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Audit reveals California regulators bungled $100M Cannabis licensing aid program Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 The program was established in 2021 but expires in June 2025, at which point the cities and counties will have to return any unused funds. California’s chief cannabis regulatory agency fumbled the ball on a $100 million grant progra

Why Canopy Growth Withdraws Penelope, a Sustainable Medical Cannabis Strain Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 Canopy Growth Polska Withdraws Popular Medical Cannabis Strain Penelope Due to Quality Concerns. Canopy Growth Polska is withdrawing its popular medical cannabis strain, Penelope (THC 8%, CBD 7%), due to aging genetics and quality concer

Judge rules patient advocate can’t join Cannabis lawsuit Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 The director of the Patients Coalition for Medical Cannabis attempted to join the suit to give patients a “seat at the table.” A lawsuit that already has a Montgomery courtroom filled to the brim with attorneys added yet more parties Tuesday, but the presi

Shield Compliance Survey Highlights Gaps and Opportunities in Cannabis Banking Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 Shield Compliance Unveils Cannabis Operator Satisfaction Survey at PBC Conference. Today at the PBC Conference, Shield Compliance, a market-leading compliance platform for cannabis banking, released the findings of its annual survey o

Compassion Center Urges DEA to Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III During December 2, 2024, Hearing Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 Compassion Center Urges DEA to Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III at Upcoming December 2024 Hearing. Compassion Center, a pioneering leader in integrative healthcare, mental health and patient advocacy, is callin

Judge may allow Alabama Cannabis commission to vet license awards Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 Alabama Judge Considers Modifying Restrictions on Medical Cannabis Commission Amid Licensing Disputes. A Montgomery judge Tuesday said he would be open to lifting some restrictions on the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) to allow some ve

Spotlight PA investigation spurs call for additional oversight of who can be a Medical Marijuana doctor Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for Stricter Oversight of Medical Marijuana Doctors Following Investigative Report. The question of who gets to be a medical marijuana doctor in Pennsylvania is facing new scrutiny

NY Cannabis Insider to host full-day industry conference in Albany on September 25 Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 NY Cannabis Insider to Host Industry Conference in Albany on September 25. NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) hosts unique and interactive business-to-business events across the state that bring together business owners and industry leade

Cannabis Bust Nets $2.1M in Seized Products in Antioch Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Operations in California: Contra Costa County and Los Angeles Sting Operations. Last week, the California Department of Cannabis Control held an operation in Contra Costa County which included four search warrants against illega

What’s a New York State Cannabis license really worth? Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 4, 2024 Evaluating the True Value of Cannabis Dispensary Licenses in New York State. In the past week, an influx of dispensary license holders and people representing their clients’ interests have reached out to me about the price tag that my clients are looking to

Federal Marijuana Policy Change Won't Come Until After Election Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 3, 2024 Delayed Decision on Marijuana Reclassification Could Impact 2024 Presidential Election. A decision on whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in the U.S. will not come until after the November presidential election, a timeline that

Trump signals backing for Florida Marijuana legalization Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 3, 2024 Trump Signals Support for Marijuana Legalization in Florida, Clashing with DeSantis. Donald Trump has signalled that he will vote in favour of legalising marijuana for personal use in his home state of Florida, ahead of a ballot on the issue in November. T

Statewide ‘Operation Sticky Fingers’ cannabis retail theft case lands in Santa Cruz County Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2024 Authorities Bust Cannabis Dispensary Crime Ring in Major Multi-County Operation. Law enforcement authorities announced details Thursday of a sprawling cannabis dispensary retail theft crime ring bust, a case they said spanne

Trulieve Expands Access to Medical Cannabis with Four New Florida Dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2024 Trulieve to Open Florida Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Cocoa, Miramar Beach, Niceville, and Tampa. Trulieve Cannabis Corp, a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., announced the opening of new medical cannabis dispe

DeSantis Rejects Cannabis Legalization Despite Rising Bipartisan Support Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2024 Strong Bipartisan Support for Florida's Amendment 3 Despite Governor's Opposition. In a poll conducted by the James Madison Institute released on Thursday, 64% of Florida voters expressed support for legalizing recreational marijuana, indicat

California's Struggling Cannabis Market vs. Michigan's Thriving Industry: A Tale of Two States Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2024 California’s legal weed system is broken, while Michigan’s is thriving, what gives? In this small town in the rural palm of Michigan’s mitt-shaped peninsula, a 250,000-square-foot warehouse produces 300,000 cannabis vape

Why We Must Acknowledge the Risks of Cannabis Use Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2024 Despite increasing legalization of cannabis, there remain significant hazards. Recreational cannabis is now legally available in 24 states and the District of Columbia. In all but three states, medical marijuana is available by prescription. This relaxation of cont

Cannabis and Hallucinogen Use Remains at Record Highs Among Young and Middle-Aged Americans Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2024 Cannabis and hallucinogen use remain at ‘historically high levels’ among young and middle-age adults, survey finds. The use of cannabis and hallucinogens “stayed at historically high levels” among both younger and middle-ag