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The data now confirms that cannabis is more capital-intensive than other similar industries. A new report from Viridian Capital Advisors looked at the capital needs of cannabis companies versus four other industries. Viridian chose to compare cannabis to other companies and sectors that would be

Ron DeSantis Affirms Strong Anti-Cannabis Stance, Dismissing Federal Legalization and Expressing Concerns Over Cannabis Industry Impact. Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has doubled down on his anti-cannabis position, stating once again that he had no plans for federal legislation and

Uncertainty Continues for New York Cannabis License Holders as Lawsuits Delay Application Process Results. New Yorkers holding a license to sell cannabis will have to wait another two weeks to hear their fate as the courts hear lawsuits challenging the state’s application process. Erica Ford, the

Cannabis Treatment Shows Positive Results for Anxiety and PTSD Patients, According to Observational Study. People diagnosed with anxiety and/or post-traumatic stress (PTSD) respond favorably to cannabis treatment, according to observational study data published in the Journal of Pharmacy Technology

Harlem’s eagerly anticipated moment is finally arriving as the neighborhood’s very first legal cannabis dispensary, Gotham Buds, gears up for its grand opening on the iconic 125th Street. This exciting development comes after months of anticipation and a bit of controversy. As reported by CBS New

Minnesotans can now possess and grow their own cannabis, but it'll take at least a year for the industry to start evolving. Minnesota became the 23rd state in the nation to legalize cannabis use for people 21 and older. But Aug. 1, when the law went into effect, was nothing more than one of several

New York is a city of smells, yet the scent of weed is breaking through. Smoking violation complaints to the city’s 311 system are up an average of 86% since adult-use marijuana was legalized in 2021 — compared against the prior decade. Smoking complaints in parks are likewise up 44%. The records do

It is the #1 Canadian marijuana purveyor, after all. It might be hard to imagine Canadian marijuana company Tilray Brands with its under-$3 per share stock price, making anyone comfortably rich. Yet the history of publicly traded companies is filled with sleeper titles that rocketed dramatically

A state panel has ordered a cop reinstated after she was fired for using cannabis. The first battle in the war over whether New Jersey law enforcement officers can use cannabis when they’re off duty is over, and the cops who want to partake in legal weed are winning. Recent decisions from a state

A state panel has ordered a cop reinstated after she was fired for using cannabis. The first battle in the war over whether New Jersey law enforcement officers can use cannabis when they’re off duty is over, and the cops who want to partake in legal weed are winning. Recent decisions from a state

In the world of intellect and innovation, it's becoming increasingly clear that cannabis use is not merely limited to stereotypes of low-achieving individuals. A study published in the British Medical Journal even suggests a correlation between higher IQs in childhood and an increased likelihood of

In the world of intellect and innovation, it's becoming increasingly clear that cannabis use is not merely limited to stereotypes of low-achieving individuals. A study published in the British Medical Journal even suggests a correlation between higher IQs in childhood and an increased likelihood of

In the world of intellect and innovation, it's becoming increasingly clear that cannabis use is not merely limited to stereotypes of low-achieving individuals. A study published in the British Medical Journal even suggests a correlation between higher IQs in childhood and an increased likelihood of

Mastercard's Cannabis Debit Transaction Ban Raises Concerns About Financial Challenges and Safety Issues in the Industry. Mastercard’s move to ban cannabis debit transactions last month will cause further financial challenges in an already expensive industry, and may lead to safety issues as more

Some of the state’s biggest cannabis companies have been accused of working with sham unions that don’t actually fight for workers’ rights. It looks like it’s time to add “fake unions” to the long list of problems facing California’s multibillion-dollar legal pot industry. Some of the biggest legal

Some of the state’s biggest cannabis companies have been accused of working with sham unions that don’t actually fight for workers’ rights. It looks like it’s time to add “fake unions” to the long list of problems facing California’s multibillion-dollar legal pot industry. Some of the biggest legal

Last week, Germany took the first step towards wholesale cannabis legalisation after the federal cabinet waved through the long-awaited draft bill for Pillar 1 of its strategy. SOMAÍ Pharmaceutical‘s CEO Michael Sassano explores why the bill is a double edged sword, marking positive progress on one

Marijuana retailers end up paying corporate taxes that are much higher than those paid by retail businesses. Congress should change the 280E tax law that puts them at a disadvantage. Theory Wellness operates like any other Massachusetts business. It abides by state licensing regulations, building

Cannabis cultivators take great care. Transferring a seedling from its mother plant to new pots. It joins its siblings in a highly-controlled room. Twelve hours of light, 12 hours of darkness. Its vegetative state is critical to its maturation. Temperature, humidity, and airflow are tightly

In a boost to the local adult-use cannabis industry, town officials have approved plans from two companies to open separate facilities to grow the product and make THC-infused snacks and drinks. The Stratford Zoning Commission voted unanimously this week to authorize the respective projects from