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Choose Wisely, Grasshopper
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Business & Finance
Grasshopper co-founders on the tool you need to streamline bulk cannabis packing processes. Often the best inventions and innovations are born out of necessity—which is exactly what sparked the creation and development of the Grasshopper. Grasshopper Co-founders Luke Daly and Jesse Bloomfield shared why they had to build the tool they needed—becaus
Red Bank: $10K Cannabis Biz Fee On Table
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Business & Finance
A proposed $10,000 fee for licenses to grow, store or sell cannabis was flagged as possibly problematic by Red Bank’s borough attorney last week. At the council’s workshop meeting last week, community planning Director Shawna Ebanks suggested an amendment to a recently enacted cannabis ordinance to create a licensing procedure and fee. Original lin
San Diego County says pesticides were misused on Encinitas hemp farm, no impact to residents’ health
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Cannabis News
Environmental regulators found no evidence that the pesticides used on an Encinitas hemp farm impacted the health of its neighboring residents, but the investigation prompted by the neighbors’ complaints did find the hemp farm operator was misusing pesticides. San Diego County conducted the investigation after neighbors complained for months of nau
A milestone year for the Massachusetts cannabis industry is ending. What’s next? See our Q&A with regulators
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Business & Finance
In 2021, home delivery of cannabis rolled out in Massachusetts as the state’s industry surpassed $2 billion in gross sales and hit the fifth anniversary of recreational legalization. Original link
Montgomery city council approves ordinance for medical cannabis dispensary
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Politics
Montgomery city leaders are taking steps to bring a medical cannabis dispensary to the capital city. On Tuesday, council members unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the operation of a medical cannabis dispensary within city limits. The law recently passed in the legislature allows for five dispensaries across the state. City leaders say t
NM Medical Cannabis Company Donates to Cancer Fund
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Medical News
Pecos Valley Production (PVP), a New Mexico medical cannabis company, has announced that their most recent fundraiser and partnership with the Anita Salas Memorial Fund generated an unexpected and philanthropic amount of money. During the month of October, PVP focused on raising money by educating their medical cannabis patients and ultimately aski
Shango Dispensaries Take on Breast Cancer Fight
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Cannabis News
Last month, Shango continued its battle against breast cancer armed with generous donations from the company, its customers and its employees in three states. Shango began supporting breast cancer charities five years ago at its dispensary in Portland, Oregon, and has since expanded its fundraising efforts to communities in Nevada and California. “
Americans’ Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Medical News
The pandemic has been associated with an increase in public health spending, rising mental health issues and a record number of overdose deaths, according to a report from the philanthropic arm of UnitedHealth Group. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact in Americans’ health. But the picture is nuanced and complex, impacting racial and
'Earth mother' tries to save her struggling marijuana business in indie film 'Freeland'
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Cannabis News
While the COVID-19 pandemic upended release plans for many movies big and small, it did make the subject matter for some even more relevant. Take “Freeland,” an indie film about a longtime marijuana farmer whose business model and sole source of income is being threatened by legalization. “Freeland” explores how people cope when their entire way of
Missouri effort launched to put legal marijuana to 2022 vote
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Politics
Leaders of a group working to legalize marijuana for adult use in Missouri say they believe the measure will pass if they collect enough signatures to get the issue on next year’s ballot. Legal Missouri 2022 launched its initiative petition campaign last week in St. Louis. If voters approve the measure, anyone 21 or older could buy marijuana for an
Wellington marijuana initiative officially passes by a single vote
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Politics
After a recount found no change in the vote totals, Wellington's marijuana ballot measure has officially passed. The town will repeal its ban on marijuana dispensaries, effective in February. Voters favored ballot measure 2B by a one-vote margin, with 1,678 voting "yes" to dispensaries and 1,677 voting no in Larimer County's final official election
Clarksville City Council adopts marijuana resolution
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Politics
The Clarksville City Council has adopted a resolution that supports the decriminalization of simple possession, or casual exchange, of marijuana for personal use. The resolution also supports access to, and use of, medical marijuana. The final vote on Thursday, Dec. 2, which included three amendments altering it from the original document presented
Ban On Cannabis Businesses Overturned By Enfield Town Council
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Politics
Cannabis dispensaries may now explore the possibility of establishing a location in Enfield following the repeal of the previous ordinance. After a 2-hour public hearing in which dozens of residents spoke both in favor of and against the possibility of a marijuana dispensary in town, the Enfield Town Council voted to repeal a September ordinance wh
The cannabis conundrum: Path on pot not always clear-cut for towns
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Business & Finance
With no marijuana playbook for lighting up legally, towns like Saugerties, Rhinebeck and others forge their own paths into an unknown, burgeoning industry When New York State legalized marijuana last spring, discussions kicked into high gear as to which towns, villages and cities would cater to cannabis buyers and businesses. Who’s opting in? Who’s
Eight surprising facts about cannabis
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Cannabis News
It is easy to assume marijuana cultivation began in fairly modern times. Cannabis, in all its forms, is more prevalent and accessible than ever before in the U.S. Still, it often seems that many are unaware of weed’s story, with some thinking the plant had no relevant history before the 1900s. As cannabis becomes more prevalent, perhaps it’s time t
Cresco Labs Opens 12th Florida Medical Cannabis Dispensary
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Business & Finance
Cresco Labs Announces Opening of 44th Dispensary in Pensacola, FL Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco Labs” or “the Company”), a vertically integrated multistate operator and the number one U.S. wholesaler of branded cannabis products, announced today the opening of a new Sunnyside dispensary located at 3900 N 9th Ave. in Pensacola, FL. Sun
CBD Goes Bust in 2021
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Business & Finance
With December upon us and hemp harvest season coming to a close, the cannabis industry is facing a sobering bust following the great CBD boom. The November 2021 Hemp Benchmarks Report contains results from an analysis of financial findings from publicly traded CBD companies, which reflect a stagnant 2021 market. However, hemp-derived THC (Delta-8)
Minnesota denies medical cannabis for anxiety, adds gummies
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Politics
State analysis of medical cannabis for anxiety and panic disorders leads health commissioner to conclude that the risks outweigh benefits.  Anxiety disorders won't be added next year to qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in Minnesota. State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm found too little evidence of benefits of medical cannabis use when co

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