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Older adults function better with Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsOctober 6, 2023 A new study exploring the effects of medical cannabis in older adults found improvements in day to day functionality, as well as reductions in pain and opioid use. Cannabis use is increasing among older adults, particularly over the last decade as it becomes more

Plans for Canajoharie Cannabis growing site advance Image Cannabis NewsOctober 6, 2023 E29 Labs, which has backing of Montgomery County, files application with the state to construct facility. Plans for a $15 million indoor cannabis growing facility at the former Beech-Nut site in Montgomery County moved forward this week as the group behind the pr

'Making a go of it.' $5B in Cannabis sales statewide is no surprise Image Cannabis NewsOctober 6, 2023 A recent report from the Cannabis Control Commission that sales of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts have surpassed $5 billion is no surprise to David O’Brien. He is the president and CEO of the Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association. “

It's time to align Cannabis laws with reality in Arizona Image Cannabis NewsOctober 6, 2023 There are some important movements afoot to bring cannabis into the mainstream and make cannabis businesses easier to operate. First, the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) has recommended to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that cannabis

Ohio could earn millions in tax revenue if Recreational Marijuana is legalized Image Cannabis NewsOctober 6, 2023 Ohio could take in $218 million in tax revenue if the state votes to legalize recreational marijuana this November, a new study shows. Passage of Issue 2 on Nov. 7 to legalize adult-use cannabis could generate $182 million to $218 milli

What Would Rising Interest Rates Do To Cannabis? Image Cannabis NewsOctober 6, 2023 Everyone knows that interest rates are a big deal in the housing market, but how do they impact other industries? In today’s episode of The Dales Report Canna Exclusive, we’re speaking with Anthony Coniglio, the founder President and CEO of NewLake Capital Partners.

Medterra Expands Reach with Launch on Amazon Image Cannabis NewsOctober 6, 2023 Medterra, a leading provider of high-quality Hemp-Derived CBD products, is thrilled to announce its official launch on Amazon, the world's largest online marketplace. This strategic move not only marks a significant milestone for Medterra but also opens up new avenues f

Cannabis doesn’t make you more creative, but you think so Image Cannabis NewsOctober 6, 2023 If you're smoking to get the creative juices flowing well, that ain't gonna do it. It's often said that smoking cannabis is a good way to get more creative. It seems to make sense as well as you see things pretty differently when you're high (so I've heard)

Cannabis Companies, Breast Cancer Organizations join forces for Breast Cancer Awareness Image Cannabis NewsOctober 5, 2023 Cannabis companies are working to help support breast cancer patients and research through limited-time promotions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 240,000 women and 2,100 men are diagnosed wi

Milford looks to allow the sale of Recreational Marijuana within its city limits Image Cannabis NewsOctober 5, 2023 The ordinances and regulations around the sale of marijuana in Milford have yet to be set, but Milford City Council has decided not to ban it. This sets them apart from the beach towns that quickly moved to ban sales outright, and put

Hopefully, other states can learn from Minnesota's Marijuana mess Image Cannabis NewsOctober 5, 2023 We have urged the state to work harder to ease the confusion that arises with each marijuana-related milestone that is passed. So far, not so good. Minnesota is just beginning to tackle the many concerns that are arising with the state’s legalizatio

Tilray's Cannabis Business Leads the Way as Losses Narrow Image Cannabis NewsOctober 5, 2023 Tilray just delivered record quarterly revenue but fell short of Wall Street's earnings estimates. Here's what investors need to know. Tilray stock is down modestly on Wednesday after the company's latest fiscal quarterly earnings technically fell short of

USDA Approves Low-THC Hemp Plants for U.S. production and breeding Image Cannabis NewsOctober 5, 2023 A team of researchers and scientists have created what can be thought of as diet hemp plants, or plants that have been modified to produce less THC than the minimal amount hemp plants already do. It turns out the same team has also been working on

Florida Recreational Marijuana initiative goes to state Supreme Court Image Cannabis NewsOctober 5, 2023 Florida's Recreational Marijuana Ballot Measure Faces Legal Challenge. With more than a million valid signatures, a recreational marijuana legalization initiative seems poised to pop up on Florida’s 2024 ballot, but it has one last hurdle to cle

Why Iowa's Medical Marijuana laws may be driving people to edible THC Image Cannabis NewsOctober 5, 2023 Years after a federal law paved the way for consumable hemp products to be sold in Iowa, business is still booming at a downtown Des Moines store promoting these products. The shelves at the Despensary on Fourth Street are lined with a colorful

Cannabis nursing officially recognized as a specialty field Image Cannabis NewsOctober 5, 2023 the use of cannabis as medicine was given a major boost in legitimacy last week when the American Nurses Association formally recognized cannabis nursing as a specialty nursing practice. "This recognition highlights the essential role and special contribu

Hochul makes major expansion for the NY Cannabis market Image Cannabis NewsOctober 5, 2023 A massive expansion for New York State's legal cannabis market is in motion as the industry develops. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will be working on major improvements for the legal cannabis market and making efforts to shut down illegal sales. She announced t

Nearly $37M of illegal Weed found in California Warehouse Image Cannabis NewsOctober 5, 2023 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said that it’s one of the largest cannabis busts this year in the Bay Area. Last weekend, officials descended upon a warehouse in Oakland, California, allegedly full of illegal cannabis plants, according to the