GOP Senator Blocks Bipartisan Marijuana Research Bill From Expedited Thursday Vote Despite Calling For More Studies

Senate leadership took steps on Thursday to expeditiously pass a House-approved marijuana research bill later in the day—but at least one GOP senator has objected to the process, threatening to delay the vote, Marijuana Moment has learned. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) initiated the process to pass the bipartisan “Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research […]

Ontario teen busted for cannabis, booze possession after attempting to steal tractor

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Seth Rogen is pumped cannabis is becoming more culturally acceptable: ‘I’m from Vancouver… everyone smoked weed when I was growing up’

Seth Rogen has long established himself as a proud, though not so loud, well-meaning stoner. Now the Vancouver native thanks God that his well-worn, throughout-the-day habit is becoming more culturally acceptable throughout the U.S., his adopted home. “I’m from Vancouver where it’s very, very acceptable,” he recently told Vogue. “Everyone smoked weed when I was […]

Ancillary cannabis company Greenlane sells head office for nearly $10 million

Cannabis industry ancillary products company Greenlane Holdings sold its corporate headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida, for nearly $10 million. According to a news release issued Thursday, the sale is part of Greenlane’s ongoing plan to generate $30 million worth of “non-dilutive liquidity” by the end of the year. ADVERTISEMENT The buyer was listed as ASC Capital. […]

Pennsylvania Officials Promote Marijuana Pardon Program Ahead Of Friday Deadline, With Thousands Applying For Relief So Far

Pennsylvanians with low-level marijuana convictions on their records have until the end of Friday to submit applications for expedited pardons under a program launched by the governor last month. The state Board of Pardons is facilitating the PA Marijuana Pardon Project, and Board Secretary Celeste Trusty told Marijuana Moment on Thursday that they’ve received about […]

OPP wants the public’s help in identifying thieves who stole cash and drugs

Ontario police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects alleged to have made off with drugs and cash during an armed robbery at an unidentified business last week. The Caledon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) tweeted that the business in Bolton, Ont., about 50 kilometres northwest of Toronto, was robbed during […]

Canadian cannabis grower Sugarbud seeking creditor protection

Canadian cannabis producer Sugarbud Craft Growers Corp. is seeking creditor protection. Calgary, Alberta-based Sugarbud “expects that it is likely to default on several material debtor agreements due to ongoing liquidity constraints,” the company said in a Monday news release. ADVERTISEMENT Sugarbud and its subsidiaries have filed notices of intention to make a proposal under Canada’s […]

Range of businesses used as front companies to launder the proceeds of illicit cannabis operations in Canada: report

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