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Cannabis shop faces obstacles at every turn as it tries to open Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2024 Local Entrepreneur Struggles Amid Licensing Delays in New York's Cannabis Industry. Meet Brandon Blount. For the past several months he’s been working to secure an “adult dispensary license” which would allow him to sell marijuana out of his store Black
Food and Cannabis to be grown next to each other in aquaponics facility Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2024 Cypress Brake Cannabis Company and Delta One Brands Unveil Groundbreaking Cultivation Facility in Mississippi Delta. Cypress Brake Cannabis Company and Delta One Brands are launching its cannabis brand and cultivation facility in the heart of the
Michigan Cannabis Industry, researchers react to proposal that reclassifies Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2024 Federal regulations that bring extra taxes to marijuana businesses and make it harder to conduct research could soon go up in smoke. The U.S. Justice Department formally moved to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug alongside
What to know about the push to repeal Boston's Pot shop buffer rule Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2024 Debates on Boston's Marijuana Dispensary Buffer Rule Intensify as Summer Kicks Off. The unofficial start of summer is upon us, as you can tell by this weekend’s weather forecast and the, uh, return of sharks. Stay away from those seals and let’s get
Marijuana use drives up drug test positivity rates in Michigan Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2024 Failed workplace drug tests continue to rise in Michigan, largely due to marijuana legalization and normalization. Among all drug categories — marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine and opiates — 6.8% of drug tests taken as a condition of employment in Michigan
Beer World plans to open Cannabis store Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2024 A dispensary at the beer distributor would need a separate entrance. A beer distributor in Greene County is trying to open a cannabis dispensary. The cannabis store would be owned by Sonny Patel, also the owner of Beer World, located at 170 W. Bridge St. The new shop would be l
Biden helps California move closer to Cannabis cafes Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2024 Cannabis Industry Pushes for Amsterdam-Style Cafes in California Amid Federal Policy Shifts. The cannabis industry hopes changes at the federal level will help convince Gov. Gavin Newsom — who stumped for the 2016 legalization push — to get on board. California law
Is Marijuana really safer than alcohol? Science weighs in Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2024 Move over, alcohol, Marijuana is now America’s choice. A recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed that more Americans are toking up daily than cracking open a cold one. It’s a historic shift, fueled by widespread legalization and the persistent b
Cannabis is in and alcohol is out. Is Gen Z driving the change in preference? Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2024 DEA Moves to Reclassify Marijuana Amid Increasing Popularity Over Alcohol Among Young Adults. With recreational marijuana now legal in 24 states, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving to reclassify the drug to a less dangerous
Thailand plans to require permits for Medical, research use of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2024 Thailand Announces Plans to Relist Cannabis as Narcotic, Restricting Use to Medical and Research Purposes. Thailand plans to relist cannabis as a narcotic and issue permits only to those who grow and use it for medical purposes and research, Publ
Major Cannabis brand opens another store in California Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2024 Stiiizy Opens Flagship Store Near Clovis City Limits, Marking a First for the Area. The popular cannabis brand Stiiizy has opened a flagship store in a strip mall just off Willow Avenue, just across the street from the Clovis city limits. It’s slotted between a H
Monitoring Weed’s Business Landscape Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2024 Stay informed with these North American news highlights. Make Way for Massachusetts The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) recently shared that the state collected $1.8 billion in cannabis sales during 2023. The figure reflects a combined total of recreational cannabi
Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota turns to hemp for sustainable housing solutions Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2024 The Lower Sioux Indian Community in southwest Minnesota is using hempcrete to address the community's housing and job needs. After a decade of research and consulting some of the best hempcrete industry experts in the world, the
Delaware Marijuana commissioner to host workshops on social equity program Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2024 Are you interested in learning more about the state’s social equity program for Delaware’s recreational marijuana industry? The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner will host workshops across the state in June to provide technical assistance t
What you need to know about the Cannabis bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2024 New legislation includes law changes sought by the state Office of Cannabis Management. On the chaotic final day of the 2024 legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers on Sunday approved a sweeping bill making changes to the state's year-
City presents zoning proposals for adult-focused businesses, including Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2024 Albert Lea City Staff Presents Zoning Proposals for Cannabis and Adult-Focused Businesses. Albert Lea city staff presented zoning proposals Wednesday evening for cannabis businesses in the future, along with other adult-focused businesses
ER visits among seniors rose after Cannabis legalization Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2024 A new study has linked the legalization of cannabis with a rise in the number of Ontario seniors visiting emergency rooms. The number of people aged 65 and over checking into ERs in Ontario for what amounted to cannabis poisoning grew sharply over an eight-year
Oklahoma authorities seize more than 17,500 Marijuana plants Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2024 Oklahoma Authorities Seize Over 17,500 Illegal Marijuana Plants in Major Raid. Authorities have seized more than 17,500 untagged marijuana plants and 600 pounds of processed marijuana that was untraceable, the state attorney general’s office announced. Base