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Vermont's Cannabis marketplace has been open for a year and is generating millions Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 19, 2023 Vermont's cannabis marketplace is about to mark its first year in operation. Retail sales for the current fiscal year are projected to top $100 million, generating more than $20 million in new state revenue. At the beginning of l
Who benefits from Cannabis delivery? Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 19, 2023 There’s a common phrase from economic theory, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” In economics, it implies that broad policy will help those at various wealth levels. But as for my recent thoughts, it has been something top of mind when considering accessibility. The term acces
New York Cannabis giant has a new name and Brand Identity Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 19, 2023 Columbia Care Rebrands as The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc, Changing Ticker Symbols to 'CBST' and 'CBST WT. Publicly-traded cannabis company Columbia Care Inc confirmed Monday its change in legal name to The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. and will reb
Cannabis prices hit historic Low Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 19, 2023 The latest data from Cannabis Benchmarks reported that the national wholesale flower price has hit a historic low. For the week ending September 15, the U.S. Cannabis Spot Index decreased 1.2% to $936 per pound and in grams, the Spot price was $2.06. Cannabis Benchmarks wrote th
Cronos stock climbs after launching Peace Naturals Medical Cannabis brand in Germany Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023 The US-listed shares of Cronos Group Inc climbed 2.5% in premarket trading Monday, after the Toronto-based cannabis company said it launched its Peace Naturals medical brand in Germany. The company has signed a distribution agr
St. Paul City Council to vote on Cannabis use Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023 The St. Paul City Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on where people can smoke cannabis openly in the city. The current version prohibits smoking marijuana in parks and within 25 feet of entrances of public buildings and workplaces. The Minnesota State Patrol ju
Changes are coming to Maine’s $300m Medical Cannabis industry Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023 Medical cannabis growers could face increased regulations as adult-use sales start to match medical. The agency regulating the sale of medical cannabis in Maine is proposing a new set of rules as providers leave the market in record numbers, despite
The economic roller-coaster of a small Ontario town fuelled by Chocolate and Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023 A small eastern Ontario town that was once known as the province's chocolate capital is preparing for the sweet return of Hershey's. "It's like an old friend coming home after being gone for 15 years," said Smiths Falls Mayor
New York battling judge over exemptions to Cannabis retail license pause Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023 The suggested waiver list by the OCM was rejected by the judge. New York marijuana regulators have spent nearly the past month trying to convince a state judge to allow a handful of conditional adult use retail dispensary (CAURD) licensees
Young Cannabis entrepreneurs discover untapped market Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023 MOOD, an artisanal THC company, delivers legal THC products farm-to-doorstep. While some may believe cannabis can bring people closer to God, others think it’s the Devil’s Grass. Almost half of America’s states, 23 to be exact — including Virginia, Arizona,
Missouri colleges expand Cannabis programs to prepare students for ‘green jobs’ Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023 The cannabis industry has opened up nearly 8,000 new jobs statewide since November, when Missourians voted to legalize recreational marijuana. Karina Hernandez’s ideal work environment is surrounded by plants, with her hands in the
Medical Cannabis brings ‘life-changing’ pain relief Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023 Tina Lively has seen medical cannabis have a life-changing impact on some people suffering chronic pain, but the Chatham pharmacist wasn’t always on team cannabis. “I flushed my son’s stash,” she laughed. That was many years ago and Lively, who is a clinical p
Report reveals $92M Cannabis sales for Florida in August Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023 A new report from Zuanic & Associates has revealed that medical cannabis sales in Florida reached $92 million in August. August’s $92 million in sales contributed to a three-month total of $480 million, valuing the industry at $1.44 billion. The report sh
Rescheduling Cannabis will reduce stigma, increase research and encourage innovation Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 18, 2023 Cannabis is on the cusp of one of the biggest changes in recent federal drug policy. In late August, a senior official from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) formally advocated for marijuana reclassification as
Thai PM speaks out against Recreational use of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023 Thailand's new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has spoken out against the recreational use of cannabis but says his administration will continue the policies supporting its medical use. Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country last year to decrimi
Weedstock is a dope Delaware festival that wants all the smoke: 'Bring your best buds' Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023 At least 2,000 grass lovers are invited to mow down a little greenery while vibing to many bands at the sixth annual Weedstock festival this weekend. That's why the tagline for the event is "Bring your best buds," another for
Cannabis extracts may improve quality of life for Autism Patients Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023 Cannabis Extracts Show Promise in Improving Symptoms and Reducing Medication Use in Autism, Brazilian Study Finds. Emerging cannabis science shows a lot of promise for a number of health conditions that people suffer from, but one that seems to b
Maryland to launch Cannabis Business License Applications in November Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 15, 2023 The Maryland Cannabis Administration has announced that it will launch the first application round for cannabis business licenses will open on November 13 and will be exclusively for social equity applicants. More than 175 standard and micro