Green Insights Daily - 11/27/2023

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Andrew Berman
November 27, 2023

Here are five stories we're discussing in the Cannabis Professional newsroom.

“We were pushing our rights,” Thompson said in an interview. “We’re just sick of being held down. And every economic opportunity, we’re held back from.”

In Minnesota, a raid challenging the state's cannabis law occurred at Todd Thompson's shop following the legalization of recreational marijuana. A study from Australia confirms that medical marijuana doesn't harm cognitive abilities in chronic conditions. New Hampshire's commission on marijuana legalization ended without recommendations. Detroit is progressing towards opening cannabis lounges, with the city issuing its first licenses. Lastly, Congressman Blumenauer's Small Business Tax Equity Act seeks to create a fair market environment for the adult-use cannabis industry.

White Earth marijuana raid challenges Minnesota cannabis law - Minnesota Reformer

About three months ago, Mahnomen County sheriff’s deputies and White Earth tribal police raided Todd Thompson’s tobacco shop, seizing around seven pounds of cannabis, along with $3,000 in cash, his cell phone and surveillance system. The Aug. 2 raid happened the day after recreational marijuana became legal across the state and was the first major […]

minnesotareformer.com/2023/11/13/white-earth-marijuana-raid-challenges-minnesota-cannabis-law

Study Confirms Medical Marijuana For Chronic Conditions Does Not Harm Cognitive Abilities

Medical marijuana prescribed for chronic conditions does not negatively impact cognitive function, according to a new Australian study, recently published in the journal CNS Drugs.

www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/11/35955833/study-confirms-medical-marijuana-for-chronic-conditions-does-not-harm-cognitive-abilities

New Hampshire cannabis commission wraps up months of work with no recommendations

A commission tasked with coming up with legislation to legalize marijuana in New Hampshire wrapped up its work Monday by making no recommendations.

www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-cannabis-marijuana-commission-112723/45964969#

Cannabis lounges could soon be coming to Detroit

Cannabis lounges could soon be coming to Detroit. The city issued its first business licenses for marijuana consumption lounges.

www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/cannabis-lounges-could-soon-be-coming-to-detroit

With Retirement Near, Blumenauer Has Legacy Bill For Cannabis Industry

The Small Business Tax Equity Act will level the playing field between the adult-use cannabis market and all other regulated businesses.

www.forbes.com/sites/lewiskoski/2023/11/27/with-retirement-near-blumenauer-has-legacy-bill-for-cannabis-industry/?sh=c93285920271

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