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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission awards some licenses; litigation continues Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2024 The decisions do not affect litigation that has brought the state’s proposed medical cannabis program to a halt. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Thursday granted cultivation and transportation licenses to three firms after an adm
Trulieve launches 'Yes On 3' weed products to promote Florida Recreational Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2024 Trulieve Launches ‘Yes On 3’ Product Line to Boost Florida's Recreational Marijuana Initiative. Cannabis company Trulieve launched a new Yes On 3 line of marijuana products to support the ballot initiative to legalize adult recreat
Cannabis use tied to head and neck cancer Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2024 New Study Links Cannabis Use Disorder to Significantly Higher Risk of Head and Neck Cancer. New study reveals that those with cannabis use disorder are up to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than non-users LOS ANGELES — A study from the USC Head and Ne
Cannabis Reform Gains Bipartisan Momentum as Trump Hints at Decriminalization Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2024 Historic Election: Both Major Party Candidates Now Back Cannabis Reform. The future of cannabis reform in the US is now looking increasingly positive, with both presidential candidates now appearing to show their support for change. While
Hempseed meal approved for use in layer feed in the US Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2024 US Approves Hempseed Meal for Commercial Hen Feed, Sparking International Debate. Finally, after years of work by US hemp organizations such as the Hemp Feed Coalition, a hemp ingredient has been green lit for use in commerical laying hen feed in the US. The As
Hempseed meal approved for use in layer feed in the US Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2024 US Approves Hempseed Meal for Commercial Hen Feed, Sparking International Debate. Finally, after years of work by US hemp organizations such as the Hemp Feed Coalition, a hemp ingredient has been green lit for use in commerical laying hen feed in the US. The As
Cannabis: Miracle for some, menace for others Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2024 The Double-Edged Sword of Cannabis: Medical Benefits vs Potential Risks. Plant divides opinion as a 'miracle substance' for medical relief and a potential threat, especially to young users; while it offers benefits in severe cases, understanding its risks demands a nuan
Cannabis: Miracle for some, menace for others Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2024 The Double-Edged Sword of Cannabis: Medical Benefits vs Potential Risks. Plant divides opinion as a 'miracle substance' for medical relief and a potential threat, especially to young users; while it offers benefits in severe cases, understanding its risks demands a nuan
Donald Trump teases support of Florida Marijuana Legalization amendment Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2024 'It's being legalized all over the country.' The Republican presidential nominee may be in favor of Florida legalizing adult use cannabis. During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump suggested he was open to supporting marijuana legal
Verilife now offering Recreational Marijuana sales Image Cannabis NewsAugust 8, 2024 Tuesday dispensaries across the state of Ohio started offering recreational marijuana sales, including Verilife in Wapakoneta. This change comes after Issue 2 was passed in the November 2023 election, legalizing marijuana. Even though the law was passed last fall,
Harris-Walz Is First Major Ticket To Support Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsAugust 8, 2024 Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Form First Major Party Ticket to Support Federal Cannabis Legalization. VP Kamala Harris and her new running mate Gov. Tim Walz just became the first major party ticket to support federal legalization of cannabis. While Ha
Long Beach will be looking into allowing on-site Cannabis use at permitted special events Image Cannabis NewsAugust 8, 2024 Long Beach will be looking into allowing temporary permitted special events with on-site cannabis consumption in the city. The City Council unanimously approved a feasibility study to look into hosting temporary cannabis speci
Retail sale of Recreational Marijuana now banned in New Albany Image Cannabis NewsAugust 8, 2024 New Albany Bans Recreational Marijuana Operations. The legislation was passed the same day as nearly 100 dispensaries across the state began selling recreational marijuana to adults 21 and over. The New Albany City Council passed an ordinance preventing
Cannabis producer Demecan nears €100M valuation after fresh funding Image Cannabis NewsAugust 8, 2024 Demecan Nears €100M Valuation After US-Led Funding Round. Demecan Group, one of Germany's largest cannabis producers, recently completed its latest round of funding, bringing its valuation close to 100 million euros ($109.24 million), a person fami
Cannabis producer Demecan nears €100M valuation after fresh funding Image Cannabis NewsAugust 8, 2024 Demecan Nears €100M Valuation After US-Led Funding Round. Demecan Group, one of Germany's largest cannabis producers, recently completed its latest round of funding, bringing its valuation close to 100 million euros ($109.24 million), a person fami
Here’s How Home Growing Solves Some Of The Challenges Of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 8, 2024 Why are cannabis consumers turning from buying pot at a dispensary to home growing? There are a lot of reasons: safety, self-sufficiency, and the prevalence of inflated, fake THC lab results. It also provides the ability to rule out traces of potenti
Chicago-based Cannabis giant Cresco Labs loss widens on $61M charge for taxes Image Cannabis NewsAugust 8, 2024 Revenue remains about flat at $184 million. Cannabis retailer Cresco Labs Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter loss widened on a $61 million charge related to its tax position, as revenue remained about flat. Cresco Labs said it lost $51
How the Cannabis Industry Thrives on Innovation Image Cannabis NewsAugust 8, 2024 If you're not part of it, you might not realize cannabis is one of the most innovative spaces right now. Imagine a massive, $27 billion (and growing) industry that can’t use everyday, traditional consumer infrastructure. There’s no Amazon, PayPal, Doordash, Target, Ba