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Big name Marijuana brands dive into intoxicating Hemp products Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 Historically, marijuana companies avoided the hemp market. There’s a small but growing trend of marijuana companies expanding into hemp-derived goods that can still get consumers high. At least four high-profile companies have already made the leap in va
Big name Marijuana brands dive into intoxicating Hemp products Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 Historically, marijuana companies avoided the hemp market. There’s a small but growing trend of marijuana companies expanding into hemp-derived goods that can still get consumers high. At least four high-profile companies have already made the leap in va
The King of unlicensed Weed Dispensaries declares war Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 Jonathan Elfand built a $25 million-dollar kingdom with Empire Cannabis Club. Then state tax officials raided his dispensaries. And he’s ready for battle. On a hot Tuesday morning in July, a phalanx of New York State Department of Taxation and Finance agents, wit
The King of unlicensed Weed Dispensaries declares war Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 Jonathan Elfand built a $25 million-dollar kingdom with Empire Cannabis Club. Then state tax officials raided his dispensaries. And he’s ready for battle. On a hot Tuesday morning in July, a phalanx of New York State Department of Taxation and Finance agents, wit
Cannabis property market unlikely to see rate decreases over next few months Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 The cannabis insurance market has experienced a variety of transformations and shifts in recent years. As the sector continues to develop, insurance providers are refining their offerings to meet the needs and challenges being presented. In
The growing need for Medicinal Cannabis is a reality in Spain that cannot be avoided Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 Confirmation from the Spanish government earlier this month that proposals for the rollout of a medicinal cannabis framework will not happen before the upcoming elections is a huge blow for patients. The growing need for medicinal c
After Cannabis, why Amsterdam is banning cruise ships Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 Amsterdam’s city council has voted to ban cruise ships in its latest attempt to curb mass tourism and pollution. The vote is the latest step in the Dutch capital's long-running campaign to reduce the impact of tourists. Amsterdam’s city council has voted to ban c
New York Republicans want to ban Cannabis use in public Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 Republicans in the state Legislature are calling for a ban on smoking and consuming cannabis in public places in New York as the legal marketplace is taking hold. The measure, backed by state Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Michael Novakhov, would allow lo
Pot queen Gwyneth Paltrow 'dominating' California's Cannabis market Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 Gwyneth Paltrow Quietly Dominates California's Cannabis Market with THC-Infused Sparkling Water Brand. The cannabis industry is rolling out the red carpet for actress-turned-wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow, who is quietly "dominating" California's mar
Edibles are main cause of Oklahoma Marijuana overdoses Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 In 2022, 583 cases of accidental marijuana consumption were reported to the Oklahoma Poison Center. Almost half involved a child under 6 and most involved edibles. Accidental consumption and overdoses rose dramatically in Oklahoma after the state legalized the d
Bill aims to establish regulatory framework for CBD as a supplement Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has reintroduced a bill that aims to establish US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory framework for CBD as a dietary supplement or food and beverage additive. Alongside Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR
Bill aims to establish regulatory framework for CBD as a supplement Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has reintroduced a bill that aims to establish US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory framework for CBD as a dietary supplement or food and beverage additive. Alongside Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR
Cannabis dispensary employees vote to accept union contract Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 New contract includes wage increases, both future and retroactive, improved health care access and paid federal holidays. The United Food and Commercial Workers union, Local 360, on Tuesday said Columbia Care Inc.’s Cannabist retail location in Deptford vot
Washington legal Pot farms get back to work after pesticide concerns halted operations Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 A big mound of fresh dirt sits at Terry Taylor’s marijuana farm in the high desert of north-central Washington state. Each hole for a new plant gets filled with the clean soil. Large swaths of recently installed landscape fabric c
Curaleaf plans stock exchange listing Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 After announcing its intentions to do so in May 2023, Curaleaf has now confirmed it aims to list subordinate voting shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) in a bid to expand its investor base. The company stated it “wishes to implement a reorganization of its U.S. cannabis a
Cannabis competition in Richmond aims to change Weed's reputation Image Cannabis NewsJuly 20, 2023 Marijuana growers will converge near Arthur Ashe Boulevard on Saturday in hopes of taking cannabis somewhere it isn’t usually found – a public setting. It’s called the East Cost Connoisseur Cup, where roughly 80 contestants will enter their own mariju
Cannabis Store cuts through the haze of misinformation Image Cannabis NewsJuly 20, 2023 The cannabis seller is using its place of authority to provide education on frequently asked questions. Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) is clearing up myths about the product by dramatizing the fog of differing facts and advice. In “Cannabis Made Clear,” people wit
Cannabis Store cuts through the haze of misinformation Image Cannabis NewsJuly 20, 2023 The cannabis seller is using its place of authority to provide education on frequently asked questions. Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) is clearing up myths about the product by dramatizing the fog of differing facts and advice. In “Cannabis Made Clear,” people wit