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Virginia lawmakers propose framework to open retail marijuana sales in 2026
RICHMOND, Va. — Efforts to allow retail marijuana sales in Virginia have failed multiple times, but lawmakers are now working on a new framework aiming for Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger's signature. On July 1, 2021, the General Assembly…
Loveland City Council advances marijuana licensing plan, despite concerns over fees
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... More than a year after voters lifted a longtime ban, Loveland inched closer to opening its first marijuana stores Tuesday when City Council unanimously approved the first reading of a licensing framework…
Major Hampton investment, Va. marijuana proposal, more details on boat strikes: Sunrise Brief
Hampton Mayor Jimmy Gray announced a large investment during the inaugural State of the City address on Wednesday. Hampton Mayor announces HII spending $28M to upgrade facility in the city HII, the company that owns Newport News Shipbuilding, will…
Nebraska Supreme Court hears 2024 medical marijuana ballot measure signatures case
Nebraska Supreme Court hears medical marijuana ballot measure signatures case ANY CLOSURES AS THEY COME IN. TWO MEASURES PASSED BY VOTERS ON THE 2024 BALLOT STILL BEING LITIGATED IN NEBRASKA COURTS TODAY. THE CASE WENT BEFORE THE STATE SUPREME…
Hemp-THC drinks were the hottest thing in zero-proof culture. Congress just put them on notice
The bill that brought the government back online last month ended the shutdown with an unexpected catch that could crush an entire industry. A hidden provision slipped into the bill just before it passed has nothing to do with the federal shutdown…
The Supreme Court Should Hear Case Seeking to Overturn Gonzales v. Raich
A recent petition for certiorari in the case of Canna Provisions, Inc. v. Bondi, asks the Supreme Court to overrule its terrible decision in Gonzales v. Raich (2005), which held that Congress' power to 'regulate commerce…among the several…
GOP Congressman Presses Federal Financial Officials On Marijuana Industry's Banking Access Problems
A GOP congressman is pressing federal financial regulators about the ongoing issues that state-legal marijuana businesses face when trying to access basic banking services under federal prohibition. At a hearing before the House Financial Services…
Could Massachusetts Become the First State to Undo Legal Weed?
The wins have been piling up for the anti-marijuana movement. Today, Massachusetts voters took a major step to repeal the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state. This afternoon, the Coalition for a Healthy Massachusetts submitted the…
Fentanyl overdoses trending down while carfentanil becomes more common in Montana
A top regional DEA agent said Wednesday in Billings that targeted enforcement and harsher sentences at the federal level are sending a strong message to drug traffickers and helping to decrease fatal doses. Learn more about their enforcement:…
Repeat Drug Offender Found Guilty in Scheme to Flood Columbus With Illegal Narcotics
A repeat offender who prosecutors say was attempting to take over the illicit drug market in Columbus, Georgia, by obtaining methamphetamine, cocaine, and high grade marijuana from California was found guilty by a jury of drug trafficking resulting…
Latest from Mormon Land: For our 400th newsletter, enjoy some past tidbits
The Mormon Land newsletter is The Salt Lake Tribune's weekly highlight reel of news in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join us on Patreon to receive ad-free podcast episodes, the full newsletter and access to all of our…
Promising Cannabis Stocks To Follow Today - December 4th
MarketBeat Week in Review – 09/29 - 10/03 Tilray Brands, Canopy Growth, Aurora Cannabis, Flora Growth, and SNDL are the five Cannabis stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Cannabis stocks are publicly traded…
Massachusetts could see a record number of ballot questions in 2026. Here's a preview
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. The big Boston Common Christmas tree lighting ceremony is tonight, but you'll want to bundle up…
Chicago Could Ban Hemp Products As Push Advances To Final Vote
CITY HALL — A citywide ban on hemp products will advance to a final vote in front of the City Council, setting up a day that could make or break hundreds of local businesses selling the legally hazy highs. Ald. Marty Quinn (13th) was met…
SIGNS: Kunta Kinte Lives, Nearly Takes Lives Using AR-15
Kunta Kinte. I thought this was a fictional character from the legendary movie “Roots.” But in 2025, we take nothing for granted. Kunta Kinte Lives As An Alleged Menace To Society. Kunta Kinte Taylor and a hail of bullets headline one…
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