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Missouri Cannabis jobs boom but market saturation concerns Image Cannabis NewsApril 26, 2023 Some companies to slow their hiring strategies. Legalization of recreational cannabis in Missouri led to a surge in job growth within the industry, but the trend could be slowing as labor needs are met. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the number o
Pennsylvania lawmakers unveil Marijuana bills on 4/20 Image Cannabis NewsApril 26, 2023 HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania lawmakers unveiled multiple bills on April 20 relating to cannabis. The four bills focused on de-regulation, education requirements, and protections for medical cannabis registrants and stakeholders. Pennsylvania bill would allow farmer
Colleges and growers are partnering on classes to meet the demand for educated pot workers Image Cannabis NewsApril 25, 2023 As Illinois’ legal pot industry and the demand for educated workers grow, schools and companies are collaborating on marijuana classes. It took Illinois’ new cannabis industry less than three years to become a billion dollar
22 New Medical Marijuana treatment center licenses in Florida Image Cannabis NewsApril 25, 2023 The Florida Department of Health published an emergency rule in February 2023, 64ER23-1, establishing the application deadline for 22 additional Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs). The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) must issue four (4) addi
Cannabis vendors celebrate 420 at New York Cannabis freedom festival Image Cannabis NewsApril 25, 2023 Cannabis enthusiasts from all over the country gathered in Prospect Heights Thursday to celebrate 4/20 at the New York Cannabis Freedom Festival. Organizers said this was the biggest the festival has ever been, as they marked the fifth year of the
The science behind why some people prefer Marijuana to alcohol Image Cannabis NewsApril 25, 2023 On a night out, some college students may find themselves reaching for a blunt or some other way to smoke marijuana, rather than buying drinks at a bar. Among Generation Z, marijuana outranks not only alcohol, but also tobacco for recreational use accor
Cannabis Museum focused on drug wars wants to change hearts and minds Image Cannabis NewsApril 25, 2023 When April Arrasate got a license to open a recreational cannabis dispensary in Boston, it followed a successful stint of her being a producer of medical marijuana in Connecticut. There would be a difference with her new business: she wanted it t
Connecticut Hemp farmers want to grow Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 25, 2023 Connecticut Hemp farmers want to grow Cannabis A bill that would allow existing hemp growers in Connecticut to cultivate THC-laden cannabis is likely dead in the water, according to legislators. “The likelihood of the bill being raised? It's not probable,” said Deputy
Singapore slams billionaire Richard Branson for defending Cannabis trafficker Image Cannabis NewsApril 25, 2023 SINGAPORE - Singapore government on Tuesday accused British billionaire Richard Branson of peddling falsehoods and disrespecting its justice system. Accused of hitting back at the tycoon over his call to spare a man set to be executed thi
How can Cannabis help our furry friends? Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 The CBD for animals category is exploding, but can cannabis help pets the way it helps people? “My pet is a member of the family.” You’ve probably heard this statement before, or even said it yourself. Nearly 70% of American households have a companion animal, with dogs and
Delaware governor says he won’t block Marijuana Legalization Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 A marijuana legalization bill will become law in Delaware Sunday, April 23. DOVER - Delaware Gov. John Carney said Friday that he will allow bills legalizing recreational marijuana use by adultsin the state and authorizing the establishment of a state-lic
Marijuana’s unrestricted advertising is raising concern across the USA Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 Seeking rules for promoting pot. More than $2 billion in cannabis advertising has helped convince many consumers that the drug is without harm — but that’s contrary to growing evidence, according to speakers at a drug-policy conference in Washin
Marijuana companies warn against giving out more licenses Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 MENOMINEE - The marijuana companies chosen by Menominee to receive recreational licenses warned the city council last Monday that giving out more licenses now would cause more legal fights. They asked why the city would pursue a settlement when the judge has
Americans spent more on legal Cannabis in 2022 than chocolate Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 Americans spent roughly $30 billion on legal marijuana last year while spending around $20 billion on chocolate. U.S. residents are spending more money to purchase legal cannabis than they are on chocolate, craft beer and topical pain relief. A report fr
Dispensary workers strike when it hurts the most Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2023 On the eve of 4/20 Teamsters Local 777 members went on strike against three dispensaries in Illinois. Dispensary workers in Illinois are fed up with what they say are low wages and unfair practices committed by a major dispensary chain. Members of Teamsters Local 777
Legislators say they unknowingly legalized Hemp products Image Cannabis NewsApril 21, 2023 Two Louisiana Senators state that they were misled when they approved hemp legislation. Louisiana state Sen. Stewart Cathey and Sen. Jay Morris stated in a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on April 18 that legalizing hemp products with THC was unin
