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Arkansas Supreme Court Orders State To Count All Disputed Medical Marijuana Ballot Signatures After Threat Of Lawsuit Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 Arkansas Supreme Court steps in, ordering the state to continue counting 18,000 disputed signatures for a medical marijuana ballot measure. The Arkansas Supreme Court ordered the Secretary of State to resume counting approximately 18,000 disputed signatures for Issue 3, a proposed amendment to Marijuana Politics by Patricio Liddle

Chronic Pain Patients Support Cannabis Access Expansion While Physicians Favor Restrictions, Study Finds Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 People suffering from chronic pain are more supportive of policies that expand cannabis access as compared to physicians. Those suffering from chronic pain are more in favor of policies that expand cannabis access compared to the physicians who provide their care, according to a study recently Medical Cannabis News by Jelena Martinovic

NY Cannabis Market Soars To $654M But Equity Licensees Are Left Behind, Report Finds Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 Despite increasing revenue, over 200 retail license holders, especially social equity programs, remain in limbo. A report filed with the New York State Legislature on Oct. 1 by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) reveals significant growth in the state's Marijuana Business News by Franca Quarneti

Post-Harvest Optimization Technology Consistently Produces Premium-Quality Cannabis, Studies Show Image Cannabis NewsOctober 4, 2024 Cannatrol’s technology improves terpene retention by 16%, preserving cannabis flavor and potency. Cannatrol, a company specializing in post-harvest cannabis processing, partnered with the Cannabis Research Coalition (CRC) to to explore the impact of vapor pressure stability on cannabis quality Cannabis Technology News by Rolando Garcia

Ohio Cannabis Market Soars To $76M In Less Than 2 Months But Michigan Remains The Leader Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 When Ohio recreational cannabis shops officially opened their doors on Aug. 6, sales zoomed to over $22.5 million in the first 12 days. Ohio's recreational marijuana industry is gaining momentum, with sales reaching $76.3 million as of the end of September. When recreational cannabis shops Marijuana Business News by Maureen Meehan

California Police Seize $2.3M In Unlicensed Cannabis And Pesticides Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 California's task force seized over $2.3M in illegal cannabis and toxic pesticides during a major enforcement operation in Oakland. The seizure, which included 2,652 plants, occurred during an enforcement operation in an Oakland neighborhood. The operation, led by the Department of Cannabis Control Recreational Marijuana News by Rolando Garcia

Trump, Harris, Vance And Walz Agree On This: End Cannabis Criminalization In Florida Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 A new ad for Florida's marijuana legalization initiative, Amendment 3, highlights a rare bipartisan consensus among presidential candidates and their running mates from both the Democratic and Republican parties: all of them oppose criminalizing cannabis users. Titled “We're All Saying the Same Marijuana Politics by Maureen Meehan

Review of Studies on Cannabis for Neuropathic Pain Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 Researchers analyzed studies from the past two decades on the impact of cannabinoids on neuropathic pain and potential benefits. A recently published study examined data on the use of cannabinoids, mainly tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), for neuropathic pain relief and the effect on Cannabis Technology News by Erin McEvoy

US (OK): MMJ business owners consider legal action amid inspection backlog Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 Some Oklahomans in the medical cannabis industry say they are considering taking legal action amid the backlog of commercial license inspections. They say people have lost everything because of this, and it's even making things tough for those dealing with serious health conditions. "I have breast Medical Cannabis News by MMJ Daily

Colorado among states with biggest decline in cannabis tax revenue as more states legalize Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 Colorado's marijuana sales and tax revenue are back on the decline after a hopeful end to 2023, indicating there's more fueling the market than simply recovering from the pandemic. The falling demand is largely due to two main factors: decreased consumption following a pandemic-fueled surge and the Marijuana Business News by MMJ Daily

US: Missouri lawmakers target mislabeled products Image Cannabis NewsOctober 3, 2024 Last month, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced that their enforcement of Gov. Mike Parson's executive order on hemp products will focus on the misbranded THC products that pose a danger to children. At St. Louis Children's Hospital, we thank the governor for his Recreational Marijuana News by MMJ Daily

US (CA): Plans discussed to tackle smell in Carpinteria Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 A county plan for tackling the "skunky" smell of pot in the Carpinteria Valley was presented to the Planning Commission this week, amid a flurry of letters from residents who said it didn't go far enough. Under the proposal by county Planning & Development, inspectors with "trained noses" would Recreational Marijuana News by MMJ Daily

Five common pathogen symptoms, and what they mean for your plants Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 After spending time and money on your grow room, it's not a good feeling to walk into your greenhouse and spot wilting plants or leaves twisting and curling or brittle stems. Even worse, there may be no visible symptoms at all until the end of the growth cycle. When you should be getting bud, you Recreational Marijuana News by MMJ Daily

GOP Senator Leads Bipartisan Effort To Seal Low-Level Marijuana Possession Records, Providing 'Second Chance' Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Republican Senator Rand Paul and Democrat colleague Senator Bob Casey introduced a cannabis-related measure. Republican Senator Rand Paul was busy last week. What Happened: In addition to introducing a measure that aims to relax federal constraints on hemp by tripling the allowable THC content from Marijuana Politics by Jelena Martinovic

Pennsylvania Police Arrest 32 People A Day For Cannabis Possession - More Than Any Other State Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Pennsylvania police arrest an average of 32 people daily for cannabis possession, highlighting the need for reform. New data shows that over 12,000 people were arrested for cannabis possession in Pennsylvania in 2023, with police making an average of 32 arrests per day. This figure underscores the Recreational Marijuana News by Rolando Garcia

UK Could Net Up To $12.6B Annually From Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Cannabis legalization in the UK could generate $4.38 to $12.6 billion in annual tax revenue, according to a report by advocacy group CLEAR. The United Kingdom could generate between $4.38 billion and $12.6 billion annually in tax revenue by legalizing and regulating cannabis for adult use, according Marijuana Business News by Juan Spinelli

Cannabis Company TerrAscend Secures Second And Final $26M Loan, Reduces Debt In Michigan Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 TerrAscend Corp. cannabis company announced that it has completed the second and final draw of $26 million as part of its $140 million senior secured term loan. The loan, managed by FocusGrowth Asset Management, LP, was initially announced in August 2024. The new funds were used to pay down higher Marijuana Business News by Rolando Garcia

Slipping Weed Sales In Florida's Market: Is This $100M Bet Really Worth The Hype? Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Despite pouring millions into the push for adult-use cannabis legalization, Florida's cannabis market is showing signs of strain. According to a recent report from Beacon Securities, financial backing for the legalization campaign has surged, yet dispensary sales have slipped during the third Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs by Nicolas Jose Rodriguez

House Democrats Urge DEA To Speed Up Cannabis Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 House Democrats want the DEA to speed up cannabis rescheduling, aligning with President Biden's administration review. Top Democrats from influential House committees are urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to expedite the process of rescheduling cannabis. In a letter sent to Attorney Marijuana Politics by Franca Quarneti

Pesticide-Free Food Tastes Better—Wait Until You Try Clean Cannabis This Autumn Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 As consumers embrace pesticide-free food for its health and taste benefits, Autumn Brands is bringing similar clean practices to cannabis. The women-owned, family-operated company based in Santa Barbara California is setting new standards in sustainable, pesticide-free cultivation. Co-founded by Marijuana Business News by Nicolás Jose Rodriguez