Federal Transportation Agency Finalizes New Marijuana Testing Policies To Reduce False Positives

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has finalized a rule to amend its drug testing policy in a way that could have significant implications for truckers, commercial drivers, pilots and other federally regulated transit workers who use marijuana off the job. In a notice published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, the department said that […]

Littered Joint Roaches Wreak Havoc for Dog Parents in New York City

A growing chorus of dog parents are complaining about the scourge of joint roaches littered on New York City streets, less than six months into adult-use cannabis sales. KTLA 5 reports that dog parents and veterinarians are concerned about dogs eating littered roaches throughout New York City, which they say is a public nuisance. Dr. […]

Wisconsin GOP Leaders Kill 500+ Proposals from Governor, Including Legal Cannabis

Wisconsin Republicans killed more than 500 proposals from Gov. Tony Evers (D) on Tuesday, including a proposal to legalize cannabis, among others that would pay for Milwaukee Brewers’ stadium renovations, create a paid family leave program and more, AP News reports. Evers called the move “foolish.” He had proposed using the state’s record-high $7 billion […]

WI GOP kills gov’s cannabis plans (Newsletter: May 3, 2023)

MN marijuana conference committee; CO online cannabis sales to gov; Germany draft legalization bill; Former Schumer aide op-ed on SAFE Banking 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… They […]

Marijuana MSO Greenlight’s dividend an apparent first for the industry – and last for now

Missouri-based multistate operator Greenlight Dispensary is believed to be the first big U.S. marijuana company to issue a dividend to investors – and it could be the last, at least for the foreseeable future. The privately held company issued a dividend in April that makes up a little more than 4% of the total capital […]