Maureen Meehan

Maureen Meehan

Benzinga Editor

Federal Court To Cannabis Pilot: No More Transporting Weed Around Alaska, FAA Revokes License Though Pot Is Legal There
James M. Fejes Jr., owner of Flying High Investments LLC, faces the loss of his pilot license after transporting cannabis within Alaska.
Marijuana At The NFL Draft: JARS Cannabis Co-Hosts 2-Day '313 Draft Party' For Sports Fans And Weed Enthusiasts
As Detroit welcomes an estimated 400,000 sports fans for its first NFL Draft, JARS Cannabis is kicking off the highly-anticipated weekend with a 313 Draft Party April 25-26.
Senators Warren, Fetterman Plus 18 More Dems Tell DEA 'It's Time To Act' On Cannabis Rescheduling
20 Democrats urged the DEA to deschedule marijuana and "resolve more than 50 years of failed, racially discriminatory marijuana policy."
GOP Sen. Tim Scott's Fentanyl Bill Signed Into Law, Freezes And Sanctions Assets Of Mexican Cartels
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between 18 and 45. The DEA calls it "the deadliest drug threat" in the country.
Brittney Griner Talks For The First Time About Her Russian Detention In Exclusive '20/20' Special
"I was just so scared for everything because there's so much unknown," Griner told ABC's Robin Roberts, co-anchor of Good Morning America.
Cannabis Saga In The Empire State: Corruption Or Ineptitude? Private Equity Tramples Social Equity, Report Reveals
NY's public-private fund for social equity retailers is under scrutiny after a report uncovers a "lopsided deal" for a private equity firm.
President Biden Pardons, Commutes 16 Non-Violent Drug Offenders: Cannabis Prisoners Excluded
President Joe Biden pardoned 11 people convicted of non-violent drug charges and commuted the sentences of five others.
Pritzker Stumps For Biden In Michigan, Praises Cannabis Reform: 'Democrats Need To Win The Blue Wall States'
Gov. Pritzker was a keynote speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago in September 2023.
Colorado's Weed-Themed License Plate Auction Kicks Off: Bid Now, Help Raise Money For Disability Causes
The Colorado Disability Funding Committee launched the 7-day auction on 4/20 to raise money for programs to help people with disabilities.
Biden And Harris Join 4/20 Celebrations With Matching Tweets At 4:20 PM On Cannabis Holiday
"Sending people to prison just for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives and incarcerated people for conduct that many states no longer prohibit," President Biden said in his X post. "It's time that we right these wrongs."
Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson And Martha Stewart Light Up On 4/20 With Bic's 'Slow Burn Sessions' — Here's How To Join Them
"Think along the lines of the holiday yule log you put on during that time of year, but for 4/20 and with Martha, Willie and Snoop."
It's 4/20, Do You Know Where Your Parents Are?
Study after study suggests that older adults are using cannabis to remedy an array of conditions, but most still like getting high.
Kentucky Gov Beshear Announces Lottery To Award Medical Marijuana Licenses: 'A Chance For Everyone' Who Meet Criteria, Not Just Big Companies
Speaking at a press conference, Beshear called the lottery approach a fair way to give all qualifying applicants an equal opportunity to receive a license for the program, which is expected to launch in January 2025.
Cannabis Consumption, Legal Or Not In Your State: Everyone Seems To Be Consuming At Equal Rates, New Gallup Poll Finds
Approximately one in 10 American adults report frequent marijuana use regardless of whether they live in a legal or non-legal state.
Congress Members To Biden Administration: Do More To Free Americans In Russian Prisons, Start With Marc Fogel
Marc Fogel, a former U.S. diplomat, was sentenced to 14 years in prison in Russia for cannabis possession despite being a legal medical marijuana patient.
Cannabis In Florida: The Bellamy Brothers Tell Trulieve CEO 'We Rolled A Fat One' When Legalization Initiative Landed On November Ballot
The Bellamy Brothers joined Trulieve's CEO Kim Rivers to support legalization of recreational cannabis in FL.
Ron DeSantis Says People Will Be 'Toking Up' Near Schools If Cannabis Legalization Is Approved In November
DeSantis blasted the cannabis companies that support cannabis legalization, all of whom happened to be at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference just several miles away from him.
Cannabis Banking Reform 'Closer Than Ever,' D.C. Insiders Tell Benzinga Conference: Cannabis ETF On The Move Tuesday
Former U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner tells the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida that several ranking congress members are intending to attach the SAFER Banking Act to the must-pass FAA reauthorization.
To Flood Or Not To Flood NY's Retail Cannabis Market... That Is The Question: Industry Stakeholders Say Take It Slow
The Cannabis Association of New York, a group representing the legal marijuana industry cautioned Hochul and state cannabis regulators about the potential negative consequences of a dramatic increase in the number of cannabis shops.
Exclusive: Mike Tyson's Cannabis Brand TYSON 2.0 Partners With PHCANN International In Germany & UK, Expanding European Footprint
The announcement comes ahead of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida on April 16-17, where Mike Tyson and his sidekick Ric Flair will speak on a panel.