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Cannabis operators big and small argue over who should oversee the industry in Illinois Image Cannabis NewsMay 9, 2023 A battle over legal cannabis oversight in Illinois pits startup social equity business owners against big multistate operators, and could determine the future regulation of the industry in the state. At issue is the desire for a si

Vermont regulators weigh in on how SAFE Banking Act could affect Cannabis industry Image Cannabis NewsMay 9, 2023 MONTPELIER - Vermont regulators aren’t sure what kind of impact the SAFE Banking Act would have here. The Department of Financial Regulation says they continue to hear banking for the cannabis industry is a hurdle for growers and retail

Gang violence could end open Cannabis trade in anarchist commune Christiania Image Cannabis NewsMay 9, 2023 Organised criminals have taken over ‘Pusher Street’ market in the Danish capital and are vying for dominance. The 40-year history of the open cannabis trade on “Pusher Street” in the heart of the anarchist Christiania neighbourhood of Copenha

NBA player's Weed brand not happening soon Image Cannabis NewsMay 9, 2023 NBA players will remain banned from promoting cannabis companies or launching their own brands until at least 2029, according to a new NBA agreement signed last week. (Benzinga) This news contradicts April reports stating that the league and players had agreed that NBA player

Whistleblower claims FBI and DCC ignored multi-million dollar Cannabis Diversion Image Cannabis NewsMay 9, 2023 Former employee said FBI, DCC declined to act on the information provided. As California continues to grapple with the problem of its cannabis being smuggled as far away as New York City, one longtime West Coast industry insider says auth

Thailand’s Cannabis sellers say US growers are eating their lunch Image Cannabis NewsMay 8, 2023 Local cannabis growers say their business is being undercut by cheaper illegal imports from overseas. Bangkok/Pattaya, Thailand — Nearly a year after Thailand decriminalised cannabis amid promises of an economic bonanza, Thai growers and sellers say the

World's tallest 'hemp hotel' trails South Africa's green credentials Image Cannabis NewsMay 8, 2023 With 12 storeys, a breathtaking view of Cape Town’s imposing Table Mountain and a minimal ecological footprint, the world’s tallest building made with industrial hemp is soon to open its doors in South Africa. Workers in central Cape Town are putting

How advertisers are building up their Cannabis ad budgets as Marijuana regulations loosen Image Cannabis NewsMay 8, 2023 This past 4/20, Gbemi Maiyegun was surprised to see just how many mainstream brands were celebrating with cannabis-friendly ads, partnerships and marketing messages. There were the usual suspects like Jack in the Box and Ben & Je

New York Governor signs legislation to reign in illicit weed market Image Cannabis NewsMay 8, 2023 New York’s governor has signed legislation to address the state’s illicit cannabis industry, giving regulators new powers to assess civil penalties. New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed legislation to reign in the state’s illicit marijua

Grandma who supplied Cannabutter in Australia sentenced Image Cannabis NewsMay 8, 2023 A great-grandmother in Australia was sentenced to a two-year bond, based on good behavior, avoiding a 3,5-year sentence for supplying cannabutter to a minor. One grandma in Australia found healing benefits through cannabis-infused butter, but it backfired when he

Missouri is 3 months into Recreational Weed sales. How is it going so far? Image Cannabis NewsMay 8, 2023 Between recreational and medical marijuana, Missouri hit $350 million in sales in the first three months since the state began allowing dispensaries to sale legal weed. Yet cannabis business owners say those numbers could be even higher since c

Police Department to discontinue training of Police Service Dogs in marijuana detection Image Cannabis NewsMay 8, 2023 Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Missouri, the Springfield Police Department is no longer training its police service dogs to detect marijuana. Additionally, one dog trained to detect the drug will be retired from the de

Illegal Cannabis is making California’s water problems worse Image Cannabis NewsMay 8, 2023 We’ve reported on how California’s illicit pot market has hurt the heavily taxed and regulated legal market. Expanding on that, agriculture reporter Kim Chipman this week follows up on her earlier reporting about water theft in California to look at how the

Missouri Marijuana top $350 million during first 3 months Image Cannabis NewsMay 8, 2023 Hippos Cannabis has a 40,000-square-foot production facility in Vienna, Missouri, a town of 600 people that’s just 30 minutes north of Rolla. Since Missouri’s recreational marijuana sales began in February, it has added 25 workers, bringing total employees to 7

The truth: Over 4 in 10 American adults admit to using Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMay 8, 2023 A new report dives into the trends and facts about today’s cannabis consumer. A new report called Cannabis Consumers in America 2023: Part 1 was recently release by New Frontier Data on May 2. The study analyzes a wide variety of trends and demographics o

Illinois’ Marijuana tax revenue is the highest in the country, next to California Image Cannabis NewsMay 5, 2023 SPRINGFIELD - Illinois made $562 million in taxes from marijuana sales in 2022, according to the Marijuana Policy Project. Illinois taxes legal cannabis with some of the highest rates in the country, with up to 40% over the sale price, p

Alaska’s US senators join push to protect banks serving Cannabis businesses Image Cannabis NewsMay 5, 2023 Alaska’s two Republican senators are part of a group of federal lawmakers seeking to protect banks that serve the marijuana industry from federal penalties. An effort that has repeatedly flamed out in the face of GOP opposition and Democratic

Monterey City Council approves four locations for future retail Cannabis stores Image Cannabis NewsMay 5, 2023 The Monterey City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday, May 2, for up to four possible retail cannabis locations. Within the city, it increases the previous idea of three locations—Alvarado Street, Lighthouse Avenue and the Cannery Row district—to