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Cannabis farmers tackle sustainability Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 With a burgeoning demand for marijuana, both legal and illegal operations face scrutiny over water issues, energy usage, and plastic pollution. In 2016, when Lex Corwin opened his off-grid, biodynamic cannabis farm in Nevada City, California, he incorporated sustainability into
Senator Borrello introduces legislation to prohibit use of Cannabis in public Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 State Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation that would prohibit the smoking and consumption of cannabis in public places unless specifically authorized by the locality. Borrello said he’s received many complaints about increas
Senator Borrello introduces legislation to prohibit use of Cannabis in public Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 State Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation that would prohibit the smoking and consumption of cannabis in public places unless specifically authorized by the locality. Borrello said he’s received many complaints about increas
Say farewell to Weed seltzers, as New York rules make Hemp products go up in smoke Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 James Hilbert, the owner of the beer boutique One Stop Brew Shop in Greece, has spent years carving out a niche as a purveyor of a highly curated selection of sour ales, Saisons, and IPAs. But his fastest growing product for months ha
Say farewell to Weed seltzers, as New York rules make Hemp products go up in smoke Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 James Hilbert, the owner of the beer boutique One Stop Brew Shop in Greece, has spent years carving out a niche as a purveyor of a highly curated selection of sour ales, Saisons, and IPAs. But his fastest growing product for months ha
Georgia Medical Marijuana grower forges ahead as state licenses stall Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 Just two of six marijuana licenses awarded so far. Under construction in Middle Georgia, a giant warehouse is almost ready to begin growing medical marijuana for over 50,000 registered patients and caregivers. There’s one big problem: The company,
Georgia Medical Marijuana grower forges ahead as state licenses stall Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 Just two of six marijuana licenses awarded so far. Under construction in Middle Georgia, a giant warehouse is almost ready to begin growing medical marijuana for over 50,000 registered patients and caregivers. There’s one big problem: The company,
Georgia Medical Marijuana grower forges ahead as state licenses stall Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 Just two of six marijuana licenses awarded so far. Under construction in Middle Georgia, a giant warehouse is almost ready to begin growing medical marijuana for over 50,000 registered patients and caregivers. There’s one big problem: The company,
New law gives Seattle dispensary employees stronger labor protections Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 A city official says the ordinance “will help provide a stable workplace, stronger workforce, and contribute to a better overall economy for Seattle.” A newly enshrined ordinance in Seattle will give cannabis dispensary workers in the city stronge
Curaleaf cites ‘ample supply’ of weed in N.J. but critics wonder where it is Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 New Jersey has some of the most expensive recreational marijuana in the nation. The decision by New Jersey’s largest marijuana company to shutter its second growing facility in four months is raising questions about New Jersey’s marijuana s
Curaleaf cites ‘ample supply’ of weed in N.J. but critics wonder where it is Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 New Jersey has some of the most expensive recreational marijuana in the nation. The decision by New Jersey’s largest marijuana company to shutter its second growing facility in four months is raising questions about New Jersey’s marijuana s
Big name Marijuana brands dive into intoxicating Hemp products Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 Historically, marijuana companies avoided the hemp market. There’s a small but growing trend of marijuana companies expanding into hemp-derived goods that can still get consumers high. At least four high-profile companies have already made the leap in va
Big name Marijuana brands dive into intoxicating Hemp products Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 Historically, marijuana companies avoided the hemp market. There’s a small but growing trend of marijuana companies expanding into hemp-derived goods that can still get consumers high. At least four high-profile companies have already made the leap in va
The King of unlicensed Weed Dispensaries declares war Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 Jonathan Elfand built a $25 million-dollar kingdom with Empire Cannabis Club. Then state tax officials raided his dispensaries. And he’s ready for battle. On a hot Tuesday morning in July, a phalanx of New York State Department of Taxation and Finance agents, wit
The King of unlicensed Weed Dispensaries declares war Image Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023 Jonathan Elfand built a $25 million-dollar kingdom with Empire Cannabis Club. Then state tax officials raided his dispensaries. And he’s ready for battle. On a hot Tuesday morning in July, a phalanx of New York State Department of Taxation and Finance agents, wit
Cannabis property market unlikely to see rate decreases over next few months Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 The cannabis insurance market has experienced a variety of transformations and shifts in recent years. As the sector continues to develop, insurance providers are refining their offerings to meet the needs and challenges being presented. In
The growing need for Medicinal Cannabis is a reality in Spain that cannot be avoided Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 Confirmation from the Spanish government earlier this month that proposals for the rollout of a medicinal cannabis framework will not happen before the upcoming elections is a huge blow for patients. The growing need for medicinal c
After Cannabis, why Amsterdam is banning cruise ships Image Cannabis NewsJuly 21, 2023 Amsterdam’s city council has voted to ban cruise ships in its latest attempt to curb mass tourism and pollution. The vote is the latest step in the Dutch capital's long-running campaign to reduce the impact of tourists. Amsterdam’s city council has voted to ban c
