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Cannabis legalization will be a key item on candidate's agenda Image Cannabis NewsAugust 3, 2023 Many readers have probably partaken in cannabis at some point in their lives. This might not be the case within all circles, but its use is very common. I know several people, including enterprising business owners and veterans, who use it as a means to

Is the Cannabis industry sitting on an untouched gold mine? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 3, 2023 Universities across the country are working in all areas of research and development to advance cannabis cultivation, medicine, drug delivery and technology. But these innovations are collecting dust because the universities are not in the business of comm

Legal Weed sales fall short of predictions Image Cannabis NewsAugust 3, 2023 As New York cracked down on unlicensed cannabis shops, sales of legal marijuana grew to reach a total of $33 million during the industry’s first six months, state records show. But the legal cannabis marketplace, which launched in January, remains far from realizing the lo

Proposed Ocean View Marijuana ban to be discussed in August Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2023 The Town of Ocean View will be discussing a proposed Marijuana ban on Thursday, Aug 17. According to the ordinance, if passed, the ban would cover Marijuana: cultivation facilities product manufacturing facilities testing facilities retail stores smoking l

Big St. Louis-based Cannabis firm to expand with acquisition Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2023 Proper Brands, one of the St. Louis region’s largest marijuana firms, is acquiring another local cannabis business in a deal that CEO John Pennington said is the largest single acquisition in Missouri's cannabis market. St. Louis-based Proper on Tuesday a

Medical Cannabis paved the way for legalization in California. Now patients feel left behind Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2023 Turn off Highway 99 in rural Elverta, drive five miles down the road and you’ll find a dusty lot crammed with cars on this scorching Friday evening. Behind the wooden fence, for a $10 entry fee, awaits a gathering akin to a

Denver issues ticket, warning letters to unlicensed Cannabis hospitality businesses Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2023 On Saturday, the city investigated multiple locations after receiving complaints of illegal activity. Eight businesses have recently received warnings for hosting marijuana-related activities in Denver without the required license,

Denver issues ticket, warning letters to unlicensed Cannabis hospitality businesses Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2023 On Saturday, the city investigated multiple locations after receiving complaints of illegal activity. Eight businesses have recently received warnings for hosting marijuana-related activities in Denver without the required license,

From a closet to 70,000 square feet: Cannabis home growers are redefining the market Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2023 As New York’s legal cannabis industry lifts off, licensed operators in the sector are staring down the barrel of daunting headwinds like strict regulations, high taxes and competition from the unregulated market. But for green-thum

Bipartisan bill would allow people who consumed Marijuana to gain federal employment Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2023 The Cannabis Users Restoration of Eligibility Act is sponsored by Reps Jamie Raskin and Nancy Mace. Recreational cannabis has been legalized in more than 20 states and Washington, D.C., and there is now a bipartisan effort on Capit

Hulk Hogan launching Hemp Products in partnership with Flora Growth Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2023 Flora Growth Corp has entered into an exclusive worldwide partnership with WWE legend Hulk Hogan. ( Benzinga ) Flora will launch legendary superstar Hulk Hogan's consumer products portfolio through Just Brands. Under the agreement, Flora will produ

Diddy’s plan to create largest black-owned Cannabis Company falls through Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2023 The music mogul had previously proposed a $185 million investment into operations. Diddy has reportedly lost his bid to launch the biggest Black-owned cannabis company. According to CNBC, Cresco Labs Inc. and Columbia Care Inc have abandoned

Cannabis delivery firm Eaze and its billionaire investor accused of fraud Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2023 Lawsuit accuses Eaze of fraud in 2021 Green Dragon acquisition. A new lawsuit filed against Eaze, the once high-flying firm that pioneered on-demand cannabis delivery nearly a decade ago, accuses the company of committing fraud when it began

Cannabis delivery firm Eaze and its billionaire investor accused of fraud Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2023 Lawsuit accuses Eaze of fraud in 2021 Green Dragon acquisition. A new lawsuit filed against Eaze, the once high-flying firm that pioneered on-demand cannabis delivery nearly a decade ago, accuses the company of committing fraud when it began

Cannabis industry scales back its lobbying in Washington Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 The cannabis industry is dramatically scaling back its presence in Washington. Curaleaf, one the largest cannabis companies in the world, spent nearly 40% less on lobbying in the first half of 2023 than it did at its peak in 2019. Others like Columbia Care an

Can ‘Hempcrete’ start a homebuilding revolution? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Architects are increasingly relying on hemp as a cleaner, more efficient replacement for traditional home construction materials. A recently published article by The Cool Down (“America’s mainstream climate brand”) detailed how hemp can be “transformed into a materia

Detroit now accepting 2nd round of Recreational Marijuana business licenses Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Fifty marijuana business licenses are up for grabs in Detroit. The second round of applications for recreational marijuana businesses opened Tuesday. Available are 30 licenses for marijuana retailers, 10 licenses for micro businesses, and 1

Green gold or gateway? DOH, FDA weigh in on moves to legalize Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs and the House Committee on Health on Tuesday jointly tackled 9 measures seeking to legalize medical cannabis for treatment of ailments in the Philippines. The proposed measures discussed during the