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Cannabis industry scales back its lobbying in Washington Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 The cannabis industry is dramatically scaling back its presence in Washington. Curaleaf, one the largest cannabis companies in the world, spent nearly 40% less on lobbying in the first half of 2023 than it did at its peak in 2019. Others like Columbia Care an
Can ‘Hempcrete’ start a homebuilding revolution? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Architects are increasingly relying on hemp as a cleaner, more efficient replacement for traditional home construction materials. A recently published article by The Cool Down (“America’s mainstream climate brand”) detailed how hemp can be “transformed into a materia
Detroit now accepting 2nd round of Recreational Marijuana business licenses Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Fifty marijuana business licenses are up for grabs in Detroit. The second round of applications for recreational marijuana businesses opened Tuesday. Available are 30 licenses for marijuana retailers, 10 licenses for micro businesses, and 1
Green gold or gateway? DOH, FDA weigh in on moves to legalize Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs and the House Committee on Health on Tuesday jointly tackled 9 measures seeking to legalize medical cannabis for treatment of ailments in the Philippines. The proposed measures discussed during the
What does a Marijuana high feel like? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Marijuana is not only becoming more mainstream, it is becoming a go to for those who want to adjust their lifestyle. The under 40s are turning to cannabis rather than alcohol. Those that want to lose weight are popping a gummy instead of a cocktail, and those who suffer from ai
What does a Marijuana high feel like? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Marijuana is not only becoming more mainstream, it is becoming a go to for those who want to adjust their lifestyle. The under 40s are turning to cannabis rather than alcohol. Those that want to lose weight are popping a gummy instead of a cocktail, and those who suffer from ai
Recreational Cannabis is now legal in Minnesota. Here’s what we know Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Cannabis is now legal for adults 21 and older to use and possess in Minnesota, making it the 23rd state in the country to legalize cannabis for recreational use. The first dispensary selling marijuana for recreational use is now open and selling t
Recreational Cannabis is now legal in Minnesota. Here’s what we know Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Cannabis is now legal for adults 21 and older to use and possess in Minnesota, making it the 23rd state in the country to legalize cannabis for recreational use. The first dispensary selling marijuana for recreational use is now open and selling t
NY shuts down alleged unlicensed Cannabis shops Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 New York officials have shut down what they call seven unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in the western part of the state. New York officials shut down what they called seven unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in the western part of the state Monday, alleging the owner i
NY shuts down alleged unlicensed Cannabis shops Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 New York officials have shut down what they call seven unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in the western part of the state. New York officials shut down what they called seven unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in the western part of the state Monday, alleging the owner i
Police Commander behind Anti-Drugs strategy admits daily Cannabis use Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Mr Bennett wrote the force’s drugs strategy for 2017-21 as a commander for territorial policing. A senior police officer who wrote an anti-drugs strategy for the Metropolitan Police allegedly took LSD and magic mushrooms while off duty and smoked
Police Commander behind Anti-Drugs strategy admits daily Cannabis use Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Mr Bennett wrote the force’s drugs strategy for 2017-21 as a commander for territorial policing. A senior police officer who wrote an anti-drugs strategy for the Metropolitan Police allegedly took LSD and magic mushrooms while off duty and smoked
$2 Billion Cannabis merger goes up in smoke Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Cannabis companies Cresco, Columbia Care call off $2 billion merger as industry awaits banking reform. A $2 billion mega-deal between cannabis multistate operators Cresco Labs and Columbia Care has gone up in smoke more than a year after the companies announced the acquis
$2 Billion Cannabis merger goes up in smoke Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Cannabis companies Cresco, Columbia Care call off $2 billion merger as industry awaits banking reform. A $2 billion mega-deal between cannabis multistate operators Cresco Labs and Columbia Care has gone up in smoke more than a year after the companies announced the acquis
Hemp shop shutters Richmond-based retail and grow operations to move out of state Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 Another local CBD shop has closed its doors in search of greener, less heavily regulated pastures outside Virginia. Old Manchester Hemp Co. shuttered its retail storefront and hemp-growing facility at 1308 Hull St. on June 30, the day
House Panel calls on FDA to regulate CBD for foods and beverages Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 Lawmakers and witnesses called on the FDA to regulate CBD for use in foods, beverages and dietary supplements at a House subcommittee hearing last week. Hemp advocates and industry leaders last week called on the federal government to ease access to ca
Just because Marijuana is legal doesn't mean it's welcome Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 We the people, residents of Menominee, Michigan have the LEGAL right to live peacefully and safely in the city free of the invasion, infestation of the onslaught of marijuana drug dealers. Just because it was made legal in the state of Michigan is by no means
Just because Marijuana is legal doesn't mean it's welcome Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 We the people, residents of Menominee, Michigan have the LEGAL right to live peacefully and safely in the city free of the invasion, infestation of the onslaught of marijuana drug dealers. Just because it was made legal in the state of Michigan is by no means
