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Cannabis beverage sector sends mixed messages Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2022 Among the smallest of cannabis product niches are infused beverages, a sector that garners just over 1% of the entire U.S. marijuana market as the sixth most popular product category, compared to flower, which holds the lion’s share of consumer loyalty with over 40%

Will New York be able to control its underground market? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2022 There’s intense competition from all corners, particularly gray market dealers who are connected to and supplied by California cannabis sources. With the recent issuance of the first-ever recreational marijuana retail permits in New York — and the launch o

Rob Keldoulis ventures into Medicinal Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2022 The Greek Australian has bought a 44 hectare farm in Tasmania. Greek Australian magnate, Rob Keldoulis, has bought a 44 hectare medicinal cannabis farm in the Northern Midlands Region of Tasmania, 30km south of Launceston. Keldoulis, CEO of trading company VivCourt,

Former NFL star, Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams building brand of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 28, 2022 This week on Here Weed Go!, host Eddie Celaya sits down with former NFL running back Ricky Williams, winner of the 1998 Heisman Trophy, and now co-owner and face of his own budding cannabis brand Highsman. Williams sat down along wi

Smoking Weed more is expensive than cigarettes in the U.S. Image Cannabis NewsNovember 25, 2022 Findings suggest pot consumers spent enough over a lifetime to cover 10.7 years of tuition. Smoking cannabis over a lifetime in the U.S. seems to be more expensive than cigarettes, but is less pricey than vaping e-cigarettes, suggests a recently released

Cannabis Board to conduct digital license drawings for consumption lounges in December Image Cannabis NewsNovember 25, 2022 Las Vegas - The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) is gearing up to conduct two digital drawings to determine recipients for independent cannabis consumption lounge licenses next week. The drawing will select 20 independen

One in 50 women admit using Cannabis while pregnant in places where recreational use is legal, major study finds — raising risk of birth defects and complications Image Cannabis NewsNovember 25, 2022 One in 50 pregnant women use cannabis in places where the drug is legal, a major study suggests — despite the major health risks it poses to babies. R

Will Marijuana farmers markets soon be legal in New York state? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 25, 2022 Farmers markets are all the rage. Could we see cannabis farmers markets in New York State soon? When it comes to getting fresher and often cheaper products, many New Yorkers turn to farmers markets, a market at which local farmers sell their agricul

There is still too much we don't know about Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 25, 2022 Study found a stunning 75 per cent of the marijuana ­smokers had emphysema, compared to 67 per cent of the cigarette smokers and just five per cent of the non-smokers. When the Cannabis Act was passed in 2018, a requirement was included that three years after

Should doctors be able to recommend Marijuana remotely? Board vote exposes rift with lawmakers Image Cannabis NewsNovember 25, 2022 Medical board doesn't want new patients to access drug through telemedicine. One of the drivers of the explosive growth in Louisiana’s medical marijuana industry has been online platforms where patients can get a presc

We need simpler, smarter Cannabis law and regulation Image Cannabis NewsNovember 25, 2022 The federal government adopted a full-on nanny-state approach to cannabis regulation. Recreational cannabis became a legal industry in Canada in 2018. The regulatory framework that was adopted was cobbled together quickly with no consultation on the actual reg

What can the UK Government do for access to cannabis and CBD Reform Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 Pointing to advancements in public health, the UK government can improve access to cannabis by altering its CBD reform Fair access to cannabis has always been the charge of the medical cannabis community. The movement began when individuals and

What can the UK Government do for access to Cannabis and CBD Reform Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 Pointing to advancements in public health, the UK government can improve access to cannabis by altering its CBD reform Fair access to cannabis has always been the charge of the medical cannabis community. The movement began when individuals and

Irish parliament to discuss new amendment for Cannabis possession Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 A bill set to be introduced today aims to legalise cannabis possession for personal use in Ireland. The amendment will need to be approved by the Dáil, which means it needs to be voted in by other government parties and if it passes, it would upda

Poland: Cannabis for everyone? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 Poland has some of Europe's most restrictive drug laws. But lax medical marijuana rules have healthy people lining up for prescriptions. When asked where he gets his cannabis, Piotr grins and asks if DW wants the official or the unofficial version. He says he'll only tell the unoff

Four questions employers need to ask themselves about their Marijuana and drug testing policies Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 Voters in two more states approved the legalization of recreational marijuana on Nov. 8, further complicating an evolving landscape for employers. But even before Missouri and Maryland joined 19 others and the Distric

Medical Cannabis research bill set to become law Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 Last week, the Senate unanimously passed H.R. 8454, or the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (the “Act”), sending the bill to President Biden’s desk for signature. The bill passed the House this summer by a vote of 325 – 95, and marks the fi

Medical Cannabis research bill set to become law Image Cannabis NewsNovember 24, 2022 Last week, the Senate unanimously passed H.R. 8454, or the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (the “Act”), sending the bill to President Biden’s desk for signature. The bill passed the House this summer by a vote of 325 – 95, and marks the fi