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America’s in no position to lecture Russia on Marijuana Laws Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2022 Americans are not exactly the most self-aware people on the planet. Our politicians and pundits debated endlessly about the detention by the Russians of basketball player Brittney Griner: But here’s an issue that I didn’t see addressed: What if the bas

Comparing Marijuana Policies: Why Russia Has the Right to Ignore American criticism Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2022 Americans are not exactly the most self-aware people on the planet. Our politicians and pundits debated endlessly about the detention by the Russians of basketball player Brittney Griner: But here’s an issue that I didn’t see add

Cheap Weed has become a big problem in the Pot Industry Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2022 Rock-bottom weed? Marijuana keeps getting cheaper, and that’s becoming a growing problem for the industry. If you thought regulatory issues were the cannabis industry’s biggest challenges going into 2023, take a closer look at the price of raw marijuana flo

N.J. is closer to allowing public cannabis consumption areas, as local startups hope for bigger opportunities Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2022 New Jersey is close to establishing regulations allowing cannabis retailers and medical cannabis facilities to create public consumption areas. The state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) unanimousl

Almost all Missouri Marijuana facilities applied for new license Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2022 KANSAS CITY - One week after marijuana became legal in Missouri, nearly all of the state’s dispensaries, manufacturing, and cultivation facilities have applied to change their licenses. The businesses when through an application process to secure a

Ex-drug felons get first Cannabis licenses in New York Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2022 NEW YORK - Naiomy Guerrero’s brother was stopped by police often and was once convicted on drug charges when marijuana was illegal in New York. Now, she is setting up a legal cannabis business, a promising new market fraught with pitfalls. New York state is

Cannabis concerns grow with recreational sales set to start next month Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2022 Some members of Connecticut’s medical marijuana community are concerned about the recreational market with sales expected to start on Jan. 10, 2023. They are also concerned about the mold threshold allowed under Connecticut law. Right now the

Study shows Cannabis Legalization reduces arrests more than decriminalization Image Cannabis NewsDecember 19, 2022 Both legalization and decriminalization of cannabis have a significant impact on cannabis arrests. However, while legalization reduces the arrest rate more than decriminalization, the latter may have additional benefits than legalizati

Colorado Marijuana has never been cheaper Image Cannabis NewsDecember 16, 2022 DENVER - Housing might be out of reach for many Coloradans, but at least pot is cheap. The average market price for a pound of Colorado marijuana bud has been falling since early 2021, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue figures released this week. The price

How to elevate your Cannabis Experience to a whole new level Image Cannabis NewsDecember 16, 2022 Cannabis will meet and exceed your expectations when you follow this guide on elevating your cannabis experience. The number of people using cannabis is increasing, and it’s all for a good reason. And when getting high, every cannabis user has a unique

DA charges operators of unlicensed mobile Cannabis Dispensary Image Cannabis NewsDecember 16, 2022 Two Rockaway Park men were charged with operating an unlicensed mobile cannabis dispensary and their converted school bus was impounded by the New York City Sheriff’s Office, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Thursday, Dec. 15. Omar Herr

The other American jailed in Russia on Marijuana charges Image Cannabis NewsDecember 16, 2022 The case of 61-year-old Marc Fogel has eerie parallels to that of Brittney Griner. But there’s little sign Fogel will be released any time soon. or the past year and a half, an American citizen has been languishing in a series of Russian prisons, serving a

Is Weed More Profitable Than Booze? This State Says It Is, Expects $30.7M In Tax Revenue Image Cannabis NewsDecember 16, 2022 Tax revenue from pot sales is forecasted to reach $50.7 million in the 2024 fiscal year, and $57.7 million in 2025 for the general fund, as per the new budget proposal. (Benzinga) Which vice brings in more in taxes — weed or

Detroit not releasing applications for recreational Cannabis Licenses Image Cannabis NewsDecember 16, 2022 The city is not releasing the 90 applications it received for pot retail and lounge licenses. Detroit denied our Freedom of Information Act request for the application documents that businesses submitted seeking the 60 available recreational c

The ongoing struggle for Federal Legalization: an inside look Image Cannabis NewsDecember 16, 2022 The outlook for federal legalization has dimmed, leaving cannabis businesses and investors in limbo. Entourage Effect Capital has $200 million invested in cannabis-related businesses and is looking to deploy more. Founded in 2014, the Dallas-based pri

Decriminalizing Cannabis could save Aussie tax payers billions every year Image Cannabis NewsDecember 15, 2022 Decriminalising cannabis could save Aussie tax payers $850 million a year, according to the Penington Institute’s Cannabis in Australia 2022 report. Apparently, it costs us about $1.7 billion a year in law enforcement costs related to weed

Poison Alert! Quality control is often lacking for Cannabis products Image Cannabis NewsDecember 15, 2022 Poison Alert: Are your CBD and THC-rich consumables contaminated by heavy metals, pesticides, and reproductive toxins? Quality control has been an issue in the legal cannabis space since day one. Most American consumers expect when they purchas

Fact Finders: Marijuana in Missouri hotels and motels? Image Cannabis NewsDecember 15, 2022 SPRINGFIELD - The use of recreational marijuana for those 21 and older became legal in Missouri this month. The constitutional amendment (article 14 of the Missouri Constitution) has triggered several viewer questions. One of our viewers wants to know; can v