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Scott Prisco is an entrepreneur at heart. And Prisco’s most recent idea — which has since turned into a full-on company based in Albuquerque — may be a boon for Albuquerque’s cannabis industry. Prisco, 27, earlier this month launched a cannabis delivery service that brings products from local

Medical cannabis supporters say they will put forward another petition drive — pushing for a statute like Colorado’s — if lawmakers don’t act. LINCOLN - Medical marijuana proponents in Nebraska told 6 News they are ready for yet another petition drive, but are hoping it won’t come to that

Over the last five years, an often forgotten piece of U.S. federal legislation – the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill – has ushered in an explosion of interest in the medical potential of cannabis-derived cannabidiol, or CBD. After decades of debate, the bill

The superintendent promises discipline for students who brought items to campus Four Carter Middle School students distributed cannabis edibles to several other students Monday causing school officials to call for emergency medical services, according to a letter from Warren Consolidated Schools

The superintendent promises discipline for students who brought items to campus Four Carter Middle School students distributed cannabis edibles to several other students Monday causing school officials to call for emergency medical services, according to a letter from Warren Consolidated Schools

Since the legalization of cannabis in Thailand last year, this once-controversial plant has been making headlines for its numerous health benefits. From pain relief to improved sleep, the positive effects of cannabis are undeniable. But what about cannabis tea? Is it just as beneficial as smoking or

The Illinois cannabis office officially kicked off its study to examine discrimination in the cannabis industry. The Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) announced on Feb. 7 that it launched its Cannabis Disparity and Availability Study, which tasks a contract group to find examples

The bill would tax cannabis based on THC percentage in Washington state. Cannabis consumers in Washington state may soon be subject to a “dank tax.” Lawmakers there have introduced a bill that would tax marijuana products based on the percentage of THC. In other words: the stronger the weed, the

In this industry, a little patience and a high risk tolerance should pay off in the long run. Almost every industry had a bad year in 2022. But the cannabis industry had it even worse. Thanks to a lack of progress in regulatory reforms and higher competition, cannabis sales in the U.S. didn't grow

Groupe SGF launched a class action lawsuit on behalf of Gabriel Bélanger, founder of Origami Extraction Inc., against the Desjardins Federation, National Bank, Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal, TD Bank, and CIBC. The lawsuit alleges that the named banks have engaged in financial discrimination against

News 8 On Your Side is investigating medical marijuana's potential impact on employment: from your rights if you have a medical marijuana card to what employers can legally do if a worker uses medical marijuana. Charles Whistler vapes medical marijuana for his insomnia and anxiety. "It calms me down

Last week, as a part of Amendment 3, which Missourians voted in favor of last November, the recreational sale of marijuana became legal in the state of Missouri. The amendment expunges criminal records of individuals arrested for possession of marijuana, prohibits law enforcement from searching a

In the first weekend of recreational cannabis sales in the state, Missourians spent more than $12 million on both recreational and medical products. The strong sales were despite many operators being caught by surprise; the opening of recreational sales came a few days earlier than expected. Now

WINCHENDON - What started as just a tiny seed of an idea has flowered into a successful Toy Town business. The owners of the Bud Barn are celebrating one year of operations. The recreational marijuana dispensary at 682 Spring St. opened its doors last year on Jan. 28. The business, which remains the

Brightseed, a bioactives company based in California, has unveiled preclinical data showing that two bioactive compounds found in hemp hulls, N-trans caffeoyltyramine (NCT) and N-trans feruloyltyramine (NFT), have potential to support gut barrier function. The study has been published in the peer

A chain of cannabis stores that was once described as the “Apple store of weed” and valued as high as $1.7 billion as a public company, is near financial collapse, according to a regulatory filing as the once-hot pot industry faces a major reckoning. The company, MedMen, said that it has only $15.6

Experts project that the demand for batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) will increase by 30 percent from now until 2030. With that, the EV battery market should rake in about $410 between 2020 and 2030. Right now, EV batteries are far from perfect: They’re slow to charge, their range is low, and

LAS VEGAS - Actor, comedian and cannabis farmer, Jim Belushi, is set to meet with fans at a Las Vegas dispensary on Saturday. According to a news release, Belushi will visit Planet 13 near the Las Vegas Strip from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 11. “Every time I cultivate the land, I get

NORWAY, one of the most cautious states in Europe when it comes to cannabis liberalisation, recently held a public meeting to discuss access to medical cannabis. The event, which took place in Oslo on January 20, 2023, brought together politicians from across the political spectrum, alongside

SAN FRANCISCO - A new bill introduced in the California legislature would allow cannabis lounges to sell food and non-alcoholic drinks. Customers would be able to eat or drink while they smoke in the smoke shops, which is currently illegal. Assemblymember Matt Haney introduced the measure AB374