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Marijuana panel rolls out recommendations to protect workers Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 A panel that has spent months debating policy ideas to protect workers who use medical marijuana concluded the bulk of its work Thursday, approving more than a dozen recommendations to the Louisiana Legislature. Thursday marked the last meeting of the Em

To protect Cannabis workers and customers, approve federal banking act Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 To protect cannabis workers and customers, approve federal banking act. As federal lawmakers rushed to pass last-minute bills before the new Congress convenes, they failed to pass one piece of legislation, a failure that ensures Washington work

Cannabis guide: 10 DOS X DONT'S for tourists issued! Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 Ministry of Public Health aims to clarify what visitors can and cannot do. The Ministry of Public Health has issued a guide titled “10 Things Tourists Need to Know about Cannabis in Thailand” to improve visitors’ understanding about what they can and cannot do w

Marijuana addiction is a real thing Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 Legal sales of recreational marijuana began in New Jersey on April 21, 2022. In just a little over the first two months, these sales totaled almost $80 million. With so many people legally buying weed, it’s hard to believe marijuana addiction is real. According to the 2020 Natio

Arizona’s largest Marijuana dispensary opens on Jan 10th Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 The new D2 Dispensary, opening on January 10, will be Arizona’s largest dispensary and the only dispensary in Tucson with an indoor drive-thru. “We have museum display cases showing little elements that highlight the products. We have vegan edibles, ketogeni

Maryland Voter-Approved legalization measure takes shape in New Year Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 A huge majority of Maryland voters passed the proposal in November. Maryland might still be years away from the launch of its new legal marijuana market, but the start of the new year has still marked the beginning of the post-prohibition era mid

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoes several Medical Cannabis bills Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 The governor of Michigan vetoed 11 bills including three that would amend the state’s medical cannabis system. Calling them rushed, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently vetoed 11 bills including three medical cannabis bills, with others relate

Could legalisation of Cannabis revolutionize Mexico’s economy? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 The pungent aroma of cannabis and the sound of dub music fill the air at a hacienda as about 150 smokers, users, growers, activists and business people gather for Mexico’s second annual Toquefest. In anticipation of the long-delayed legalisation of can

Cannabis Industry faces sobering 2023 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 Glimmers of hope still exist, particularly as new markets come online. Without much meaningful development concerning legalization efforts in 2022, many sobering themes likely will carry over into 2023. Layoffs will persist, and continued price compression and competition from

How do faith and consumption of Cannabis products go together? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2023 Cannabis has a fascinating and long history. People first used Cannabis in central Asia. For centuries, people have utilized Cannabis for its purported medicinal benefits. Its usage was first recorded in 2800 BC when Emperor Shen Nung included it in hi

U.S. Virgin Islands lawmakers pass Cannabis legalization bill Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2023 Lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands last week passed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana, bringing the number of states and territories in the country that have legalized the use of cannabis by adults to 21. The legislation was passed in the

Connecticut clears nearly 43K Cannabis convictions Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2023 The move fulfills provisions in Connecticut legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis. On New Year’s Day, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that 42,964 cannabis convictions were processed to be erased. That number was fielded a month ago in Gov. Lamont’s init

Super Bowl champ Jim McMahon to host Cannabis-friendly, celebrity golf tournament Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2023 ‘Our goal is to utilize our platform to send a strong message to the NFL, and other sports organizations that fail to recognize cannabis for medicinal purposes, and the benefits it may provide their athletes’. Johnny Damon, Jeremy Ro

Illinois Cannabis leaders optimistic after rough 2022 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2023 CHICAGO — In many ways, 2022 was a wild year for cannabis in Illinois — long-running court fights were resolved, hundreds of new licenses were issued, and hemp-derived derivatives like Delta-8 exploded in popularity. Nationally, President Joe Biden pardoned fed

Italian Army’s Mission: produce more Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2023 The service plans to produce more than 1,500 pounds next year. Italy is turning to its military to help make its legal medical marijuana program self-sufficient. DefenseNews reports that the Italian army intends to produce “700 kilograms (1,543 pounds) of top-grade can

As legal Pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2023 The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday. More than 7,000 confirmed cases of kids younger t

Doctors speak about health benefits of Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2023 NATCHEZ — Approximately 50 people came to a Wednesday forum at the Natchez Community Center about medical cannabis led by doctors with knowledge in the field. The forum was organized by a collaboration of local dispensaries to educate the public, and their po

Snoop Dogg announces ‘death row Cannabis’ brand Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 3, 2023 Legendary label, Death Row Records, has entered the cannabis industry under the leadership of Snoop Dogg. On Friday (Dec 30th), the Death Row Records instagram account shared a brief animated video announcing the new endeavor – Death Row Cannabis. According to High T