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Should Simsbury welcome cannabis businesses? Image Cannabis NewsMay 12, 2023 SIMSBURY - Thomas Turner isn't pro or anti recreational cannabis sales, he's just pro-democracy. "I'm pro-putting it on the ballot, do it right," the town resident said recently as he was out collecting signatures. Turner is hoping to collect enough signatures to force a q

Cannabis company Skymint, and others battle in receivership Image Cannabis NewsMay 12, 2023 Skymint, which primarily operates under the parent company of Green Peak Innovations Inc., remains in receivership. Lawyers entangled in the court-ordered receivership of Lansing marijuana giant Skymint continue to battle over the company's finances. The all

A subtle whiff of Cannabis: Greater good among brewers high on Marijuana terpenes Image Cannabis NewsMay 12, 2023 Cannabis terpenes let brewers impart a 'whiff of cannabis' while the beverage itself still tastes of beer. Greater Good Imperial Brewing Co. had a clearheaded idea for the experience it hoped to capture by infusing its IPA “Pulp Daddy”

Connecticut takes in $21 Million in Legal Weed sales for April Image Cannabis NewsMay 12, 2023 Sales in Connecticut were split nearly 50-50 between medical and adult-use pot. Legal marijuana sales in Connecticut remain stable, with the state reporting $21 million in revenue from medical and adult-use cannabis in April. The figures, reported on Wedn

416 Marijuana plants found when truck is stopped by authorities Image Cannabis NewsMay 12, 2023 When police and truck inspectors made a recent stop, they were surprised to find what the truck was hauling. Ontario Provincial Police assisted Ontario Ministry of Transportation inspectors when they pulled over a truck on the Queen Elizabeth Way near Bu

416 Marijuana plants found when truck is stopped by authorities Image Cannabis NewsMay 12, 2023 When police and truck inspectors made a recent stop, they were surprised to find what the truck was hauling. Ontario Provincial Police assisted Ontario Ministry of Transportation inspectors when they pulled over a truck on the Queen Elizabeth Way near Bu

Senate kills Cannabis legalization efforts Image Cannabis NewsMay 12, 2023 CONCORD - A cannabis legalization bill sponsored by both the Democratic and Republican leaders in the House died in the New Hampshire Senate on Thursday in what was a nearly party-line vote. The bill, HB 639, would have established a legalized non-medical cannabis market in

Cannabis growers win $4.9 million in malpractice lawsuit against attorneys Image Cannabis NewsMay 12, 2023 PORTLAND - A jury has awarded $4.9 million to the owners of a cannabis business in a lawsuit filed against Portland-based Emerge Law Group. Tidewater Investments, LLC, sued Emerge Law Group and two of its attorneys, Corinne Celko and Genny Kil

New York Cannabis regulators approve 50 more licenses Image Cannabis NewsMay 12, 2023 Cannabis regulators in New York on Thursday issued 50 additional licenses to operate an adult-use marijuana business in the state, growing the number to 215 licenses awarded since the marketplace went into effect. The new licenses were announced as a social equity

Colombia Chamber of Representatives passes Cannabis legalization bill Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 Cannabis legalization could become a reality for Colombia as it moves to the Senate. On May 8, the Colombian Chamber of Representatives passed a cannabis legalization bill. In the sixth of eight discussions, the bill was passed with a 98-57 vote. I

Proposed Marijuana ordinance could allow drive-thru services in Michigan town Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 PORTAGE - The city council of a small town in Michigan is considering a proposed ordinance amendment that, if passed, could allow drive-thru services at local marijuana businesses. First introduced for first reading April 18, Ordinance Amen

New Jersey Governor signs bill extending tax deductions to Cannabis Companies Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 New Jersey Gov Phil Murphy has signed legislation to separate state tax law from federal regulations that deny standard tax deductions for cannabis businesses. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this week signed legislation to grant standard b

Doctors warn seniors about consuming too much THC Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 More seniors are consuming cannabis, presenting new issues and the need for education. Due to an uptick of incidents involving seniors consuming too much cannabis, doctors are warning older citizens about how to consume the plant correctly. Eating edibles in particula

Cannabis opponents voice concerns at public hearing Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 Cheshire’s Planning and Zoning Commission has been looking for feedback from the public as it weighs whether to allow commercial cannabis uses, such as a recreational retail establishment, in town. The group got some of what it was looking for during a public hearin

Is Medical Cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related quality of life? Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated whether cannabis treatment could improve the health-associated quality of life (QoL) over time in Australia. Medical cannabis encompasses a wide spec

Legendary CT high school football coach finds new challenge: The state’s first Cannabis delivery company Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 With eight state championships at three different schools, Jack Cochran is one of the most successful coaches in Connecticut high school football history. Controversy often came with his high achievements, but whe

Hemp farmers say proposed bill would 'cripple' the CBD industry Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 Connecticut’s hemp farmers and CBD product producers say a bill intended to curb sales of illegal cannabis edibles would significantly affect their business. “This will cripple my business,” said Duncan Markovich, co-founder of Better Ways CBD, a Branfor

Cannabis industry paid $1.8 Billion in excess taxes in 2022 Image Cannabis NewsMay 11, 2023 Excess taxes are expected to increase in 2023. According to data from the cannabis research firm Whitney Economics, the cannabis industry paid an excess of $1.8 billion in additional taxes in 2022 alone. And, spoiler alert: This article doesn’t have a happy