forward with a plan to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, some worry that it will cause further confusion about what’s legal and not legal in states like

House Committee Advances Farm Bill Amendment Targeting Delta-8 THC, Stirring Industry Concerns. House Committee’s approval of Farm Bill amendment targeting Delta-8 THC products. Farm Bill amendment’s vague language and its effect on CBD products. The Senate’s stance on the Farm Bill amendment