State officials are investigating attempts by out-of-state entities to offer help securing social equity licenses for Delaware’s recreational marijuana program. The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner warned that out-of-state entities may be trying to trick Delawareans into paying for help to secure social equity licenses through the state’s future recreational marijuana program. The office has […]
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Feud over alleged marijuana theft cited in St. Paul shooting death charges
The fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man in St. Paul may have been connected to a past marijuana theft and shots fired, according to a murder charge filed Monday. Royce D. McKinney, of St. Paul, died in the Eastern Hazel Park area of the East Side on June 24. The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office charged […]
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Where medical marijuana dispensaries, cultivators can operate in Fayette County
Medical marijuana companies will soon be able to operate in Fayette County. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted unanimously Thursday to approve licensing and new zoning regulations for medical cannabis operators. The state will likely start issuing licenses to those companies as early as July 1. Companies will then be able to operate starting Jan. […]
Rochester man shot to death while allegedly buying marijuana
A Rochester man was shot and killed Tuesday evening while allegedly trying to purchase marijuana, according to police. Rochester police responded to the area of Barons Street and Weigel Alley around 11 p.m. Tuesday for the report of a man shot. Officers found 39-year-old Leroy Bethel in the alley, suffering from a gunshot wound to […]
Brazil’s Supreme Court moves toward decriminalizing possession of marijuana for personal use
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday moved toward decriminalizing possession of marijuana for personal use, which would make Brazil one of the last countries in Latin America to do so and could reduce its massive prison population. José Antonio Dias Toffoli said Tuesday that he is in favor of decriminalization, joining […]
NC Senate approves bill legalizing medical marijuana 36-10; measure goes to House next
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina is one step closer to legalizing medical marijuana after the Senate passed a bill 36-10 Monday night. “Anytime cannabis comes up in the conversation in North Carolina, especially when that conversation is able to be moved forward in the right direction, I always like to be here to make […]
Jay board to consider changing setback distance for marijuana businesses
Jun. 21—JAY — The Select Board will consider a recommendation to change the property setback distance in the marijuana ordinance at their meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Town Office. Voters approved the ordinance to allow and regulate adult use marijuana cultivation facilities and adult use marijuana products manufacturing facilities Nov. 2, 2021, by […]
Maryland’s marijuana pardons reflect uneven shift in U.S. drug policy
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s decision to offer mass pardons for low-level marijuana crimes is part of a nascent but growing effort to remedy inequities in the criminal justice system wrought by a drug that is now legal in many parts of the country. Experts and civil rights advocates said the historic movement, driven by the […]
California State Fair to allow marijuana sale and on-site consumption for the first time
The California State Fair will allow marijuana sales and on-site consumption for the first time this summer. The fair, taking place July 12 to 28 at Cal Expo in Sacramento, has moved in recent years to include marijuana to a greater extent. The fair hosted its first cannabis competition in 2022, inviting vendors to participate […]
With marijuana on the ballot, it’s not just about good times. It’s also about money.
An employee collects money while holding packages of marijuana at Top Shelf Cannabis, a retail marijuana store, on July 8, 2014, in Bellingham, Washington. Top Shelf Cannabis was the first retail marijuana store to open in Washington state, nearly a year and a half after the state’s voters chose to legalize marijuana. (David Ryder/Getty Images) […]
Man allegedly caught with over 3 pounds of marijuana at Memphis airport
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested at the Memphis International Airport after police say he was caught with a large amount of marijuana in his luggage earlier this year. Joshua Henry, 26 is facing a charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver. According to an airport police […]