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Halo Collective Executes Definitive Agreements to Acquire Pistil Point Indoor Facility and Related Licenses in Oregon
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Business & Finance
Halo Collective Inc. ("Halo" or the "Company") (NEO: HALO) (OTCQX: HCANF) (Germany: A9KN) today entered into definitive agreements to acquire Food Concepts LLC, the master tenant of an approximately 55,000 square foot indoor cannabis cultivation, processing, and wholesaling facility in Portland, Oregon operated under the Pistil Point name (the "FC
Pet food trends: Bug protein and cannabis
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Medical News
It’s no secret that pet parents often scour the Internet in search of the next best thing for their pets—especially when it comes to nutrition. With the vast amount of emerging ingredients being used in pet food, it is necessary to understand the nuances of these components, and which can provide a robust balance of protein for pets. During her lec
Man with weed-sounding name busted for, well, weed
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Politics
The decision to take an early-morning drive with cannabis debris clearly visible inside his vehicle turned out to be a bad one for a 20-year-old California man with a weed-sounding moniker.This past Saturday proved anything but relaxing for Kody Idica — just one letter shy of Indica, a cannabis variety long associated with sedating effects — when p
3 Big Names That Have Invested in the Cannabis Industry
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Business & Finance
When the U.S. government eventually legalizes marijuana, there will undoubtedly be a lot more businesses looking to expand into the growing industry. The current federal ban on pot means that large companies with robust logistical abilities don't generally see the point of getting involved, since marijuana can't cross state lines. But there's hope
Weed Insurance — Yes, It Is Going To Be A Very Big Thing!
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Business & Finance
Want to know how I know that weed is going to be legalized on a federal level fairly soon Insurers are getting ready. That’s right! One of these days you’ll be able to get weed insurance on your crops, cannabis-related business ventures and much more. There is no denying that cannabis is BIG business. Some estimates believe that by 2026 the cannabi
Social Equity Entrepreneurs Want More From Colorado Cannabis Industry
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Politics
When Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana in 2012, it didn't have a playbook. While the state worked out the early rules regarding sales and taxation, it didn't initially consider how years of marijuana criminalization had impacted historically marginalized communities, and whether those communities should get special
Joe Biden Can No Longer Hide From Cannabis Legalization Efforts
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Politics
Cannabis legalization efforts in Congress have been a series of hits and misses during the Joe Biden administration, even as Congress juggles more cannabis-related bills than ever before. There are currently 35 cannabis-related bills in Congress—26 in the House, nine in the Senate. The foot-dragging on cannabis legalization wasn’t the plan when Bid
HempRise’s Indiana Facility Completion Nears
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Business & Finance
The finishing touches are being put on what’s touted to be largest hemp CBD processing facility in the USA. HempRise’s Indiana facility is being constructed in River Ridge in Jeffersonville. The 25 acre purpose-built, dedicated hemp extraction campus will feature a 100,000 square foot extraction facility capable of processing 3.5 million kilograms
Coloradans will vote on hiking marijuana taxes to fund out-of-school-learning
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Politics
Colorado voters will decide in November whether to hike pot taxes to boost funding for out-of-school learning programs. The Colorado Secretary of State’s office announced last week supporters of Initiative 25, titled the Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress Program, are projected to have gathered enough signatures to clear the threshold to qua
These three things are a drag for those with a high THC tolerance
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Cannabis News
The more a person uses cannabis, the more likely it will be to develop a tolerance. As with many other substances, cannabis tolerance occurs naturally as the body gets used to weed and reduces its response to the drug. While tolerance may be a fix for such issues as bad highs, wild munchies and paranoia, it usually also ushers in a new set of probl
Got $4,000? Buy These 2 Cannabis-Focused Biotech Stocks
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Business & Finance
  As different as they may seem, there's some overlap between the cannabis industry and biotech that's worth understanding as an investor. Cultivators can use biotechnology to manipulate the genes of marijuana plants to increase their yield, and biotechs can use the bioactive chemicals contained in cannabis as jumping-off points for drug developmen
Canonic Announces Pre-Launch of its First Generation Medical Cannabis Products in Israel
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Business & Finance
  Canonic Ltd, a company focused on the development of medical cannabis products and a wholly owned subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (NASDAQ: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), announced today the pre-launch of its first-generation medical cannabis inflorescence products. Original link
When Are We Going To Start Arguing About Who Lost Mexico?
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Business & Finance
There is a major debate about the loss of Afghanistan, but for the most part, it has followed the Prime Directive: “Don’t mention the Drug War!” Nonetheless, it seems relevant that Afghanistan is still the world’s largest opium poppy producer. According to Reuters, “Despite the threats posed by Afghanistan’s illicit drug business, experts noted, th
Federal Taxation of Cannabis Under Proposed Legislation
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Politics
This summer three U.S. senators released a discussion draft of legislation that would remove cannabis from the schedule of controlled substances under federal law and provide for federal taxation of cannabis products. Greg Kaufman of Eversheds Sutherland outlines the key provisions and urges lawmakers to consider data collected at the state level t
Marijuana Legalization Continues to Grow: 2021 Laws Map
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Politics
Currently, 18 states and the District of Columbia have the broadest allowances for marijuana use, legalizing medical and adult recreational use; a handful of other states have passed legislation allowing medical marijuana. Overall, 47 states have some form of cannabis allowance, only Idaho, Kansas and Nebraska do not have any public programs for ma
CBD Oil And Psoriasis Treatment
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Medical News
  Psoriasis is a chronic medical condition that has severe implications on an individual’s physical and mental health, which is why the treatment plan has to be holistic and practical. Approximately 125 million people worldwide have psoriasis. The widespread prevalence of this skin condition makes it a global health concern, which is why experts ha
From seed to sale: How VMS plays a pivotal role in securing today's cannabis operations
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Technology
  It almost goes without saying that the cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing verticals in the United States, offering a variety of opportunities for existing or prospective corporations, management services organizations (MSO), business owners and developers as many seek to capitalize on the continued state deregulation of medical and r
Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. Makes Executive Appointment, Amyris Inc. Launches Skincare Product
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Medical News
Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. (OTCMKTS: DLTNF) has announced the appointment of David Kideckel to the newly created EVP Head of Strategy, Corporate Development & Capital Markets position to spearhead the company’s next growth expansion phase. David has around 20 years of combined experience in capital markets and industry.  Delta 9 appoints David Kideckel

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