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Department of Justice report shows 61% decline in Federal Cannabis prisoners Image Cannabis NewsJuly 20, 2023 A Department of Justice report released last week showed a 61% decline in federal prisoners convicted of cannabis-related charges over a five-year period. The number of people in federal prison for a cannabis-related offense dropped 61% ove

2.7 Million New Yorkers consume Marijuana at least once a month Image Cannabis NewsJuly 20, 2023 It’s the Empire Baked. Some 2.7 million New Yorkers enjoy marijuana at least once a month, state cannabis regulators revealed Wednesday, as they continue to push toward a robust, legal marketplace for the green goods. “There is a large and established m

3 myths about Marijuana and the financial services industry Image Cannabis NewsJuly 20, 2023 The SAFE Banking Act is currently under federal review with the hope banking and merchant services very soon for cannabis companies will ease. The legal cannabis and CBD/hemp industry has already brought in hundreds of millions of dollars in New Mexico, wit

Khalifa Kush and Cresco Labs expand partnership Image Cannabis NewsJuly 20, 2023 Cresco Labs partners with Wiz Khalifa's Khalifa Kush to exclusively bring premium cannabis products to Massachusetts. CHICAGO - Cresco Labs, a vertically integrated, multi-state operator and the cannabis industry’s No. 1 producer of branded products, today announced th

Khalifa Kush and Cresco Labs expand partnership Image Cannabis NewsJuly 20, 2023 Cresco Labs partners with Wiz Khalifa's Khalifa Kush to exclusively bring premium cannabis products to Massachusetts. CHICAGO - Cresco Labs, a vertically integrated, multi-state operator and the cannabis industry’s No. 1 producer of branded products, today announced th

Celebrity Cannabis Brands dominate California market Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2023 Data Shows Celebrity Cannabis Brands Outshine Traditional Brands. In this week’s cannabis news round-up, data shows celebrity cannabis brands are outselling traditional brands in California; Maryland’s booming cannabis market is poised to reach billion-dollar stat

Ohio chain of Medical Marijuana dispensaries owes more than $19M in defaulted loans and lawsuit alleges Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2023 A medical marijuana operator headquartered in Florida has sued an Ohio cultivator and chain of dispensaries over what it alleges is more than $19 million in defaulted loans. Trulieve, through its subsidiary Harves

Long line of customers greets Western New York's first Licensed Marijuana dispensary Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2023 OJ Barker bought a House of Sacci ball cap, Empire cannabis gummies, Pound Town pre-rolled joints and cannabis flower on Tuesday. That purchase made history. The Buffalo resident was the first person to buy recreational marijuana fr

Pills made from Cannabis compound could help treat tumors Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2023 The breakthrough by Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies could help save healthcare providers and patients time and money. Pills containing compounds from the cannabis plant could be used to treat tumours. Biopharmaceutical company Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies

Eastern Band of Cherokee to vote on broader legalization of adult use of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2023 The Tribal Council agreed last week to place the question on the ballot during the tribe's Sept 7 general election. Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will vote in September on whether they want to legalize marijuana poss

The best uses for the Hemp Plant Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2023 Hemp is one of the most diverse crops in the world. Here are six ways to take advantage of the plant. For the most part, mainstream markets today are completely missing out on the benefits of the versatile hemp plant, from its tiny seeds up to its hardy stalks. Hemp is an excellent c

The best uses for the Hemp Plant Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2023 Hemp is one of the most diverse crops in the world. Here are six ways to take advantage of the plant. For the most part, mainstream markets today are completely missing out on the benefits of the versatile hemp plant, from its tiny seeds up to its hardy stalks. Hemp is an excellent c

North American Cannabis consumers decreased spending in Q2 Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2023 Springbig released its Q2 data report highlighting key cannabis market statistics across the United States and Canada. (Benzinga) Quarterly sales data in North America revealed general retail and consumer behavior trends throughout the continent. The average

North American Cannabis consumers decreased spending in Q2 Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2023 Springbig released its Q2 data report highlighting key cannabis market statistics across the United States and Canada. (Benzinga) Quarterly sales data in North America revealed general retail and consumer behavior trends throughout the continent. The average

Cannabis panel debates how to help applicants with prior Marijuana convictions Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2023 Leo Bridgewater, a longtime cannabis advocate, said the June decision wouldn’t have helped New Jersey’s cannabis industry. A recent move intended to increase the number of cannabis businesses run by people with prior convictions for marij

Cannabis panel debates how to help applicants with prior Marijuana convictions Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2023 Leo Bridgewater, a longtime cannabis advocate, said the June decision wouldn’t have helped New Jersey’s cannabis industry. A recent move intended to increase the number of cannabis businesses run by people with prior convictions for marij

NY State Senator urges aggressive action on unlicensed Cannabis Shops Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2023 New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal urged the Office of Cannabis Management to take action on unlicensed dispensaries. A New York state senator wrote a letter to the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, urging leadership to engage in “aggr

NY State Senator urges aggressive action on unlicensed Cannabis Shops Image Cannabis NewsJuly 19, 2023 New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal urged the Office of Cannabis Management to take action on unlicensed dispensaries. A New York state senator wrote a letter to the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, urging leadership to engage in “aggr