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Green Wednesday Sees Over $9 Million in Cannabis Sales Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 Green Wednesday 2023 has seen a total of $9,209,061 in recreational cannabis sales – marking an 18,12% increase compared to 2022, which saw sales of $7,795,803. Green Wednesday is the cannabis industry’s equivalent of Black Friday, seeing an increase in foot

New York’s Regulators Settle Lawsuits Over Legal Marijuana Licensing Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 New York's Cannabis Control Board has announced it approved settling the ongoing lawsuits over the marijuana licensing that hindered regulators from issuing new licenses. As anticipated two weeks ago, the agency voted to endorse a settlement ad

New York’s Regulators Settle Lawsuits Over Legal Marijuana Licensing Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2023 New York's Cannabis Control Board has announced it approved settling the ongoing lawsuits over the marijuana licensing that hindered regulators from issuing new licenses. As anticipated two weeks ago, the agency voted to endorse a settlement ad

US Virgin Islands Calls for People with Cannabis Convictions To Reach Out for Expungements Image Cannabis NewsNovember 27, 2023 The territory is finally moving forward with expungement efforts. U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. recently called out to residents with cannabis convictions to contact the government to determine if those convict

Advanced Digital Cannabis Technology Applied to an Ancient Practice Image Cannabis NewsNovember 27, 2023 Revamping the ancient practice of mindscaping—modulating consciousness and emotional states—has been a fascinating journey through time. Historically, we’ve seen a myriad of practices like meditation, cultural rituals, alchemical explorations, a

Medical Marijuana sales reach nearly $234M Image Cannabis NewsNovember 27, 2023 Arkansas Medical Marijuana Sales Approach $234 Million in 2023. From Jan 1 through the end of October, patients in Arkansas spent nearly $234 million on medical marijuana to obtain 50,406 pounds. This included $22.5 million in October purchased in October. Comparing 202

Medical Marijuana hearings to start Monday Image Cannabis NewsNovember 27, 2023 Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Set to Move Forward with Licensing Process After Settlement. On Monday, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) is expected to vote to ratify an agreement with plaintiffs’ attorneys to allow the AMCC to move forward with its ti

St. Louis Fails To Collect $500,000 in Pot Taxes Image Cannabis NewsNovember 27, 2023 A bureaucratic error at St Louis City Hall has caused a delay in the collection of a new cannabis sales tax leading to a loss of an estimated $500,000 in revenue. St. Louis city officials announced this week that a failure to meet a state deadline has resulted in

NY on verge of settling in suit alleging state favored drug dealers over disabled vets for pot licenses Image Cannabis NewsNovember 27, 2023 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s regulators are on the verge of settling a discrimination lawsuit alleging that the state favored convicted pot felons over disabled veterans in the awarding of licenses to sell leg

Hemp Farmers Are Losing Their Licenses After Growing Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 27, 2023 Hemp farmers across the United States are seeing their licenses revoked by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) amid a lack of legal and regulatory clarity. Farmers in at least three US states who began growing hemp after it was federally legalised

Cannabis factory found in city centre nightclub Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2023 A large cannabis factory has been found in a city centre nightclub, police have said. Officers raided the Vodka Bar and Nightclub on Upper Brook Street, Winchester, early on Monday morning. Inside they found a "large number of cannabis plants at various stages of g

Police investigate streak of Cannabis store armed robberies Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2023 Calgary police are investigating a series of armed robberies targeting cannabis stores that investigators believe are connected. On Nov. 15 at around 12 a.m., police were called to the 420 Cannabis store at 2008 33 Avenue S.W. for reports of an armed ro

Police investigate streak of Cannabis store armed robberies Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2023 Calgary police are investigating a series of armed robberies targeting cannabis stores that investigators believe are connected. On Nov. 15 at around 12 a.m., police were called to the 420 Cannabis store at 2008 33 Avenue S.W. for reports of an armed ro

Cannabis Associated With Weight Loss, Lower BMI Per Meta-Analysis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2023 For many years cannabis opponents have tried very hard to portray cannabis as being unhealthy, and that those who consume cannabis are lazy couch potatoes. Cannabis stigma comes in many forms, with ‘lazy shaming’ cannabis consumers being a particu

Fire breaks out at North Hollywood Cannabis growing operation Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2023 Firefighters Thursday knocked down a greater alarm structure fire at a one-story commercial building in North Hollywood that housed a cannabis growing operation, authorities said. Fire crews were called at 4:46 a.m. to 5708 N. Cahuenga Blvd. where the

Legalize Public Cannabis Consumption Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2023 Legalization must mean the freedom to smoke weed, not just buy it. “Smells good.” If you smoke weed outside, especially in a city, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve heard that statement of fact from a stranger. It happens to me at least once a week, usually a lot more. Look

Law Enforcement opposes Hawaii Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2023 Law enforcement officials in Hawaii are standing in opposition to new cannabis legalization plans put forward by Attorney General Anne Lopez. Lopez presented a new plan to legalize the sale and possession of adult use cannabis for people ages 21 and over by 1

Introduction To “The Other One” – Hemp Is Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2023 This is the first part of a five-part series concerning the modern-day industrial hemp industry. For many years, we’ve seen much confusion, much discussion, and certainly much controversy surrounding the industrial hemp industry. There seems to be a divide betwe