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Amish farmers rushed to grow Cannabis in PA Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 Reuben Riehl wants to transform Lancaster into a hemp haven. On a recent morning, the shelves at Lancaster County Marketing were lined with CBD root beer and cotton candy lollipops, hemp-infused honey and muscle salves, and CBD prerolled joints with names like Elektra and

Cannabis industry poised for massive hiring wave in 2024 Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 Retail cannabis companies plan to add the most jobs in the next 12 months. The U.S. cannabis industry is set for a hiring boom in 2024 after a period of layoffs and economic stagnation, according to cannabis jobs platform Vangst’s latest industry salary guide.

Trulieve, Green Thumb, Verano stocks rise on stronger-than-expected Cannabis revenue Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2024 Trulieve posts narrower loss while Green Thumb draws analyst praise as ‘best in class’. Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Green Thumb Industries Inc. and Verano Holdings Corp. all topped revenue estimates for the fourth quarter, as the canna

Thailand to ban Recreational Cannabis use by year-end, says health minister Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 29, 2024 Thailand to Ban Recreational Marijuana Use by Year End, Says Health Minister. Thailand will ban the recreational use of marijuana by the end of this year, but continue allowing its use for medical purposes, the health minister told Reute

Germany bets on Medical Cannabis market, steps back from rec Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 29, 2024 Despite the cautious approach, the new rules set the stage for rapid growth in the medical cannabis market. The German medical cannabis program is poised for a big lift following recent legislative amendments, but the story isn’t so simple when it come

Is Cannabis a secret to ease ageing pain? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 29, 2024 Understanding the effects of cannabis on the ageing brain is more important now than ever. Despite limited and inconsistent research directly linking cannabis use to changes in the ageing brain, there’s evidence suggesting long-term use could impact brain functions simil

Hampton Roads Cannabis entrepreneurs support legislation to create Virginia retail market Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 29, 2024 Hampton Roads Cannabis Entrepreneurs Await Retail Market Legislation. Hampton Roads cannabis entrepreneurs are enthusiastic about legislation that would create a legal retail market for the drug although the governor hasn’t

ADHD medication shortage: Cannabis clinic sees spike in patients Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 29, 2024 ADHD Patients Turn to Cannabis Clinics Amid Medication Shortage. Cannabis clinics have seen a spike in ADHD patients accessing their services amid a national medication shortage, a BBC North West investigation has found. One medical cannabis clinic

Waffle cone edibles, strawberry pre-rolls: Here's what new in Michigan's Marijuana industry Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 29, 2024 Innovative Cannabis Products Expand in Michigan's Growing Market. As Michigan enters its fifth year of legal recreational marijuana sales, the industry's offerings have expanded as brands try to capture a piece of the sta

Exploring the legal, insurance complexities of Legalized Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 29, 2024 Marijuana is projected to surpass alcohol in popularity in the coming 20-30 years, according to panelists at the 2024 Complex Claims and Litigation Forum. More than two dozen leading insurance and litigation experts tackled numerous hot-button su

Confusion, delays hinder local dispensaries after Ohio legalizes Recreational Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 29, 2024 Issue 2 passed on the November ballot, legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio. The law went into effect in December. But lawmakers in the state's capitol have been looking to tweak the law, leading to confusion among resid

Florida GOP’s Effort To Cap THC Goes Up in Smoke Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 29, 2024 It’s back to the drawing board for Florida lawmakers trying to put a cap on THC potency. A Republican-backed proposal in Florida to impose limits on THC potency in marijuana appears to have flamed out in the state’s legislative session. GOP lawmakers there introdu

Cannabis justice grants see official rollout Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 29, 2024 Arizona's Justice Reinvestment Program Distributes Grants to Nonprofits. The legalization of adult-use marijuana in Arizona spurred the establishment of the Justice Reinvestment Program, an initiative codified in Proposition 207. It finally came to fruition last Decem

Aurora Cannabis partners UK's Script Assist for easier patient access Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 28, 2024 Aurora Cannabis Partners with Script Assist to Enhance Medical Cannabis Access in the UK. Aurora Cannabis Inc, a prominent player in the global medical cannabis market, has announced a new partnership with Script Assist, a UK-based medical can

Zoning board to continue hearing on retail Cannabis application Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 28, 2024 Evolve Sky's Hearing for Cannabis Storefront in Hopewell Borough Continues to March. Evolve Sky LLC’s hearing for a retail cannabis storefront in Hopewell Borough will continue in March after the Zoning Board did not have a full complement of member

Governor asks court to 'stay' lawsuit over Marijuana tax money Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 28, 2024 Legal Battle Over Montana Marijuana Tax Revenue Allocation Continues. Over nine months after Montana’s 2023 legislative session adjourned, a broadly supported bill to change how tax money from marijuana sales is used is still up in the air, the subje

House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance calling for changes to Cannabis tax Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 28, 2024 The federal House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance is recommending a change to how cannabis excise taxes are applied. The change calls for moving from a rate of $1 per gram or 10% of a producer’s selling price (whichever i

Decrease In Cannabis Treatment Tied To Policy Changes Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 28, 2024 Legalization of Cannabis Associated with Decrease in Cannabis Use Disorders. A new study has found that the legalization of cannabis is not associated with an increase in cannabis use disorders. Instead, it has decreased since 2004. Contrary to the common bel