Federal Marijuana Records Would Be Automatically Sealed Under New Bipartisan Congressional Bill

Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have filed a bill to mandate the automatic sealing of criminal records for certain non-violent federal marijuana convictions. Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Nancy Mace (R-SC) reintroduced the Clean Slate Act last week. The measure would also provide relief to people who have been arrested for other offenses that did not […]

A recent purchase

$10 well spent. Reminds me of St. Patrick’s day drinks.. I certainly don’t mean green beer either, think more along limes and limericks. It’s a misty, minty thing you know.. $10 well spent. Reminds me of St. Patrick’s day drinks.. I certainly don’t mean green beer either, think more along limes and limericks. It’s a […]

Maine Officials Report ‘Mass Exodus’ of Caregivers Amid Rec Sales

According to officials in Maine, the number of caregivers applying to supply medical cannabis in the state is plummeting. The Sun Journal reports that over a quarter of Maine businesses in the state’s medical cannabis industry have closed down in the last two years. Maine regulators pointed out another glaring problem, the loss of caretakers, […]

Maryland Governor Approves Bills on Cannabis Reform, Abortion Protection, Gender-Affirming Treatment

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed six new bills into law on Wednesday, CBS News reports. The bills, in a win for social liberals across the state and country, collectively cover protections for gender-affirming health care, abortion, and cannabis reform. Let’s start by reviewing the cannabis legislation.  Back in November, Maryland voters approved an amendment to […]

Washington Governor Signs Bill Expanding Social Equity Licenses

Washington will add dozens of more cannabis retail shops to its existing adult-use market in the next decade after the state’s governor signed a bill into law on Monday. The measure, signed by Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, is aimed at bolstering the social equity component of the state’s legal marijuana program.  Under the terms of […]

Senate cannabis banking hearing scheduled (Newsletter: May 5, 2023)

SAFE Banking hearing soon?; CDC study: Teen marijuana use down since dispensaries opened; PA legalization bill; TX decrim votes Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Before you dig […]

Opinion: What is a labor peace agreement, and is it good for the cannabis industry?

Jim Araby (This opinion piece responds to another contributed column, “Opinion: Cannabis business owners should negotiate labor peace agreements before signing.”) Cannabis companies operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment, and labor disputes can have a significant impact on business operations, leading to lost revenue, reputational damage and even regulatory sanctions. Labor peace […]