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South Dakota Leads Nation in Hemp Production, Eyes Expansion Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 South Dakota ranks #1 in Hemp, farmers in the state look at this year’s crop. After leading the nation in hemp production the last two years, South Dakota looks to continue expanding the growth of the crop throughout the state while adding new processing fa
New York’s ongoing struggle to launch Cannabis companies Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 Broken state promises and legal delays have conspired to keep licensees from opening. The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) does an excellent job informing the public about the number of licenses issued, but its record is less stellar when it comes t
Adults are ditching alcohol for Cannabis and psychedelics Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 UK Adults Shift from Alcohol to Psychotropic Drugs, Study Finds. The report found that 58% of adults in the UK reduce their alcohol consumption in favour of other substances, a figure that increases to 70% in the US where THC is more widely available. An incre
Cannabis advocates in Thailand protest a proposal to ban again its general use Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Thai Cannabis Advocates Protest Potential Ban on General Use. Two years after Marijuana was decriminalized in Thailand, nearly a hundred of its advocates marched to the prime minister’s office to protest a possible ban on general use. Two
Applications now open for Kentucky Cannabis Business licenses Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Applications now open for Kentucky cannabis business licenses. House Bill 829 became law during this year’s legislative session and moved up the medical cannabis timeline from January 2025 to July 1, 2024. Kentuckians can now begin applying for a cannabis
Economic Windfall: Florida Eyes Recreational Marijuana Legalization Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Could The Florida Marijuana Amendment Raise Tax Revenue For Local Communities? Closer to November, expect supporters of the amendment to showcase the possibilities of tax revenue that could benefit the state and local municipalities. The claim is tha
Ohio Police Chief Fired for Refusing Drug Test After Office Allegedly Reeks of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Ohio police chief fired for refusing to take drug test after mayor claims his office reeked of marijuana. An Ohio police chief is jobless for refusing to take a drug test after the mayor claimed she smelled an odor of marijuana t
Appeal Filed Against Federal Prohibition by Marijuana Companies Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 Major Marijuana Companies Challenge Federal Ban on State-Regulated Cannabis Activities. Major marijuana companies appeal federal prohibition on state-regulated activities. DOJ claims that in-state cannabis draws out-of-state tourists, impacting interstat
Tribe launches North Carolina's first Recreational Marijuana sales Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 North Carolina's First Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin on Fourth of July for Tribal Members. North Carolina's first recreational marijuana sales to a limited population began on the Fourth of July. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company announced on soci
Ex-trooper, now a Cannabis grower, wants answers on fake Weed inaction Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 Former Highway Patrol leader says cannabis posing as hemp breaks existing laws. Alan Welsh wasn’t just a cop. He was a Very Important Cop. The kind of cop who gets a legislative commemoration for an outstanding career upon retirement. Now he grows
Governor Wes Moore on Maryland’s $1.1B Cannabis Milestone Image Cannabis NewsJuly 4, 2024 Maryland's Cannabis Market Achieves $1,1 Billion in First Year of Legalization. Maryland’s first year of cannabis legalization reached $1.1 billion in sales, notes Governor Wes Moore. Majority minority-owned cannabis businesses result from Maryland’s social eq
Newark City Council votes to limit Recreational Marijuana sales to existing dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsJuly 4, 2024 Newark City Council Limits Recreational Marijuana Sales to Existing Medical Dispensaries. Newark City Council members unanimously passed an ordinance that would limit the number of locations where recreational marijuana can be so
Fairborn passes six-month Marijuana sales moratorium Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2024 Greene County city joins more than 50 across the state that have temporary or permanent bans. The city of Fairborn on Monday passed a six-month moratorium on the “issuance and processing” of any adult use cannabis permits and sales of marijuana within the city. Fai
Celebrate 4th of July with Silly Nice Cannabis in 47 New York Cities Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2024 As the 4th of July approaches, residents of New York are gearing up to celebrate with family, friends, and fireworks. For those seeking high-quality cannabis products to enhance their festivities, Silly Nice stands out as a premier choice. This New
Can Using Cannabis Decrease Diabetes Risk? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2024 The Complex Connection: How Cannabis Could Impact Diabetes and Overall Health. Cannabis users may have a "healthier inflammatory cytokine profile, better insulin sensitivity, and higher levels of physical activity than nonusers," all of which can be linked to a potentially l
Judge denies latest attempt to dismiss suit over Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2024 The most meaningful action taken by Anderson was to deny the AMCC’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Some drastic options were on the table for consideration Tuesday in the court of Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson, but the consolidated suit again
