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SD Medical Cannabis cards top 11,500, well ahead of Dept of Health projections Image Cannabis NewsAugust 22, 2023 More than 11,500 South Dakotans hold medical marijuana cards two years after medical cannabis became legal in South Dakota. That’s well ahead of projections made by the state when the program first started in 2021, said Jennifer Seale,

Cheech & Chong still smoking after five decades as Cannabis icons Image Cannabis NewsAugust 22, 2023 When it comes to cannabis culture, no two names are more prominent than Cheech and Chong Entertaining the marijuana masses for over 50 years, the duo defined stoner comedy. After meeting in Vancouver, Canada, in the late 1960s, Tommy Chong and Cheec

Injunction halting Marijuana licensing sparks confusion in industry Image Cannabis NewsAugust 22, 2023 State Supreme Court Justice Kevin R Bryant issued an injunction Friday stopping New York's marijuana licensing program amid a lawsuit filed by four veterans. ALBANY — Marijuana retail store operators and applicants hoping to become one have been l

Pharma Industry showing ‘Growing Interest’ in Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 22, 2023 Big-pharma has so far been cautious of diving headfirst into the cannabis industry, despite the growing body of evidence surrounding its medical benefits. Pharmaceutical cannabis sales are set to top $1.11bn this year, with the world’s largest and most lucrati

Can Cannabis play a role in dental health? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2023 Exploring the Link Between Cannabis and Oral Health: Can Cannabinoids Provide Benefits for Dental Anxiety and Pain Management? There’s no question that the cannabis industry has seen exponential growth over the last decade, largely due to the legalization of cannabis prod

Missouri Cannabis regulators target ‘lab shopping’ in new rules Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2023 Marijuana testing labs face pressure to say products have higher THC potency results or lose business. DHSS’ new rule aims to prevent the practice. In the marijuana industry, they say potency is king. Producers all over the country are competing to pu

Cannabis delivery firms seek immediate rule change Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2023 Cannabis Delivery Entrepreneurs Express Frustration as State's Two-Driver Rule Remains Unchanged Despite Push for Reform. Cannabis delivery entrepreneurs have been pushing regulators to change the state's two-driver rule for years, and when the rule was put on the

Cannabis use not associated with greater risk of heart attack Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2023 But it might be time to rethink your spliffs. Using cannabis is not associated with an increased risk of heart attack among middle-aged adults, according to data published in the American Journal of Cardiology , NORML reports. The study found that compa

Alabama Medical Marijuana licenses put on temporary hold again Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2023 Alabama's Medical Marijuana Licensing Process Temporarily Halted by Judge Amid Allegations of Secret Deliberations. A judge said Thursday he will temporarily block Alabama from issuing licenses to grow and distribute medical marijuana as he reviews an

MJ Market could generate $275-403M in taxes in first five years in Ohio Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2023 Will Ohio be the next state to usher in a new era of reform and recreational cannabis? Ohio just approved a statewide vote on adult-use cannabis on November’s upcoming ballot, and it’s looking like business would be booming should it be approv

Real Estate Veteran aims to assist minorities and women in Cannabis Sector Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2023 Gloria Govan Takes the Helm as General Partner at Alta II, Pioneering Accessible Real Estate Financing for Minority-Owned Cannabis Ventures. On Wednesday, RLNTLSS Brands founder and President Gloria Govan announced her appointment as Genera

‘Scary’: Critics say Humboldt initiative could wipe out Cannabis farms Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2023 Humboldt County Cannabis Farmers Face Crisis as Local Ballot Initiative Threatens Industry's Future. Pot farmers in Humboldt County, one of the largest pot-growing counties in California, say they’re facing an “existential threat” to their live

Cannabis sales hit record high but profits another story Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2023 The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency reports record-high revenue, but there is little profit to show for it. According to the most recent monthly report from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, Michigan cannabis sales reached a record in July, record

Cresco CEO still believes federal reform is possible Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2023 Cresco Labs CEO Optimistic About Federal Marijuana Reform Despite Delays, Anticipates Positive Progress in DC. During the Chicago-based company’s most recent earnings call, Cresco Labs CEO Charles Bachtell strongly implied that he believes federal marijuana refo

Middle-aged US adults binge drinking and using Marijuana at record levels Image Cannabis NewsAugust 18, 2023 Alarming Surge: Binge Drinking, Vaping, Marijuana Use Record High Among US Adults, University of Michigan Study Finds. Binge drinking, vaping, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached an all-time high among US adults in 2022, show

Middle-aged US adults binge drinking and using Marijuana at record levels Image Cannabis NewsAugust 18, 2023 Alarming Surge: Binge Drinking, Vaping, Marijuana Use Record High Among US Adults, University of Michigan Study Finds. Binge drinking, vaping, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached an all-time high among US adults in 2022, show

US adults see smoking Cannabis as safer than Tobacco Image Cannabis NewsAugust 18, 2023 Study Reveals Growing Perception Among US Adults: Cannabis Smoking Deemed Safer Than Tobacco, Defying Scientific Consensus. U.S. adults increasingly perceive daily smoking of cannabis and secondhand exposure to cannabis smoke as safer than tobacco smoke, accordi

Minnesota bans Pot smoking in Public Parks Image Cannabis NewsAugust 18, 2023 The ordinance extends a ban on vaping and tobacco. Officials in Duluth, Minnesota this week approved an ordinance that will ban smoking marijuana in all city parks. The passage of the measure came about two weeks after a new state law allowing recreational cannabis use fo