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‘Just common sense’: City council a vote away from allowing cannabis dispensaries to open longer
Mission Valley News - California
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June 12, 2025
For years, San Diego’s crop of cannabis dispensaries have had to turn away customers and close their doors at exactly 9 p.m., pushing residents in search of a late-night fix to illicit dealers or open dispensaries in neighboring Chula Vista, La...
Butte seeks to update marijuana ordinance regulating new dispensaries
KXLF 4 - Montana
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June 12, 2025
BUTTE - The Butte County Attorney’s Office claims that the Mining City is too cluttered with marijuana dispensaries and wants to change the current ordinance to put further restrictions on where they can locate and also a cap on the number of...
Two men remanded into custody following discovery of ‘sophisticated’ cannabis farm
Armagh I
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June 12, 2025
Two men have appeared in court following the discovery of a “sophisticated” cannabis farm near Lurgan. Cerpia Shpend, 27 and 55-year-old Alia Hajri – both with an address of Colane Road in Aghagallon, appeared before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court...
Colorado Educator Accused of Giving Weed Edibles to Kids
K99 - Colorado
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June 12, 2025
Marijuana may be legal in the state of Colorado; however, there are some things you cannot legally do with it. One of those things is giving edibles to children. According to 9 News, a Colorado teacher is facing misdemeanor child abuse charges...
Son, daughter-in-law of Iowa Senate President Amy Sinclair face child endangerment, drug charges
WOI-DT - Iowa
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June 12, 2025
BOONE COUNTY, Iowa — The son and daughter-in-law of Iowa Senate President Amy Sinclair have been charged with child endangerment and marijuana possession. Court documents indicate that someone called Boone police to report seeing a toddler hanging...
Court dispositions: April 30-May 6, 2025
Albert Lea Tribune - Minnesota
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June 12, 2025
Published 3:35 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025 Freeborn County District Court April 30 Skyler Charles Bolin, 19, 611 Freeborn Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Obstruct legal process. Dismissed. Count 2: Public nuisances. Local confinement for 15 days, stay...
Gardener shares simple tips to transform simple lawn into productive food forest: 'Awesome information'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 12, 2025
One clever gardener discovered a no-till method that transforms ordinary suburban lawns into thriving food forests without the exhausting work of traditional gardening. The scoop TikToker Misses T (@missestandme) shared her brilliant approach to...
'100% of my products will be gone' local CBD and hemp store speaks out against Texas Senate Bill 3
KLST - Texas
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June 11, 2025
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Texas Senate Bill 3, the bill aiming to ban THC products statewide, is stirring up strong emotions on both sides of the debate. Opponents of the bill say this will have a negative impact, while...
Yakima man accused of possessing distribution levels of cocaine and marijuana
NCW Life Channel - Washington
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While investigating shots fired, Yakima police found a man with several pounds of marijuana and slightly more than a half-pound of cocaine earlier this month. The 45-year-old Yakima man is facing possible charges of possessing cocaine and...
Chattanooga hemp businesses threatened by alcohol regulations
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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June 12, 2025
Tennessee alcohol regulators are getting ready to oversee the legal hemp industry next year. The state's Alcoholic Beverage Commission on Wednesday released guidelines for regulating hemp products, like vapes, edibles and smokeable flower, which...
Bucks man who stalked woman at pub and followed her home among those at court
Bucks Free Press
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June 12, 2025
LAURA ABARCA, 34, of Windsor Drive, High Wycombe admitted driving without a licence and driving without insurance on Bridge Street, Wycombe. She was fined £120 and received six points. Abarca must pay £90 court costs and a £48 surcharge. THOMAS...
NDLEA seizes 2.687 tonnes of Cannabis Sativa, seeds in Cross River
The Sun Nigeria
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June 12, 2025
From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Cross River State Command has seized 2.687 tonnes of cannabis sativa and its seeds in Obereakai community, Akamkpa Local Government Area. According to Rachael Umebuali,...
Hemp, Hope And Hard Truths: A New Era Of Realism At Benzinga's Chicago Summit
Benzinga
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The cannabis industry met itself in the mirror last week in Chicago and what it saw was a sector growing wiser, not just older. At the 2025 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, held June 8–10 at the Marriott Magnificent Mile, hundreds of...
8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Digest: June 11, 2025
Minnesota Lawyer
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June 12, 2025
Administrative Taxation Change in Method of Accounting; Lack of Approval Petitioner appealed the tax court’s approval of the commissioner’s determination that petitioner had changed its method of accounting without the commissioner’s approval....
Man awaits sentence after police raid on cannabis farm in former bank
Northwich Guardian
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Viktot Isufaj, of no fixed address but usually resident in the town, was arrested after police, acting on a tip-off, entered the old Halifax premises in Chestergate, Macclesfield, on Thursday, May 8. The informer had seen suspicious men entering...
Tax on adult use cannabis to increase
47 ABC - WMDT - Maryland
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June 12, 2025
MARYLAND – The new budget enacted by Maryland Governor Wes Moore will increase taxes on adult use cannabis. Under Governor Moore’s budget, taxes on adult use cannabis will increase from 9% to 12%. “Anytime you hear of a tax increase, something...
North Carolina Governor Says Marijuana Legalization Can Address Public Health Risks In Unregulated Intoxicating Hemp Market
Marijuana Moment
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June 12, 2025
The governor of North Carolina is reiterating his support for legalizing marijuana, stressing the need to create a regulated cannabis program to mitigate the risks associated with products in the intoxicating hemp market. “Today, all across North...
Bipartisan Pennsylvania Lawmakers Promote New Medical Marijuana Bill To Clarify Employment Laws For Patients
Marijuana Moment
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June 12, 2025
Bipartisan Pennsylvania lawmakers are circulating a memo seeking support for a forthcoming bill that would revise the state’s medical cannabis law to clarify employment rules and protections for patients. Amid heightened debates around enacting...
Sports Fans Welcome Cannabis Brand Sponsorships For Teams In Professional Leagues Like NFL, NBA And MLB, Poll Shows
Marijuana Moment
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June 12, 2025
A majority of sports fans across multiple leagues—from NFL to pro tennis and NBA to NASCAR—say it’s acceptable for cannabis companies to sponsor teams, according to a new survey. As more professional sports leagues loosen policies around marijuana...
Maine Lawmakers Reverse Course On Psilocybin Legalization Bill, Rejecting Measure In Final Enactment Votes
Marijuana Moment
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June 12, 2025
Maine lawmakers have reversed course and rejected a bill to legalize possession of up to one ounce of psilocybin by people 21 and older. Just a week after the measure from Rep. Grayson Lookner (D) advanced through both chambers of the legislature...