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5 health benefits of Hemp Seeds Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 Try this slightly sweet seed for hunger-fighting protein and disease-fighting fatty acids. If you’ve been bypassing hemp seeds in the grocery store because you associate hemp with cannabis (marijuana) — or maybe you’re just not a seed lover — it’s time to give these tiny, tasty powerh

New law paves way for Black farmers’ Marijuana licenses Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 Two Black farmers have received licenses to grow, process and sell medical marijuana, after a new state law helped clear the way for the long-awaited licenses. The Florida Department of Health issued the licenses July 11 to Suwannee County farmer Terry Donnell

Frequent Cannabis use linked to more severe insomnia Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 New research suggests that while some military veterans may turn to cannabis to relieve stress, frequent cannabis use may actually lead to more severe insomnia in the long run. The findings have been published in the Journal of Sleep Research. Insomnia is a sleep

West Hartford's first Recreational Cannabis retailer set to open Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 Derrick Gibbs and Carl Tirella Jr are friends and business partners that are now just days away from making West Hartford’s first recreational cannabis retailer a reality. Their store, Budr Cannabis, opens Monday, July 31. It is the first of five they

CBD liquid products often short on CBD Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 “Few products had measured CBD concentrations within 10 percent of advertised concentrations,” according to a new study out of Britain. Some CBD products may not be all they seem, according to newly published analysis. Researchers from the United Kingdom assessed a variety of C

Jim Belushi's Cannabis brand to make debut in New Mexico Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 Jim Belushi, the Hollywood actor turned cannabis farmer, is moving into New Mexico through a partnership with dispensary chain Seven Clover. Belushi’s Farm, the actor’s Eagle Point, Oregon-based cannabis brand, was soft launched in Seven Clover stores June 28.

Tilray stock surges after Cannabis company improves bottom line Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 Tilray Brands shares spiked Wednesday after the Canadian cannabis producer reported a narrower loss for its fiscal fourth quarter than a year ago and a solid revenue beat. The stock closed nearly 15% higher Wednesday. While a Canadian company, Tilray ha

Mastercard blocks marijuana transactions Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 Mastercard has told financial institutions to stop allowing marijuana transactions on its debit cards, dealing a blow to an industry already on the fringes of the financial system in the United States. Most banks in the country do not service cannabis companies as marijuana r

'Operation Kandy Krush' nets 68K packages of Hemp extract products aimed at kids Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 Nearly 70,000 illegal hemp extract products attractive to children were found at Florida businesses during "Operation Kandy Krush," according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on Tuesday. A weeklong inspecti

BC oversight of Cannabis stores falling short Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 Audit finds regulation branch lacks staff and tools to ensure laws are followed. British Columbia government auditors found the provincial branch responsible for ensuring licensed cannabis retail stores follow the law is understaffed and lacks key tools to do the job. Wi

First independent cannabis consumption lounge license approved in Nevada Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 The first cannabis lounges in Nevada will open as soon as this fall. Tuesday, a conditional license was given to the first independent consumption lounge in the state by the Cannabis Compliance Board. Last fall, the CCB awarded prospective lice

Massachusetts Cannabis social equity fund at $0 year after launch Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 The fund was approved by lawmakers last year. A fund created by Massachusetts state lawmakers last year to subsidize equity-owned cannabis businesses there remains empty, according to a report. Boston Business Journal reports that a “bill passed by th

Missouri's Marijuana microbusiness applications open Thursday Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 The Department of Health and Senior Services will begin accepting marijuana microbusiness licenses on Thursday. The application window for the first round of microbusiness licenses is July 27 through Aug. 10. In October, the first 48 microbusiness license

Ohio Marijuana legalization question falls short on signatures for fall ballot Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 The ballot measure proposes allowing adults 21 and over to buy and possess up to 2,5 ounces of cannabis and to grow plants at home. A proposal to legalize adult use of marijuana in Ohio narrowly fell short Tuesday of the signatures it nee

Beach Bud: ‘large amount’ of Cannabis washes ashore in Florida Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 Police advised locals to avoid “turning this discovery into a treasure hunt.” A Florida beach was the site of some mysterious, lost treasure over the weekend. Police in Neptune Beach, a town in the northeastern corner of the state near Jacksonville, said

NASA employee used COVID Business relief to fund illegal Pot operation Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 One NASA employee took advantage of small business COVID relief for illegal cannabis operations. An employee of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) pleaded guilty to using COVID relief designed for small businesses to fund an

Marijuana is the new 'Wine' in the NBA says Kevin Durant Image Cannabis NewsJuly 26, 2023 Kevin Durant has revealed that marijuana consumption is quite common in the NBA. NBA superstar Kevin Durant has revealed that marijuana consumption is quite common in the basketball league and is almost “like wine at this point”. The Phoenix Suns forward even

Marijuana company asks judge for permission to speak to Alabama Medical Cannabis commissioners to resolve lawsuit Image Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2023 Alabama Always, one of the medical cannabis companies currently suing the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), asked a Montgomery Circuit Court Judge on Monday for permission to discuss its lawsui