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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

Quebec Cannabis seller opens 100th store and has no intention of slowing down Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 The people behind Quebec's pot stores are hoping to make the shopping experience more convenient and more accessible. On Monday, the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) opened its 100th store in Richelieu and more stores are planned fo

Too stoned to work? Frequent Cannabis users prone to absenteeism Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Significant Workplace Absenteeism, Study Finds. People with 'cannabis use disorder' miss as many as 4,2 workdays a month, according to researchers from UC San Diego and New York University. A researcher from UC San Die

The Motivations of a “Wake-and-Bake” Cannabis Lifestyle Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 The Rising Trend of Morning Cannabis Use and Its Risks. Early morning cannabis use, often to avert anxiety, is increasing—and risky. For the past 40 years, on the morning of my lecture on cannabis, I have asked the students in my psychopharmacology course the

Cannabis Tech’s Reality Check: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Operator Needs Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 From Cannabis Tech to Operations: A Journey of Realizations. After six years in cannabis tech, I thought I understood what cannabis operators needed. I thought the companies I worked for were building features and tech that opera

Houlton introduces new Marijuana ordinance Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 A new Houlton town ordinance, if passed, makes sure that local medical marijuana caregiver facilities can continue serving patients at retail locations. On Monday night, the Houlton Town Council introduced a new marijuana ordinance that allows existing – prior to July 25,

Hundreds of Medical Marijuana licenses remain in limbo due to moratorium Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 Kyle King said he’s invested $100,000 into Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry, hoping to become a licensed grower. After over a year of waiting on the state’s regulatory agency to approve his ownership, he’s now considering taking his busi

Afroman claims credit for Ohio Marijuana legalization, celebrates with fancy goblet Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 Afroman Celebrates Ohio's Legalization of Recreational Marijuana. Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman celebrated the legalization of recreational marijuana in his home state of Ohio in a video posted on social media. The “Because I Got

Pivoting your business may be essential in New York Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 New York's Cannabis Market: A Turning Point as Legacy Meets Legalization. I’ve heard the phrase, “This is how the market was supposed to begin” from quite a few colleagues recently about the New York cannabis market finally opening up now – as opposed to

Nonprofit Expands Workforce Training Efforts to Support Cannabis Industry Equity Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 Cannabis Justice Employment Initiative Launches New Harlem Program to Empower Communities Impacted by the War on Drugs. After graduating their inaugural cohort, a New York City-based nonprofit focused on social equity and workforce de

Retail Cannabis sales continue to cool off in Canada Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Canadian Retail Cannabis Sales Decline Amidst Market Saturation. Retail cannabis sales continue to cool off in Canada after nearly five years of growth, with sales in April hitting a year-over-year low, with $518 million in sales compared to $525 million in sale

Arizona Bakery Teams Up with Cannabis Brand for New Product Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 La Purisima Bakery Teams Up with Tumble for Exclusive "Churrito" Cannabis Strain. La Purisima Bakery in Phoenix has partnered with Arizona cannabis brand, Tumble, on the limited-edition strain, Churrito, which will be available in select Arizona dispensar

Rising Concern Over Child Exposure to Marijuana Edibles in Ohio Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 More little kids in Ohio are getting into marijuana edibles, here's how to keep them safe. The number of young Ohio kids being exposed to edibles is rising and will likely continue to, according to the Central Ohio Poison Center. More than 200 childre

Prior misconduct rarely an obstacle for doctors in Medical Marijuana program Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Matthew Roman used to be Pennsylvania’s top doctor for getting a medical marijuana card. In 2018, the year dispensaries began selling cannabis in the state, Roman was the only doctor to issue more than 3,000 medical marijuana certificatio