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Connecticut's first cannabis grower Theraplant sold

Connecticut's first cannabis grower Theraplant sold

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Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023

One of the state’s four active cannabis producers has new ownership following foreclosure proceedings, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The new owners of Theraplant is a company called NewCo, which is a subsidiary of East Hampton N.Y.-based DXR Holdco, according to

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DEA Head pledges to seek Federal Marijuana rescheduling review timeline from HHS

DEA Head pledges to seek Federal Marijuana rescheduling review timeline from HHS

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Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023

The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Anne Milgram, has committed to asking the US Department of Health and Human Services for a timeline in order to conduct a review of the federal marijuana rescheduling. Pressed by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R- FL) during the oversight hearing of the Drug

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New York City ranks as Top Cannabis-Consuming city in the World

New York City ranks as Top Cannabis-Consuming city in the World

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Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023

While the Empire State has yet to fully get its adult-use cannabis program off the ground, that isn’t stopping residents from getting their smoke on. And research proves it! According to a new study, New York City consumes more cannabis out of any city in the world, at 62.3 metric tons

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Friends or Dispensaries? Where infrequent Cannabis users source their stash

Friends or Dispensaries? Where infrequent Cannabis users source their stash

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Cannabis NewsJuly 28, 2023

Low-frequency archetypes could be seen as a transitional phase for newcomers or those returning to cannabis use. People who use cannabis only occasionally aren’t usually looking to acquire itself from dispensaries, according to a report from New Frontier Data. The three part study, Cannabis

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Restaurant Hi Flora! offers innovative vegan menu with a Cannabis twist

Restaurant Hi Flora! offers innovative vegan menu with a Cannabis twist

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Cannabis NewsJuly 28, 2023

Incorporating medicinal plants and herbs into food goes back thousands of years. Nowadays, wellness-conscious consumers are seeking new and innovative ways to promote healthy lifestyles. From adaptogens in seltzers to a focus on clean eating, there are more options than ever for people to boost the

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Kevin Durant says he lobbied NBA to drop Cannabis ban

Kevin Durant says he lobbied NBA to drop Cannabis ban

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Cannabis NewsJuly 28, 2023

In his 15 seasons in the NBA, Kevin Durant has collected two championships and a most valuable player award, all while establishing himself as one of the greatest scorers to ever play the game. But it turns out one of his most significant contributions to the league came off the court. And when he

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Seth Rogen’s Houseplant combines the actor’s passion for Cannabis, design, and art

Seth Rogen’s Houseplant combines the actor’s passion for Cannabis, design, and art

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Cannabis NewsJuly 28, 2023

Houseplant is a brand by actor Seth Rogen and film producer Evan Goldberg, offering cannabis essentials, from rolling trays to party ashtrays, and home accessories​​​​​​. Houseplant is the brainchild of actor Seth Rogen and film producer Evan Goldberg, who joined forces to launch the cannabis brand

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What is Delta 9P? Everything you need to know

What is Delta 9P? Everything you need to know

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Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023

You may have noticed that the hemp industry has been all about super-potent cannabinoids in the last year or so. And, with growing demand for hemp products that can get us unbelievably high, the industry has developed new and highly advanced techniques for taking naturally occurring cannabinoids and

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West Hartford's first Recreational Cannabis retailer set to open

West Hartford's first Recreational Cannabis retailer set to open

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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 intend to open in Connecticut. They say they

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'Operation Kandy Krush' nets 68K packages of Hemp extract products aimed at kids

'Operation Kandy Krush' nets 68K packages of Hemp extract products aimed at kids

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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 inspection of 475 food establishments in 37 Florida counties uncovered

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First independent cannabis consumption lounge license approved in Nevada

First independent cannabis consumption lounge license approved in Nevada

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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 licenses for 40 cannabis consumption lounges. Last month

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Ohio Marijuana legalization question falls short on signatures for fall ballot

Ohio Marijuana legalization question falls short on signatures for fall ballot

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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 needed to make the fall statewide ballot. Backers will have 10

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Marijuana is the new 'Wine' in the NBA says Kevin Durant

Marijuana is the new 'Wine' in the NBA says Kevin Durant

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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 said that NBA commissioner Adam Silver

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2nd round of Detroit Recreational Marijuana business licenses opening soon

2nd round of Detroit Recreational Marijuana business licenses opening soon

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Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2023

The second round of Detroit recreational marijuana business licenses opens Aug 1. Available are 30 licenses for marijuana retailers, 10 licenses for micro businesses, and 10 licenses for consumption lounges. "Half of the recreational dispensaries we licensed in round one are majority owned by local

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Large amount of Marijuana washes up on Florida beach

Large amount of Marijuana washes up on Florida beach

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Cannabis NewsJuly 25, 2023

That’s not seaweed. A large amount of marijuana washed up on Neptune Beach in Florida over the weekend. Neptune Beach police officers said the marijuana washed ashore near Florida Boulevard Saturday. Officers said a large quantity likely broke open at sea and separated before coming ashore. “Before

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Minnesota cities consider ban on smoking Marijuana on sidewalks, in parks as drug nears legalization

Minnesota cities consider ban on smoking Marijuana on sidewalks, in parks as drug nears legalization

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Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023

Recreational marijuana will become legal in Minnesota on August 1. Recreational marijuana will become legal in Minnesota on August 1, and multiple cities across the state are considering whether to restrict its use in public places. Lakeville Mayor Luke Hellier is concerned about the state's law

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With Marijuana legalized in more states, many canine cops are headed for retirement

With Marijuana legalized in more states, many canine cops are headed for retirement

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Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023

The legalization of marijuana in Minnesota marked the end of an era for the canine officers of the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office. Jango, a 9-year-old German shepherd, and Cobra, a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois, are set to retire soon after the legislation goes into effect Aug. 1, Capt. Ryan Mangan

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Senator Borrello introduces legislation to prohibit use of Cannabis in public

Senator Borrello introduces legislation to prohibit use of Cannabis in public

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Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023

State Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation that would prohibit the smoking and consumption of cannabis in public places unless specifically authorized by the locality. Borrello said he’s received many complaints about increased public use of cannabis since its legalization in 2021

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Say farewell to Weed seltzers, as New York rules make Hemp products go up in smoke

Say farewell to Weed seltzers, as New York rules make Hemp products go up in smoke

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Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023

James Hilbert, the owner of the beer boutique One Stop Brew Shop in Greece, has spent years carving out a niche as a purveyor of a highly curated selection of sour ales, Saisons, and IPAs. But his fastest growing product for months has been an inebriant of a different variety: THC-infused seltzers

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Curaleaf cites ‘ample supply’ of weed in N.J. but critics wonder where it is

Curaleaf cites ‘ample supply’ of weed in N.J. but critics wonder where it is

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Cannabis NewsJuly 24, 2023

New Jersey has some of the most expensive recreational marijuana in the nation. The decision by New Jersey’s largest marijuana company to shutter its second growing facility in four months is raising questions about New Jersey’s marijuana supply. Curaleaf announced last week the company is laying

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