Marijuana advocates try again for Wisconsin legalization: 'The people of our state want this to happen'
MADISON — Marijuana advocates have high hopes that the latest proposal to legalize pot in Wisconsin has a better chance of success than ever given growing public support, but the bill unveiled Thursday again faces stiff opposition from Republicans who control the Legislature.That's not deterring Democratic Rep.
MADISON — Marijuana advocates have high hopes that the latest proposal to legalize pot in Wisconsin has a better chance of success than ever given growing public support, but the bill unveiled Thursday again faces stiff opposition from Republicans who control the Legislature.That's not deterring Democratic Rep.
Poll shows support for legalized pot, not for gas tax hike
MADISON — A new poll shows Wisconsin residents support key portions of Gov.
MADISON — A new poll shows Wisconsin residents support key portions of Gov.
DEA looking for contractor to burn 1,000 pounds of marijuana per hour
HOUSTON — The Drug Enforcement Agency needs to clear its evidence vaults of marijuana that is no longer needed for evidentiary purposes, and they're looking for a contractor in Texas that can incinerate a very high volume of pot.According to a document outlining the DEA's requirements, the incineration provider must be able to process at least 1,000 pounds of marijuana per hour, for eight hours a day.The contractor must be able to accept tightly-compressed bricks or bales of pot in packages weighing up to 200 pounds each."The incinerator facility shall have a secured fence around it.
HOUSTON — The Drug Enforcement Agency needs to clear its evidence vaults of marijuana that is no longer needed for evidentiary purposes, and they're looking for a contractor in Texas that can incinerate a very high volume of pot.According to a document outlining the DEA's requirements, the incineration provider must be able to process at least 1,000 pounds of marijuana per hour, for eight hours a day.The contractor must be able to accept tightly-compressed bricks or bales of pot in packages weighing up to 200 pounds each."The incinerator facility shall have a secured fence around it.
$3.5 million worth of marijuana, THC cartridges found during traffic stop
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – Two Indianapolis men were arrested after police said about $3.5 million worth of marijuana and THC-filled vape cartridges were found during a traffic stop Wednesday.Indiana State Police said they stopped a box truck at about 11:33 a.m. for following too closely on eastbound I-70 in Hendricks County.
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – Two Indianapolis men were arrested after police said about $3.5 million worth of marijuana and THC-filled vape cartridges were found during a traffic stop Wednesday.Indiana State Police said they stopped a box truck at about 11:33 a.m. for following too closely on eastbound I-70 in Hendricks County.
Stage 4 cancer patient says Missouri police searched his hospital room for marijuana
BOLIVAR, Mo. - A Missouri man battling Stage 4 cancer said police targeted him and searched his hospital room for marijuana and he has the incident on camera.The officers involved said it's all part of the job, but the small Bolivar Police Department is now facing complaints.Nolan Sousley is fighting Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and was in the middle of a chemotherapy treatment at Citizens Memorial Hospital.Police said they responded to a call about a smell of marijuana coming from the hospital Wednesday night.
BOLIVAR, Mo. - A Missouri man battling Stage 4 cancer said police targeted him and searched his hospital room for marijuana and he has the incident on camera.The officers involved said it's all part of the job, but the small Bolivar Police Department is now facing complaints.Nolan Sousley is fighting Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and was in the middle of a chemotherapy treatment at Citizens Memorial Hospital.Police said they responded to a call about a smell of marijuana coming from the hospital Wednesday night.
Pot-litics: 2020 Democrats line up behind marijuana legalization
LOS ANGELES — A growing list of Democratic presidential contenders want the U.S. government to legalize marijuana, reflecting a nationwide shift as more Americans look favorably on cannabis.Making marijuana legal at the federal level is the "smart thing to do," says California Sen.
LOS ANGELES — A growing list of Democratic presidential contenders want the U.S. government to legalize marijuana, reflecting a nationwide shift as more Americans look favorably on cannabis.Making marijuana legal at the federal level is the "smart thing to do," says California Sen.
Congress urged to fully open banks to marijuana industry
LOS ANGELES — Banking officials are urging Congress to fully open the doors of the U.S. bank system to the legal marijuana industry.Most Americans live in states where marijuana is legal in some form.But most banks don't want anything to do with pot money for fear it could expose them to legal trouble from the federal government, which still considers marijuana illegal.That conflict forces many businesses to operate only in cash, making them targets for crime and creating problems with paying taxes.A proposal in Congress would allow pot businesses to access banking services, while sheltering banks from prosecution for handling pot money.Some banking officials urged lawmakers at a House committee hearing Wednesday to pass the measure.
LOS ANGELES — Banking officials are urging Congress to fully open the doors of the U.S. bank system to the legal marijuana industry.Most Americans live in states where marijuana is legal in some form.But most banks don't want anything to do with pot money for fear it could expose them to legal trouble from the federal government, which still considers marijuana illegal.That conflict forces many businesses to operate only in cash, making them targets for crime and creating problems with paying taxes.A proposal in Congress would allow pot businesses to access banking services, while sheltering banks from prosecution for handling pot money.Some banking officials urged lawmakers at a House committee hearing Wednesday to pass the measure.
Football legend Joe Montana looking to score with marijuana
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco 49er legend Joe Montana is looking to hit pay dirt in the legal marijuana industry.San Jose, California-based Caliva announced Thursday that the Hall of Fame quarterback's venture capital firm was taking part in a $75 million investment in the company.
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco 49er legend Joe Montana is looking to hit pay dirt in the legal marijuana industry.San Jose, California-based Caliva announced Thursday that the Hall of Fame quarterback's venture capital firm was taking part in a $75 million investment in the company.
Higher percentage of California pot passing safety tests
LOS ANGELES — California marijuana producers are seeing a higher percentage of buds, oils and other products clear strict safety tests.Testing started in July saw about a 20 percent failure rate after the first two months.Now it's down to 14 percent.
LOS ANGELES — California marijuana producers are seeing a higher percentage of buds, oils and other products clear strict safety tests.Testing started in July saw about a 20 percent failure rate after the first two months.Now it's down to 14 percent.
Marlboro producer places $1.8 billion bet on marijuana
NEW YORK — One of the world's biggest tobacco companies is diving into the cannabis market with a $1.8 billion buy-in.Marlboro maker Altria Group Inc.
NEW YORK — One of the world's biggest tobacco companies is diving into the cannabis market with a $1.8 billion buy-in.Marlboro maker Altria Group Inc.
Michigan to be 1st Midwest state to allow recreational pot
DETROIT — Michigan clears a threshold this week as the first state in the Midwest to allow marijuana for more than just medical purposes.In the Nov. 6 election, voters by a wide margin endorsed recreational use by adults who are at least 21.
DETROIT — Michigan clears a threshold this week as the first state in the Midwest to allow marijuana for more than just medical purposes.In the Nov. 6 election, voters by a wide margin endorsed recreational use by adults who are at least 21.
Voters in Milwaukee, Dane counties want marijuana legalized
MILWAUKEE — A large majority of voters in Milwaukee and Dane counties favor legalizing marijuana for recreational use by adults.Unofficial returns from Milwaukee County show 70 percent of voters say the state's prohibition on marijuana should end and that its sales should be taxed.
MILWAUKEE — A large majority of voters in Milwaukee and Dane counties favor legalizing marijuana for recreational use by adults.Unofficial returns from Milwaukee County show 70 percent of voters say the state's prohibition on marijuana should end and that its sales should be taxed.
Canada prepares for legalized marijuana
DELTA, British Columbia — Mat Beren and his friends used to drive by the vast greenhouses of southern British Columbia and joke about how much weed they could grow there.Years later, it's no joke.
DELTA, British Columbia — Mat Beren and his friends used to drive by the vast greenhouses of southern British Columbia and joke about how much weed they could grow there.Years later, it's no joke.
Marijuana backers look for Midwest breakthrough in November
LANSING, Mich. — Backers of broad marijuana legalization are looking to break through a geographic barrier in November and get their first foothold in the Midwest after a string of election victories in Northeastern and Western states.Michigan and North Dakota, where voters previously authorized medical marijuana, will decide if the drug should be legal for any adult 21 and older.
LANSING, Mich. — Backers of broad marijuana legalization are looking to break through a geographic barrier in November and get their first foothold in the Midwest after a string of election victories in Northeastern and Western states.Michigan and North Dakota, where voters previously authorized medical marijuana, will decide if the drug should be legal for any adult 21 and older.
Baked before boiled: Maine restaurant treats lobsters with marijuana to ease pain before cooking
SOUTHWEST HARBOR, Maine — A Maine lobster pound is experimenting with getting lobsters high off marijuana smoke before killing and cooking them, believing it is “more humane.”In an experiment, Charlotte Gill owner of Charlotte’s Legendary Lobster Pound, put a lobster into a box with a few inches of water and then marijuana smoke was blown into the box, WMTW reports.Gill, who is a licensed medical marijuana caregiver in the state of Maine, claimed that the lobster was calmer for the next three weeks and that she even released it back into the ocean.“I feel bad that when lobsters come here there is no exit strategy,” Gill told the Mount Desert Islander. “It’s a unique place and you get to do such unique things but at the expense of this little creature.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR, Maine — A Maine lobster pound is experimenting with getting lobsters high off marijuana smoke before killing and cooking them, believing it is “more humane.”In an experiment, Charlotte Gill owner of Charlotte’s Legendary Lobster Pound, put a lobster into a box with a few inches of water and then marijuana smoke was blown into the box, WMTW reports.Gill, who is a licensed medical marijuana caregiver in the state of Maine, claimed that the lobster was calmer for the next three weeks and that she even released it back into the ocean.“I feel bad that when lobsters come here there is no exit strategy,” Gill told the Mount Desert Islander. “It’s a unique place and you get to do such unique things but at the expense of this little creature.
Survey finds 2M US teens are vaping marijuana
A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening concern about the new popularity of vaping among teens.E-cigarettes typically contain nicotine, but results published Monday mean 2.1 million middle and high school students have used them to get high.The devices are generally considered a less dangerous alternative to regular cigarettes, despite little research on their long-term effects including whether they help smokers quit.The rise in teenagers using them has alarmed health officials.
A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening concern about the new popularity of vaping among teens.E-cigarettes typically contain nicotine, but results published Monday mean 2.1 million middle and high school students have used them to get high.The devices are generally considered a less dangerous alternative to regular cigarettes, despite little research on their long-term effects including whether they help smokers quit.The rise in teenagers using them has alarmed health officials.
Bill requiring prosecutors to erase old pot convictions awaits governor's signature in California
SAN FRANCISCO— A bill requiring California prosecutors to erase or reduce tens of thousands of marijuana criminal convictions was approved by the state Legislature on Wednesday and now awaits Gov.
SAN FRANCISCO— A bill requiring California prosecutors to erase or reduce tens of thousands of marijuana criminal convictions was approved by the state Legislature on Wednesday and now awaits Gov.
Racine County supervisors propose advisory referendum on legalization of pot for recreational, medicinal use
RACINE -- Two Racine County supervisors have proposed an advisory referendum to call for the legalization of cannabis for recreational and medicinal use.According to a news release from Supervisor Nick Demske (1st District) and Supervisor Fabi Maldonado (2nd District) the advisory referendum would call for the legalization for people who are over the age of 21.
RACINE -- Two Racine County supervisors have proposed an advisory referendum to call for the legalization of cannabis for recreational and medicinal use.According to a news release from Supervisor Nick Demske (1st District) and Supervisor Fabi Maldonado (2nd District) the advisory referendum would call for the legalization for people who are over the age of 21.
O Canna-bis! US marijuana companies go public in Canada
PORTLAND, Ore. — Green Thumb Industries had a business plan, expertise and plenty of ambition to grow its marijuana business.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Green Thumb Industries had a business plan, expertise and plenty of ambition to grow its marijuana business.