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Government in Canada Proposes Amendments to Cannabis Law, Lifting Burdens Image Cannabis NewsJune 11, 2024 Several amendments to Canada’s cannabis laws aim to ease some of the burdens that producers and distribution companies face. The Canadian government is proposing a series of amendments to federal cannabis regulations ranging from packaging to

Pot Dispensary faces shortage Image Cannabis NewsJune 11, 2024 Shipping product to island location violates federal laws. An 81-year-old woman on Martha's Vineyard drove up to the Island Time marijuana dispensary last week seeking her usual order. But owner Geoff Rose had to tell her the cupboard was bare -- he'd been forced to temporarily close th

Global Hemp-Based Food Market Poised to Double by 2033 with a CAGR of 6.87% Image Cannabis NewsJune 11, 2024 Health Benefits Drive Global Hemp-Based Food Market to $10,53 Billion by 2033, Reports The Brainy Insights. As per the report published by The Brainy Insights, the global hemp-based food market is expected to grow from USD 5.42 Billion in 20

Cannabis industry looks to expand into eastern Oregon’s biggest city through public vote Image Cannabis NewsJune 11, 2024 Initiative petitioner sees Hermiston as a gateway to customers in southeast Washington. A Portland cannabis entrepreneur wants to expand his business into Hermiston. But he’ll need to win an election first. Jeremy Archie is behi

Cannabis deliveries becoming more mainstream in Minnesota Image Cannabis NewsJune 11, 2024 Cannabis deliveries are going mainstream in Minnesota with DoorDash entering the fray. Some local companies are among the first to have THC beverages and edibles available for delivery on the app. Early adopters say it normalizes these adult products and redu

Three more states could see Marijuana legalization on November ballots Image Cannabis NewsJune 11, 2024 In some states, lawmakers don’t want legalization, so advocates turn to ballot measures. Nebraskan Crista Eggers is running up against a July 3 deadline. If she can get at least 87,000 names onto each of two petitions before then, she can put an

New York to Finalize Home Marijuana Cultivation Rules Image Cannabis NewsJune 11, 2024 State Cannabis Control Board Set to Approve Regulations Allowing Adults to Grow Marijuana at Home. The proposed regulations were approved preliminarily in February, but had been subject to a 60-day public comment period that did not begin until late March. The st

GOP Congressman Predicts Florida Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsJune 11, 2024 Florida Set to Vote on Cannabis Legalization Measure. Republican Congressman Brian Mast said the Florida legalization measure “will pass” come Election Day. Mast pointed out that cannabis legalization policy reform cuts across party lines, affecting both Republi

California’s Cannabis Industry in Crisis: A Rocky Road Ahead Image Cannabis NewsJune 11, 2024 California's Cannabis Industry Faces Ongoing Crisis Amidst Economic Downturn and Regulatory Challenges. Vince Ning has a singular perspective on California’s weed industry. He’s the CEO and co-founder of Nabis, the state’s largest pot distribution company,

Blazing Ahead: The Top U.S. Markets Driving Pre-Roll Sales Image Cannabis NewsJune 10, 2024 [SPONSORED CONTENT] When it comes to the cannabis industry, pre-rolls are emerging as one of the fastest-growing categories in the US market. From seasoned users to newcomers, pre-rolls offer convenience and a ready-to-smoke experience for consumers that's h

Thousands of Cannabis sweets found in drugs factory Image Cannabis NewsJune 10, 2024 Thousands of cannabis edibles that look like shop-bought sweets have been seized. Police discovered a factory making them in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, and warned parents about the "gummies" or "bites" that could be appealing to young people and teenagers. Three

South Africa legalizes Cannabis use. Will the rest of Africa follow? Image Cannabis NewsJune 10, 2024 South Africa Legalizes Cannabis Use and Cultivation: A Pivotal Step with Trade Still in Limbo. It’s now legal for South Africans to grow and use cannabis. The next battle — making it legal to trade. A continent is watching. On the eve of the May 27

Colorado’s Weed Market Is Coming Down Hard and It’s Making Other States Nervous Image Cannabis NewsJune 10, 2024 Businesses are shuttering or laying off workers as sales have plunged by $700 million. On Jan. 1, 2014, Iraq War veteran Sean Azzariti made headlines worldwide as the first person in the U.S. to buy legal weed. More than 10 years later,

Nova Farms Expands into Connecticut with $20M Investment Image Cannabis NewsJune 10, 2024 Massachusetts-Based Cannabis Company Nova Farms Secures $20 Million Investment, Eyes Expansion in Connecticut and New Jersey. On the heels of a $20 million private equity investment, a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator is preparing to launch i

Cannabis Legalization Raises Traffic Safety Concerns on Long Island Image Cannabis NewsJune 10, 2024 Experts Urge Better Enforcement and Data Collection as Cannabis Use Increases on Roads. On a recent Friday afternoon outside a cannabis shop in Farmingdale, the smell of marijuana drifted through the parking lot as a driver casually smoked a joint i

Connecticut's Social Equity Council Under Scrutiny for Financial and Decision-Making Practices Image Cannabis NewsJune 10, 2024 Governor Orders Comprehensive Audit of Connecticut's Social Equity Council Amid Controversy. The public agency responsible for ensuring that Connecticut’s cannabis industry benefits residents harmed by the war on drugs is

48 graduates of EDA’s Cannabis Technical Assistance Program could earn up to $150K in grants Image Cannabis NewsJune 10, 2024 New Jersey Awards $150K Grants to Cannabis Entrepreneurs to Boost Inclusive Industry. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority awarded potential grants of up to $150,000 to 48 recipients after they graduated from a rigo

Federally reclassifying weed means Marijuana businesses will flourish in KY Image Cannabis NewsJune 10, 2024 President Biden Advances Plan to Reclassify Marijuana as Schedule III Drug. Last month, President Joe Biden officially announced he was moving forward with a plan to reclassify marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. The move would se