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Prices down, supply up for Michigan Marijuana industry Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 Michigan’s marijuana industry is facing growing pains as prices fall and supply increases. In January 2022, the average cost for an ounce of flower in Michigan was $152. In January 2023, the average fell to $80, creating what some call a consumers’ market. “Whe
Government still ironing out kinks for first Cannabis shop license applicant Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 It’s a gradual progression, but it seems Guam’s budding cannabis businesses may be inching closer to operating soon. The Cannabis Control Board shared in its meeting today that Greenland Farms Inc. became the first-ever applicant for a can
Joe Biden’s fast track: legalizing Cannabis at the Federal Level Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 As the cannabis legalization movement gains momentum across the United States, many are looking to President Joe Biden. He is to take decisive action and legalize cannabis at the federal level. In this thought-provoking article, we will discuss the ea
Cannabis 'price war' could cause 'significant' damage to industry Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2023 Hexo Corp.'s chief executive says he's seen a "price war" take shape over the last five months that could cause "significant" damage to Canada's cannabis industry. "No one wins in a price war," Charlie Bowman told analysts on a Friday call. Hexo Corp
Mexico opens its doors to the commercialization of Hemp Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 Mexico has the necessary experience, natural resources, and workforce to become one of the largest producers of cannabis in the region. Last week, a significant milestone occurred in the cannabis space: Mexico’s Department of Health, known as Comisión Federal
Louisiana's crackdown on legal THC products ran into lawsuits but judge has blocked enforcement Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 Gummies and other products made from hemp were legalized and have become very popular. An attempt by Louisiana regulators to crack down on consumable hemp products – billed as legal THC by some of the thousands of retail
Cannabis expungement law takes effect in DC Image Cannabis NewsMarch 17, 2023 Residents of Washington, D.C. can now take steps to have marijuana-related convictions expunged from their record, thanks to a new law that took effect last week. The measure that was approved by the Council of the District of Columbia late last year mandates an “automati
Minnesota bill to legalize Marijuana gets major rewrite Image Cannabis NewsMarch 16, 2023 Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Minnesota underwent a major rewrite Tuesday with the addition of new language to regulate and protect the state's burgeoning industry in low-potency edibles and drinkables. Low-potency products conta
Questions remain about Marijuana sales tax as election nears Image Cannabis NewsMarch 16, 2023 When Columbia and Boone County voters go to the polls April 4 to cast ballots on proposed taxes on the sale of recreational marijuana, it’s unlikely they’ll know whether the taxes, if approved, would stack on top of one another. Both the Columbia City Cou
Medical Cannabis bill passes in Kentucky senate committee Image Cannabis NewsMarch 15, 2023 Members of a Kentucky Senate committee recently approved a medical cannabis legalization bill. On March 14, Senate Bill 47 was reviewed in the Senate Licensing & Occupations Committee voted 8-3, which will now move forward to the Senate floor. One of the bil
Hemp business owners concerned Cannabis reform bill could destroy them Image Cannabis NewsMarch 15, 2023 BALTIMORE - We’re less than six months away from marijuana being able to be used recreationally in the state of Maryland. Now regulations concerning those potentially distributing cannabis is being discussed. Although many people and business ow
What Minnesota can expect if it legalizes Recreational Marijuana this year Image Cannabis NewsMarch 14, 2023 The first full-time cannabis editor and reporter at a mainstream media outlet, Ricardo Baca is the founder of the Cannabist, which covers the waterfront in terms of marijuana news. As Minnesota moves to legalize adult-use marijuana, Ricardo
Study finds significant increase in Medical Cannabis use in USA Image Cannabis NewsMarch 14, 2023 Researchers found a major spike in usage since 2013 in this study published by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. With a majority of states now permitting medical cannabis treatment, a new study has found a sharp increase in its usage over th
Demand for recreational Marijuana exceeds expectations in Missouri Image Cannabis NewsMarch 13, 2023 COLUMBIA - Over a month has passed since dispensaries have been selling recreational marijuana in Missouri, and the demand is higher than anticipated. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, marijuana sales in the month o
The gap between advocacy and execution Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 As we go through these dark times in cannabis, one thing we haven’t spent a lot of time on is the gap between advocacy and execution. No pun intended, it’s one of the haziest problems in cannabis. Why? Because it’s hard to tell who is who. And even worse, the opposite of the f
Oklahoma rejects referendum on Recreational Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 10, 2023 Voters in Oklahoma have overwhelmingly rejected a state-wide referendum to legalise cannabis for recreational use. The state already has a booming medical marijuana industry, but Tuesday's ballot question would have allowed dispensaries across the state to sell c
