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Illegal Marijuana bust uncovers human trafficking operation in Merced Image Cannabis NewsJuly 28, 2023 Roughly 60 people are now being cared for after deputies learned they were trafficked from across the border and forced to process illegally grown marijuana in Merced. According to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office, deputies searched a home on We

Kevin Durant says he lobbied NBA to drop Cannabis ban Image Cannabis NewsJuly 28, 2023 In his 15 seasons in the NBA, Kevin Durant has collected two championships and a most valuable player award, all while establishing himself as one of the greatest scorers to ever play the game. But it turns out one of his most significant contributions to the lea

Seth Rogen’s Houseplant combines the actor’s passion for Cannabis, design, and art Image Cannabis NewsJuly 28, 2023 Houseplant is a brand by actor Seth Rogen and film producer Evan Goldberg, offering cannabis essentials, from rolling trays to party ashtrays, and home accessories​​​​​​. Houseplant is the brainchild of actor Seth Rogen and film produ

DEA chief grilled on Biden’s plans to deschedule marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJuly 28, 2023 Reps Gaetz and Cohen questioned DEA on marijuana's Schedule 1 removal timeline; Administrator Milgram mentioned no specific timeframe. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) demanded further information from the Drug Enforcement Administrati

What is Delta 9P? Everything you need to know Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 You may have noticed that the hemp industry has been all about super-potent cannabinoids in the last year or so. And, with growing demand for hemp products that can get us unbelievably high, the industry has developed new and highly advanced techniques for taking natural

Ohio Pot legalization initiative fails to collect enough signatures Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 An effort to legalize recreational weed in Ohio fell short of the number of signatures required to add the proposal to the ballot, but the campaign has been given 10 more days to make up the shortfall. A campaign to legalize recreational marijuana i

5 health benefits of Hemp Seeds Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 Try this slightly sweet seed for hunger-fighting protein and disease-fighting fatty acids. If you’ve been bypassing hemp seeds in the grocery store because you associate hemp with cannabis (marijuana) — or maybe you’re just not a seed lover — it’s time to give these tiny, tasty powerh

New law paves way for Black farmers’ Marijuana licenses Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 Two Black farmers have received licenses to grow, process and sell medical marijuana, after a new state law helped clear the way for the long-awaited licenses. The Florida Department of Health issued the licenses July 11 to Suwannee County farmer Terry Donnell

Frequent Cannabis use linked to more severe insomnia Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 New research suggests that while some military veterans may turn to cannabis to relieve stress, frequent cannabis use may actually lead to more severe insomnia in the long run. The findings have been published in the Journal of Sleep Research. Insomnia is a sleep

West Hartford's first Recreational Cannabis retailer set to open Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 Derrick Gibbs and Carl Tirella Jr are friends and business partners that are now just days away from making West Hartford’s first recreational cannabis retailer a reality. Their store, Budr Cannabis, opens Monday, July 31. It is the first of five they

CBD liquid products often short on CBD Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 “Few products had measured CBD concentrations within 10 percent of advertised concentrations,” according to a new study out of Britain. Some CBD products may not be all they seem, according to newly published analysis. Researchers from the United Kingdom assessed a variety of C

Jim Belushi's Cannabis brand to make debut in New Mexico Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 Jim Belushi, the Hollywood actor turned cannabis farmer, is moving into New Mexico through a partnership with dispensary chain Seven Clover. Belushi’s Farm, the actor’s Eagle Point, Oregon-based cannabis brand, was soft launched in Seven Clover stores June 28.

Tilray stock surges after Cannabis company improves bottom line Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 Tilray Brands shares spiked Wednesday after the Canadian cannabis producer reported a narrower loss for its fiscal fourth quarter than a year ago and a solid revenue beat. The stock closed nearly 15% higher Wednesday. While a Canadian company, Tilray ha

Mastercard blocks marijuana transactions Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 Mastercard has told financial institutions to stop allowing marijuana transactions on its debit cards, dealing a blow to an industry already on the fringes of the financial system in the United States. Most banks in the country do not service cannabis companies as marijuana r

'Operation Kandy Krush' nets 68K packages of Hemp extract products aimed at kids Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 Nearly 70,000 illegal hemp extract products attractive to children were found at Florida businesses during "Operation Kandy Krush," according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on Tuesday. A weeklong inspecti

BC oversight of Cannabis stores falling short Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 Audit finds regulation branch lacks staff and tools to ensure laws are followed. British Columbia government auditors found the provincial branch responsible for ensuring licensed cannabis retail stores follow the law is understaffed and lacks key tools to do the job. Wi

First independent cannabis consumption lounge license approved in Nevada Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 The first cannabis lounges in Nevada will open as soon as this fall. Tuesday, a conditional license was given to the first independent consumption lounge in the state by the Cannabis Compliance Board. Last fall, the CCB awarded prospective lice

Massachusetts Cannabis social equity fund at $0 year after launch Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 The fund was approved by lawmakers last year. A fund created by Massachusetts state lawmakers last year to subsidize equity-owned cannabis businesses there remains empty, according to a report. Boston Business Journal reports that a “bill passed by th