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Middle schoolers treated after ingesting Cannabis edibles Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 The superintendent promises discipline for students who brought items to campus Four Carter Middle School students distributed cannabis edibles to several other students Monday causing school officials to call for emergency medical services, according to

What does research say about the health benefits of Cannabis tea? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 Since the legalization of cannabis in Thailand last year, this once-controversial plant has been making headlines for its numerous health benefits. From pain relief to improved sleep, the positive effects of cannabis are undeniable. But what about

Illinois announces launch of Cannabis disparity study Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 The Illinois cannabis office officially kicked off its study to examine discrimination in the cannabis industry. The Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) announced on Feb. 7 that it launched its Cannabis Disparity and Availability Study, which

Washington lawmakers propose raising taxes on Weed Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 The bill would tax cannabis based on THC percentage in Washington state. Cannabis consumers in Washington state may soon be subject to a “dank tax.” Lawmakers there have introduced a bill that would tax marijuana products based on the percentage of THC. In other

This beaten-down growth industry could make you richer Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 In this industry, a little patience and a high risk tolerance should pay off in the long run. Almost every industry had a bad year in 2022. But the cannabis industry had it even worse. Thanks to a lack of progress in regulatory reforms and higher competition

Canadian Banks sued for financial discrimination against actors in the legal Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 Groupe SGF launched a class action lawsuit on behalf of Gabriel Bélanger, founder of Origami Extraction Inc., against the Desjardins Federation, National Bank, Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal, TD Bank, and CIBC. The lawsu

Medical Marijuana patients on the job: What are the rights for employees and businesses? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 News 8 On Your Side is investigating medical marijuana's potential impact on employment: from your rights if you have a medical marijuana card to what employers can legally do if a worker uses medical marijuana. Charles Whist

Recreational Marijuana sales now legal in Missouri Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 Last week, as a part of Amendment 3, which Missourians voted in favor of last November, the recreational sale of marijuana became legal in the state of Missouri. The amendment expunges criminal records of individuals arrested for possession of marijuana, prohibit

After strong first weekend, Missouri’s recreational Marijuana sellers are planning ahead Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 In the first weekend of recreational cannabis sales in the state, Missourians spent more than $12 million on both recreational and medical products. The strong sales were despite many operators being caught by surprise; the o

Bud Barn celebrates one year in Winchendon Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 WINCHENDON - What started as just a tiny seed of an idea has flowered into a successful Toy Town business. The owners of the Bud Barn are celebrating one year of operations. The recreational marijuana dispensary at 682 Spring St. opened its doors last year on Jan. 28. Th

Bioactive compounds from Hemp hull tipped to support gut health Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 Brightseed, a bioactives company based in California, has unveiled preclinical data showing that two bioactive compounds found in hemp hulls, N-trans caffeoyltyramine (NCT) and N-trans feruloyltyramine (NFT), have potential to support gut barrier fun

Cannabis chain once worth $1.7 billion and called the ‘Apple store of weed’ is now nearly failing Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 A chain of cannabis stores that was once described as the “Apple store of weed” and valued as high as $1.7 billion as a public company, is near financial collapse, according to a regulatory filing as the once-hot pot

Hemp could make EV batteries better, here’s how Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 Experts project that the demand for batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) will increase by 30 percent from now until 2030. With that, the EV battery market should rake in about $410 between 2020 and 2030. Right now, EV batteries are far from perfect: They’re slow to

Jim Belushi, actor and Cannabis farmer, to meet fans at Las Vegas dispensary Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 LAS VEGAS - Actor, comedian and cannabis farmer, Jim Belushi, is set to meet with fans at a Las Vegas dispensary on Saturday. According to a news release, Belushi will visit Planet 13 near the Las Vegas Strip from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. thi

Norway hosts first public meeting on Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 8, 2023 NORWAY, one of the most cautious states in Europe when it comes to cannabis liberalisation, recently held a public meeting to discuss access to medical cannabis. The event, which took place in Oslo on January 20, 2023, brought together politicians from across

Marijuana and coffee? New bill could bring Cannabis Cafes to California Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 8, 2023 SAN FRANCISCO - A new bill introduced in the California legislature would allow cannabis lounges to sell food and non-alcoholic drinks. Customers would be able to eat or drink while they smoke in the smoke shops, which is currently illegal. A

Five things businesses should know about the Maryland Recreational Cannabis bill Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 8, 2023 The first major bill outlining what the recreational cannabis market in Maryland might look like was introduced in the General Assembly on Friday. The 88-page bill goes into detail about most elements of the new legal market from lic

Dallas could legalize Recreational Cannabis use under House Bill 1937 Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 8, 2023 Rep Jessica González, a Dallas Democrat, filed a bill this week that would allow counties and cities to legalize the recreational use of cannabis for adults. Under González’s House Bill 1937, adults 21 and older would be allowed to possess and