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U.S.-based Green Globe International, Inc. (GGII) is advancing its mission to disrupt tobacco with its intent to obtain the patent to manufacture the “world’s first-ever paper made entirely from cannabis.” GGII reported this week that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the patent filed a few years back, reports the company, a wholly owned
By Oregon Small Business Association Florida state officials issued a consumer alert warning about hemp grown in Oregon containing rocks, sticks, and other foreign material accompanied by fraudulent certificates of analyses. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which regulates and inspects the cultivation and sale of hemp, i
Nevada’s marijuana industry is looking to get greener. From plastic packaging to the electricity needed to grow the plants, the cannabis industry has areas to address to lighten its environmental footprint. The head of the Nevada Dispensary Association told State of Nevada that stakeholders are working on more environmentally friendly practices and
Last year progressive voters were told that, despite the clear evidence that Joe Biden was a left-of-Reagan centrist, modern political pressures from the Democratic party would push the candidate to the left once he was in office, finally aligning him with populist principles. That prediction has proven faulty—even by the most forgiving of standard
It challenges the conventional wisdom that the federal ban on marijuana gives legalization states free rein to discriminate against outsiders in their local cannabis markets. A Vanderbilt legal paper published in the Boston University Law Review called “Interstate Commerce in Cannabis” shows that shipping cannabis to other states may already be leg
What should someone know before starting a cannabis business? To help aspiring entrepreneurs plan their own cannabis business, we asked business leaders and fellow cannabis business founders this question for their best advice. From finding the right insurance to researching your competition, there are several tips that may help you successfully f
Key Points Planet 13 stock is over 30% below its peak from earlier this year. Business is booming for the cannabis company with even stronger growth likely on the way. While Planet 13 could deliver great returns, there are a couple of key risks to know about. Original link
We believe Kathy Hochul may view cannabis as a popular initial (or near term) issue to champion at the start of her term thus gaining an initial win under her belt. By Viridian Capital Advisors Original link
As people begin to filter back into the office after a year-and-a-half in Zoom exile, the growing ranks of recreational cannabis users might want to take a peek at their employee handbook before lighting up. Marijuana, which went from a controlled substance to a booming industry in Illinois during the pandemic, may still get you fired. Potentially
In 2020, Canada became the largest exporter of dried cannabis flower in the world. Today, Canada is looking over its shoulder at a formidable competitor in Colombia, which recently instigated some legislative changes that position the country to become the global cannabis leader. Colombia was already recognized for its robust infrastructure, distri
“My name is Jared Polis and hemp – it’s everything.” This was the message Colorado’s governor used to sign off on an order declaring June 6–13 Hemp Week in the Centennial State, and he is staking his legacy on the often-maligned plant that had been illegal to grow in the U.S. for nearly 50 years. This is no surprise from Polis. In 2013, when he was
Scientists are trying to find a cannabis plant which does not make sheep high. Or at least making sure the eating of their flesh does not pass on those famous traits if they have been grazing on it. Already trials in Western Australia and New South Wales found industrial hemp has shown promise as a summer crop for livestock such as sheep and cattle
The most sought-after marijuana being trafficked across the U.S.-Mexico border is now the weed entering Mexico, not the weed leaving it. Cannabis sold legally in California is heading south illegally, dominating a booming boutique market across Mexico, where buying and selling the drug is still outlawed. Mexican dealers flaunt their U.S. products,
It feels as 2019 was a long while ago however some things can’t be forgotten. Back in July of 2019 a staff director for Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee was placed behind other members on the dais. This staff director Brendan was paying attention to all-too-rare bipartisan harmony. Both sides formed a collective understanding: it is tim
By Shariq Khan (Reuters) - Top cannabis-focused website Leafly is in talks to merge with blank-check company Merida Merger Corp I in a deal that would value the combined company at more than $530 million, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Read more here
Illinois adult-use cannabis sales have hit yet another record, reaching $127.8 million in July, about a $12.3 million increase from June, which reported over $115.5 million in recreational sales. According to a monthly report by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, over $85.4 million of those sales came from in-state re
