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California Police Seize $2.3M In Unlicensed Cannabis And Pesticides Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 California's task force seized over $2.3M in illegal cannabis and toxic pesticides during a major enforcement operation in Oakland. The seizure, which included 2,652 plants, occurred during an enforcement operation in an Oakland neighborhood. The

Trump, Harris, Vance And Walz Agree On This: End Cannabis Criminalization In Florida Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 A new ad for Florida's marijuana legalization initiative, Amendment 3, highlights a rare bipartisan consensus among presidential candidates and their running mates from both the Democratic and Republican parties: all of them oppos

Review of Studies on Cannabis for Neuropathic Pain Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 Researchers analyzed studies from the past two decades on the impact of cannabinoids on neuropathic pain and potential benefits. A recently published study examined data on the use of cannabinoids, mainly tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), for neuro

US (OK): MMJ business owners consider legal action amid inspection backlog Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 Some Oklahomans in the medical cannabis industry say they are considering taking legal action amid the backlog of commercial license inspections. They say people have lost everything because of this, and it's even making things tough for th

Colorado among states with biggest decline in cannabis tax revenue as more states legalize Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 Colorado's marijuana sales and tax revenue are back on the decline after a hopeful end to 2023, indicating there's more fueling the market than simply recovering from the pandemic. The falling demand is largely due to two ma

US: Missouri lawmakers target mislabeled products Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 Last month, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced that their enforcement of Gov. Mike Parson's executive order on hemp products will focus on the misbranded THC products that pose a danger to children. At St. Louis Children's Hospital, we

US (CA): Plans discussed to tackle smell in Carpinteria Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 A county plan for tackling the "skunky" smell of pot in the Carpinteria Valley was presented to the Planning Commission this week, amid a flurry of letters from residents who said it didn't go far enough. Under the proposal by county Planning & Development, i

Five common pathogen symptoms, and what they mean for your plants Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 After spending time and money on your grow room, it's not a good feeling to walk into your greenhouse and spot wilting plants or leaves twisting and curling or brittle stems. Even worse, there may be no visible symptoms at all until the end of the g

GOP Senator Leads Bipartisan Effort To Seal Low-Level Marijuana Possession Records, Providing 'Second Chance' Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Republican Senator Rand Paul and Democrat colleague Senator Bob Casey introduced a cannabis-related measure. Republican Senator Rand Paul was busy last week. What Happened: In addition to introducing a mea

Pennsylvania Police Arrest 32 People A Day For Cannabis Possession - More Than Any Other State Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Pennsylvania police arrest an average of 32 people daily for cannabis possession, highlighting the need for reform. New data shows that over 12,000 people were arrested for cannabis possession in Pennsylvania in 2023, wi

UK Could Net Up To $12.6B Annually From Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Cannabis legalization in the UK could generate $4.38 to $12.6 billion in annual tax revenue, according to a report by advocacy group CLEAR. The United Kingdom could generate between $4.38 billion and $12.6 billion annually in tax revenue by legalizing a

Cannabis Company TerrAscend Secures Second And Final $26M Loan, Reduces Debt In Michigan Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 TerrAscend Corp. cannabis company announced that it has completed the second and final draw of $26 million as part of its $140 million senior secured term loan. The loan, managed by FocusGrowth Asset Management, LP, was initia

Slipping Weed Sales In Florida's Market: Is This $100M Bet Really Worth The Hype? Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Despite pouring millions into the push for adult-use cannabis legalization, Florida's cannabis market is showing signs of strain. According to a recent report from Beacon Securities, financial backing for the legalization campaign ha

House Democrats Urge DEA To Speed Up Cannabis Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 House Democrats want the DEA to speed up cannabis rescheduling, aligning with President Biden's administration review. Top Democrats from influential House committees are urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to expedite the process of reschedul

Pesticide-Free Food Tastes Better—Wait Until You Try Clean Cannabis This Autumn Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 As consumers embrace pesticide-free food for its health and taste benefits, Autumn Brands is bringing similar clean practices to cannabis. The women-owned, family-operated company based in Santa Barbara California is setting new standa

Rhode Island Officials Consider Letting Marijuana Packages Have More Color Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 Drive along the highway and you'll see plenty of big, attention-grabbing billboards with bright colors advertising Rhode Island's few licensed cannabis retailers. But go inside one of those stores and you'll be met with a sea of neutral col

How N.J. is working to reduce energy costs for cannabis industry Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 The energy demands of indoor cannabis cultivation are substantial. Lighting, climate control and irrigation systems consuming large amounts of electricity are just the start. The manufacturing process can be energy-intensive, too, particularly when i

Can Small Cannabis Companies In Illinois Break Into The Medical Marijuana Market? Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 Medical marijuana patients in Illinois can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, according to Erin Johnson, the state’s Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. Illinois boasts the “most diverse ca