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Mockingbird facility up and running to provide medical marijuana
420 Intel
Business & Finance
JACKSON - What a difference a few months have made. The Mockingbird facility, which we first toured in January, is up and running and developing medical marijuana. 3 On Your Side has an update on Mockingbird and the work to make sure those who need the product will have access to it. This is what Mockingbird looked like in January and then in Febru
Legalizing Medical Marijuana would immediately lower prescription Opioid use, study shows
420 Intel
Politics
Another study has found that giving people legal access to medical marijuana can help patients reduce their use of opioid painkillers, or cease use altogether, without compromising quality of life. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Substance Use and Misuse on September 27, surveyed registered medical cannabis patients in Florida, as
CBD Food and Drinks are becoming more popular, but the FDA isn’t Biting
420 Intel
Cannabis News
More food manufacturers are cashing in on the public’s interest in cannabidiol, or CBD, and adding this compound to beverages and food products, including meals sold at high-end and fast-food restaurants. Although several states have passed laws to legalize CBD, products containing this compound are technically illegal at the federal level. This in
Advocates call for more equity in Illinois Recreational Cannabis Industry
420 Intel
Cannabis News
CHICAGO - Advocates and state lawmakers are pushing for more fairness in the cannabis industry. They gathered on Tuesday in the West Loop to call on state leaders and regulators to do more to help business owners to get what's called "social equity cannabis licenses." "The cannabis industry for social equity was to hire Black and brown people in co
Why Houston's 8th Wonder Brewery is expanding into the Cannabis Business
420 Intel
Business & Finance
8th Wonder Cannabis, a partnership with Bayou City Hemp, plans to have locations across Texas. 8th Wonder Brewery, one of Houston's very first craft breweries, is officially making moves into another industry: cannabis. The company announced it was partnering with Bayou City Hemp to create 8th Wonder Cannabis, a new brand and dispensary dedicated t
Public invited to ‘Cannabis Conversations’ about marijuana industry Oct. 3,4
420 Intel
Cannabis News
Farmington Hills is hosting two public feedback sessions next week on the commercial cannabis industry, welcoming residents and members of the business community to share opinions and concerns. “Cannabis Conversations” — outreach and education sessions — will run Oct. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Oct. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the city council chambers at F
What happens to cannabis scraps?
420 Intel
Business & Finance
After plants have been cured and trimmed, there remains a large mound of natural cannabis scraps to deal with Much time, money and thought go into exactly what to do with marijuana buds once they are ripe for the picking. There are ever-evolving methods of extraction, and always a new and exciting way to consume cannabis. But the THC rich buds, or
Why smoking Weed and going to the gym are a Match Made in Heaven
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Cannabis News
Whether it's to boost motivation, facilitate recovery or find more pleasure in exercise, weed can be your new exercise partner. One good thing about cannabis being in the constant spotlight is that much research has been developed around it. And with the growing population of people using marijuana for exercise has been an exciting subject of study
Fairfield takes steps to stop Marijuana use at Local Park
420 Intel
Politics
FAIRFIELD - A town task force decided to take action after finding evidence of underage drug use at a local park. Fairfield CARES Community Coalition, a town-created task force aimed at addressing youth drug and alcohol use, recently helped get community watch signs installed at the entrances of the Mary Katona Memorial Open Space. Catherine Hazlet
Fairfield takes steps to stop Marijuana use at Local Park
420 Intel
Cannabis News
FAIRFIELD - A town task force decided to take action after finding evidence of underage drug use at a local park. Fairfield CARES Community Coalition, a town-created task force aimed at addressing youth drug and alcohol use, recently helped get community watch signs installed at the entrances of the Mary Katona Memorial Open Space. Catherine Hazlet
Cannabis Testing Company may lose license for falsely inflating THC levels
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Business & Finance
RENO - A Las Vegas-based facility that intentionally manipulated cannabis testing results will likely face disciplinary action after state regulators denied the company’s motion to dismiss the action Tuesday. The Cannabis Compliance Board voted unanimously to reject Lettucetest LLC’s motion to dismiss disciplinary action against the company that co
Amazon still says no to drugs, and is booting Marijuana Businesses
420 Intel
Technology
For nine years, Arnold Marcus had been making a living selling spice grinders on Amazon. His company, Golden Gate Grinders, had several colors available, repeat customers and an invitation to join the Amazon Accelerator program, a path toward becoming a supplier for Amazon's private label. Marcus, 68, would package orders and take customers' calls
Ontario made $520M from pot last year. So why do retailers say they're struggling?
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Ontario Cannabis Stores, the province's pot supplier, charges a 31% mark-up to retailers. The province of Ontario made more than a half a billion dollars from the cannabis industry in the last fiscal year, according to public accounts released by the government on Friday. But that $520 million is coming at least partially at the expense of struggli
San Diego health officials remind Parents of the risks of teen Marijuana use
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Cannabis News
Parents encouraged to talk to their kids early and often to prevent substance abuse. SAN DIEGO - San Diego health officials last week highlighted the mental health-related risks of marijuana, particularly frequent use of high-potency cannabis among youth. The potency of cannabis — measured by the amount of THC found in products — has been on the ri
An Art Gallery that sells Cannabis? How one Dispensary is Standing Out
420 Intel
Business & Finance
2022 has been a tough year for a lot of cannabis brands. On the one hand, more markets than ever have opened. But between inflation and taxation many are feeling the pinch. That doesn’t mean it’s all doom and gloom, some brands are standing out, and they’re doing it by exploring those new markets and having a unique business model.  On the retail s
Lower-risk guidelines for Cannabis use
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Cannabis News
Cannabis is often marketed and presented as a less problematic drug than its contemporaries alcohol and tobacco. However, just like everything else in this world, there is a risk associated with cannabis use. Lucky for you, dear reader, there are ways to mitigate this risk while still partaking. In a new review of previous studies published in the 
420 Finder launches a new platform to help Cannabis users and Businesses connect Safely
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Technology
he 420 Finder team has been supporting cannabis businesses for years, and the launch of the platform shows it. WASHINGTON D.C. - As cannabis legalization continues to happen per state, 420 Finder, a leading cannabis technology company, is excited to announce the launch of its revolutionary new, sharply designed platform that connects cannabis users
A legal Pot Problem that’s now Plaguing the Streets of America: Plastic Litter
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Medical News
“We're going to have this entire new universe of plastic waste of the worst kind,” says one environmental activist. Pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes in sativa, indica and hybrid varieties are seen for sale at a dispensary in California on Jan. 1, 2018. Credit: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images Waste packaging from a burgeoning and newly legalized mari

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