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Cannabis industry leaders ask state to pause new licenses Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 ALBUQUERQUE - It’s been more than a year since recreational marijuana became legal in New Mexico. Since then, more than 1,000 dispensaries have been licensed by the state. However, some industry leaders say that is too many. This week, nearly 100 dispensaries

We’re getting equity wrong Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 A journalist’s plea for entrepreneurs, brands, and regulators to look beyond retail licenses and nonprofit donations. Another Juneteenth has come and passed, bringing a renewed wave of highlights of Black-owned brands and commitments to fostering diversity and equity in cannabis. Then, it’

California to implement ‘Death Penalty’ tax rule Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 Cannabis license holders in Santa Barbara County must pay quarterly taxes or risk losing their licenses. Santa Barbara County officials are stepping up rules to get cannabis businesses to be current on their tax payments. On June 27, the Santa Barbara County Board of

Connecticut to launch legal home cultivation this weekend Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 Adults will be permitted to grow up to six cannabis plants at home under a state law that goes into effect on Saturday. Adults in Connecticut will be able to start growing their own weed beginning this weekend as the state’s law permitting home cannabis culti

NBA Players face risk when partnering with Cannabis Companies Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 The relationship between professional sports and cannabis has long been complicated, with leagues and teams often taking a hardline stance against marijuana use by players. But times are changing, and the NBA is at the forefront of this shift by shatterin

City prepares to evacuate as Western Hemp Fire spreads Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 FORT HUACHUCA - According to Fort Huachuca a wildfire is spreading near Canelo and Western Hemp roads. Huachuca City's evacuation status is at SET. According to Fort Huachuca, the fire was caused by mowing but all mowing has been stopped. The fire is now at 1000

Zelensky pushes Medical Cannabis legalization to aid Ukrainians suffering ‘Trauma of War’ Image Cannabis NewsJune 30, 2023 President Zelensky told parliament Ukraine “must finally fairly legalize cannabis-based medicines for all those who need them.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called on lawmakers to legalize medical cannabi

International Cannabis leaders descend on Berlin Image Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023 Global cannabis leaders are arriving in Berlin this week to attend the International Cannabis Business Conference. The events series’ flagship business-to-business (B2B) event is taking place on June 29th and 30th at the iconic Estrel Berlin Hotel. In addition to the

Survivor says Cannabis use ‘was the best thing’ during Cancer Image Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023 Cannabis use played a crucial role in Kim Stuck’s breast cancer journey, as she told CURE. “I know from my personal experience, it was the best thing that I could have ever done,” she said. “I don't think I could have made it through without cannabis. I c

From Amazon to Cannabis: redefining supply chains for efficiency & compliance Image Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023 Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Logistics in Navigating Cannabis Supply Chain Challenges. (Benzinga) Given the state-by-state regulation and fragmented nature of cannabis supply chains, logistics play a vital role in overcoming chal

Is estimated that up to 80% of NFL players use Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023 The star tight end admits it's also far easier to avoid league discipline. Travis Kelce is one of the most accomplished players in the NFL. But before his rise to stardom with the Chiefs, the tight end lost an entire college season due to a drug-related suspens

New dispensary expands patient access to Medical Cannabis in Georgia Image Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023 ATLANTA - Trulieve Cannabis Corp, a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, announced the grand opening of Trulieve’s third medical cannabis dispensary in the state. “We are proud to continue expanding access to the growin

The evolution of curing Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023 The need for innovation begins with the everyday. A practice of repetition results in a powerful realization: your routine could improve exponentially if you just tweak the process a little. For cannabis, innovation centers on an optimized consumer experience – a.k.a., various modifi

NY Cannabis Crisis: State lawmakers and tribal nations urge governor to sign rescue act Image Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023 ALBANY - Hundreds of thousands of pounds of cannabis unable to be sold with many blaming the state for its slow rollout of legal recreational sales. Now, state lawmakers and native Americans are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul t

New York Cannabis is a legal market in limbo, sustained by community events Image Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023 No matter how good the intentions, there are always hiccups with the rollout of new cannabis markets like New York. Elected officials simply don’t know how to get it right the first time. And they don’t engage the people who do have that kno

AI Tech is revolutionizing CBD quality assurance Image Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023 AI Tech Is Revolutionizing CBD Quality Assurance. The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) and the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) have formed a strategic partnership with Chem ID Ltd, a provider of chemical data standardisation, validation, and traceabi

Cannabis sales growth sputters Image Cannabis NewsJune 29, 2023 Canopy Growth's $3 billion loss epitomizes spiraling struggles in the Canada's cannabis industry. Canada’s still-nascent cannabis industry is facing an existential dilemma. On one hand, the market has seen impressive sales growth and an expanding ecosystem of brands since the nation le

Minnesota Cannabis tax goes into effect July 1st Image Cannabis NewsJune 28, 2023 MOORHEAD - Minnesota cannabis retailers will soon charge a ten percent cannabis tax. It begins July 1st and currently only edible cannabinoid products and nonintoxicating topical products are legal to sell. The state sales tax at just under seven percent and any local