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Federal Judge in Arkansas blocks Hemp Cannabinoids Ban in pivotal ruling Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023 A federal judge in Arkansas ruled that the state’s ban on intoxication hemp products is superseded by the 2018 Farm Bill. The implications of a recent federal judge ruling have people in the industry asking: Did a federal judge just legali
Attorneys offer Free Expungement Services at New Jersey Event Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023 Three attorneys will offer services for New Jersey residents with cannabis convictions at an upcoming expo. A trio of dedicated attorneys—Andrew Cooper of Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, Michael Hoffman of The Hoffman Centers PC, and John Williams of
Connecticut Cannabis sales continue to rise in August with $25M in Sales Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 13, 2023 While medical cannabis sales dropped slightly, adult-use sales are growing. New data on monthly cannabis sales in Connecticut shows that numbers have increased yet again. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) said in a pr
Number of licensed Hemp farms in Kansas decreases from 200 to 41 Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 12, 2023 The shift is likely due to a decrease in demand for CBD oil, and the legalization of cannabis in neighbouring states. A recent report shows that the state of Kansas once had hundreds of licensed hemp cultivators, but that number has decreased sign
Cannabis leader comes to Florida confident recreational use is coming Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 12, 2023 Las Vegas-based Planet 13, a multi-state cannabis company, has signed a deal to acquire Florida-based VidaCann to speed up expansion in the medical marijuana market in the state. Two of VidaCann’s 26 stores in Florida are in Bonita Springs an
Cannabis cafes coming to Massachusetts soon as regulators finalize guidelines Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 11, 2023 So-called "cannabis cafes" are coming to Massachusetts as state regulators work to finalize the guidelines ahead of its rollout. "We legalized cannabis and didn't give anybody a place to actually smoke," said former Boston City Counci
Boston's first recreational Cannabis dispensary opens new Location Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 11, 2023 Pure Oasis, the first recreational cannabis dispensary in Boston, MA, has recently opened their newest Boston location to the public. The opening of their second Boston dispensary location marks them a progressive leader of cannabis and diversit
Recreational pot in Ohio could generate hundreds of millions in taxes Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 11, 2023 Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Ohio Could Yield Up to $403 Million in Annual Tax Revenue, Research Shows. The state of Ohio could collect $276 million to $403 million in marijuana excise and state sales taxes by the fifth year of operat
Is Marijuana on the verge of a legal revolution? Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 11, 2023 The world of weed is ablaze with anticipation and excitement as US health regulators boldly suggest a monumental shift in the government’s iron grip on marijuana. Brace yourselves, because the federal Health and Human Services Department has thrown down the gaunt
How humans brought Cannabis to every corner of the globe Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 Cannabis originated in East Asia but can now be found growing on every continent except Antarctica – thanks to human trade and cultivation. From its origins on the Tibetan plateau, humans have transported cannabis across the planet. Cannabis is everywhere:
Court-Mandated Cannabis treatment plummets after legalization Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 States that have passed laws permitting recreational cannabis use have seen a steep drop in court-ordered treatment for pot. The data, presented by researchers at Temple University, “were extracted from the Treatment Episode Dataset—Admissions and use
Cannabis farmers want to be included in wildfire recovery program Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 Wildfire smoke could lower the quality of crops or damage it entirely, says farmer. B.C. cannabis farmers are calling on the provincial government to ensure they receive the same recovery benefits and support as other agriculture sectors affected
First Cannabis ads coming soon to Spotify Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 The advertisements for beer companies and underwear start-ups on your favorite podcast may soon be accompanied by cannabis commercials. Chicago-based marijuana company Cresco Labs Inc. announced on Thursday that it will become the “first cannabis company to launch cannab
Recent federal move to reclassify Cannabis benefits everyone Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 It would also be a step forward in stabilizing the cannabis industry, which is here to stay and expand. Like a growing list of things that have forever changed in America, decriminalized and legalized marijuana is fast becoming the law of the land — al
Minnesota entrepreneur sees opportunities, obstacles for people of color in Marijuana industry Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 Plift co-founder Todd Harris worries that people of color will not benefit greatly from the legalization of marijuana. Many places you go these days, liquor stores, co-ops and even convenience stores, you see them: col
How Farm-Fresh Cannabis can save New York’s industry and equity Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 Cannabis, Medicine, and Advocacy: A Closing Perspective on Long Island's Journey. In this series, we’ve explored how cannabis left its mark on Long Island (from Hempstead to the Hamptons), how the Shinnecock Nation plans to help bring medicinal and
