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Top 6 Benefits of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 2, 2023 Reference this list next time someone asks why you use weed. We don’t just love cannabis because of the psychoactive high. In fact, there are plenty of benefits to experience from non-psychoactive cannabinoids like CBD, CBN, and CBG. Regardless of why you use the plant, are you aware of th
Government budgets $50,000 for work on legalisation of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 A budget has been earmarked to continue work on a “world-class” legal cannabis regime for Bermuda, MPs heard – despite the legislation getting turned down by Britain last year. Kathy Lynn Simmons, the Attorney-General, told the House of Assembly during
Cannabis sales in California drop for first time in five years Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 The state has struggled for years to get a handle on its illicit cannabis market, which is likely the primary factor driving the decrease. California cannabis may be in trouble. The state has seen an 8% dip from last year in the amount of legal marijuana
‘We want to be Disruptive’: Halo Infusions expands with massive new Cannabis Kitchen Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 A year ago, southern Arizona's largest cannabis-infused product manufacturing operation underwent a risky business move. In a landmark $30 million sale, Halo Infusions shed its retail and cultivation licenses to focus on the product
‘We want to be Disruptive’: Halo Infusions expands with massive new Cannabis Kitchen Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 A year ago, southern Arizona's largest cannabis-infused product manufacturing operation underwent a risky business move. In a landmark $30 million sale, Halo Infusions shed its retail and cultivation licenses to focus on the product
Illinois lawmakers form new Cannabis working group to boost industry growth and equity focus Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 Illinois lawmakers form new cannabis working group to boost industry growth and equity focus Marijuana Moment reports that a cannabis working group has been formed in Illinois that is aiming to direct the industry’s expansio
Republican candidate for Kentucky governor announces support for Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 FRANKFORT - Another candidate for Kentucky governor is putting support behind medical marijuana, but they come from the other side of the aisle. GOP candidate Ryan Quarles announced on Tuesday that he's in favor of "responsible" medic
Clinical Cannabis trial for children with Autism Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 An Israeli startup will be testing its cannabis-based treatments on children with autism. SciSparc aims to alleviate anxiety, sleep problems, hyperactivity, and other symptoms associated with the disorder. It will conduct a clinical trial to assess the safety, tolerab
Four Americans convicted in U.K. smuggling case Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 Four Americans have been convicted of drug smuggling charges so far following the arrests of nine Americans at Heathrow Airport in January. Four U.S. nationals have been convicted of smuggling cannabis into the United Kingdom and now face time behind bars for their cri
CuraLeaf’s Cannabis connection to Russia started in New Jersey Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 For several years rumors circulated that Curaleaf, a cannabis permit holder in numerous states and a major player in New Jersey’s regulated market, had financial connections to Russia. After the invasion of Ukraine there were sanctions passed and the com
Cannabis economy is tanking Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 Emerald Triangle communities were built on cannabis. Legalization has pushed them to the brink. HAYFORK — It’s shortly before 8 a.m. and a touch above freezing at the Trinity County Fairgrounds. The food bank’s February distribution won’t begin for another half hour, but the line of cars
What employees should know about state adult use Cannabis laws Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 27, 2023 Adult use of marijuana for recreational purposes is legal in 21 states, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. As of last October, 37 states and the District of Columbia permit marijuana for medical use, as do Puerto Rico, the Vi
New York’s new drug problem: what to do with a billion dollar Weed mountain? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 27, 2023 Cannabis farms are booming upstate, but red tape frustrates newly legal shops in the city. Result: confusion – and a very big stash. Let’s Be Blunt: No smoking in the plazas” is the message that has been placed around Times Square follo
Lawmakers should consult forensic scientists before passing any more Marijuana laws Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 24, 2023 Texas legalized hemp and embraced CBD. Crime labs are struggling. Since Texas legalized hemp in 2019, enforcement of the state’s marijuana laws has become confusing and chaotic. Unfortunately, Texas crime labs have been caught in
Oklahoma Recreational Marijuana advocates and opponents prepare for upcoming special election Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 24, 2023 OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma voters are just a couple of weeks away from voting on legalizing recreational marijuana in the Sooner State. Supporters and opponents alike are gearing up for the upcoming Oklahoma Special Elect
Child accused of passing out Marijuana Candy in School Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 24, 2023 Parents of students at a local school are furious over a situation involving drugs brought by a student. KTAL Reports are stating that a female student brought the marijuana edibles from home and passed them out to some students. Reports also state that the
Arizonans spent more than $1.4 billion on marijuana in 2022, driven by recreational sales Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 24, 2023 Total Arizona marijuana sales in 2022 mirrored the total from 2021, the first year of the legal adult use market, but the paths that each year reached $1.4 billion in sales were strikingly different. In 2021, medical mariju
Hundreds of previous Marijuana-related convictions will be removed from Alaska's state’s courts database Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 24, 2023 ANCHORAGE - Alaska is joining several other states in revising the visibility of convictions for criminal actions that are now legal. Beginning May 1, marijuana possession convictions of about just under 800
