The #Wildomar City Council #voted 3-2 to approve The #Cake House dispensary's request to open a second location. Mayor Pro Tem Ashlee DePhillippo and Councilmember Carlos Marquez opposed the proposal. #Mayor Bridgette Moore emphasized that approving the #dispensary was necessary to avoid potential lawsuits, stating, “This is a legal #business, just like any other in #California.” The new dispensary, The Cake House East, will be located at the northeast corner of Clinton Keith Road and the I-15 Freeway in the #future Catt Crossings Retail Center. The city expects to receive approximately $200,000 annually for the general fund over the first five years, totaling around $1 #million . DePhillippo opposed the project, reflecting her constituents' sentiments against cannabis sales in the city. “My residents in District 5 don’t want this,” she noted. Marquez found his decision challenging, expressing concerns about whether a dispensary was the best use of the property. “It’s about balancing #revenue with the desires of the community,” he said. With this approval, the council has now authorized four dispensaries on Clinton Keith Road, though only two are currently operating. Like and Subscribe

A #male suspect has been arrested, and a #firearm along with substances believed to be cocaine and #cannabis were seized in #Dublin 17 on the evening of #Wednesday, #November 6th. During an intelligence-led operation, the #Coolock Drugs Unit stopped and searched a male in his twenties in #Priorswood. Authorities seized a double-barrel #shotgun and 0.5 kg of suspected cocaine, valued at approximately €35,000, as well as suspected cannabis worth around €250. The #Garda indicated that the firearm has been made safe and will undergo analysis by the #ballistics section of the Garda Technical Bureau. The confiscated substances will also be sent to Forensic #Science #Ireland for examination. The individual is currently detained at a Garda station in the Dublin #Metropolitan Region under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act of 1939. Investigations are ongoing. Like and Subscribe

#Avextra is preparing to launch a Phase 2 trial in #Italy to evaluate a #cannabis -based oral medication designed to manage #symptoms in individuals with #amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative #diseases . This announcement follows the approval from both the #Italian #Medicines Agency and the #Ministry of #Health of Italy. The trial, known as NEUROBIS, will take place at two sites in Italy and will randomly assign participants with ALS, #Parkinson’s disease, and #Alzheimer’s disease to receive either the cannabis-based therapy or a placebo over a period of approximately three years. The trial is sponsored by the AOU #Maggiore della Carità in Novara and is funded by the Bando Ricerca #Finalizzata through a grant from the Italian Ministry of Health, as part of the #National Health #Research Program. like and subscribe

#Curaleaf Holdings, a leading multistate #cannabis operator, has secured a $40 #million revolving line of #credit from Needham #Bank, a prominent regional institution in #Massachusetts. This facility will be used for general corporate purposes and working #capital , as stated in a recent press release. Boris #Jordan, the Chair and #CEO , noted that this #creditline offers essential financial flexibility that is often unavailable to the cannabis industry, enabling the company to pursue #growth in a challenging capital-raising environment. He emphasized a #focus on cost-saving measures aimed at achieving profitable growth. The two-year line of credit #matures on #December 15, 2026, with an interest rate of 7.99%. Curaleaf obtained this #financing following a reported $44 million loss in the third quarter, during which the company generated #revenue of $331 million, marking a 1% decline year-over-year. Mr. Jordan expressed optimism about potential #federal reforms in the cannabis sector, particularly given #President #DonaldTrump's pro-marijuana stance during his campaign, which may lead to the rescheduling of cannabis and support for the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act. #Curaleaf Holdings, a leading multistate #cannabis operator, has secured a $40 #million revolving line of #credit from Needham #Bank, a prominent regional institution in #Massachusetts. This facility will be used for general corporate purposes and working #capital , as stated in a recent press release. Boris #Jordan, the Chair and #CEO , noted that this #creditline offers essential financial flexibility that is often unavailable to the cannabis industry, enabling the company to pursue #growth in a challenging capital-raising environment. He emphasized a #focus on cost-saving measures aimed at achieving profitable growth. The two-year line of credit #matures on #December 15, 2026, with an interest rate of 7.99%. Curaleaf obtained this #financing following a reported $44 million loss in the third quarter, during which the company generated #revenue of $331 million, marking a 1% decline year-over-year. Mr. Jordan expressed optimism about potential #federal reforms in the cannabis sector, particularly given #President #DonaldTrump's pro-marijuana stance during his campaign, which may lead to the rescheduling of cannabis and support for the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act. like and subscribe

#Oregon #voters have approved a labor-friendly change to #cannabis law, with 55.7% of votes in favor of Measure 119. This measure requires cannabis operators to submit a " #labor peace agreement" (LPA) to regulators before obtaining or renewing their #business permits, as reported by Oregon Public #Broadcasting . The United #Food and #Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 555 sponsored the initiative, investing over $2.8 #million after a previous attempt to implement this requirement through the legislature failed. Similar regulations exist in other states, particularly #California. The new law in Oregon mandates that #marijuana employers remain neutral toward #labor unions during union representatives' outreach to employees, aiming to foster unionization. However, while the presence of an #LPA can facilitate organization, it does not guarantee a contract. For example, a UFCW-organized store in #Phoenix had to go to court after the employer allegedly refused to negotiate with workers and offered benefits to non-union employees. Like and subscribe

#British authorities have requested the arrest of #UK nationals smuggling cannabis back to Britain, lured by offers of free #holidays in #Thailand and pocket #money . Pol Lt Gen #Phanurat #Lukboon from the Office of the #Narcotics Control #Board (ONCB) revealed that officials from the UK's National Crime Agency sought cooperation to #combat this issue. #Smugglers are reportedly recruiting individuals in Britain via the #Telegram #chat app, offering free trips and expenses in exchange for transporting cannabis. Pol Lt Gen Phanurat noted a significant rise in cannabis seizures from Thailand this year, emphasizing that these recruits are not deceived but rather enticed by attractive offers. The ONCB also reported finding a parcel labeled as #dietary supplements, which contained 210 grams of an ecstasy precursor. The search of a British man and a #Dutch man’s residence in #Bangkok uncovered 36 kilograms of cannabis and related equipment. These individuals, who arrived in Thailand as tourists four months ago, were preparing to ship the cannabis to the UK, falsely declaring the contents as pillows. The Thai government legalized cannabis on #June 9, 2022. Like and subscribe

State police have destroyed tens of thousands of pounds of $marijuana plants at #greenhouses in #northwestern $NewMexico, #marking the largest #cannabis seizure and destruction in the state since new possession and #cultivation #laws took effect in 2021. Authorities announced the operation on #Monday , stating that dozens of agents were sent to eliminate the plants in #October . The state Cannabis Control Division is moving to revoke the license of NNK #Equity LLC for several violations, including failing to display licenses, not obtaining #water rights, and lacking required surveillance. New #Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler said the organization displayed a "blatant disregard for the laws of this state." In response, Jacob Candelaria, an #attorney for NNK Equity, disputed these claims, asserting violations of his client’s civil rights and arguing that the state did not properly notify the #company about the license revocation. like and subscribe

#Miami - #Dade #County may be known as a party destination, but on #Tuesday , a majority of #voters rejected the idea of allowing #recreational #marijuana sales. While nearly 56% of #Florida voters supported Amendment 3, only 49% of Miami-Dade voters favored the proposal to legalize over-the-counter marijuana sales. This makes Miami-Dade one of the most conservative regions in the state regarding #cannabis . Miami-Dade was one of just three counties where more than 100,000 votes were cast on Amendment 3, yet support fell below 50%. The other two counties where this occurred are #CollierCounty , home to #Naples, and #SumterCounty , #home to The #Villages —predominantly #white areas known for attracting retirees. The amendment, which ultimately failed, required 60% support to pass. Like and Subscribe