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79% of Americans live in a county with legal Cannabis dispensary Image Cannabis NewsMarch 4, 2024 New Data Reveals Shocking Marijuana Dispensary Stats Across America - Is Legalization Leveling the Economic Playing Field? Although marijuana is illegal under federal law, 54% of Americans live in a state where recreational use of marijuana is legal, a
Chinese Gangs Overtaking US Weed Market, CCP Connection Raises Alarms Image Cannabis NewsMarch 4, 2024 Chinese Gangs' Illicit Weed Farms Surge Across US, Challenging Mexican Cartels; CCP Connection Sparks Concerns. Chinese gangs are behind THOUSANDS of illegal weed farms across the US - sparking fears that CCP could become new cannabis kingpins. Ch
Canada Set To Make Major Changes To Cannabis Excise Tax Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 Canada’s House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance has recommended a change in how cannabis is taxed. This major change would see the current rate of $1 per gram, or 10% of a producer’s selling price (whichever is higher), be limited to 10% ‘ad valorem’, a
Weed Event Survival Guide for Pot-Loving Introverts and the Socially Anxious Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 Quiet people have the loudest bud. In the weed world, where unity is often celebrated, introverts—those drained by social gatherings with a need to recharge on their own—may often feel overlooked. Depending on your source, anywhere from 16%
$87 million in adult-use Marijuana payments to be sent out across Michigan communities Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 Michigan to Distribute $87 Million in Marijuana Revenue to Local Communities. The Michigan Department of Treasury will send more than $87 million in adult-use marijuana payments across the state on Friday. The payments are part of
Lawsuit seeks to block Highland Park from becoming a ‘Pot City Destination’ Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 Seven residents and a marijuana victims group have filed a lawsuit to stop the borough from going to pot. One of the residents, Mary Botteon, said in papers filed with the lawsuit that she's devoted to helping to keep her hometown as one of
Lawsuit seeks to block Highland Park from becoming a ‘Pot City Destination’ Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 Seven residents and a marijuana victims group have filed a lawsuit to stop the borough from going to pot. One of the residents, Mary Botteon, said in papers filed with the lawsuit that she's devoted to helping to keep her hometown as one of
State announces Branch County will get over $827,000 in Marijuana sales revenue Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 The Michigan Department of Treasury has announced that Branch County will get over $827,000 while the City of Coldwater will get nearly $649,000 and the Village of Quincy will receive over $177,000 in recreational marijuana excise tax re
State announces Branch County will get over $827,000 in Marijuana sales revenue Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 The Michigan Department of Treasury has announced that Branch County will get over $827,000 while the City of Coldwater will get nearly $649,000 and the Village of Quincy will receive over $177,000 in recreational marijuana excise tax re
Marijuana legalization law at center of legal fight waged by Anti-Cannabis group Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 Plaintiffs accuse local officials of ‘marijuana trafficking’ in violation of federal statute A group of New Jersey residents is waging a legal battle against a Middlesex County borough over the town’s approval of cannabis sales, a fight
Marijuana legalization law at center of legal fight waged by Anti-Cannabis group Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 Plaintiffs accuse local officials of ‘marijuana trafficking’ in violation of federal statute A group of New Jersey residents is waging a legal battle against a Middlesex County borough over the town’s approval of cannabis sales, a fight
Bay Area Cannabis shops are closing as pot sales slump Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 California’s legal cannabis market continues to descend into financial turmoil, according to the latest annual tax figures released this week. The total market is shrinking in size, according to state-released data, and additional tax information obtained by SFG
Bay Area Cannabis shops are closing as pot sales slump Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 California’s legal cannabis market continues to descend into financial turmoil, according to the latest annual tax figures released this week. The total market is shrinking in size, according to state-released data, and additional tax information obtained by SFG
Amish farmers rushed to grow Cannabis in PA Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 Reuben Riehl wants to transform Lancaster into a hemp haven. On a recent morning, the shelves at Lancaster County Marketing were lined with CBD root beer and cotton candy lollipops, hemp-infused honey and muscle salves, and CBD prerolled joints with names like Elektra and
Cannabis industry poised for massive hiring wave in 2024 Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 Retail cannabis companies plan to add the most jobs in the next 12 months. The U.S. cannabis industry is set for a hiring boom in 2024 after a period of layoffs and economic stagnation, according to cannabis jobs platform Vangst’s latest industry salary guide.
Trulieve, Green Thumb, Verano stocks rise on stronger-than-expected Cannabis revenue Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 Trulieve posts narrower loss while Green Thumb draws analyst praise as ‘best in class’. Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Green Thumb Industries Inc. and Verano Holdings Corp. all topped revenue estimates for the fourth quarter, as the canna
Thailand to ban Recreational Cannabis use by year-end, says health minister Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 29, 2024 Thailand to Ban Recreational Marijuana Use by Year End, Says Health Minister. Thailand will ban the recreational use of marijuana by the end of this year, but continue allowing its use for medical purposes, the health minister told Reute
Germany bets on Medical Cannabis market, steps back from rec Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 29, 2024 Despite the cautious approach, the new rules set the stage for rapid growth in the medical cannabis market. The German medical cannabis program is poised for a big lift following recent legislative amendments, but the story isn’t so simple when it come