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Canopy CEO says he's 'somewhat given up' on pace of U.S. Cannabis legalization Image Cannabis NewsMay 31, 2024 One cannabis company CEO says he’s “somewhat given up” on the pace of U.S federal cannabis legalization. During an interview with BNN Bloomberg on Thursday, David Klein, chief executive officer of Canopy Growth, explained that his business

Legal Cannabis in Missouri has generated $19 million for veterans, treatment, public defenders Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 Recreational Cannabis Boosts Missouri's Support for Veterans, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Legal Aid. Since recreational weed was legalized in 2022, it has led to more than $19 million going towards three causes — support

How illicit Cannabis farms have left a wilderness where ‘you’re lucky to see a lizard’ Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 The Golden State legalised marijuana production in 2016, but strict curbs have led to a thriving black market. Its hub is in Siskiyou county, where the environmental damage is clear to see. n the shadow of Mount Shasta in northern

Cannabis Use Before Bedtime Does Not Cause Next-Day Impairment Of Cognitive Ability Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 Marijuana Use Before Sleep Shows Minimal Impact on Next-Day Performance, Study Finds. A new study suggests that using marijuana before sleep has minimal if any effect on a range of performance measures the next day. These include simu

Missouri Cannabis Revenue Funds $15 Million to Three Primary Beneficiaries Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 Missouri Splits $15 Million in Cannabis Revenue Among Veterans, Public Defenders, and Health Services. This amount is split evenly to benefit military veterans, the state public defenders for low-income residents, and the Missouri Department o

Mail-order, chemically made THC undermines Michigan's Marijuana industry Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 Michigan’s marijuana industry is hoping Congress will stamp out a growing competitor. The 2018 Farm Bill created what’s known as the “Farm Bill loophole” that made hemp-derived THC federally legal. This has allowed operators in other states wher

Illinois passes on banning synthetic Weed Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 The Illinois General Assembly once again debated banning hemp-derived THC products and cafes but, in the end, declined to act. Why it matters: The products are currently unregulated, and a ban could have hurt cannabis shops and the burgeoning THC seltzer business, which uses

DEA Rescheduling Paves Way for Cannabis Processors in Pharma and Biotech Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 DEA Rescheduling of Marijuana to Schedule III Sparks Major Opportunities for Cannabis Processors. The impending DEA rescheduling of marijuana to a Schedule III controlled substance presents a momentous opportunity for state-licensed cannabis pro

House Committee Approves Amendment Barring Production of Hemp-Derived Intoxicating Products Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 House Committee Moves to Ban Mood-Altering Hemp-Derived Products. Members of the House Committee on Agriculture have approved an amendment to federally criminalize hemp-derived products containing mood-altering cannabinoids. T

Cannabis Rescheduling Vs. Descheduling: The Supply Chain Edition Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 The essence of the cannabis industry comes down to growing, manufacturing, transporting, and distributing marijuana. This is otherwise known as the supply chain. By now, most of you know that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has accepted the De

'The ship has sailed': California cops are starting to support legal Weed Image Cannabis NewsMay 30, 2024 The state's largest police group calls for federal weed legalization. California’s pot farmers have a new and unlikely friend in government: the police. After years of fighting cannabis legalization, one of the most powerful law enforcement gro

Cannabis Clones And Seeds Are Already Becoming A Huge Industry In Germany Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 Germany Becomes Largest Nation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis. Germany made history on April 1st, 2024 when it became the largest nation to implement provisions of a national adult-use legalization measure. Starting in April, adults in Germany

Pittsfield Settles on $786K Reimbursement in Cannabis Dispensary Lawsuit Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 City Council Approves Legal Settlement with Local Dispensaries Over Unreasonable HCA Fees. The city will refund a sum of more than $786,000 to three local cannabis dispensaries for allegedly "unreasonable" Host Community Agreement fees, a lawsui

Delaware expands Medical Marijuana access Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 Delaware Expands Medical Marijuana Eligibility with New Amendment to State Law. The Delaware General Assembly has passed an amendment to the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act, broadening the eligibility criteria for patients seeking therapeutic or palliative benefits from medica

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana regulator named as pick to lead new Rhode Island Cannabis Office Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 Governor McKee Appoints Michelle Reddish to Lead Rhode Island's Cannabis Office. Michelle Reddish was named the chief operating officer for the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority in June 2023 after previously serving as its

Bring on the Cannabis cafes, our nation needs them Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 Marijuana's Mainstream Moment: New Study Highlights Shift in Daily Consumption Trends. More Americans now consume marijuana on a daily basis than drink alcohol every day, according to a recent study. That’s welcome news for an industry that has been unfairly demonize

Kowloon partners with Cannabis beverage brand to make a Mai Tai seltzer Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 The seltzer will be available starting June 1. LEVIA, a cannabis beverage brand based in Massachusetts, is partnering with Kowloon Restaurant to debut a limited-edition seltzer, AYR Wellness, LEVIA’s parent company, announced Tuesday. The Mai Tai

Architects Show Off ‘Hempcrete’ Studio Image Cannabis NewsMay 29, 2024 British Architects Pioneer Hempcrete Studio as Sustainable Building Model. A pair of British architects are using their own studio as a proof-of-concept in their commitment to sustainable building practices. Kate Nicklin and Graham Mateer, the directors of Commonbond Architects,