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Cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke to close 29 stores amid creditor protection proceedings Image Cannabis NewsAugust 29, 2024 The closures are part of a restructuring the brand is carrying out. Cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke says it will be shuttering 29 of its stores as it seeks creditor protection. George Smitherman, President and CEO of Cannabis Counc

The Paradox of Legal Weed: How Accessibility Has Made Marijuana Harder to Enjoy Image Cannabis NewsAugust 29, 2024 As weed has become easier to obtain, it has become harder to smoke. Astrange thing has happened on the path to marijuana legalization. Users across all ages and experience levels are noticing that a drug they once turned to for fun and

New York Hemp Retails Allege ‘Unjust Treatment’ in Fresh Lawsuit as State Crackdown Hammers Illicit Market Image Cannabis NewsAugust 29, 2024 New York Cannabis Enforcement Sparks Lawsuit from Hemp Retailers. New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has had yet another lawsuit filed against them as the city’s attempted crackdown on illicit can

Money from Hemp industry flowed into Florida GOP coffers after veto, frantic group chat effort Image Cannabis NewsAugust 29, 2024 Hemp Industry Raises $1,7 M for Florida GOP After DeSantis' Veto of Anti-Hemp Bill. The Republican Party of Florida is at least $1.7 million dollars richer thanks to a frantic fundraising effort from hemp companies days

Medical Marijuana is on the ballot in counties and cities across Kentucky Image Cannabis NewsAugust 29, 2024 Kentucky Voters to Decide Fate of Medical Cannabis Operations in November Referendums. Voters in dozens of cities and counties across Kentucky will vote in November on whether to allow medical cannabis businesses to operate there. Kentucky’s

Denver report finds Marijuana legalization did not impact crime Image Cannabis NewsAugust 29, 2024 Denver's Marijuana Revenue Drops to $48,1 Million as Industry Faces Challenges. The new city of Denver licensing bulletin said marijuana revenue from taxes and licensing fees was $48.1 million in 2023, a decrease from the peak of $72.6 million in 2021

NFL Relaxes Cannabis Policy: What This Means for Athletes and Their Recovery Regimens Image Cannabis NewsAugust 29, 2024 The Evolution of the NFL’s Cannabis Policy. For decades, the NFL maintained a strict stance against cannabis use, with players facing fines, suspensions, and even bans for testing positive for the substance. The league’s policy r

County passes ordinance prohibiting Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 The Harlan County Fiscal Court opted not to allow medical cannabis operations within Harlan County during the court’s August meeting. Cities within Harlan County are still able to make their own decisions whether to allow medical cannabis businesses to operate w

Newark tightly limits where Marijuana dispensaries can open within the city Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 Newark City Council on Monday opened the door for marijuana dispensaries to open here, but only in tiny slivers of the city. Standalone dispensaries will be allowed only near the intersection of Ogletown Road and Marrows Road. This area in

Cannabis packaging could get more colorful and more informative Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 Rhode Island Cannabis Commission Considers Packaging Regulation Changes to Improve Consumer Experience and Safety. Drive along the highway and you’ll see plenty of big, attention-grabbing billboards with bright colors advertising Rhode Island’s few li

Drive-thru Cannabis dispensary opens near I-384 in Manchester Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 Manchester Welcomes Third Hybrid Cannabis Dispensary with Drive-Thru Convenience. A third hybrid cannabis dispensary has opened its doors in Manchester, with a unique location along an interstate and a rare drive-thru window. Florida-based Ayr Wellness

Woman accused of running 2 illegal Marijuana grow houses in Maine Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 A woman accused of running two illegal marijuana grow facilities in Maine is now facing federal drug charges. Jiamin Liao, 29, is charged in connection with a grow house in Madison and another in Norridgewock, according to court records. Police say

Cannabis Rescheduling Before the Election? Cannabiz Supply CEO Urges Caution Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 Cannabis Deregulation Before The Election? Cannabiz Supply CEO Says, 'Don't Count On It'. As the Biden-Harris administration urges the DEA to make a decision on cannabis rescheduling before the upcoming election, questions about timing an

New York’s medical Cannabis program crumbling under financial pressure and patient exodus Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 On paper, the numbers don’t look so good. Just two years ago, there were 40 medical weed shops operating in New York. Now there are 31 — despite the 2021 MRTA legislation that set a goal of 80. Of the 10 original companies li

How Cannabis tax revenue can eliminate health inequities in New York Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 Harnessing Cannabis Tax Revenue to Address Health Inequities in New York. In 2023, New York’s legal cannabis industry brought in nearly $16.3 million in revenue. That number is expected to grow significantly as more dispensaries open throughout t

Marijuana businesses accused of violating Marijuana rules ahead of Recreational sales Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 Ohio Cannabis Industry Faces Penalties for Premature Marketing Ahead of Legal Recreational Sales Yes we cannabis? In the weeks leading up to the first day of recreational marijuana sales, five licensees were fined for violating O

Pot stocks fall as US DEA pushes Cannabis reclassification hearing to December Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2024 DEA Postpones Cannabis Reclassification Hearing, Impacting Market and Industry Outlook. The Department of Justice, which oversees the DEA, said Attorney General Merrick Garland recommended cannabis be reclassified as a Schedule three dr

Hemp and hydrogen among innovative science shared with Deputy First Minister Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 Scotland's Deputy First Minister has had a taste of the future with hemp-based pancakes. Work at the University of Aberdeen’s Rowett Institute has demonstrated that hemp is an affordable nutritious food with the potential to help Scotland