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Police Commander behind Anti-Drugs strategy admits daily Cannabis use Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Mr Bennett wrote the force’s drugs strategy for 2017-21 as a commander for territorial policing. A senior police officer who wrote an anti-drugs strategy for the Metropolitan Police allegedly took LSD and magic mushrooms while off duty and smoked
$2 Billion Cannabis merger goes up in smoke Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Cannabis companies Cresco, Columbia Care call off $2 billion merger as industry awaits banking reform. A $2 billion mega-deal between cannabis multistate operators Cresco Labs and Columbia Care has gone up in smoke more than a year after the companies announced the acquis
$2 Billion Cannabis merger goes up in smoke Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Cannabis companies Cresco, Columbia Care call off $2 billion merger as industry awaits banking reform. A $2 billion mega-deal between cannabis multistate operators Cresco Labs and Columbia Care has gone up in smoke more than a year after the companies announced the acquis
Hemp shop shutters Richmond-based retail and grow operations to move out of state Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 Another local CBD shop has closed its doors in search of greener, less heavily regulated pastures outside Virginia. Old Manchester Hemp Co. shuttered its retail storefront and hemp-growing facility at 1308 Hull St. on June 30, the day
House Panel calls on FDA to regulate CBD for foods and beverages Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 Lawmakers and witnesses called on the FDA to regulate CBD for use in foods, beverages and dietary supplements at a House subcommittee hearing last week. Hemp advocates and industry leaders last week called on the federal government to ease access to ca
Just because Marijuana is legal doesn't mean it's welcome Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 We the people, residents of Menominee, Michigan have the LEGAL right to live peacefully and safely in the city free of the invasion, infestation of the onslaught of marijuana drug dealers. Just because it was made legal in the state of Michigan is by no means
Just because Marijuana is legal doesn't mean it's welcome Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 We the people, residents of Menominee, Michigan have the LEGAL right to live peacefully and safely in the city free of the invasion, infestation of the onslaught of marijuana drug dealers. Just because it was made legal in the state of Michigan is by no means
Minnesota Republicans call for special session to address Cannabis legalization Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 Minnesota Republicans requested a special session to address their concerns about the recreational cannabis legislation just days before it's set to be legalized for adult use on Aug 1. Twenty Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. T
Minnesota Republicans call for special session to address Cannabis legalization Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 Minnesota Republicans requested a special session to address their concerns about the recreational cannabis legislation just days before it's set to be legalized for adult use on Aug 1. Twenty Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. T
Illinois: one of most expensive and least diverse Cannabis markets in US Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 As one of the largest cannabis markets in the US, Illinois still offers many opportunities for entrepreneurs. The Illinois marijuana market is one of the most expensive in the nation and among the smallest as far as the number of brands – but i
Illinois: one of most expensive and least diverse Cannabis markets in US Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 As one of the largest cannabis markets in the US, Illinois still offers many opportunities for entrepreneurs. The Illinois marijuana market is one of the most expensive in the nation and among the smallest as far as the number of brands – but i
Connecticut's first cannabis grower Theraplant sold Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 One of the state’s four active cannabis producers has new ownership following foreclosure proceedings, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The new owners of Theraplant is a company called NewCo, which is a subsidiary of East Hampton N
Connecticut's first cannabis grower Theraplant sold Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 One of the state’s four active cannabis producers has new ownership following foreclosure proceedings, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The new owners of Theraplant is a company called NewCo, which is a subsidiary of East Hampton N
Connecticut's first cannabis grower Theraplant sold Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 One of the state’s four active cannabis producers has new ownership following foreclosure proceedings, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The new owners of Theraplant is a company called NewCo, which is a subsidiary of East Hampton N
DEA Head pledges to seek Federal Marijuana rescheduling review timeline from HHS Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Anne Milgram, has committed to asking the US Department of Health and Human Services for a timeline in order to conduct a review of the federal marijuana rescheduling. Pressed by Rep. Mat
DEA Head pledges to seek Federal Marijuana rescheduling review timeline from HHS Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Anne Milgram, has committed to asking the US Department of Health and Human Services for a timeline in order to conduct a review of the federal marijuana rescheduling. Pressed by Rep. Mat
Under Armour closes deal to use hemp yarn in clothing Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 Australian biotechnology company Ecofibre has secured a deal with global sports brand Under Armour Inc to supply a specialty hemp yarn for use in its range of performance apparel. The memorandum of understanding was done through Ecofibre’s speciality manufacturin
New York City ranks as Top Cannabis-Consuming city in the World Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 While the Empire State has yet to fully get its adult-use cannabis program off the ground, that isn’t stopping residents from getting their smoke on. And research proves it! According to a new study, New York City consumes more cannabis out of any city
