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Jury finds 5 guilty of unlawful Marijuana manufacture, possession, organized crime Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2023 A jury in a Thurston County trial has found five defendants guilty of unlawful manufacture and possession of marijuana, six years after the Thurston County Narcotics Task Force was alerted to a marijuana grow operation in Rochester. Tr
Michigan considers dropping pre-employment Marijuana drug testing for state jobs Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2023 Michigan Civil Service Commission seeking public comment. The state of Michigan is considering dropping pre-employment drug testing requirements for marijuana. Currently, qualified employees who fail a drug test for marijuana are then ba
Pennsylvania house members introduce bill to protect Medical Cannabis users from DUIs Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2023 The current Pennsylvania laws are completely nonsensical. If a bill passes in Pennsylvania, medical cannabis patients will no longer be at risk of being charged with a DUI just because drug tests show the presence of THC in their sy
How do Cannabis regulations affect the manufacturing sector? Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2023 The requirement to maintain a safe workplace often clashes with state and local laws that protect the rights of individuals who use marijuana while off-duty, creating unique challenges for manufacturing employers. Manufacturing employers still may prohibit
Just when you thought it was safe to go back onto Twitter Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2023 Cannabis companies lapsed into collective Twitter ecstasy in March when the Bluebird opened its wings and embraced cannabis advertising on its site. (Benzinga) Making history in the process as the first social media site to do so. The hope was that more and mo
Drug agents, SWAT and CERT teams raid 5 illegal Marijuana grow and processing sites Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2023 BEND - Detectives with the Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Enforcement team and the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team wrapped up a several-month investigation. On Tuesday five Bend and La Pine raids involving a group based in a
Drug agents, SWAT and CERT teams raid 5 illegal Marijuana grow and processing sites Image Cannabis NewsMay 24, 2023 BEND - Detectives with the Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Enforcement team and the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team wrapped up a several-month investigation. On Tuesday five Bend and La Pine raids involving a group based in a
Study suggests CBD could help preserve fruit Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2023 Research found strawberries treated with CBD suffered less decay. It’s been touted for its ability to treat pain and anxiety, and it’s found in everything from soda to soap. But could CBD also help extend the shelf life of certain foods? New research suggests that it’s pos
From Bud to Bowl: exploring the role of Herb Grinders in Cannabis Culture Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2023 The world of cannabis culture is rich, diverse, and ever-evolving. One of the essential elements of this culture that bridges the past and the present is the weed grinder. This transformative tool has not only streamlined cannabis consumption b
Cannabis and migraines: here’s what the research tells us Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2023 Do cannabinoids aid in migraines, and which types of migraines have been studied? Let’s take a look at existing data on migraines and cannabinoids. This research will highlight the knowledge gaps where there could be further data collection and clinical studie
Augusta could become home to a new Medical Cannabis dispensary Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2023 AUGUSTA - A medical cannabis dispensary could be on the way to Augusta. A Georgia company gave the full commission a presentation last week. The president of Botanical Sciences spoke to commissioners last week about the benefits of having a dispensary in
Cannabis use during pregnancy raising concern about birth risks Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2023 Researchers say an increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations related to cannabis use by pregnant women is raising concerns about risks including preterm labour, low birth weight and negative effects on the baby’s developing brain. Their stud
Colorado Cannabis Industry continues to face uncertainty Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2023 Oversupply, lack of demand, competition with neighboring legal states, and black market sales, puts Colorado cannabis businesses in a bind. A recent report from The Denver Post analyzes the fallout of the post-pandemic cannabis industry in Colorado. While once
Colorado Cannabis Industry continues to face uncertainty Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2023 Oversupply, lack of demand, competition with neighboring legal states, and black market sales, puts Colorado cannabis businesses in a bind. A recent report from The Denver Post analyzes the fallout of the post-pandemic cannabis industry in Colorado. While once
Irish authorities seize over $3 Million worth of Weed at Dublin port Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2023 Officers seized approximately 142kg of pot at Dublin Port. Law enforcement officials in Ireland on Sunday seized hundreds of pounds in “herbal cannabis” at a Dublin port, leading to the arrest of “a man in his 40s.” According to a press release from
Irish authorities seize over $3 Million worth of Weed at Dublin port Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2023 Officers seized approximately 142kg of pot at Dublin Port. Law enforcement officials in Ireland on Sunday seized hundreds of pounds in “herbal cannabis” at a Dublin port, leading to the arrest of “a man in his 40s.” According to a press release from
Cannabis tax boom: States collect a whopping $15,1 billion in revenue Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2023 In a stunning display of the financial potential of legal cannabis, states across the US have collected a combined total of more than $15,1 billion in tax revenue from adult-use cannabis sales since 2014. As cannabis business owners navigate regula
Cannabis tax boom: States collect a whopping $15,1 billion in revenue Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2023 In a stunning display of the financial potential of legal cannabis, states across the US have collected a combined total of more than $15,1 billion in tax revenue from adult-use cannabis sales since 2014. As cannabis business owners navigate regula