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April 19, 2024

Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by US-Mexico border frustrate state-authorized pot industry

The U.S. Border Patrol has asserted its authority to confiscate cannabis shipments as New Mexico businesses file complaints that more than $300,000 worth of marijuana has been seized.

April 5, 2024

These are the top health risks of marijuana use, especially smoking cannabis

Despite its increasing legality and prevalence, experts still warn of the numerous health risks posed by marijuana use – many of which are still being researched.

April 5, 2024

New York judge revises ruling, scaling back invalidation of state's marijuana regulations

A New York state judge has revised his previous ruling regarding cannabis regulations following a lawsuit challenging advertising rules for marijuana.

April 5, 2024

Alabama man found with Easter eggs containing nearly 200 fentanyl pills, synthetic cannabis: police

Alabama authorities caught a man red-handed when they found fentanyl pills alongside synthetic cannabis stashed inside Easter eggs located inside the 29-year-old's car.

April 2, 2024

Austria police to increase border checks after Germany legalizes cannabis

Police in Austria are stepping up their border checks after the country's neighbor, Germany, legalized the possession of recreational cannabis on Monday.

April 1, 2024

Germany legalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana

Germany has recently relaxed its cannabis laws, allowing adults to possess up to nearly 1 ounce marijuana and grow up to three plants for recreational use.

March 29, 2024

Minnesota Legislature will return from Easter break with plenty of bills still in the pipeline

The Minnesota Legislature has a range of bills in the pipeline including those dealing with cannabis, sports betting, and infrastructure maintenance; adjournment deadline is less than two months away.

March 28, 2024

Ex-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura says he will sell cannabis edibles

Jesse Ventura, who served as the Governor of Minnesota from from 1999 to 2003, is launching a brand of cannabis edibles; MN legalized recreational marijuana for those 21 and older last year.

March 22, 2024

German government to decriminalize limited amounts of marijuana

The German government has passed legislation to liberalize cannabis rules, with possession of limited amounts of marijuana set to be decriminalized on April 1.

March 19, 2024

Kentucky Senate budget bill sets limits on medical cannabis oversight spending

The Kentucky Senate inserted language into the state's main budget bill that would set conditions to fund medical cannabis program oversight.