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Connecticut Hires Nation’s First Weed Ombudsperson Connecticut has a new cannabis ombudsperson to advocate for the interests of the state’s medical marijuana patients. The post Connecticut Hires Nation’s First Weed Ombudsperson first appeared on High Times.

Workers at Las Vegas Cannapunch Cannabis Vote to Join UFCW Local 711 Recently, Cannapunch cannabis workers in Las Vegas voted to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 711 in order to have a voice on the job and secure the benefits that a union contract provides. This 32-person unit is the first cannabis processor in the state of Nevada to vote to join UFCW Local 711.

Farm Bill Amendment on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Leads CBT’s Top Stories in May Cannabis rescheduling, Senators’ SAFER Banking stances, and Ohio localities with adult-use moratoriums were also among the most-read articles this month.

Ascend Cannabis Workers Join Teamsters Local 570 Budtenders and shift leads at Ascend Cannabis have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 570, making them the first in Maryland to join the Teamsters Union.

Lucho Mellera Habla de Porro, Éxito y la Vida Misma: ‘El Mandato de Agarrar la Pala es Obsoleto’ ElPlanteo.com habló en exclusiva con Lucho Mellera, el comediante argentino que no para de encontrar el éxito en distintas plataformas y países. The post Lucho Mellera Habla de Porro, Éxito y la Vida Misma: ‘El Mandato de Agarrar la Pala es Obsoleto’ first appeared on High Times.

Marijuana would remain illegal in Alabama despite federal change: ‘Even more confusion’ 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… The post Marijuana would remain illegal in Alabama despite federal change: ‘Even more confusion’ appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Nepal to legalise marijuana cultivation for medicinal purposes Nepal will legalise marijuana cultivation and consumption for medicinal purposes, Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun announced on Tuesday while presenting the government’s budget estimates for the 2024-35 fiscal year. Addressing… The post Nepal to legalise marijuana cultivation for medicinal purposes appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Legal cannabis in Missouri has generated $19 million for veterans, treatment, public defenders Since recreational weed was legalized in 2022, it has led to more than $19 million going towards three causes — supporting veterans, expanding substance use treatment programs and adding to… The post Legal cannabis in Missouri has generated $19 million for veterans, treatment, public defenders appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

State agency approves loan for tribal cannabis facility over board’s recommendation in Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation is moving ahead with a $2.5 million loan to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to help build… The post State agency approves loan for tribal cannabis facility over board’s recommendation in Minnesota appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Chances of marijuana legalization in NH appear to dim Differences in the N.H. House and Senate versions of a marijuana-legalization bill are so significant that the legislation may be doomed, lawmakers said Monday. State Rep. Jonah Wheeler, D-Peterborough, doesn’t… The post Chances of marijuana legalization in NH appear to dim appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.