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Retail Cannabis often less potent than advertised Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 The potency of some cannabis products sold by legal retailers may be lower than what is reported on the label, according to a study released Wednesday. As researchers say a discrepancy in labelling could negatively affect the multi-billion-dollar industry. Key facts
Lawmakers consider banning vehicle searches based on Cannabis odor Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Measures would further decriminalize use of substance after its 2020 legalization Just before lawmakers went on a two-week spring break, the Illinois Senate passed two bills that would work to further decriminalize cannabis use in Illinois. The bill
Why is Mexico’s President criticizing the NBA’s new Cannabis policy? Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Earlier this month the National Basketball Player’s Association, which represents National Basketball Association (NBA) players, announced that it had reached a tentative agreement with the league. “The NBA and National Basketball Players Associat
Why is Mexico’s President criticizing the NBA’s new Cannabis policy? Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Earlier this month the National Basketball Player’s Association, which represents National Basketball Association (NBA) players, announced that it had reached a tentative agreement with the league. “The NBA and National Basketball Players Associat
Study finds alterations in brain connectivity among young adult Cannabis users Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Globally, cannabis use has increased in recent years. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 147 million people, or 2.5% of the world population, consume cannabis. The neurobiological mechanisms of cannabis are yet to be
Study finds alterations in brain connectivity among young adult Cannabis users Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Globally, cannabis use has increased in recent years. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 147 million people, or 2.5% of the world population, consume cannabis. The neurobiological mechanisms of cannabis are yet to be
Potency, cost and health concerns are driving Cannabis consumer behavior Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Washington's cannabis market spent the better part of its first decade as a capitalist's dream industry. It just kept growing, year after year. Then in 2022, something changed. Sales dropped by 8 percent compared with 2021, from more than $1.5
Is 4/20 day creating younger Marijuana users? Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 As of 2022, recreational marijuana is legal in Missouri. 4/20 events can often attract a massive crowd and are heavily promoted through social media. The recreational cannabis industry is a big and growing business nationwide. Marijuana companies use the day to promote
Top 5 benefits of Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, is a form of treatment that uses cannabis plants or its extracts to alleviate symptoms of various medical conditions. It has been gaining attention in recent years due to its potential health benefits. The plant contains compounds
Top 5 benefits of Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, is a form of treatment that uses cannabis plants or its extracts to alleviate symptoms of various medical conditions. It has been gaining attention in recent years due to its potential health benefits. The plant contains compounds
Wiz Khalifa and the celebrity Cannabis conundrum Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Cannabis can be confusing, to say the least. The United States has not yet legalized cannabis at the federal level, and state laws on pot differ wildly, even in states where recreational cannabis is legal. At GreenState, we’re doing our best to keep you updated on th
Wiz Khalifa and the celebrity Cannabis conundrum Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Cannabis can be confusing, to say the least. The United States has not yet legalized cannabis at the federal level, and state laws on pot differ wildly, even in states where recreational cannabis is legal. At GreenState, we’re doing our best to keep you updated on th
Improving Cannabis education is focus of new nonprofit coalition Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 A new nonprofit with connections to the Cleveland School of Cannabis has launched with the goal of addressing aspects of cannabis education to the benefit of consumers, industry stakeholders and those looking for jobs in the burgeoning legal marijuana
Hemp industry in Minnesota concerned about Marijuana legalization bill Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 ST. PAUL - As bills to legalize marijuana work their way through the Minnesota legislature, local businesses that sell hemp products have their concerns. Tuesday, they brought those concerns to the capitol. "My business dies on July 1st, 2023,"
Florida bill limiting THC in Hemp products would 'destroy' industry Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would dramatically reduce the amount of THC allowed in retail hemp products. It’s a move some business owners say would ruin their livelihoods. "You’re destroying 100,000 Floridian families for no reaso
Texas Federal Court rules firearm ban on Marijuana users unconstitutional Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 A policy long criticized by cannabis advocates, the federal ban on cannabis consumers owning firearms could be on its last legs in Texas. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has ruled that banning cannabis users from pos
Recreational Marijuana stirs concerns in Maryland Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 The framework which will govern the dispensary of Maryland's recreational marijuana appears to be in place. Before the legislative session ended, lawmakers approved a measure that taxes recreational marijuana 9% and is expected to generate 67 million dollars for the
Virginia lawmakers to weigh Youngkin’s changes to hemp bill Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 RICHMOND - Gov. Glenn Youngkin has proposed a rewrite of a bill that aimed to ban the recreational sales of intoxicating hemp-derived products, seeking to ensure the continued availability of certain therapeutic CBD formulations. Youngkin’s proposed change
