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Industrial Hemp industry gets boost from federal grant Image Cannabis NewsMay 23, 2023 Once outlawed for over 80 years, industrial hemp in Pennsylvania received a boost last week when a company in Luzerne County was selected to develop an industry accelerator program. Vytal Plant Science Research, a biotechnology nonprofit based in Hazleton, will u

Costa Rica grants first Medical Cannabis cultivation license Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2023 Costa Rica’s medical cannabis market just hit its most recent milestone. Just over a year after legalizing hemp and medical cannabis, Costa Rica’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Victor Carvajal signed a resolution to grant authorization to Azul Welln

Maryland Alcohol Tobacco and Cannabis Commission to move office to Baltimore Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2023 The newly reconfigured agency charged with policing Maryland's illicit cannabis market will set up offices in Baltimore before legal recreational cannabis sales kick off on July 1. The Maryland Board of Public Works last week approved a 24,2

Cannabis conundrum: Tight job market not the only challenge for manufacturers Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2023 Lowcountry automaker Volvo Cars needs to hire 1,300 workers as its Berkeley County plant gears up for electric vehicle production in the coming year, but a couple of key factors disqualifying job candidates in the past are still in play for

Local owner targets rundown building for Gaylord Marijuana shop Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2023 GAYLORD - After voters in the state approved the recreational use of cannabis, Ron Fisk decided to get into the marijuana business with a plan to renovate long-forgotten and neglected buildings in Gaylord and Tawas. In Gaylord, that meant acquiring a gas

Cannrose Cannabis brings family dynamic to Big Rapids Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2023 BIG RAPIDS - The latest business to join the marijuana industry in Big Rapids incorporates a family dynamic and homegrown product. Cannrose Cannabis, 805 Maple St., held its soft opening Thursday, May 18, which saw an influx of marijuana enthusiasts. The business

Pot’s future in congress is murky. Here’s what lawmakers are saying Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2023 This week, congressional reporter Jarrell Dillard takes a look at Washington’s latest cannabis battles. For now lawmakers remain deadlocked. Here’s what's at stake. Hurry up and wait Federal lawmakers have a lot on their plate when it comes to cannab

Positive Marijuana tests following workplace accidents highest in 25 years Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2023 The year 2022 marked the year that drug tests administered after workplace accidents showing positive results for marijuana reached the highest level in 25 years, according to a recent Quest Diagnostics analysis. The Quest Diagnostics analysis

Cannabis: A Lucrative and Healthy Idustry, but Requires a Perspective Shift Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2023 While many in the industry continue to extol the commercial opportunities of the cannabis industry in order to try and turn the dial on government and institutional support, FoxNRTH’s Principal Chris Murray believes in a different approach. B

Colorado’s Cannabis industry has fallen on hard times. What does the future hold? Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2023 Too much supply, not enough demand, plunging prices, a lack of cannabis tourism and more put pressure on marijuana market. The heyday of marijuana sales in Colorado — back in 2020 when recreational and medical sales topped out at a comb

Explosive texts link DeSantis to Trump insider Lev Parnas Image Cannabis NewsMay 22, 2023 Ukrainian-American businessman Lev Parnas and his business partner were arrested in 2019, accused by the US government of funnelling a Russian oligarch’s money into American political campaigns. One recipient of Parnas’ donations -- Florida Governor Ron DeSant

Morocco begins legal cultivation of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMay 19, 2023 This month marked the start of the country’s first legal growing season for cannabis. In May 2023, the Moroccan government allowed farmers to begin cultivation of cannabis for the legal market, two years after allowing farming for medical, industrial, and export purposes (

Man arrested with nearly 300 pounds of Marijuana in rental car driving cross-country Image Cannabis NewsMay 19, 2023 ROLLING PRAIRIE - A man who said he was transporting product across the country in a rental car for work was arrested in a small Indiana town after officers discovered the product in question was nearly 300 pounds of marijuana. Accor

In States where it’s legal, most people get their Weed from the store Image Cannabis NewsMay 19, 2023 New survey paints a bleak picture for the traditional pot dealer in legal states. More than half of cannabis consumers in states where weed is legal get their stuff at the store, according to newly released survey data. The survey, which comes via

Local CBD stores share opposing views to Medical Cannabis on the ballot Image Cannabis NewsMay 19, 2023 One activist group is looking to put legalizing medical marijuana on the ballot and this isn't their first attempt. Herbal Wonder LLC employee Zack Thumann says he knows his way around the joint but despite his occupation, he’s not in support of

With $64 million voted down, can NC Cherokee Marijuana Dispensary open? Image Cannabis NewsMay 19, 2023 The principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians says his recent veto of $64 million will affect the tribe’s plans to open a medical marijuana dispensary this summer. Chief Richard Sneed will meet in the next week with tribal officials

Medical Cannabis startup Cannaponics bags $5M record in crowdfunding raise Image Cannabis NewsMay 19, 2023 Medical cannabis company Cannaponics has raised a record-equalling $5 million – the maximum allowed under Australian law – in an equity crowdfunding campaign via Birchal. The campaign for the West Australian startup lasted just two weeks with

Record number of US workers test positive for Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMay 19, 2023 As the number of cannabis-friendly states across the US has grown, so, too, has the drug's usage among American workers. An annual analysis from Quest Diagnostics medical lab and testing company shows the percentage of general U.S. employees, who tested positive