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Ohio Company Signs Deal To Grow Hemp for Bioplastic Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 Ohio Hemp Company has inked a deal with Michigan-based Heartland Industries to grow hemp fiber for use in bioplastics. A hemp producer based in Dayton, Ohio has a new customer for its crop after the firm signed a deal with a processor in nearby Michigan to provide

New York’s Illicit Cannabis Market Could Finally Be Brought Down As Sweeping New Powers Introduced Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new plan to ‘finally put an end to the chaos’ of unlicenced shops throughout the state. On Friday, Hochul laid out a new five-point plan to significantly increase the f

​RV Fire Extinguished After Spreading To Nearby Cannabis Business Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 Oakland Firefighters Respond to RV Fire Spreading to Cannabis Cultivation Business. More than 60 firefighters responded to the fire at 40th Avenue and San Leandro Street in Oakland, officials said. Oakland firefighters extinguished an RV fire that sp

Illegal Marijuana grow operation uncovered in Maine, marking latest bust in multistate crackdown Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 The US Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating criminal organizations operating illegal grows in 20 states. The high electricity consumption of a home, its cardboard-covered windows and odor of marijuana drew l

Illegal Marijuana grow operation uncovered in Maine, marking latest bust in multistate crackdown Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 The US Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating criminal organizations operating illegal grows in 20 states. The high electricity consumption of a home, its cardboard-covered windows and odor of marijuana drew l

New York Cannabis Farmers Left Disheartened as State Budget Fails to Deliver Relief Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 New York’s cannabis farmers disheartened over lack of financial relief in state budget. The tens of millions in losses suffered by New York’s 289 licensed cannabis growers may not be recouped anytime soon — if ever. That was made ce

Trulieve to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Florida Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 Trulieve Cannabis Corp Expands Reach with New Medical Dispensary in North Palm Beach. Trulieve Cannabis Corp, a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in North Palm Beach, Flori

Push to get Recreational Marijuana back on the ballot ramping up Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 Petitions to put measures on the ballot for the 2024 election are due on May 7. Campaigns like the one from the group South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws need to collect 17,508 valid signatures from registered South Dakota voters and submit them

Cannabis SAFER Banking Crypto Legislation Deadline May 10? Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 Potential Legislative Duo: Cannabis SAFER Banking Act and Crypto Legislation on May 10th. Potential legislative changes for Cannabis Crypto Legislation that could happen by May 10th. Legislation could significantly aid cannabis businesses via SAFER Banking

Why do Lib Dems want to crack down on smoking but legalise Cannabis? Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Whether it is tuition fees or local development, the Lib Dems are generally not known for their consistency. Trust me, I campaigned for them during the coalition years. This week, things took an almost surreal turn. Party leader Sir Ed Davey, alon

From Out-of-business Beauty Brands to Emerging Wellness Companies: What Role Does Cannabis Play Now? Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Experts Predict a Revival for CBD, Despite Current Setbacks. Following the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD was all the rage, but the ingredient has lost steam. However, experts say there could be a renaissance, though it'll lik

It's the first 420 day with legal Weed in Ohio Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Ohio's Cannabis Legalization: What to Expect on the First 4/20 After Issue 2. It's the first 4/20 with legal marijuana in Ohio, following the passage of Issue 2 in November. So weed enthusiasts should be able to fire up with no consequences, right? Well, not quite. To

‘Sunrise’ Cannabis sector still to emerge in South Africa Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Navigating the Murky Waters of Cannabis Legalization: A South African Perspective. It feels as if we have been at a critical juncture with our “sunrise” cannabis sector for the past two decades. Confusion reigns amid legal uncertainty; pot shops are opening

Michigan's Booming $3 Billion Cannabis Industry Faces Pricing Challenges on 4/20 Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Michigan's Legal Weed Market Soars to $3 Billion, But Pricing Challenges Loom as 4/20 Approaches. Marijuana has had a growing impact on the state and with the stoner holiday of 4/20 here, let's take a look at the state's legal $3 billi

Cannabis cocktails at the club? How the Marijuana industry may change in Florida Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 First, a ballot issue in November that will ask voters whether they want to legalize recreational use. Then there is the business. Cannabis company CEOs say they’re preparing for increased demand for cannabis products and accessories i

Utah's Medical Marijuana cardholders blaze past 80,000 Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Medical Cannabis Program in Utah Grows by 19%, Revenue Soars to $138 Million. Nearly 83,500 Utahns held medical marijuana cards at the end of March, a 19% year-over-year increase, per the state health department. Why it matters: The state generated $138 million

How the Pot holiday 4/20 came to be and who’s believed to be responsible Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Unravelling the Origins and Spread of 4/20: Marijuana's High Holiday Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when cannabis fans gather in clouds of smoke at music festivals, celebrate with all-you-can deals on chicken wings and

Unveiling the truth behind cannabis and alcohol regulation: Why copy-and-paste isn’t enough Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Balancing Similarities and Inherent Differences in Cannabis and Alcohol Regulations. Alcohol and cannabis are often seen as being similar in everything except their chemical effects, as they are regulated substances that peo