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Kanye West’s former manager is the now the CEO of a cannabis company
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Tyson 2.0, Mike Tyson's premium cannabis brand, launches in Washington State with exclusive concentrates and flower by Mammoth Labs
Business & Finance
  Tyson 2.0's premium product line is now available at 16 retail locations across Washington in partnership with Mammoth Labs Tyson 2.0 ("The Company"), legendary boxer, entrepreneur and cannabis advocate Mike Tyson's cannabis brand, today announced in collaboration with its exclusive partner, Mammoth Labs that Tyson 2.0's premium suite of cannabis
This cannabis stock just made history
Business & Finance
Is this the industry's watershed moment, or is this just a one-off exception? The marijuana industry still isn't legal in the U.S. even though dozens of states permit marijuana for either recreational or medical use. There are even many marijuana companies that trade on the stock exchanges that you can invest in today to gain exposure to the fast-g
Increase in cannabis pollen linked to illicit growth in Spain
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A study of the levels of atmospheric cannabis pollen in Murcia has detected a significant increase in recent years—indicating that illicit crop production has increased. Researchers from the Polytechnic University of Cartagena in Spain have come to an interesting conclusion. Recently, the amount of cannabis pollen in the air has increased dramatica
The Michigan adult use market is one of the fastest growing cannabis markets in the United States
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A bright spot of the United States (US) cannabis industry has been the performance of Midwestern states that allow for the sale of recreational cannabis.  Original link
Woody Harrelson’s new cannabis lounge, The Woods, is open for business
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High Times went to The Woods! There was a lucky vibe for Friday the 13th, at the grand opening for cannabis consumption lounge The Woods, co-owned by actor and cannabis entrepreneur Woody Harrelson. Located in West Hollywood, California, the newly remodeled storefront is one of the first of a slew of consumption facilities slated to open in the cit
Sisters of the Valley compete in the Next Marijuana Millionaire Show
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One episode per week, first episode drops on the G4+ free app today. The very first episode of the Next Marijuana Millionaire airs today on G4+, a new streaming platform developed through a collaboration of the best tech and entertainment minds, an app that can be downloaded easily to an iPhone from the app store for free.  The series, which will b
Huckleberry Hill Farms on what’s at stake for legacy cannabis growers
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Huckleberry Hill Farms has planted its legacy on the rich soil of the Emerald Triangle. The second-generation run farm is owned by John Casali and his partner Rose Moberly. Casali carries on the work of his mother and her longtime growing expertise. Because of his family’s deep roots in this place, Casali centers the community in the Emerald Triang
Weed pop-ups are having a moment right now
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  Marijuana pop-ups are appearing in a variety of states, whether there’s legal marijuana or not. Here’s why. If you live in a big city or somewhere where there have been revisions of cannabis laws, you’ve likely seen a marijuana pop-up store. These locations come in all shapes and sizes, whether that’s a truck or a stand, all tending towards brigh
Why is the world's largest cannabis market shooting itself in the foot?
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Taxes in California are among the highest in the United States and that of course includes cannabis-related taxes, which are so exorbitant that they are hobbling what should rightly be the country's - make that the world's largest and potentially successful cannabis market. (Benzinga) High taxes and onerous regulations are keeping unlicensed cultiv
States that legalized marijuana are bringing in more tax revenue on pot sales than alcohol
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A majority of the states that legalized recreational marijuana for recreational use are collecting more tax revenue from pot sales than alcohol sales. The first two states to legalize pot are profiting the most, Colorado and Washington. Across the country, the total revenue for taxes on weed amounted to nearly $3 billion, according to a report on “
Small cannabis entrepreneurs say they can't compete against ‘Walmart of weed'’
Business & Finance
  Many small cannabis entrepreneurs say large companies are jockeying to lock them out of the industry and have funding that gives them more access to lawmakers. “Small businesses are the backbone of the country,” said Sarah Grant, general manager of The Dispensary in Richmond. The shop opened last year and sells Delta-8-THC flower and vape cartrid
Copperstate Farms introduces new cannabis brand Jukebox
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Jukebox will replace the Copperstate cartridge line and expand the product suite to include cartridges, pre-rolls, edibles and pre-packed flower. Original link
Moodedibles is bringing hemp-based bites directly to your neighborhood
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If you’re looking for more than a sugar rush from a baked good, Holly Teegarden’s business might be your new favorite sweet spot. She runs Moodedibles, an online bakery specializing in hemp-derived edibles that will soon be popping up around Pittsburgh. Inside a small commissary kitchen in Sewickley, the treats are made with CBD, Delta-8 THC and ot
How much did New Jerseyans spend on first day of cannabis sales? Yes, there was enough weed for everyone
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Last week New Jersey kicked off long-awaited recreational cannabis sales. On the first day of sales, April 21, over 12,000 customers spent nearly $2 million for cannabis, according to NJ's Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). (Benzinga) Some worried about the availability of cannabis for both the recreational and medical markets, but there was ple
'Copycat' cannabis edibles draw ire of big food companies
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Packaging that mirrors major brands called 'unscrupulous' and potentially dangerous for children.  At first glance, there is little indication the snack-size bag of Trix is meant to get a user stoned. Every detail of the packaging has been copied from General Mills' cereal, and the company's logo even adorns the corner. But the cannabis edible rece

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