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Cannabis linked with higher quality of life in chronic illness patients Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 Researchers found that it aids sleep and anxiety-related symptoms for those dealing with chronic illness. A new study out of Great Britain suggests that medical cannabis may lead to improvements in health-related quality of life among patients
Demand for recreational Marijuana exceeds expectations in Missouri Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 COLUMBIA - Over a month has passed since dispensaries have been selling recreational marijuana in Missouri, and the demand is higher than anticipated. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, marijuana sales in the month o
What is Kansas missing by not legalizing Marijuana? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 WICHITA - What is the state of Kansas missing out on by not legalizing some form of marijuana? The question comes after voters in Oklahoma reject a state question to legalize recreational marijuana last week. The state’s medical marijuana industry continues to bri
Lawsuit filed against Jay-Z’s Company: Weed Smuggling claims Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 Rapper-turned-mogul Jay-Z is about to catch some legal smoke after a lawsuit claimed his cannabis brand has been smuggling, hustling, and a bunch of other bad things since its launch. According to SFGate, Jay-Z’s Monogram cannabis is accused of illegally
Your ultimate guide to the Errl Cup 2023 Cannabis Festival Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 Cannabis connoisseurs of the Valley, rejoice. Thanks to the Errl Cup, you don’t have to wait until 4/20 to publicly celebrate your love of the leaf. The biannual two-day event, which launched in 2014, is a cannabis festival and award ceremony that’s “focuse
Former NBA center David Harrison is trying to assist legal Marijuana businesses Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 The 2004 first-round pick wants to make banking better for cannabis retailers. It didn’t take David Harrison long to realize he was out of place as a McDonald’s restaurant employee 10 years ago. The 7-footer, only a few years removed as
Kansas legislators consider legalizing industrial Hemp Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 TOPEKA - Kansas legislators are taking a step towards legalizing industrial hemp products by introducing a new bill, House Bill No. 2451. The proposed legislation would allow certain hemp products to be manufactured, marketed, sold, or distributed as long as th
Is Cannabis good or bad for sleep? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 Here’s what the experts want you to know. Question: I take forever to fall asleep and wake frequently throughout the night. I’ve heard cannabis can help, is that true? Few things can throw off your day more than a night of bad sleep. Insufficient sleep can worsen mood, sap energy
Kentucky House OKs bill to regulate Hemp-derived delta-8 THC Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 Legislation calling for state regulation of hemp-derived delta-8 THC products won overwhelming passage in the Kentucky House on Thursday. Lawmakers said they've heard pleas from law enforcement and school officials urging action to keep the mildly intoxic
Maine isn’t checking for underage Marijuana sales like alcohol Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 AUGUSTA - Nearly 2 1/2 years after adult-use cannabis sales began in Maine, regulators here have cited no stores for selling to minors and are just developing plans for the kinds of random checks regularly conducted at alcohol retailers. Backers of the
Heavy Metal to launch Cannabis line in Massachusetts Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 Heavy Metal, the brand made famous by its science fiction magazine and feature film, is partnering with a Massachusetts cannabis company to bring branded weed products to the state. Heavy Metal Entertainment revealed this week that it is partnering with the licen
Heavy Metal to launch Cannabis line in Massachusetts Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 Heavy Metal, the brand made famous by its science fiction magazine and feature film, is partnering with a Massachusetts cannabis company to bring branded weed products to the state. Heavy Metal Entertainment revealed this week that it is partnering with the licen
The gap between advocacy and execution Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 As we go through these dark times in cannabis, one thing we haven’t spent a lot of time on is the gap between advocacy and execution. No pun intended, it’s one of the haziest problems in cannabis. Why? Because it’s hard to tell who is who. And even worse, the opposite of the f
Delaware House approves legalization Bill Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 The Delaware measure is expected to pass in the Senate, but the governor’s expected veto looms. Lawmakers in the Delaware House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill to legalize adult-use marijuana in the state––but the governor’s veto pen continues to loom over the
Oklahoma rejects referendum on Recreational Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 Voters in Oklahoma have overwhelmingly rejected a state-wide referendum to legalise cannabis for recreational use. The state already has a booming medical marijuana industry, but Tuesday's ballot question would have allowed dispensaries across the state to sell c
Argentina makes headway in establishing a Cannabis export industry Image Cannabis NewsMarch 9, 2023 MONTE VERA - Argentina's new cannabis watchdog is overseeing more than 50 projects related to the research and development of cannabis and is establishing a regulatory framework as it bids to enter the potentially lucrative weed export market. "The i
Why India is losing trillion-dollar Hemp economy Image Cannabis NewsMarch 9, 2023 Hemp was considered the first billion-dollar crop back in the 1920s because of its seeds as food and fiber for clothing. Forwarded to the 2020s, a century later, the possibilities that this plant is offering are beyond our imagination. Also, cultivating hemp has many
Hemp industry maturing quickly Image Cannabis NewsMarch 9, 2023 South Dakota will process its first hemp fiber in a matter of weeks, and more processors are gearing to fire up their machines soon. A local market is expected to boost production for a new crop that’s already put South Dakota among the top producers. Last year was the second season So