Welcome stoners and stonerettes! Welcome to the first edition of MERRY JANE's Daily Grind, a twice-a-day news digest where we collect all the biggest, raddest and baddest news about the wide world of weed.
Federal Judge's Blunt Ruling: You Can't Sue Marijuana
A federal judge rules that cannabis businesses in Michigan cannot be sued due to federal illegality, showcasing the legal complexities surrounding cannabis in states with varying legal frameworks.
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Getting High on Wheels: Colorado's Newest Weed Bus
Denver debuts a new cannabis consumption bus, Canna Cabanabus, providing a legal and controlled environment for cannabis use along the illustrious Santa Fe Art District.
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“It’s Legal, But It Ain’t 100% Legal”
A two-part NBC News investigation explores how the marijuana black market is linked to international organized crime, shedding light on the complexities and consequences of illegal cannabis trade.
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Bad Boy Buds Go Up in Smoke
Diddy's $185 million deal with a cannabis company falls through, reflecting the financial risks and uncertainties in the cannabis industry.
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Democratic Def Panel
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) celebrates Minnesota cannabis legalization by joining a musical group called "Marijuana Deathsquads" on stage.
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Corruption or Incompetence?
The chair of Alabama's Medical Cannabis Commission resigns, potentially affecting the state's progress in implementing medical cannabis regulations.
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Former Connecticut Restaurant and Theatre Are Becoming Pot Shops Cannabis dispensaries are planned to be opened at former locations of a restaurant in Hartford and a theater in New Haven, potentially revitalizing these spaces. Source
Yet Another Credit Card Company Screws the Cannabis Industry
Mastercard's latest policy change deals a blow to cannabis stocks as it requires all cannabis retailers to have their customers' transactions processed offline, impacting their revenue and creating operational challenges.
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Slinging Parking Lot Weed From a Tent
Police in Faribault confiscate cannabis plants from a business, leading to a dispute over the legality of the operation.
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A Tribal Triumph
Recreational cannabis sales begin at a Minnesota dispensary on the White Earth Nation reservation, marking a significant milestone in tribal cannabis commerce.
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