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The Colorado grant program is designed “to save small businesses money, foster equity and diversity in the cannabis industry, and create good-paying jobs for Coloradans.” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis last week announced the first businesses to receive funding through the state’s Cannabis Business Pilot Grant. A total of 16 aspiring cannabis retailers

It is likely that many more laws will be implemented before cannabis lounges take off in a major way in other states. There is something special about a lounge experience. An intentionally designed atmosphere for strangers to meet in order to enjoy ambience and interaction is something most of us took for granted before quarantine hit. The world is

Last week, a group of six U.S. senators urged the Biden administration to use its position and remove cannabis from the list of Schedule 1 substances under federal law. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ron Wyden (D-ORE), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Edward J.Markey (D-MA) sent the urging letter on Wednesday

Australia’s Cannatrek says it will be able to accelerate construction of its medical cannabis facility near Shepparton in Victoria after securing debt funding. Cannatrek secured planning permission for the facility in 2019 and the following year the project was awarded Major Project Status from the Federal Government. Construction was to kick off i

The company holds A$6 million of cash that will allow it to continue to diversify away from the underperforming cannabis sector. Hygrovest Ltd (ASX:HGV) achieved some of its goals to diversify its investment portfolio, reduce its exposure to the cannabis sector and ultimately, reduce the difference between the share price and NAV, during the financ

  High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, announced today that its subsidiary, Blessed CBD ("Blessed"), has begun sales of its premium hemp-derived CBD products on Amazon in the United Kingdom ("Amazon

Within a minute of one another are two Cincinnati medical marijuana dispensaries — Sunnyside (formerly Verdant Creations) at 5149 Kennedy Avenue, and Verilife, at 5431 Ridge. When interviewed in 2019 by WVXU, Verilife customers had high hopes prices would come down since an increasing number of dispensaries were popping up in Southwest Ohio. It’s u

Further testing on pesticides used to cultivate marijuana is one way to ensure all the consumers are safe from harmful chemicals. As Rhode Island gears up for its recreational sales debut this December, it now requires all of its cannabis pass pesticide testing. This process is common, as nearly all legal states have some form of pesticide testing

Do you want to have better sex with cannabis? Join the Smoke and Poke dating site to know more and get connected. People love to discuss cannabis and sex, and that’s where Smoke and Poke comes in. Cannabis used during sex is often thought of as an aphrodisiac. There is evidence to suggest that it can have positive effects on sexual intimacy. Usuall

New York is off to a strong start with their recreational market, as certain hemp growers got the green light to start their outdoor growing. New York is finally kicking off their recreational cannabis sales, after years of back-and-forth and push back against antiquated and racist drug laws. Now, the industry is up and running with some of the fir

Estimated 45,000-plus illegal pot plants and eight metric tonnes of processed weed confiscated. The Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET), led by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), seized $61 million in cannabis, equipment and property during searches of two greenhouse sites and two residences. Announced on July 7, the OPP re

OpTic HECZ takes us into the heart of esports, and challenges corporations such as Facebook, Google, and TikTok to end the digital war on cannabis. My name is OpTic HECZ and I had the honor of joining the cannabis industry by way of professional esports and building brands on the internet. Big shout out to my boy Jon Cappetta for inviting me to be

CBD is a natural way to treat a range of health issues and can have a positive impact on our overall health and wellbeing. It can help with illness and injuries that cause pain and discomfort. It can also help with skin conditions like acne and eczema and can alleviate symptoms we may suffer caused by low mood and bad mental health. There is a prod

Fluence CEO and a leading lobbyist call for Congress to finally pass federal SAFE legislation that would put financial institutions more at ease with lending in the cannabis sector. Cannabis lighting firms take note: As rapidly as the legal marijuana industry is growing, it is held back in the U.S. by a lack of federal action that would allow tens

Anything other than guns. In the ongoing effort to talk about anything except controlling guns in response to our country’s ongoing massacre problem, the public intellectuals of the American Right have descended to watch-out-for-the-hopheads levels that are beneath even those plumbed by Joe and Frank on the old Dragnet show, and those guys had a ca

The letter asks the Biden Administration to use its authority for two purposes: to deschedule cannabis and to clear the names of all individuals convicted of non-violent cannabis offenses. As marijuana faces federal legalization, Democrats are asking President Biden to step up and deschedule the drug. The Hill reports that a group of senators sent

A study funded by Quantified Citizen, co-authored by Paul Stamets, proves that psilocybin treatment can help boost mood and mental health. A study published in Scientific Reports on June 30 has presented evidence that psilocybin mushrooms have a noticeable effect on the mood and mental health of participants. The study, called “Psilocybin microdose

Former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will make his octagon return at UFC 278 on August 20 against former title challenger Paulo Costa. The 37-year old hasn't fought since July 2019, but plans to jump right back in the mix with a win over the No. 5 ranked Costa. His preparation for the upcoming bout is interesting. Rockhold uses marijuana and