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Minnesota entrepreneur sees opportunities, obstacles for people of color in Marijuana industry Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 Plift co-founder Todd Harris worries that people of color will not benefit greatly from the legalization of marijuana. Many places you go these days, liquor stores, co-ops and even convenience stores, you see them: col

How Farm-Fresh Cannabis can save New York’s industry and equity Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 Cannabis, Medicine, and Advocacy: A Closing Perspective on Long Island's Journey. In this series, we’ve explored how cannabis left its mark on Long Island (from Hempstead to the Hamptons), how the Shinnecock Nation plans to help bring medicinal and

Driving while stoned leads to more traffic accidents in a country where Marijuana is legal Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 Being stoned behind the wheel can be more dangerous than driving drunk in Canada, where recreational cannabis was legalized in 2018, according to a new study. Documented marijuana-related traffic accidents that required tr

Driving while stoned leads to more traffic accidents in a country where Marijuana is legal Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 Being stoned behind the wheel can be more dangerous than driving drunk in Canada, where recreational cannabis was legalized in 2018, according to a new study. Documented marijuana-related traffic accidents that required tr

Marijuana rescheduling would be ‘life-changing event’ for Cannabis companies Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 The rescheduling of marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug in the United States would be transformative for the cannabis sector, CEOs of leading cannabis companies believe. Last week, the Department of Health and Human Service

Marijuana rescheduling would be ‘life-changing event’ for Cannabis companies Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 The rescheduling of marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug in the United States would be transformative for the cannabis sector, CEOs of leading cannabis companies believe. Last week, the Department of Health and Human Service

Medical Cannabis Improves Quality of Life in Chronic Health Patients Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 Medical cannabis use in patients with chronic health issues linked to improvements in health-related quality of life. Australian patients with chronic health issues prescribed medical cannabis showed significant improvements in overall health-r

Mounties considering change to Cannabis use policy for front-line officers Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 RCMP looking to boost recruitment numbers by relaxing current restrictions on recreational pot use. The RCMP is looking at easing a policy that requires front-line officers and many other employees to refrain from recreational cannabis us

Curio Wellness joins with Real Housewives Star in exclusive Cannabis Partnership Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 Maryland cannabis leader Curio Wellness to launch "Happy Eddie" brand, founded by Eddie Osefo of The Real Housewives of Potomac. Curio Wellness, a cGMP-certified, vertically integrated cannabis company and market-leading innovator o

Republican congressman introduced Bill to Defund Tribes that Legalize Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 A Republican Congressman from North Carolina introduced a bill last week that, if passed, would withhold federal funds from tribes that legalize recreational marijuana on their lands. On Friday, North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edward

Republican congressman introduced Bill to Defund Tribes that Legalize Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 A Republican Congressman from North Carolina introduced a bill last week that, if passed, would withhold federal funds from tribes that legalize recreational marijuana on their lands. On Friday, North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edward

Cannabis Rescheduling is Not Enough Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 US Health Department Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis: What's Next for the Industry? In a historic development for cannabis in the US, The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recommending that ca

Aurora Cannabis Partners with leading Brazilian company Herbarium to expand CBD Portfolio Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Aurora Cannabis Expands CBD Portfolio into Brazil in Partnership with Herbarium. Aurora Cannabis Inc, the Canadian company opening the world to cannabis and Canada's largest medical cannabis company, today announced an expa

Medicinal Cannabis industry growing as regulation overhaul given green light Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Medicinal cannabis producers are looking at growing more plants and exploring different product options as regulations are being relaxed. The government has approved changes to New Zealand's medicinal cannabis scheme, expected to make i

Maryland dispensaries identify challenges as recreational Cannabis sales continue to grow Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Some Baltimore-area dispensary owners seek changes to state, federal laws. While recreational cannabis sales continue to grow across Maryland, some Baltimore-area dispensaries are starting to identify some challenges. Recre

Detroit Red Wings' Darren McCarty comes to Big Rapids Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 The staunch cannabis advocate supported Meds Cafe's opening. Locals got the chance to meet and greet with former Detroit Red Wings right winger Darren McCarty at the grand opening of Meds Cafe, a new dispensary at 225 S. Michigan Ave. McCarty was present from

Rescheduled Marijuana spurs top Cannabis PR and Social Media Hires Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 KCSA Strategic Communications is expanding its senior leadership team in cannabis and psychedelic practices. The strategic communications firm that offers public and investor relations and social media services tapped Ellen Mellody to serve as se

35 Years Ago: DEA Judge's Landmark Ruling on Cannabis Reclassification Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 35 Years Ago Today: DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge Ruled That Cannabis Should Be Reclassified Under Federal Law. Today marks the 35-year anniversary of an administrative ruling by the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Chief Adm