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With over $100 million spent on two amendments, it’s clear cannabis and abortion are capturing the attention and dollars of Florida voters. Cannabis Legalization Draws More Ad Dollars Than Presidential Race As the 2024 election season heats up, Florida’s presidential ad spending has taken a sharp

The court debate Tuesday over how Missouri marijuana products get taxed statewide sounded similar to a grammar class on conjunctions and comma placement. The constitutional amendment voters approved in 2022 legalizing recreational marijuana allowed local governments to impose additional sales tax on

Jonathan Miller: "We were shocked by the new emergency regulations." The hemp industry in California is under rising pressure after Governor Gavin Newsom issued emergency regulations that effectively hinder further development of the industry, according to Jonathan Miller, general counsel of the U.S

Today, New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President Andrew Kimball, and Cannabis NYC Founding Director Dasheeda Dawson announced that applications are open for the first phase of the Cannabis

Canapa by Paxiom is excited to announce the addition of Comac Beverage processing and filling solutions to its robust portfolio of cannabis packaging machinery. This strategic expansion allows Canapa to offer a comprehensive range of solutions to meet the diverse needs of the beverage industry

Newsom: 'We will not sit on our hands as drug peddlers target our children with dangerous and unregulated hemp products containing THC.' Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include reactions from California hemp industry stakeholders. California Governor Gavin Newsom made a sudden move on

Ross Gerber says cannabis is one of the biggest opportunities for investors that exists today outside of AI. Ross Gerber, co-founder, president and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, sees “massive” investing opportunity in the cannabis space. Supporting Cannabis: Tuesday at the

Texas A&M's hemp breeding program has developed a drought-resistant hemp strains suited for extreme conditions. Researchers at Texas A&M’s hemp-breeding program have achieved a unique milestone in their quest to develop super strains. Led by Dr. Russell Jessup, the team successfully identified and

Aaron Grey said at Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference that the removal of 280E will be transformative for cannabis operators. “The fall of 280E will be the single most impactful moment for cannabis operators in decades,” said Aaron Grey, senior analyst at Alliance Global Partners, on Tuesday at

This election could see further expansion in states like Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota. As the 2024 elections approach, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) released its annual voter guide to inform citizens about where their gubernatorial and Senate candidates stand on cannabis policy

The head of cannabis at X shares the vision of the platform and the opportunity for cannabis companies at a Benzinga event. Alexa Alianiello, who serves as the head of cannabis at X, welcomes the idea her company is a pioneer in the space and it offers branding opportunities for companies that can't

California's new restrictions on the sale of hemp products have sparked debate within the cannabis community. As California moves forward with emergency regulations on hemp, concerns are growing about the potential consequences for the cannabis industry. Governor Gavin Newsom‘s new restrictions

California's emergency hemp ban raises concerns about impact on businesses and consumers. California's recent emergency rules severely limiting hemp-derived products are making waves across the cannabis industry. Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s swift action has already begun to reshape the market, raising

AI uses customers' purchase histories and other data points to recommend strains based on individual preferences. Have you ever walked into a dispensary, asked a budtender for advice and left wondering if they had any idea what you were talking about or needed? In an exclusive interview with

Gov Newsom’s ban on all hemp products containing any detectable amount of THC could devastate CAl's hemp farmers, businesses & consumers. The U.S. Hemp Roundtable, Cheech and Chong's Cannabis Company and several California hemp farmers and businesses petitioned California courts on Friday for a

A study reveals that dronabinol, a synthetic THC, decreases agitation in Alzheimer’s patients by 30%, according to recent findings. A recent study has found that dronabinol, a synthetic version of THC (the primary psychoactive component in cannabis), effectively reduces agitation in Alzheimer's

The Texas Supreme Court's decision on delta-8 THC could reshape the entire hemp industry in the state. In the face of conflicting state policies and an impending update to the U.S. Farm Bill, the Texas hemp industry finds itself at a legal crossroads. A crucial lawsuit from 2021 is now before the

Hemp&Health agreed to acquire a 5% stake in the Portuguese company Hibisco Discreto, which owns the Voyager Genetics brand. New Polish And Portuguese Hemp Partnership Hemp&Health, a Polish medical cannabis company, agreed to acquire a 5% stake in the Portuguese company Hibisco Discreto, which owns