A new line of beverages containing “active hemp extract” debuts in stores this week, which may push the FDA closer to establishing a regulatory framework By Laura Reiley // https://www.washingtonpost.com/// June 24, 2019 In 2017, no one knew what CBD oil was. In 2018, folks stumbled saying “cannabidiol” (that’s CBD oil) out loud. In 2019,…
June 19, 2019 // https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/ Marijuana is becoming legal in more cities across the U.S. than ever before, and now more people are admitting to getting high before getting behind the wheel. A new survey from AAA’s Foundation for Traffic Safety found that nearly 15 million drivers said they’ve gotten behind the wheel within an…
The MichiganTreasury routinely hosts free educational seminars throughout Michigan connecting businesses, tax service providers, and other stakeholders with Treasury representatives. These seminars provide an opportunity to learn about important tax processing and tax compliance topics as well as Treasury updates. Our ongoing goal through this outreach program is to enhance communication, foster a culture of taxpayer service, and…
Effort aims to reduce contaminated materials going into recycling bins and double state’s recycling rate to 30% by 2025 June 24, 2019 Jill A. Greenberg, EGLE Public Information Officer, GreenbergJ@Michigan.gov, 517-897-4965 LANSING – The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy today announced the launch of Know It Before You Throw It, a first-ever statewide education…
Ruling gives businesses stronger protection from forced public disclosure of confidential data By NACS Online // June 25, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a win for retailers, the U.S. Supreme Court Monday ruled 6-3 against a South Dakota newspaper seeking records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) on stores’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) sales data, finding that…
Jazz Shaw // https://hotair.com/ June 17, 2019 Back in March, we looked at some statistics out of Great Britain suggesting that incidents of psychosis were anywhere from three to five times higher among regular consumers of THC than in the general population. That study came with a few caveats, suggesting that more research would be…
By Jennifer Oldham // https://www.washingtonpost.com/ June 16, 2019 The first two states to legalize recreational marijuana are starting to grapple with teenagers’ growing use of highly potent pot, even as both boost the industry and reap huge tax windfalls from its sales. Though the legal purchase age is 21 in Colorado and Washington, parents, educators…
June 19, 2019 // https://herald-review.com/ Illinois law-enforcement officials are “incredibly unprepared” for the potential upswing in impaired driving that could result from legalization of recreational use of marijuana. That view of the impact of House Bill 1438 came from a Chicago-area police officer spearheading a pilot program to develop a roadside chemical test for marijuana.…
By Chris Mills Rodrigo // https://thehill.com/ June 17, 2019 China’s drug enforcement body on Monday blamed the legalization of marijuana in Canada and parts of the U.S. for a spike in smuggling into China, CNN reported. Liu Yuejin, deputy director of the China National Narcotics Control Commission, said at a press conference that the number…
Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC), the U.S. market’s second-largest spirits and wine distributor, is joining forces with fourth-ranked Young’s Market Co. Pending regulatory approval, the two sides will form a joint venture to operate in all markets where Young’s is now present. The RNDC-Young’s combination will create an $11 billion wholesale giant with a 33-market…