Latest Cannabis Headlines
All the headlines from our Cannabis Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Louisiana Lawmakers Kill Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana
Apr 27 2023 // BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – A bill to decriminalize marijuana in Louisiana was short- lived, swiftly dying in committee Tuesday before ever reaching the House floor for debate this legislative session. Democratic state...
Delaware Legalizes Recreational Marijuana Despite Governor’s Disapproval
Apr 24 2023 // Delaware Gov. John Carney said Friday that he will allow bills legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults in the state and authorizing the establishment of a state-licensed and regulated cannabis industry to become...
Takeaways from Our Conversation on Insuring Cannabis Opportunities
Apr 20 2023 // Powered by InsuranceJournal.tv Cannabis tax revenue in Colorado fell nearly $100 million in 2022, while California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington all saw sales decline as the industry began its first downturn. Conversely,...
5 Things to Consider When Transporting Cannabis
Apr 17 2023 // When it comes to general insurance issues, cannabis-related businesses face the same general liability and property risks faced by other industries, like workplace accidents, damage to property, crop failure and...
Germany Inches Toward Legalizing Personal Use of Cannabis
Apr 13 2023 // Germany’s ruling coalition presented a scaled-back plan to decriminalize personal use of cannabis in Europe’s largest economy. The proposal would allow adults to possess as much as 25 grams (0.9 ounce) of...
Texas House Advances Bill That Would Expand Medical Marijuana
Apr 12 2023 // Texans who suffer from chronic pain and potentially other debilitating conditions would be able to access the state’s medical marijuana program under a bill advanced by the Texas House on Tuesday. The bipartisan...
Delaware Waits to See If Governor Will Veto Marijuana Bills Passed by Lawmakers
Mar 30 2023 // The Delaware Senate gave final approval Tuesday to bills legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults in the state and authorizing the establishment of a state-licensed and regulated cannabis industry, setting up a...
Takeaways from Our Conversation on Environmental Risks for Cannabis Operations
Mar 23 2023 // Powered by InsuranceJournal.tv In cannabis, there are the apparent risks – product liability, property, and certainly cyber for medical marijuana operations. However, one of the most apparent risks to a cannabis...
Workers’ Compensation Must Reimburse for Medical Marijuana Costs in Pennsylvania
Mar 21 2023 // Injured workers in Pennsylvania are entitled to be reimbursed for medical marijuana costs under the state’s workers’ compensation law. The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that while the Medical...
Oklahoma Voters Reject Legalization of Recreational Marijuana
Mar 9 2023 // OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Oklahoma voters on Tuesday rejected the legalization of recreational marijuana, following a late blitz of opposition from faith leaders, law enforcement and prosecutors. Oklahoma would have...
Takeaways from Our Conversation with Cannabis Regulators Group
Mar 9 2023 // Powered by InsuranceJournal.tv Model regulations states can follow for their cannabis industries may be just around the corner. Such guidelines are in place for state insurance regulators from the National Association of...
Cannabis Vote Has Oklahoma Hungry to Rake in Green From Texas
Mar 6 2023 // Tens of thousands of Texans from the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth area routinely drive across the Red River to gamble in glitzy, Las Vegas- style tribal casinos or to relax at cabins or swim and ski in lakes that dot...
Takeaways from Our Conversation on the Best Position to Start an Insuring Cannabis Career
Feb 24 2023 // Powered by InsuranceJournal.tv The best position that promises the most growth and best opportunities from which to launch a budding insuring cannabis career is? Broker? Claims professional? An informal poll conducted on...
Hopeful Cannabis Sales Data an Encouraging Sign for Insurance Specialists
Feb 22 2023 // News has been rife with dreary tidings for the cannabis industry over the past year, but a surprisingly encouraging outlook has emerged among the persistent din of downward harbingers like a flower glut, investment funding...
2 Big Cannabis Insurance Providers Say Losses from California Storms Not as Bad as Feared
Feb 20 2023 // Just how big an impact the recent historic California storms had on the state’s cannabis industry is still coming into focus, and while two of the biggest players in California’s cannabis insurance market are...
Vermont Regulators Remove Possibly Contaminated Marijuana From Stores
Feb 13 2023 // Vermont regulators have removed marijuana potentially contaminated with a pesticide from five retail stores after a consumer reported feeling sick after smoking some. Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board issued a...
Takeaways from Our Conversation on Cannabis Captives
Feb 9 2023 // Powered by InsuranceJournal.tv If you ask around about cannabis captives, you won’t find out much. It turns out there are few if any captives for cannabis companies. However, as the industry matures, interest in...
Oklahoma Federal Judge: Banning Guns for Marijuana Users Unconstitutional
Feb 7 2023 // OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – A federal judge in Oklahoma has ruled that a federal law prohibiting people who use marijuana from owning firearms is unconstitutional, the latest challenge to firearms regulations after the U.S....
2 Big Cannabis Insurance Providers Say Losses from California Storms Not as Bad as Feared
Jan 27 2023 // Just how big an impact the recent historic California storms had on the state’s cannabis industry is still coming into focus, and while two of the biggest players in California’s cannabis insurance market are...
Takeaways from Our Conversation on Cannabis Price Volatility in 2023
Jan 26 2023 // Powered by InsuranceJournal.tv Volatile cannabis flower prices in states with developed cannabis programs will impact insurance buying, while capacity will still be a challenge in 2023. Those were among the forecasts for...
