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Empowering: The Case for Federal Cannabis Reform Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 Veterans fought for freedom, but those seeking medical cannabis face unfair treatment under current federal laws. Each Veterans' Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our country and its freedoms. Across America, communities will have pa

Traces of Cannabis in human bones suggest 17th-century Italians were Recreational Pot users Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Scientists examined 9 femoral bone samples from people who lived in 1600s Milan. People have been consuming weed for a very long time. Ancient Greek historian Herodotus wrote about flowers with psychotropic effects in 440

Tulsa Police investigate burglary at Medical Marijuana Dispensary Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Police said this isn’t the first time this dispensary has been hit, but this is possibly the worst damage it’s seen. Police believe someone drove a white Kia through the front of the building. Tulsa Police are investigating a medical marijuana disp

Temporary Cannabis outlet opens in Downtown Jamestown Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 A temporary outlet selling cannabis products has set up shop in downtown Jamestown until the end of December. Herbal IQ of Buffalo has opened at 320 North Main Street after its request to hold a cannabis growers showcase was approved by the State Office of Can

Why Infused Pre-Rolls are dominating the Cannabis Market Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 The cannabis industry is constantly evolving. Each year, more US states introduce medicinal and adult-use cannabis programs, legacy markets mature, more customers become familiar with cannabis products, and companies innovate new form factors. New markets m

Hemp industry survives its early years Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Five years of legally growing hemp in Kansas has taught growers and researchers what works and what doesn’t. “Hemp” was the buzz word in Kansas and surrounding states after the 2014 Farm Bill allowed states to create their own regulations and pilot programs to reintroduce in

Hemp industry survives its early years Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Five years of legally growing hemp in Kansas has taught growers and researchers what works and what doesn’t. “Hemp” was the buzz word in Kansas and surrounding states after the 2014 Farm Bill allowed states to create their own regulations and pilot programs to reintroduce in

How to find a path to trademark protection for CBD products Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 One of the most complex areas of the law is the regulation of marijuana. As of this writing, medical marijuana is legal in 38 states and recreational marijuana is legal in 23 states. Yet it remains illegal under federal law — creating intersections of le

Why Indiana is unlikely to vote to legalize Recreational Marijuana? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Ohio voters' decision Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana paves the way for its availability in three of the four states neighboring Indiana. Still, Hoosiers are not likely to see strides on marijuana legalization. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcom

Ohio’s New Recreational Marijuana Law: What Employers Need To Know Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Ohio voters advanced cannabis culture in the state on November 7 by approving a ballot proposal legalizing recreational marijuana. This makes Ohio the 24th state in the United States to permit cannabis use for non-medical purposes. While this chan

Hemp Growers Sue Alaska Government Over Hemp Regulations Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 The ​​Alaska Industrial Hemp Association has filed a lawsuit against the state over its new regulations surrounding hemp products. In October 2023, Alaska approved new regulations governing the sale of intoxicating hemp products which came into effect on 3

Could Florida be next state to legalize Recreational Marijuana? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Florida Supreme Court reviews proposal to put cannabis vote on 2024 ballot. Supporters and opponents of recreational marijuana in Florida converged on the state’s high court in Tallahassee on Wednesday, as the Florida Supreme Court reviewed a proposa

Switzerland’s Largest Cannabis Pilot Project to Date ‘Perfect Sweet Spot’ Image Cannabis NewsNovember 8, 2023 Switzerland’s Federal Office of Public Health (FOHP) officially approved the ‘Graushaus Project’ on October 25, the country’s sixth adult use cannabis pilot study. This study represents a number of firsts for Switzerland’s rapidly expanding

Trees Corp Scraps merger with 420 Investments Image Cannabis NewsNovember 8, 2023 Canadian cannabis company Trees this week announced that its scheduled merger with 420 Investments, announced in July this year, has now been ‘unilaterally terminated’. The pair announced the news in a short press release earlier this week, but offered little insight

People regularly consuming Cannabis tend to show greater empathy Image Cannabis NewsNovember 8, 2023 Of these participants, 46 users and 34 controls also participated in brain imaging studies. Of the total group, cannabis users showed a greater ability to recognise and understand other peoples emotions and impressions, as adjudged by the Emotional

Cannabis industry can't use banks and that hurts a lot Image Cannabis NewsNovember 8, 2023 Cannabis is legal in Arizona, yet the industry is locked out of banking, creating hardships for businesses and danger in communities. Arizona is on track for more than $1 billion in cannabis sales this year. The state collects hundreds of millions of dollars

Cannabis CEO wants protection for Medical Patients Image Cannabis NewsNovember 8, 2023 Enrollment last month hit its lowest figure since March 2020. The ongoing decline of medical cannabis patients in New Mexico “can be attributed to high prices and a lack of available medicine, pushing patients out of the existing medical model into the illicit ma

Craft Cannabis growers in Illinois try again to overcome industry opposition to expansion Image Cannabis NewsNovember 8, 2023 The day before Illinois’ spring legislative session ended, lawmakers were poised to pass a wide-ranging cannabis bill that was meant to save struggling small businesses. The measure had largely been agreed upon by stakeholde