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Minnesota's THC Beverage Boom: A Case Study in Cannabis Innovation Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2024 Weed drinks are everywhere in Minnesota, other states are now embracing them. The state’s market for THC drinks has exploded into a nearly $200 million industry over the last two years. Call it the Minnesota Weed Miracle. State lawmakers — some with
Germany’s First Marijuana Social Club Approved Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 Germany Approves First Marijuana Social Club Amidst Legalization Progress. Social Club Ganderkesee approved the cultivation of cannabis, reflecting legalization progress in Germany. The primary goal of these clubs is to offer a safe and controlled environment for cannabi
Calls for More Industry Transparency as Medical Cannabis Producer Reveals High Yield Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 Dalgety Calls for Industry Transparency as It Reveals World-Class Yield. Leading UK medical cannabis producer Dalgety has, for the first time, revealed its impressive yield while calling for more industry transparency across the UK m
Maryland's Cannabis Edibles Market Booms with Rising Consumer Demand and Innovative Products Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 Cannabis Edibles in Maryland: A Local Market Analysis. The cannabis market in Maryland has seen significant growth in recent years, with an increasing number of consumers exploring various forms of cannabis products. Among th
Florida Marijuana Legalization Bid Headed To Victory Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 Recent Polls Indicate Strong Support for Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Florida. Two recent polls show that Amendment 3, the ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida, is likely to win enough votes to pass in the November general election.
Kentucky begins licensing doctors, nurses for medical Cannabis program Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 Kentucky Residents to Apply for Medical Cannabis Cards in January, Medical Professionals Begin Licensing Process. Starting in January, Kentucky residents can begin applying for medical cannabis cards, but the process for licensing medical professi
South Dakota Leads Nation in Hemp Production, Eyes Expansion Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 South Dakota ranks #1 in Hemp, farmers in the state look at this year’s crop. After leading the nation in hemp production the last two years, South Dakota looks to continue expanding the growth of the crop throughout the state while adding new processing fa
US Lawmakers File Bipartisan Bill To Expunge Marijuana Convictions Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 A bipartisan pair of lawmakers this week filed a bill to expunge federal convictions for low-level marijuana crimes. The legislation, dubbed the Marijuana Misdemeanor Expungement Act, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Louisiana De
New York’s ongoing struggle to launch Cannabis companies Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 Broken state promises and legal delays have conspired to keep licensees from opening. The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) does an excellent job informing the public about the number of licenses issued, but its record is less stellar when it comes t
Adults are ditching alcohol for Cannabis and psychedelics Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 UK Adults Shift from Alcohol to Psychotropic Drugs, Study Finds. The report found that 58% of adults in the UK reduce their alcohol consumption in favour of other substances, a figure that increases to 70% in the US where THC is more widely available. An incre
Can Hemp slow cancer growth? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 New Study Explores Impact of Dietary Fibres on Prostate Cancer Growth. A new Rowett Institute study into whether adding particular types of fibre to prostate cancer patients' diets could slow the growth of tumours - or even shrink them - has the potential to deliver "significant benefits"
Cannabis advocates in Thailand protest a proposal to ban again its general use Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Thai Cannabis Advocates Protest Potential Ban on General Use. Two years after Marijuana was decriminalized in Thailand, nearly a hundred of its advocates marched to the prime minister’s office to protest a possible ban on general use. Two
Cannabis Reform Faces Uncertain Future Despite Labour Victory in UK Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Labour's Election Win Unlikely to Spur Major Changes in UK Cannabis Policy. Three years ago the toppling of a conservative Government in Germany led to a seminal moment for European cannabis – but there appears to be little chance of a repeat in the
Unleashing the Potential of Cannabis for Tomorrow's Medicine Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings: Strategic Advances and Future Growth Plans. Since the start of the year, Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (OTC Pink: CBIH) has embarked on a transformative journey involving merger opportunities, patent
Legal Cannabis Movement: Success Tainted by Equity Issues Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Legal Cannabis: A Mixed Bag of Success and Disappointment in the USA. Cannabis prohibition remains central to America’s failed war on drugs — upwards of half a million people were arrested for a cannabis offense in the U.S. in 2018, accounting for more than 43
Cannabis Medications could be eligible for FDA approval under proposed DEA rules Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 For the first time, cannabis plant would drastically shift federal legal status from narcotic to regulated medication. The US Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed new rules that mean, for the first time, medications containing de
Marijuana’s New Legal Status Must Spark More Research Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 While most Americans enjoy access to marijuana, barriers to research and knowledge expansion persist—with dangerous consequences. Unlimited research access is needed. In May the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposed officially reclassifying marijuana
Applications now open for Kentucky Cannabis Business licenses Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Applications now open for Kentucky cannabis business licenses. House Bill 829 became law during this year’s legislative session and moved up the medical cannabis timeline from January 2025 to July 1, 2024. Kentuckians can now begin applying for a cannabis