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Cannabis company Canopy Growth signs deals with lenders to reduce debt Image Cannabis NewsJuly 14, 2023 Canopy Growth Corp, says it has signed deals with its secured and unsecured lenders that it expects will help the cannabis company reduce its total debt by about $437 million over the next six months. The company says the moves are also expected

Secret Service finds Cannabis in White House Image Cannabis NewsJuly 14, 2023 The Secret Service Uniformed Division confirmed Thursday that it had discovered marijuana in the White House twice last year. The news comes on the heels of finding cocaine in the West Wing. (Benzinga) What happened: A couple of hours after the agency closed its investiga

Cookies executives accused of fraud Image Cannabis NewsJuly 14, 2023 Prominent Cannabis brand Cookies faces third lawsuit alleging fraud and misconduct by executives. Cookies, a prominent cannabis brand launched by San Francisco rapper Berner, is back in hot water after a new lawsuit was filed last week alleging the brand’s executives used fraud to

Out-of-State visitors now able to buy Medical Cannabis in New Hampshire Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 Both out-of-state visitors and visitors from Canada will now be able to purchase medical cannabis in New Hampshire. New Hampshire’s Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) will now be able to dispense medical cannabis to visitors given they hold va

As the Cannabis industry grows, how does law enforcement handle people driving high? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 As New York's cannabis industry continues to evolve, law enforcement faces a new challenge: people driving high. Smoking cannabis before or while driving is illegal with similar punishments to driving under the influence of alcohol.

Medical Marijuana sales in Arkansas could set new record Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas are on track to set a new record this year, state officials said. From January through June, patients spent $141 million to buy a little more than 29,000 pounds of marijuana, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance a

Decoding the Cannabis maze: navigating the legal quandaries of THC variants Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 There is a lot of confusion surrounding the legality of these THC variants due to the openness of stores’ advertisements. However, a little science should help clear the air. You have probably seen many brick-and-mortar and online stores cla

How will Cannabis legalization impact schools, parents and child care centers? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 Here’s how the recreational cannabis industry will affect the state’s education system, health curriculum and more. With summer classes and the school year starting just weeks after the legalization of recreational cannabis in Maryland, t

North Carolina Medical Cannabis bill likely dead for 2023 Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 A bill to legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina is likely dead for this year’s legislative session, according to Republican leaders. A bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina is likely dead for the 2023 legislative session, House S

Massachusetts Pot Sales Reach $152M Last Month, $4.74B Since 2018 Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 Massachusetts cannabis sales continue to rise alongside other states in the Northeastern US. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) recently released a report of its latest recreational cannabis sales data. In June, the state collected $1

Massachusetts Pot Sales Reach $152M Last Month, $4.74B Since 2018 Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 Massachusetts cannabis sales continue to rise alongside other states in the Northeastern US. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) recently released a report of its latest recreational cannabis sales data. In June, the state collected $1

Only 24,4% of Cannabis operators profitable due to 280E and other challenges Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 According to Beau Whitney of Whitney Economics, policy solutions include safe banking, 280E reform, and opening up interstate commerce. A new report on the U.S. cannabis market is making the rounds, and paints a pretty dire picture of where

Could Curaleaf acquire Cronos? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 Is a Major Acquisition Brewing in the Cannabis Industry? Any deal may have very little to do with expanding geographical boundaries. Consolidation in the cannabis industry is inevitable. Companies are struggling right now, burning through cash amid mounting losses. It may only be a mat

Facebook updates policy to allow CBD ads Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 A Meta spokesperson clarified the implications for the new CBD-related ad policy. Major social media platforms continue to gradually warm up to cannabis. As Meta rival Twitter announced it will allow some CBD and THC ads last February, Meta is taking steps as well by continui

Scotland’s government calls for drug decriminalization Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 The Scottish government has unveiled a plan to decriminalize possession of personal quantities of drugs, a proposal that was quickly rejected by the UK national government. The Scottish government last week called for decriminalizing possession of personal quant

Cannabis start-ups likely to face banking roadblocks Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 Any time a new industry is in its earliest stages of development, there are likely to be unforeseen obstacles. That’s certainly true of the fledgling recreational cannabis industry in Minnesota. However, among the biggest obstacles is one everyone is aware of but

Canadian study examines potency and duration of joints Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 The results of a recent study show interesting results regarding the potency of ground flower based on different particle sizes. Researchers at DELIC Labs recently published a study analyzing how the size of ground cannabis flower in today’s cannabis joints can

How veterans and frontline workers say Cannabis is tackling PTSD and depression Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 Medical cannabis helped manage nightmares, says member. During Steve Gloade's 27-year career with the RCMP, he never thought his retirement would include using cannabis to recover. Gloade is among the veteran ambassadors at CannaConnect,