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Las Vegas to get its first Cannabis-friendly hotel Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 Artisan Hotel Boutique is being converted into The Lexi. Possibly the biggest question related to the announcement that the first cannabis-friendly hotel is coming to Las Vegas is, “What took so long?” The aptly named Elevations Hotels and Resorts, based out of A

Georgia commission might vote this week on Medical Cannabis rules Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 ATLANTA - Georgia’s long-delayed medical marijuana program is about to take off, despite a spate of unresolved lawsuits from companies that lost out in the bidding for licenses. The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is expected to vote

Camden-NJ to open first Pot Dispensary Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 Camden pharmacy to open first-of-its-kind marijuana dispensary. CAMDEN — Bell Pharmacy has been serving Camden's Parkside neighborhood since 1931, the city's oldest continually operating independent pharmacy. When Bell's doors first opened at the corner of Kaighn and Haddon

Lower codeine prescription demand in legal Cannabis states Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 Finding is ‘potentially promising from a public health perspective’. There is a substantial, and promising, reduction in pharmacy-based codeine distribution in U.S. states that have green lit recreational cannabis, suggests a new study. Specifically, rese

Bill proposes relaxing restrictions on low-dose Cannabis drinks Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 Consumers will be able to purchase more low-THC liquid-infused products in a single purchase if a bill in the Legislature wins approval. "HB 1249 is necessary to ensure that the evolution of consumer preference, and access to an increasing variety of

Northampton sets limit on Cannabis shops, a first for this dispensary hub Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 The Northampton City Council set a new limit on local cannabis dispensaries Thursday night, electing for the first time to cap the number of retail cannabis sellers in a community with among the largest populations of dispensaries in the st

'Lemon Skunk' or 'Lexikan'? A look at why CT's Cannabis has different names Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 There are well-known cannabis strains. “Sour Diesel,” for example, or “Purple Haze,” “Wedding Cake” and “Gorilla Glue,” to name a few. No cannabis product sold in Connecticut will bear any of those names, or any name a cannabis consumer m

Question of sales tax on Marijuana discussed by Columbia City Council Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 The Columbia City Council on Tuesday discussed the addition of a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana for placement on the April ballot. It is hard to gauge how much additional revenue such a tax would bring to the city since not all of the mari

Medical freedom needs to include medical Marijuana home grow Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 Cannabis is now the litmus test for belief in personal freedoms and whether politicians are (or are not) elected to serve the will of the people. The voters have spoken, recent polls confirm. Apparently, Florida politicians are listening. A few months a

US Virgin Islands authorizes Recreational use of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 SAN JUAN - The U.S. Virgin Islands has authorized the recreational and sacramental use of marijuana for anyone 21 and older, joining several nations across the socially conservative Caribbean that have relaxed their cannabis laws. The move has been severa

NBA Star Power comes out for a Cannabis basketball tournament at Footprint Center Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 With the support of the NBA and sponsorships from some of the biggest names in the cannabis industry, weed and basketball took center court at the home of the Phoenix Suns on January 6. The expansive lobby of the Footprint Center wa

Hollywood Legend Michael Douglas still enjoys a bit of Bud Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 20, 2023 The star of Wall Street and Fatal Attraction spotted with small bag of goodies after visiting California dispensary. There was likely no age-gating required for two-time Academy Award winner Michael Douglas, who was spotted this week coming out of a pot s

Recreational Marijuana sales in Connecticut top $2 million in first week Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 The average purchase is about $44. HARTFORD - Sales of recreational marijuana went over the $2 million mark since retail locations in Connecticut opened their doors last Tuesday. The Department of Consumer Protection said Wednesday that sale

Cannabis should be free as part of health service Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 The government should consider making medicinal cannabis freely available as part of the Island’s health service, a States Member has said. Deputy Lyndon Farnham also believes that a flourishing medicinal-cannabis industry would have a clear economic benefit to th

Flavored Cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 As New York opens more legal outlets for recreational marijuana, some public health advocates want more scrutiny on how marijuana products are being marketed to teens and young adults. NEW YORK - When New York's first licensed recreational marijuana out

County supervisors will vote on another tax break for cannabis growers - who say it’s still not enough. Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on another tax break for Monterey County cannabis cultivators, who are struggling amid challenging market conditions that have forced many to scale back operations

Weed delivery driver robberies spike in Michigan Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 A rash of cannabis delivery driver robberies is taking Michigan by storm. A noticeable uptick in cannabis delivery driver robberies is being reported in Michigan, as authorities scramble to control the problem before it snowballs into something worse. The Michigan

Arizona Cannabis-Themed sandwich franchise hosting event on Jan 20 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 Although cannabis has come a very long way since Scott Jennings, the founder of Cheba Hut (which had it’s first location in Tempe, Arizona), sparked up his first toaster sandwich 25 years ago, the brand acknowledges that there is still a long road