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Afroman claims credit for Ohio Marijuana legalization, celebrates with fancy goblet Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 Afroman Celebrates Ohio's Legalization of Recreational Marijuana. Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman celebrated the legalization of recreational marijuana in his home state of Ohio in a video posted on social media. The “Because I Got

Pivoting your business may be essential in New York Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 New York's Cannabis Market: A Turning Point as Legacy Meets Legalization. I’ve heard the phrase, “This is how the market was supposed to begin” from quite a few colleagues recently about the New York cannabis market finally opening up now – as opposed to

Nonprofit Expands Workforce Training Efforts to Support Cannabis Industry Equity Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 Cannabis Justice Employment Initiative Launches New Harlem Program to Empower Communities Impacted by the War on Drugs. After graduating their inaugural cohort, a New York City-based nonprofit focused on social equity and workforce de

Retail Cannabis sales continue to cool off in Canada Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Canadian Retail Cannabis Sales Decline Amidst Market Saturation. Retail cannabis sales continue to cool off in Canada after nearly five years of growth, with sales in April hitting a year-over-year low, with $518 million in sales compared to $525 million in sale

Arizona Bakery Teams Up with Cannabis Brand for New Product Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 La Purisima Bakery Teams Up with Tumble for Exclusive "Churrito" Cannabis Strain. La Purisima Bakery in Phoenix has partnered with Arizona cannabis brand, Tumble, on the limited-edition strain, Churrito, which will be available in select Arizona dispensar

Rising Concern Over Child Exposure to Marijuana Edibles in Ohio Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 More little kids in Ohio are getting into marijuana edibles, here's how to keep them safe. The number of young Ohio kids being exposed to edibles is rising and will likely continue to, according to the Central Ohio Poison Center. More than 200 childre

Prior misconduct rarely an obstacle for doctors in Medical Marijuana program Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Matthew Roman used to be Pennsylvania’s top doctor for getting a medical marijuana card. In 2018, the year dispensaries began selling cannabis in the state, Roman was the only doctor to issue more than 3,000 medical marijuana certificatio

Sollum Technologies joins the Cannabis Research coalition to contribute to advanced cultivation research Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Sollum Technologies Partners with Cannabis Research Coalition. Sollum Technologies is thrilled to contribute to a significant expansion of the Cannabis Research Coalition's (CRC) research capabilities through a

Cannabis trademarks elusive until legal issues are sorted out Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Trademark and Patent Challenges Loom for Minnesota Cannabis Businesses as Legalization Approaches. When the sale of recreational cannabis becomes legal in Minnesota next year, retailers such as dispensaries will likely be working to get licenses for the

Deadline for Missouri’s new Marijuana plain packaging is Sept 1 Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Missouri's New Cannabis Packaging Rules Aim to Protect Children, Deadline for Compliance Approaches. Under Missouri's new cannabis regulations, labels and packages for marijuana-related products must have limited colors and can't appeal to children or

Springfield Township Committee Approves License for Cannabis Delivery Service Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Springfield Township Approves Cannabis Delivery Service License After Special Meeting. At a special meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22, the Springfield Township Committee voted to approve the license for a cannabis delivery service. The govern

Cannabis Revealed to Have Anti-Aging Effect in The Brains of Mice Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 THC May Reverse Brain Aging: A New Study Shows Promise in Mice. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main active ingredient in cannabis, has been shown to reverse conventional signs of brain aging in mice – a discovery that could help in finding ways to

New Cannabis Testing Regulations Threaten Profitability for Small Growers Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Some MS cannabis growers may not be able to turn a profit with new weed-testing regulations. State Health Officer offers further grace period for growers to catch up with new regulations. Dozens of medical cannabis cultivators and other busi

Meriden nets $300,000 in recreational Cannabis revenue since legalization 18 months ago Image Cannabis NewsAugust 23, 2024 Meriden Crafts Plan to Allocate Over $300K in Cannabis Tax Revenue for Community Reinvestment. City officials are crafting a plan to help it spend the more than $300,000 it collected in cannabis tax revenue during the 18 months

Lawmakers make it official: Annual fees for Medical pot businesses will jump 70% Image Cannabis NewsAugust 23, 2024 Health department says price hike is meant in part to address future needs. Lawmakers voted 4-1 on Tuesday to finalize a nearly 70% hike to the price of a medical marijuana business license. Sen. Red Dawn Foster, D-Pine Ridge, was the

Governor condemns Ashcroft’s refusal on Cannabis regulations Image Cannabis NewsAugust 23, 2024 Governor Parson Condemns Secretary Ashcroft for Blocking Emergency Cannabis Safety Rules. Governor Mike Parson has expressed strong disapproval of Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s refusal to sign off on the emergency rulemaking process associated with E

Fort Wright won’t adopt zoning plan without a change in Cannabis regulations Image Cannabis NewsAugust 23, 2024 Fort Wright City Council Considers Odor Restrictions for Medical Cannabis Operations in Zoning Overhaul. Discussion at the August Fort Wright City Council meeting suggested the city may impose conditions on potential medical cannabis busi

Could there be a loophole in selling Recreational Marijuana in Mississippi? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 23, 2024 Could Mississippi's Choctaw Tribe Follow North Carolina's Cherokee in Selling Recreational Marijuana? In July, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina started selling recreational marijuana on a limited basis, despite the fa