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The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority continues to stay busy accommodating new licensed businesses, addressing a growing trend of THC "analogs" on dispensary shelves and adapting to new emergency rules now in effect, agency Director Adria Berry said Tuesday.   The additional rules became active on Monday, with an intention to give the authority

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) reported full-year financial results as sales dropped 17%  in the fourth quarter to $737.8 million. Still, this topped the Yahoo Finance average analyst estimate for sales of $689 million. Scott’s reported a GAAP loss in the quarter of $0.87 per share compared with earnings last year of $0.07 per diluted s

Twice last year a federal grand jury demanded the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services turn over records pertaining to the medical marijuana program.  The pair of subpoenas, issued by the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri in September 2020, were redacted by the department at the request of the federal go

Former NFL running back Ricky Williams and Canadian screen actor and writer Seth Rogen are pursuing fresh efforts in the cannabis space, as celebrities leverage their fame to launch marijuana-themed businesses, with mixed results thus far. Entertainment and sports stars have been routinely flexing their entrepreneurial muscles in response to the le

DENVER — Charlotte’s Web on Oct. 27 introduced a new full-spectrum hemp extract treat targeting dogs with skin and allergy concerns. The company’s Skin Health & Allergy Support Chews are formulated to support sensitive skin and seasonal allergies. "As we continue to learn more about the science of allergies in our dogs, we are finding it often requ

BOSTON — While recreational marijuana sales have soared in 2021 as Massachusetts emerges from the pandemic, business complications and governmental actions have slowed the pace of the industry's growth, cannabis advocates say. Massachusetts legalized marijuana in 2016, becoming the seventh state to do so, but only licensed sales in 2018. “Right out

Oregon authorities are trying to shut down any illicit cannabis grows with ties to Mexican cartels. Law enforcement officers and other authorities in southern Oregon say that a rash of illegal marijuana cultivation operations in the area are linked to Mexican drug cartels intent on overwhelming local resources as a strategy to maximize profits.  In

New Mexico might implement new laws that would limit recreational cannabis tourism. Officials claim these limits would ensure public safety. Regulators in New Mexico held a public hearing this week to discuss rules for the state’s forthcoming recreational cannabis market.  The state’s Regulation and Licensing Department, as well as its Cannabis Con

The city of Norfolk is developing a unit tasked with ensuring businesses follow city regulations and keep their customers and neighbors safe. City staff presented plans for a business compliance unit at Tuesday’s City Council work session. After the meeting, Deputy City Manager Michael Goldsmith said regulating businesses has long been a challenge,

Tens of thousands of people are turning to the drug to treat a range of conditions – but the evidence is patchy and costs can be high   When Helen was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in her early 40s, her doctor prescribed her a range of opioids. She tried morphine, meperidine and a few others, but none helped ease the constant pain her chronic conditi

For Christopher Fevry, the CEO and co-founder of cannabis delivery company Your Green Package, October has brought a milestone of crossing 2,500 deliveries. After starting delivery with NETA over the summer, Your Green Package is also working with Garden Remedies now, and is doing 30-plus deliveries per day, Fevry said. While Fevry and other cannab

A group that failed to get a recreational marijuana amendment on the ballot four years ago and sued the attorney general over procedural issues hopes to give Arkansas voters a chance to legalize recreational marijuana next year. Arkansas True Grass, a group of marijuana advocates and volunteers, is gathering signatures for a constitutional amendmen

Marijuana activists in California managed to achieve a couple of legislative victories last week. Two bills were put before the governor, the first being the removal of the ban on smokable hemp flower. The second was a measure requiring hospitals to allow qualifying patients access to medical marijuana. Medical marijuana in California hospitals? Se

PHOENIX – An MMA event at Celebrity Theatre is not unusual. Pairing that competition with a cannabis expo is. That was the case Saturday when promoter RUF 44 hosted “RUF, Puff & Rumble, the first time the two industries have collided in the Valley. Marijuana and sports have often had a precarious relationship. Within combat fighting, various state

Drive-thru windows to purchase cannabis likely won’t be allowed in Manteca once marijuana dispensaries are legal. A representative of marijuana retailers pitched the possibility of drive-thru windows saying it would be an effective marketing tool for a Manteca dispensary located near Highway 99. He noted curbside service for orders placed online ha

PORTLAND, Maine - Two sheriff's deputies accepted new cars and an ownership stake in an operation that illegally sold more than $13 million in pot grown for Maine’s medical marijuana program, federal prosecutors said. Two other law enforcement officers and a prosecutor aided the operation by providing intelligence and tipping off participants, pros

Halloween is almost here. As costumed revelers prepare for a weekend of celebrations, the cannabis industry readies for the beginning of the holiday shopping season just around the corner.   Article originally appeared on Benzinga. Green Wednesday, Black Friday and December holiday shopping sales dominate the collective minds of business operators.

The latest data on national drug use and health shows that an encouraging trend took place among America’s younger demographic in 2020: pre-teens and teens showed far less interest in using inebriating substances like cannabis, alcohol, and other drugs.   According to data provided by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHS