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A Closer Look at Virginia’s Cannabis Legislation: Opportunities and Obstacles Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2024 Virginia Takes Steps Toward Recreational Marijuana Sales. Legislative Progress: House Bill 698 reflects Virginia’s growing momentum towards legalizing recreational marijuana, indicating a shift in the political landscape favoring cannab
Kent State University offering Marijuana certification courses Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2024 Kent State University Launches Cannabis Certificate Programs. Ohio's recent legalization of recreational cannabis has brought about opportunities not only for existing cannabis businesses, but also for jobseekers looking to break into the industry. To
Illinois Supreme Court to determine if Cannabis odor can be cause for vehicle search Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2024 Illinois Supreme Court Hears Cases on Whether Cannabis Odor Justifies Vehicle Searches. The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday as to whether the smell of cannabis alone is grounds for police officers to search a veh
Can cannabis motivate you to exercise more? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2024 Runners enjoyed exercising more while under the influence, but the drug proved not to be performance enhancing. Cannabis users are often stereotyped as lazy couch potatoes satisfying their munchies with junk food. But a new study from the University of Colorado pushes b
Tilray Sees Cannabis Rescheduling as Gateway to US Medical Market Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2024 Tilray Eyes Quick Entry into US Medical Cannabis Market if Federal Reclassification Occurs. Tilray Brands believes it can get into the medical marijuana business in the U.S. pretty quickly if the Biden administration reclassifies cannabis as a Sche
Potential game changers for Cannabis in 2024 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2024 Michigan Cannabis Operators Look to Federal Changes and State Testing Facility in 2024. As 2024 kicks into full swing and we pull ourselves away from family and head back to work, its a good time to look ahead at what the upcoming year has in store. In Michigan, cannab
Thailand seeks public opinion as it moves to ban Recreational Cannabis use, after historic decriminalisation Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2024 Thailand Seeks Public Opinion on Banning Recreational Cannabis Use. Thailand has sought public opinion on draft legislation by the new government which seeks to ban cannabis for recreational use, making a
Buffalo’s first Cannabis Dispensary nears $5M in sales Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2024 Aaron Van Camp opened Dank 716 – Buffalo’s first legal adult-use dispensary – on July 17, 2023. During its first six months in business, the store has grossed nearly $5 million in sales and cultivated a larger-than-expected customer base. But while business a
These 7 details in GOP Medical Marijuana bill in Wisconsin could be key to debate Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2024 Wisconsin Republicans Introduce Limited Medical Marijuana Bill, Facing Senate and Public Scrutiny. Assembly Republicans introduced a bill Monday that would allow Wisconsinites with one of 15 eligible health conditions to access smok
Santa Cruz Cannabis cultivator charged with shooting attempted burglars released from house arrest Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2024 Cannabis Business Owner Charged in Shooting Incident Released from House Arrest with Restrictions. A Santa Cruz business owner criminally charged with shooting a Glock 9mm handgun at attempted burglars was released
A conspiracy with Medical Cannabis licenses? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2024 Recent court filings in the ongoing lawsuits over Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing hint at a conspiracy. wo medical cannabis companies that have filed suit against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission appear to believe that the AMCC commissioners and/or staff co
Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but regulations are uneven or nonexistent Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2024 Fungal Toxins in Cannabis: Risks to Human Health and the Need for Regulation. Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain ty
Governor Hochul’s Bold Move to Weed Out Illicit Cannabis Sales in New York Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2024 Governor Hochul's Legislative Proposal Aims to Strengthen Enforcement Against Illicit Cannabis Sales. In Buffalo and across the, a new battlefront opens in the war against illicit cannabis sales. Governor Kathy Hochul, in a determined stri
Arkansans cross state line for new Missouri Flora Farms Dispensary Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2024 A new cannabis dispensary is now open in Southwest Missouri, but it’s location is causing some controversy. Flora Farms has opened its fifth dispensary in Pineville, Missouri. The new location is less than one mile from the Arkansas state line. In
Medical Marijuana bill doesn’t go nearly far enough Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2024 Wisconsin's Proposed Medical Marijuana Bill Falls Short. Many lawmakers in Madison have been pushing for years for the legalization of marijuana. Finally, Assembly Republicans have introduced a bill that would legalize the use of medicinal marijuana. But only un
Tilray recovering from Cannabis slowdown Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2024 Pot grower acquired eight beer brands last year. Tilray Brands Inc.’s diversification into the beer business paid off in the fiscal second quarter, even as the company is poised to start planting vegetables and fruit to monetize some of its unneeded cannabis cultivation sp
Thailand moves to ban Recreational use of Cannabis in setback for nascent industry Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2024 Thailand Proposes Ban on Recreational Cannabis, Hefty Penalties in New Bill. Thailand is proposing a ban on recreational use of cannabis and hefty penalties on offenders under a new Bill that seeks to end a legal vacuum after the co
The Rising Popularity of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products: A Call for Increased Regulation and Research Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2024 A significant proportion of Americans are reportedly turning to hemp-derived alternative cannabinoid products, such as CBD, delta 8, CBG, and CBN. These products are not currently regulated by the federal gover
