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Global tobacco giant ups investment in Cannabis producer Organigram Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2023 British American Tobacco (BAT) Increases Equity Stake in Organigram with $125 Million Investment. British American Tobacco (BAT) announced today that it will invest nearly $125 million into New Brunswick’s Organigram, more than doubling its equit

Ireland’s first Cannabis Clinic opens four years after Medical Program launches Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 Medicann Launches Ireland's First Medical Cannabis Clinic, Accepting Patients for Treatment. Despite the fact that Ireland legalized medicinal cannabis in June 2019, the country had yet to open a medical clinic centering the needs of

Innovative protein bar formulation utilising CBD's antioxidant properties Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 A novel CBD infused protein bar could offer “an excellent means for the consumption of products enriched with antioxidants”, a new study has concluded. The authors from Cosenza, Italy, studied the extraction of CBD from different parts of t

What would Recreational Marijuana legalization do for Pennsylvania tax revenue? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 Seven years after Pennsylvania legalized marijuana for medical use, lawmakers are debating whether to allow recreational use — and what that would look like. It has created quite a buzz in the evolving industry. “Pennsylvania has a lo

What would Recreational Marijuana legalization do for Pennsylvania tax revenue? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 Seven years after Pennsylvania legalized marijuana for medical use, lawmakers are debating whether to allow recreational use — and what that would look like. It has created quite a buzz in the evolving industry. “Pennsylvania has a lo

Ohio to vote on Marijuana Legalization with Potential $260M Economic Boost Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 Ohio voters will once again have the chance to legalize adult-use marijuana eight years after a proposed constitutional amendment that would have made it legal was rejected. On Tuesday, November 7, there will be a vote on two ballot issues

Craft cannabis growers in Illinois try again to overcome industry opposition to expansion Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 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

Craft cannabis growers in Illinois try again to overcome industry opposition to expansion Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 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

Craft cannabis growers in Illinois try again to overcome industry opposition to expansion Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 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

Colorado Market Rebounding Somewhat but Contraction Isn't Over Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 The Colorado market rebound is somewhat all over the map. A longtime Colorado cannabis distributor and deal broker who works with dozens of farms and brands said he expects the cultivation sector in the state to continue shrinking more than it already

Colorado Market Rebounding Somewhat but Contraction Isn't Over Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 The Colorado market rebound is somewhat all over the map. A longtime Colorado cannabis distributor and deal broker who works with dozens of farms and brands said he expects the cultivation sector in the state to continue shrinking more than it already

Six New Consumption Lounge Licenses Approved in Nevada Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 The most recent batch of consumption lounge license approvals includes two huge multi-state operators. Nevada officials are continuing to approve more consumption lounge applications, with six more conditional licenses approved by the Nevada Cannabis Complian

Six New Consumption Lounge Licenses Approved in Nevada Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 The most recent batch of consumption lounge license approvals includes two huge multi-state operators. Nevada officials are continuing to approve more consumption lounge applications, with six more conditional licenses approved by the Nevada Cannabis Complian

New York raises concerns over illicit Cannabis Shops Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 New York Office of Cannabis Management Cracks Down on Illicit Cannabis Shops and Supports Distressed Farmers. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) took part in the first ever subcommittee hearing on cannabis where concerns were raised over the

New York raises concerns over illicit Cannabis Shops Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 New York Office of Cannabis Management Cracks Down on Illicit Cannabis Shops and Supports Distressed Farmers. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) took part in the first ever subcommittee hearing on cannabis where concerns were raised over the

Senate Approves Bill allowing Doctors to issue Cannabis Recommendations to Veterans Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 Congress Approves Bill Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis to Veterans. A bipartisan congressional bill – the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropri

France’s Government takes major step towards Medical Cannabis Generalization Image Cannabis NewsNovember 3, 2023 Following months of uncertainty and doubt, thousands of medical cannabis patients in France can now breathe a sigh of relief after the government finally confirmed that access to their treatment will continue. On Monday, October 23, the

Romeoville Approves Special use for Cannabis Dispensary Relocation Image Cannabis NewsNovember 3, 2023 The business would occupy a 7,700-square-foot anchor space at 412 Weber Drive. Verilife Cannabis Dispensary in Romeoville will relocate to a new location, after the Romeoville Village Board approved a special use permit at its Wednesday meeting. V