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Jan 22
The Guardian: Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road drug marketplace

Ulbricht, sentenced to life in prison in 2015, given ‘full and unconditional’ pardon by president Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had granted a “full and unconditional” pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the illegal online drug marketplace the Silk Road. Ulbricht has been incarcerated since 2013 and was sentenced to life in […]

Jan 22
LA’s cannabis community steps up for wildfire relief

Follow our links to verified aid groups. The post LA’s cannabis community steps up for wildfire relief appeared first on Leafly.

Jan 22
Big GOP Push For Cannabis Legalization In Indiana?

Hemp Gazette.. Representative Heath VanNatter has joined the calls for safe and regulated access to marijuana in Indiana. Rep. VanNatter, a Republican, and members of the Safe & Regulated Indiana Coalition held a press conference at the Statehouse last week to introduce a new bill to legalize marijuana for adult use. HB1630 proposes comprehensive cannabis legalization accompanied by a […]

Jan 22
Alert – NZ: Medicinal cannabis products that meet the minimum quality standard – Smith Indica – Smith Sativa

The Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations) set the minimum quality standard that medicinal cannabis products and ingredients must meet before they can be supplied in New Zealand. Importers, manufacturers, and suppliers must apply for assessment and provide evidence to the Medicinal Cannabis Agency to verify that their products meet the minimum […]

Jan 22
Leafly moves to OTC January 17 after Nasdaq delisting

MJ Biz Marijuana e-commerce platform Leafly Holdings’ shares will be delisted from the Nasdaq stock market on Jan. 17 after the exchange’s hearings panel determined the company didn’t earn the required minimum $500,000 in net income from operations. Leafly, which has a presence in Canada and Germany, said in a Thursday news release that when its stock […]

Jan 22
Florida To Have Another Crack At It — But Initiative Won’t Legalize Personal Cultivation of Cannabis.

Firstly i wonder how much will be spent this time and secondly it sounds like the hand of corporate cannabis is on the Smart & Safe Florida initiative if people can’t grow their own….. MJ Biz The campaign behind last fall’s failed adult-use marijuana legalization push in Florida is gearing up to try again in 2026. […]

Jan 22
Alert – Michigan: Cannabis industry: Don’t forget about your environmental permits

Cannabis industry: Don’t forget about your environmental permits To: Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) Stakeholders and Licensees With the new year well underway, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) wants to remind you of your regulatory obligations as part of the cannabis industry.  Regardless of your license status under the state’s Cannabis […]

Jan 22
Alert: Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed former three-term Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes as a member of the LCB board.

Seattle’s Pete Holmes Appointed to LCB Board The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) today announces that Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed former three-term Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes as a member of the LCB board. His six-year appointment was effective Jan. 16, 2025 and will expire in Jan. 2031. “The LCB was an indispensable public safety […]

Jan 22
Alert – 22 January 2025: We are accepting applications for Natural Medicine Business licenses, Owner licenses, and Natural Medicine Handler licenses

We are accepting applications for Natural Medicine Business licenses, Owner licenses, and Natural Medicine Handler licenses! You can find all applications and information about applying on the Division’s License Applications webpage. Click on the icon for the license you’re interested in, then scroll to “How to Apply” to view a PDF of the application. We encourage you to […]