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Oregon State receives grant to work with 13 Tribes on Hemp economic development Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 Oregon State University's Hemp Innovation Center Secures $10M Grant to Boost Native American Economic Development. Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has received a $10 million grant to work with 13 Native American

Manufacturing skis from Hemp tapes Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 Bio-based composites were winners of this year's JEC Composites Innovation Award, including a snowboard made from hemp tapes from Fuse GmbH. In the reinforcement of composites, natural fibres are becoming increasingly important as an efficient, sustainable alternative to synthetic

Colorado’s cooling Marijuana industry leaves many smaller industrial buildings vacant Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 In late 2022, real estate broker Jake Malman listed a former marijuana grow facility at 890 Navajo St, in Denver for $9 million. It would sell for $4.1 million a year later. “The market dictates pricing ultimately, and they beat i

Treasury Secretary Yellen Calls for Action on Marijuana Banking Conflict Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Pushes for Legislation to Resolve Marijuana Banking Conflict. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday she would welcome legislation that would rectify the conflict between federal and state laws on

Schumer Petition Aims to Rally Support for Marijuana Banking Reform Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 The Chuck Schumer Cannabis Banking Push: Key Insights and Strategic Moves. Chuck Schumer is rallying support for the marijuana banking bill, emphasizing its necessity for business safety. The SAFER Banking Act seeks to provide crucial financial ser

Former Mayor, Assemblyman Opens New Jersey Dispensary Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 Former politician Scott Rudder is owner and operator of a new dispensary in Riverside, New Jersey. Former Medford, New Jersey mayor and former New Jersey General Assemblyman Scott Rudder is opening a dispensary in Riverside in his home state. Riverside, a suburb

False Dosage Labels on 96% of Tested Amazon Hemp Products, Many With No Hemp or CBD Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 Under Amazon’s current regulations, CBD product sales are not technically allowed, though that doesn’t stop suppliers from selling them anyway. A new analysis shows that more often than not, consumers aren’t getting what they pay fo

Cannabis review calls for several changes as industry struggles Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 Cannabis Industry Experts Urge Tax Reform and Packaging Innovations in Federal Report. A group convened by the federal government to study the legislation that made cannabis legal is recommending the country review one of the industry’s biggest gripes:

St. Louis' Triple THC Cannabis Seltzer Brand Hits the Market Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 The delta-9-infused beverage brand was founded by two former Wash U students. A new cannabis seltzer created in St. Louis by two former students of the Washington University School of Business has made its debut. Triple THC-infused seltzers come in three

New York must allow commuters and visitors to access their Medical Weed Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 New York Lawmakers Urged to Expand Medical Cannabis Access Across State Lines. Every day, hundreds of thousands of people travel to the Empire State to go to work, catch a Broadway show, experience Niagara Falls or to conduct business in the ec

Seven years later, is legal Recreational Cannabis really worth it? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 The Unintended Consequences of Legalized Marijuana: A Critical Review. We are now more than seven years into our state’s experiment with widely available recreational and medical marijuana. Since its legalization, cannabis has become commonplace in

Yellen would welcome US legislation to aid Cannabis banking access Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 US Treasury Secretary Calls for Legislation to Address Banking Issues for Cannabis Firms. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday she would welcome legislation that would rectify the conflict between federal and state laws on the sale an

Five elementary students taken to hospital after eating Cannabis edibles Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 Elementary Students Hospitalized After Ingesting Cannabis Edibles at School. Five elementary school students were taken to hospital on Wednesday after eating cannabis edibles. According to Halifax Regional Police, officers were called to Sprin

State Attorneys General Ask Congress To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 The attorneys general of 21 states have called on congressional leaders to regulate intoxicating hemp products such as delta-8 THC. Nearly two dozen attorneys general from across the country wrote a letter to congressional leaders this week

Former Cop Says ‘Legalize It’ Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 I have spent decades working in local, federal, and international law enforcement and now live in a state that has legalized adult-use marijuana. Legalized, well-regulated, responsible adult-use of marijuana does more to enhance public safety and public health than the punitive laws of

Is Rescheduling a Certainty for Cannabis? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 Vice President Harris Urges DEA Action on Marijuana Rescheduling Amidst Growing Market Optimism. In a White House meeting, Vice President Kamala Harris this week urged the DEA to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana, criticizing its current Schedule 1 classification as "a

New York’s Scorecard: 85 Legal Shops, 2000 Illegal Ones Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 Challenges Mount for New York's Cannabis Rollout Amid Illegal Dispensary Proliferation. The lack of legal dispensaries and the overwhelming proliferation of illegal ones are the biggest concerns of the rollout three years after legalization. After three years

Canadian Cannabis Industry Seeks Changes in Promotion Regulations Image Cannabis NewsMarch 21, 2024 Canadian Cannabis Industry Seeks Regulatory Changes. The Canadian cannabis industry seeks regulatory changes to enable joint promotions and build brand awareness. Current regulations restrict direct financial relationships between cannabis producers