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New York's massive Cannabis gray market could cost the State $2.6 Billion Image Cannabis NewsMarch 14, 2023 According to a new report, with only four licensed cannabis dispensaries in the Empire State and more than 1,400 unlicensed pot shops, the Wild West of Weed will lose billions in revenue if it doesn't stop the lawlessness soon. IfNew York doe

Rihanna’s On-Again Off-Again relationship with Weed Image Cannabis NewsMarch 14, 2023 Remember when Rihanna used to love weed? We do too. Rihanna is one of the most popular artists worldwide. Her iconic 2023 Super Bowl Halftime performance was one for the books, which revealed her second pregnancy with rapper and hip-hop artist A$AP Rocky. While Ri

French teenagers are less interested in alcohol, cannabis and tobacco Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 The consumption of all three substances is down considerably compared to 2017, a new study shows, although the use of e-cigarettes is up. French 17-year-olds are less interested in alcohol, cannabis and tobacco than five years ago, a new study of

Cannabis Grant awarded to 27 small Colorado businesses Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 Cannabis Business Grant aims to support equity and diversity in Colorado's marijuana industry. For small business owners in the cannabis industry, it can often be difficult to find traditional funding sources due to the nature of the marijuana industry and its

Kentucky House approves Delta-8 THC regulation bill Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 The Kentucky House of Representatives approved a bill to regulate the production and sale of delta-8 THC with a unanimous vote on Thursday. The Kentucky House of Representatives voted on Thursday to approve a bill to regulate the production and sale of the hemp-de

Georgia House passes bill to increase Medical Pot licenses Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 A House bill was recently approved to increase the number of medical cannabis licenses in Georgia. The Georgia House of Representatives passed a bill on March 7 that would expand the number of medical cannabis licenses available. The passage of House Bill 1

Telehealth Medical Cannabis prescriptions could be coming to Florida under new bill Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 You won’t have to see the doctor in person to get medical cannabis in Florida if HB-387 passes. Discreet prescription refills via telehealth visits are already the norm for medications like hair loss and erectile dysfunction medicat

The key to overcoming Cannabis employment inequities Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 The US cannabis industry is exploding thanks to increased medical use and what experts say is the looming certainty of recreational marijuana legalization for adults. Valued at $13.2 billion in 2022, the legal market is projected to expand at an annual growth rat

Cannabis linked with higher quality of life in chronic illness patients Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 Researchers found that it aids sleep and anxiety-related symptoms for those dealing with chronic illness. A new study out of Great Britain suggests that medical cannabis may lead to improvements in health-related quality of life among patients

Demand for recreational Marijuana exceeds expectations in Missouri Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 COLUMBIA - Over a month has passed since dispensaries have been selling recreational marijuana in Missouri, and the demand is higher than anticipated. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, marijuana sales in the month o

What is Kansas missing by not legalizing Marijuana? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 WICHITA - What is the state of Kansas missing out on by not legalizing some form of marijuana? The question comes after voters in Oklahoma reject a state question to legalize recreational marijuana last week. The state’s medical marijuana industry continues to bri

Lawsuit filed against Jay-Z’s Company: Weed Smuggling claims Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 Rapper-turned-mogul Jay-Z is about to catch some legal smoke after a lawsuit claimed his cannabis brand has been smuggling, hustling, and a bunch of other bad things since its launch. According to SFGate, Jay-Z’s Monogram cannabis is accused of illegally

Your ultimate guide to the Errl Cup 2023 Cannabis Festival Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 Cannabis connoisseurs of the Valley, rejoice. Thanks to the Errl Cup, you don’t have to wait until 4/20 to publicly celebrate your love of the leaf. The biannual two-day event, which launched in 2014, is a cannabis festival and award ceremony that’s “focuse

Former NBA center David Harrison is trying to assist legal Marijuana businesses Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 The 2004 first-round pick wants to make banking better for cannabis retailers. It didn’t take David Harrison long to realize he was out of place as a McDonald’s restaurant employee 10 years ago. The 7-footer, only a few years removed as

Kansas legislators consider legalizing industrial Hemp Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 TOPEKA - Kansas legislators are taking a step towards legalizing industrial hemp products by introducing a new bill, House Bill No. 2451. The proposed legislation would allow certain hemp products to be manufactured, marketed, sold, or distributed as long as th

Is Cannabis good or bad for sleep? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 Here’s what the experts want you to know. Question: I take forever to fall asleep and wake frequently throughout the night. I’ve heard cannabis can help, is that true? Few things can throw off your day more than a night of bad sleep. Insufficient sleep can worsen mood, sap energy

Kentucky House OKs bill to regulate Hemp-derived delta-8 THC Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 Legislation calling for state regulation of hemp-derived delta-8 THC products won overwhelming passage in the Kentucky House on Thursday. Lawmakers said they've heard pleas from law enforcement and school officials urging action to keep the mildly intoxic

Maine isn’t checking for underage Marijuana sales like alcohol Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 AUGUSTA - Nearly 2 1/2 years after adult-use cannabis sales began in Maine, regulators here have cited no stores for selling to minors and are just developing plans for the kinds of random checks regularly conducted at alcohol retailers. Backers of the