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Celebrity power meets moderate consumption Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2023 As the cannabis industry continues to grow, both in terms of legalization and consumer interest, the dynamics of cannabis branding and consumption are undergoing fascinating transformations. (Benzinga) From the rise of celebrity-backed marijuana brands to the influence of m
Despite flood losses, Cannabis industry is ineligible for federal aid Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2023 Industry associations are working to assess losses up and down the supply chain to help them make their case to state legislators for additional aid. After floods devastated Montpelier and much of the state last week, Lauren Andrews, owner of Capi
Curaleaf, citing slow rollout of Cannabis sector, lays off 49 at Winslow production facility Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2023 Largest cannabis firm in US says demand in NJ is high, but limited number of dispensaries (just 35) means supply needed to fulfill market is lower than was anticipated. Curaleaf, the leading grower and seller of cannabis in
Philip Morris acquiring Cannabis inhaler developer for up to $650 million Image Cannabis NewsJuly 18, 2023 The Israeli company’s main product is a metered-dose inhaler for pain reduction treatment using medical cannabis. Philip Morris, the international tobacco giant, is acquiring the Israeli company Syqe Medical in a deal that could reach $650 mil
Marijuana sales since February reach nearly $600 million Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 Missouri’s marijuana industry is making a major milestone Friday as pot sales in the state continue to smash records. Adult-use recreational sales got the green light back in February. Since then, the Show-Me state has sold an average of $4 million of legal ca
Refused Marijuana application raises questions of eligibility Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 A marijuana company’s amended application for a license was refused on Tuesday, according to a letter presented during public comment to the Menominee Judicial and Legislative/Personnel and Labor Committee on Wednesday. Joni Moore, owner and president of
Refused Marijuana application raises questions of eligibility Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 A marijuana company’s amended application for a license was refused on Tuesday, according to a letter presented during public comment to the Menominee Judicial and Legislative/Personnel and Labor Committee on Wednesday. Joni Moore, owner and president of
Refused Marijuana application raises questions of eligibility Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 A marijuana company’s amended application for a license was refused on Tuesday, according to a letter presented during public comment to the Menominee Judicial and Legislative/Personnel and Labor Committee on Wednesday. Joni Moore, owner and president of
Recreational Marijuana legalization would boost Florida's tax revenue by up to $431.3M per year Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 Support for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida is gaining steam ahead of potential placement on the state ballot, which experts say could lead to more local and state tax revenue. The ballot initiative,
Recreational Marijuana legalization would boost Florida's tax revenue by up to $431.3M per year Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 Support for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida is gaining steam ahead of potential placement on the state ballot, which experts say could lead to more local and state tax revenue. The ballot initiative,
Cannabis Legalization sees 61% drop in Cannabis Prisoners Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 The number of people in Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) custody for cannabis is down 61% from 2013 to 2018, according to the latest Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics report. While this shows a decline in cannabis incarcerations since the launc
Cannabis Legalization sees 61% drop in Cannabis Prisoners Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 The number of people in Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) custody for cannabis is down 61% from 2013 to 2018, according to the latest Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics report. While this shows a decline in cannabis incarcerations since the launc
California lagging behind with Dispensary Openings Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 State-level regulations are preventing the California cannabis industry from flourishing. Since 2020, over 50 Californian states have implemented regulation to enable retail sales of adult use cannabis, however, Hirsh Jain at Ananda Strategy has highlighted that onl
California lagging behind with Dispensary Openings Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 State-level regulations are preventing the California cannabis industry from flourishing. Since 2020, over 50 Californian states have implemented regulation to enable retail sales of adult use cannabis, however, Hirsh Jain at Ananda Strategy has highlighted that onl
Cannabis Brand ironically thanks Richard Nixon for war on drugs Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 The guest column-style ad in the NYT and Washington Post calls out the disgraced president's Controlled Substances Act of 1970. As the 37th U.S. president, Richard Nixon’s checkered term in office includes secret wiretaps, bungled break-ins and resignat
Cannabis Brand ironically thanks Richard Nixon for war on drugs Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 The guest column-style ad in the NYT and Washington Post calls out the disgraced president's Controlled Substances Act of 1970. As the 37th U.S. president, Richard Nixon’s checkered term in office includes secret wiretaps, bungled break-ins and resignat
Greenlane announces expansion of Groove Line Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 Greenlane Holdings, one of the largest global sellers of premium cannabis accessories, child-resistant packaging, and specialty vaporization products, today announced the launch of the Cara+ portable concentrate device by house brand Groove. Greenlane launched the Groove
Greenlane announces expansion of Groove Line Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2023 Greenlane Holdings, one of the largest global sellers of premium cannabis accessories, child-resistant packaging, and specialty vaporization products, today announced the launch of the Cara+ portable concentrate device by house brand Groove. Greenlane launched the Groove
