
NY Pot Bill Could Bring Higher Possession Threshold
ALBANY — A legislative proposal in New York would go further than states across the U.S. over how much marijuana a person could have before getting in trouble. The bill, backed by a number of […]
ALBANY — A legislative proposal in New York would go further than states across the U.S. over how much marijuana a person could have before getting in trouble. The bill, backed by a number of […]
ALABNY – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo aims to fix Medicaid spending and legalize marijuana in 2020. Governor Cuomo on Tuesday unveiled a $178 billion state budget proposal that hinges on a plan to […]
ALBANY – With the huge success of legalized marijuana sales in Illinois, New York is going to re-double its efforts to get legislation passed this year. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo last week highlighted adult-use […]
NEW YORK — As health officials scrutinize marijuana vaping, it’s increasingly on law enforcement’s radar, too. From New York City to Nebraska farm country to California, authorities have seized at least 510,000 marijuana vape cartridges […]
NEW YORK — The governors from several Northeastern states said Thursday they want to work together to regulate marijuana and vaping, including possible regional restrictions on flavored vaping products. Democratic governors from New York, Connecticut, […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s Governor says he will be expediting marijuana pardons. Governor Tom Wolf announced Wednesday the Board of Pardons will be extending pardons for those arrested for a minor non-violent marijuana charge. Wolf […]
SPRINGVILLE – A Springville woman is facing a number of charges after the Erie County Sheriff’s Office says they broke up an underage drinking and drug use party at her apartment in July. Kristin Martin, […]
WASHINGTON – America’s top doctor has a new warning: put down the pot if you are expecting or if you’re under eighteen. The Surgeon General says no amount of Marijuana during pregnancy or adolescence is […]
ALBANY – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state is starting a new chapter in the criminal justice system now that Marijuana is now officially decriminalized. More than 200,000 Marijuana convictions were sealed part […]
ALBANY – New York’s governor has signed a bill reducing penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana. The legislation signed into law Monday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes unlawful possession of marijuana a violation similar […]
WASHINGTON – Bills that would legalize and tax marijuana at the national level, and provide opportunities for people convicted of federal pot crimes to clear their records, were introduced Tuesday in Congress. The companion legislation […]
ALBANY – New York State’s Division of Criminal Justice Services is preparing to seal marijuana convictions once the state’s marijuana decriminalization bill is signed into law. According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services more […]
WASHINGTON – It turns out that when teens are legally allowed to use marijuana, they smoke it less. A new study found that in states where recreational marijuana is legal usage dropped among teens. There […]
ALBANY – Lawmakers in New York state have voted to eliminate criminal penalties for public possession and use of marijuana after efforts to legalize pot stalled. The measure would reduce low-level criminal charges for unlawful […]
ALBANY – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo does not believe legislation legalizing recreational marijuana in New York will pass before lawmakers adjourn for the year this month, he said Monday. Cuomo, a Democrat, supports […]
OTTAWA, Ca. – People in Canada seem pretty happy about recreational marijuana, in fact about half a million of them say they’ve lit up before or even at work. That is just since February, according […]
BOULDER, Co. – A new study found that smoking marijuana could actually motivate someone to get to the gym. Researchers at the university of Colorado Boulder surveyed more than 600 people and found that people […]
CHAUTAUQUA – A Village of Sherman man is charged with methamphetamine and marijuana possession following a traffic stop Friday, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Dana L. Erhard, 63, is charged with seventh-degree criminal […]
OLEAN – An Olean politician is stirring up the internet after celebrating 4/20 by lighting up at his home over the weekend. Fourth Ward Alderman Kevin Dougherty (R) told WNYNewsNow he smoked marijuana in a […]
GRAND JUNCTION – If you use cannabis, you might want to let your doctor know before having procedures needing anesthesia. A new study shows people who reported smoking or using edibles on a daily or […]
JAMESTOWN – A city man was arrested early Tuesday after he was allegedly in possession of meth and marijuana near Pine and East Fifth Streets, according to the Jamestown Police Department. Matthew J. Molnar, 44, […]
BUFFALO – Mayor Byron Brown announced Friday in a tweet and at the State of the City Address that he is “directing Commissioner Lockwood to stop enforcing low-level marijuana possession offenses.” Lockwood is the Buffalo Police […]
GERRY – Two Dunkirk men are facing charges after New York State Police said they found marijuana and a small amount of cocaine while responding to a report of a disabled vehicle on Route 60 […]
MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County officials from opposing political parties are in agreement with at least one trending topic. Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R) and Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson (D) both said, during separate interviews with WNYNewsNow Thursday, […]
Copyright © 2023 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes