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Florida Rejects Recreational Marijuana as Cannabis Stocks Plunge
A ballot measure to legalize recreational pot failed to reach the required 60 percent threshold for passage, and publicly listed companies’ shares dropped after a major market was closed to them.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails
A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State. ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short
Amendment 3, which would have legalized the recreational use and manufacturing of marijuana in the state, failed to get the 60% voter support.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
While legalizing marijuana is in limbo, FDA clears a PTSD study that could boost cannabis stocks over time
The move marks a rare action by the FDA to sanction a study on cannabis despite the plant’s current Schedule I classification under federal law as a drug with no therapeutic use, in the same ...Business - MarketWatch - 21 hours ago -
How ‘Blitz’ Recreates War-Torn London
Steve McQueen’s latest film, set in 1940 during Germany’s bombardment of the British capital, draws extensively from contemporary photos, and much of it was shot outside London.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
Woodward: Trump recreating 'imperial presidency' with inexperienced appointees
Veteran journalist Bob Woodward said Monday that President-elect Trump appears to be trying to recreate the “imperial presidency” by selecting appointees with little relevant experience to their ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
‘It’s the opposite of Trump’s agenda’: Parks and Recreation’s Jim O’Heir on the show’s legacy
As the ex-president returns, the masterly comedy about local government can feel like a fantasy. But its message is more relevant than ever. It’s been nearly a decade, and three presidential ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Footballer denies plot to smuggle £600k cannabis
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and two women are told they will stand trial in May during a court hearing.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
List: Which states have cannabis on the ballot in November?
Nearly half the country has already legalized medical cannabis, recreational marijuana, or both as of 2024.Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
What to know about the Florida marijuana amendment on the 2024 ballot
When Florida voters cast their ballots in the 2024 election, they have the chance to decide whether the state will legalize marijuana for recreational use.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Willie Nelson talks about grief, legalizing marijuana and that Beyoncé collaboration
Willie Nelson, whose heartbreaking new album "Last Leaf on the Tree" comes out Friday, talks about grief, legalizing marijuana, and that Beyoncé collaboration.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
How Trump and Harris' stances and policy plans on marijuana legalization compare
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Florida ballot measures would legalize marijuana and protect abortion rights
Florida voters are deciding whether to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuanaTop stories - ABC News - November 5 -
FDA gives green light to PTSD marijuana study in veterans
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week authorized a long-delayed clinical trial to test whether smoking marijuana can be used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Texas AG suing Dallas over marijuana ballot measure
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his lawsuit Thursday against the city of Dallas over a new marijuana ballot measure, arguing it violates state law. The measure prevents law enforcement ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
The real cannabis policy power lies beyond the Oval Office
Only Congress has the authority to fundamentally change cannabis laws.Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
4 states had cannabis on the ballot Tuesday: Here's what happened
Voters in four states faced questions regarding marijuana legalization on Monday.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Cannabis stocks crater as Florida fails to garner needed votes for adult use
North Dakota and South Dakota also failed in their efforts to legalize cannabis for recreational use, while a medical measure passed in Nebraska.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Cannabis stock valuations and investments hobbled by regulatory uncertainties, experts say
A reality check around regulatory challenges facing the cannabis sector has taken hold among some of the leading financiers in the industry, as optimism around the promise of a legal market has faded.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
Bottom Line: Cannabis industry calls in Trump transition alum
Marijuana The US Cannabis Council hired Mercury Public Affairs to lobby on issues related to the cannabis industry. The lobbyist on the account is Bryan Lanza, who served as communications ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
YouTuber Rosanna Pansino smokes cannabis grown from her father’s ashes
Influencer lights joint in first episode of podcast to honor dying wish of father, who appeared in videos as Papa Pizza. A YouTube baking influencer made her late father the star of the first ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Weed for PTSD? Eager for Better Cannabis Science, F.D.A. Clears Study.
The decision is the latest sign that federal health officials want more research on medical marijuana as its use grows.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
18-year-old parks employee killed while battling New York wildfire
An 18-year-old New York state employee was killed Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County's Sterling Forest.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song
Willie Nelson, who is 91, will release “Last Leaf on the Tree" on Friday, his second studio album this yearEntertainment - ABC News - November 1 -
Willie Nelson Shares New Album, Cannabis Cookbook, and What Makes a Song a Hit
Legendary musician Willie Nelson released his 153rd album and has no plan to slow down.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Green Thumb Industries looks past ‘tricky time’ for cannabis stocks as the company notches another profit
Green Thumb’s Ben Kovler says the big drop in canna stocks this week isn’t causing the Chicago-based company to change course.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
Trump AG pick Gaetz could be great for cannabis — but stock moves suggest confirmation is unlikely
If controversial Republican Matt Gaetz manages to win confirmation as attorney general, his tenure at the Justice Department is expected to be positive for the cannabis industry.Business - MarketWatch - November 14