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New Cannabis jobs board in New York seeks to help legal Weed industry staff up Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2024 New York Cannabis Workforce Initiative Launches CannaJobsLink to Connect Employers and Job Seekers. After over a year of work, the New York State Cannabis Workforce Initiative has launched a jobs board to help employers in the state’s le

Police Seize Thousands of Marijuana Plants in Clearlake Raids Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2024 Clearlake Police Seize Nearly 2,000 Marijuana Plants in Multi-Agency Raid. The following is a press release from the Clearlake Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innoc

New York has shut down over 1,000 more illegal Cannabis shops Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2024 New York's Crackdown Shutters Over 1,000 Illegal Cannabis Shops. Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York’s crackdown on illegal cannabis shops has led to the closure of over 1,000 unlicensed stores statewide. Since May, the New

9 Pioneers Shaping the Future of Cannabis Technology Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2024 These technology leaders are driving innovation and efficiency in the cannabis industry with cutting-edge solutions. As it does in most other modern industries, technology plays a crucial role in cannabis, driving innovation, efficiency, and regulatory compliance

Ohio granting permits to companies for Recreational Marijuana market Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 Last November, Ohio voters approved an initiated statute to allow recreational marijuana use in the state for adults. The statute allowed adults to grow their own marijuana for personal use and opened the state to recreational sales. But nearly nin

Ohio bill would allow impaired driving test for Marijuana, but does it work? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 Law enforcement could get a new test to check for high drivers with a pending Ohio bill, but challengers are raising questions about its accuracy. Republican Reps. D.J. Swearingen and Cindy Abrams introduced House Bill 230 in June 2023. Aft

South Dakota Medical Marijuana businesses facing a $3,690 fee increase Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 State Department of Health proposed raising fee during 2024 legislative session. Medical marijuana businesses in South Dakota will soon face a nearly 70% increase in their annual state registration fees, rising from $5,310 to $9,000. “For a busin

Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Adams to discuss success of Recent Marijuana busts Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 New York City's crackdown on illegal marijuana shops has closed 700 stores in the last three months. Several high-profile busts were executed in recent weeks but according to police, there is still a long way to go. Officials estimate that t

New Poll Shows Florida Marijuana Legalization Support Growing Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 Florida Voters Show Strong Support for Marijuana Legalization, Poll Finds. A new poll indicates a majority of Florida voters support the marijuana legalization initiative, above the needed 60% threshold. The support for the initiative is bipartisan, with

MTL Cannabis Reports Record 2024 Financial Results with $83.1M Revenue Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 MTL Cannabis Reports Record $83,1M Revenue for 2024, Marking a 165,7% Increase. MTL Cannabis reported a revenue of $83.1M for the full year 2024, a 165.7% increase from the previous year, making the company about 25% of the size of Aurora Cannabi

Federal Funding Granted to Establish Standards for Hemp Construction Industry Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 A project that aims to create standards to fortify the hemp building and construction industry has been selected for federal funding. Earlier this month, EPA announced grants of nearly $160 million for projects that track and reduce climat

Police Groups Oppose Florida Recreational Weed, Supporters Say Prohibition Drains Money Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed, supporters says prohibition drains money. As law enforcement groups come out against Florida's recreational marijuana ballot measure, supporters say the current prohibition has far

Border Officers seize more than $835.000 in Marijuana hidden in auto parts Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 CBP Officers Seize Over $835,000 in Marijuana Hidden in Auto Parts Shipment. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized more than $835,000 in marijuana that was hidden in a shipment of auto parts. According to a CBP press release,

Attorney Face Charges for Smuggling Marijuana into Detention Center Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2024 Massachusetts Attorney Charged in Marijuana Smuggling Scheme. A Massachusetts attorney is among four people facing charges in connection with a scheme to smuggle marijuana-soaked paper into a New England detention center, federal investigators annou

Germany’s Domestic Cannabis Cultivation Market Poised for Significant Growth as 3 New Licences Issued Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 Germany Expands Domestic Cannabis Cultivation with New Licenses. Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) has now issued the first three new licences for domestic cannabis cultivation, expec

Can Marijuana shops legally advertise on television in Maine? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 Navigating Cannabis Ads on Maine TV: Strict Rules and FCC Concerns. Cannabis has been legal in Maine for almost eight years, but getting the word out about a pot shop still isn't a walk in the park. Advertising adult-use marijuana products on TV comes wit

Marijuana decriminalization measures in San Marcos, Austin get early court wins Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 Three other cities have passed similar measures but the Texas AG and others question whether they can be enforced because of conflicts with state law. Last week, a Hays County District Judge dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s

Report urges lawmakers to take public health approach on legal Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJuly 30, 2024 South Dakota Votes on Recreational Cannabis: Health Experts Advocate for Public Health Approach. As South Dakotans approach a vote on recreational cannabis, a new paper makes recommendations to policymakers on implementing its legality. The Amer