This week was another eventful week for cannabis. Let's be honest, it's hard to keep up, even for the news lovers among us.
The past seven days have seen a lot of movement across the country and across Europe. So if you're starting the week late on a cannabis beat, no sweat needed.
Cannabis & Tech Today brings you an overview of the latest news. This is what happened in the world of weed last week.
What happened in Weed last week?
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Slovenian voters approved a measure to legalize marijuana, marking the latest change in European cannabis policy.
Monday, June 10, 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would ban delta-8 THC products, highlighting the continuing debate over cannabis derivatives. Biden's top health official hinted that the Drug Enforcement Administration may resist rescheduling marijuana. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed three new leaders to the state's Office of Cannabis Control to address operational challenges. Rolling paper company Day Savers will pay volunteers $4.20 to smoke together as part of a study with the Cannabis Research Alliance and the Network for Applied Pharmacology (NAP).
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
New York state cannabis officials have expressed concerns about the state's private equity loan transactions, governance and financial ethics, internal emails reveal. The good news is that the state has approved regulations for adult-use home cultivation. Florida Governor DeSantis has launched a fund to challenge the state's legalization efforts ahead of the November ballot. Meanwhile, a FOX poll found that a majority of Floridians support legalization. In Arizona, social equity critics have raised concerns that the state's cannabis program has so far failed to meet social equity goals, and advocates have called for a reassessment of the policy. There is. Bloomwell Group has launched Germany's largest medical cannabis platform, demonstrating the growth of the country's legal cannabis market. Rep. Thomas Massie criticized the recent Hunter Biden ruling, saying the president's son should not be jailed for being a gun-owning marijuana consumer.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
South Dakota announced that medical marijuana business fees could increase by nearly 70%. A Congressional committee called on federal agencies to evaluate state laws and reconsider their policies regarding public servants and marijuana use. A major partnership could be in the works between cannabis brand Green Thumb and Boston Beer, signaling the potential for more cross-industry deals. Cannabis activists in the UK continue to defy the law and its consequences by opening cannabis cafes.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
At a recent campaign event, President Biden acknowledged that previous federal pardons did not expunge records. New Hampshire has successfully passed a health care program expansion bill to Governor Chris Sununu's desk for approval. The same result could not be achieved by recreational means. Michigan has surpassed California in terms of marijuana sales, causing a major shift in the market. A joint study by Newsweek, Price of Weed and DISA found that marijuana per ounce is the most expensive in North Dakota ($382.17) and the cheapest in Oregon ($210.19). . Please plan your trip accordingly.
Friday, June 14, 2024
Congress has voted to once again halt legal marijuana sales by Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives voted to abolish pot testing for military recruits, a move that could significantly change recruiting policy. New York City's round-up and closure of illegal cannabis retailers could soon free up significant amounts of retail space. However, if a lawsuit is filed, the raid could be halted. Several communities in Northeast Ohio have banned recreational businesses from operating within their towns, the latest wave of opt-outs as new state markets come online. First, after years of concerns over marijuana and its transportation in U.S. waters, Massachusetts has allowed marijuana shipments to Martha's Vineyard, ending concerns about a marijuana drought on the island. Now, authorities need to make sure great white sharks don't participate in Fourth of July festivities, as they have in past years.
Saturday, June 15, 2024
That's what happened last week in Weed.
Be sure to visit Cannabis & Tech Today this week. There, we round up and react to some of the biggest cannabis news.
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