The Rush - March 08, 2024

March 08, 2024

March 08, 2024

Fact-Check: Biden Falsely Claims His Marijuana Pardons Expunged ‘Thousands Of Convictions’ In State Of The Union Address

FROM MARIJUANA MOMENT - In his State of the Union address, President Biden falsely claimed that his marijuana pardons had expunged thousands of convictions. While he has granted clemency to some individuals with marijuana convictions, these actions did not lead to the expungement of thousands of convictions as he suggested. Instead, most of these pardons were for individuals who had already completed their sentences, and expungement would require separate actions at the state level.

Cookies Sued Again by Cannabis Retail Partner in $100 Million Dispute

FROM MJBIZDAILY - In a $100 million lawsuit, the company Cookies is being sued by a former cannabis retail partner, Gage Cannabis Co., over allegations of fraud, breach of contract, and other claims related to their partnership. Gage Cannabis Co. claims that Cookies engaged in deceptive practices and failed to fulfill its obligations under their agreement, causing significant financial harm to Gage. Cookies has denied these allegations and intends to defend itself in court.

Cannabis and Heart Health: A Troubling Connection Uncovered

FROM SCITECHDAILY - According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers found that cannabis use was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. The study analyzed data from over 33,000 adults and found that cannabis users had a 43% higher risk of cardiovascular events compared to non-users. The researchers also noted that the risk was particularly high among young adults, with those under 45 years old having a 2.5 times higher risk of heart attacks if they used cannabis.

LIFESTYLE & CULTURE

What Does Germany’s Legalization Vote Mean for the Rest of Europe: On Friday, April 23, 2024, lawmakers in Germany’s Federal Parliament, the Bundestag, approved a long-awaited adult-use cannabis legalization measure. The expected implementation date for the first provisions of the legalization measure is set for April 1, 2024… READ MORE @CANNABISNOW

March’s Leafly HighLight - The Prismatically Delicious Z Strain: The Original Z (you know its first name) earned its global status with a near-overpowering smell that takes your nostrils for a ride of a lightly sweet, heavily astringent uppercut of citrus. Since The Original Z took home its first big gold medal at the 2016 Emerald Cup, few strains can say they’ve taken home as many awards especially over the last two years. There’s even a new competition 3rd Gen Family Farm has dedicated to its name—started in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park last year… READ MORE @LEAFLY

Popular U.S. Edibles Brand Announces European Launch: Wana Brands, a leading manufacturer of cannabis edibles in the United States, announced on Thursday that it is expanding to Europe through a strategic partnership with Alpen Group. With an initial launch in Switzerland, the home of cannabis pharmaceutical manufacturer Alpen Group, Wana Brands plans to bring its popular line of weed gummies to European consumers as cannabis policy reform begins to take hold across the continent… READ MORE @HIGHTIMES

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