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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week that the state’s cannabis social equity fund has secured a $150 million investment from Chicago Atlantic. New York Governor Kathy Hochul last week announced that the state’s cannabis social equity fund has secured a $150 million investment to

Matt Gaetz has introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to ban marijuana testing for members of the military both during the processes of enlistment and when accepting a commission. The amendment, proposed last week, aims to address the plummeting recruitment in the U

The long-shot presidential candidate made the comments on the campaign trail last week. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed to make major drug reform a reality should his long-shot presidential bid land him in the White House. In an interview last Thursday, Kennedy, who is challenging President Joe Biden

Since Ohio legalized CBD in 2019, there has been a significant decrease in farming and producing medical hemp but an increase in the quality of CBD products and distribution. CBD – cannabidiol – is derived from medical hemp, which is a cannabis sativa plant with less than 0.3% THC – the compound

Celebrity endorsements do not work for cannabis brands thanks to tight advertising restrictions, a lack of authenticity, and an identity crisis in the industry as a whole, delegates at ICBC have been told. Speaking in Berlin last week, New Holland Group founder and president Jamie Pearson said

Banks in the cannabis space are preparing for the start of recreational sales. The few regional banks in Maryland that operate in the cannabis space are expecting a big windfall when recreational sales kick off on Saturday, but questions remain about how long that high will last. With cannabis still

The smell of good food wafting off the grill, an abundance of juicy watermelon slices, and cold brews are all classic parts of a 4th of July barbecue. This year, some may opt to incorporate the cannabis plant into their celebrations. Passing around a joint, serving infused foods, or sipping on a

County's two dispensaries opening to customers 21 and up Fireworks won’t be the only thing burning this Fourth of July, because recreational cannabis becomes legal starting on Saturday, and the two local dispensaries are opening to all customers 21 and older. Hi Tide Dispensary, a vendor of medical

Legalizing cannabis presents an opportunity for the federal government to tap into a valuable source of revenue. (Benzinga) Instead of relying solely on sales taxes, the integration of the cannabis industry into the legal space can generate substantial personal and corporate income taxes. This

Adults will be permitted to grow up to six cannabis plants at home under a state law that goes into effect on Saturday. Adults in Connecticut will be able to start growing their own weed beginning this weekend as the state’s law permitting home cannabis cultivation goes into effect. Connecticut

ATLANTA - Trulieve Cannabis Corp, a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, announced the grand opening of Trulieve’s third medical cannabis dispensary in the state. “We are proud to continue expanding access to the growing number of registered medical patients in Georgia,”

ALBANY - Hundreds of thousands of pounds of cannabis unable to be sold with many blaming the state for its slow rollout of legal recreational sales. Now, state lawmakers and native Americans are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to act fast and sign legislation to address the oversupply. Dubbed the

No matter how good the intentions, there are always hiccups with the rollout of new cannabis markets like New York. Elected officials simply don’t know how to get it right the first time. And they don’t engage the people who do have that knowledge to advise them. They may have respect for legacy

Regulated sales of recreational cannabis begin in Maryland on Saturday, July 1, only seven months after voters approved a ballot measure to legalize adult-use pot. Regulated sales of recreational marijuana begin in Maryland on Saturday, leaving retailers with only days to prepare for the launch of

Minister Michael Gove said he toked up in the ‘80s at the University of Oxford on the Times Radio podcast. UK Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations Michael Gove admitted smoking cannabis while he was a student at University of

President Biden accelerates Marijuana review: major reforms expected as federal agencies aim for quick action. President Joe Biden announced a scheduling review process for marijuana last October, initiating an expedited review of how cannabis should be regulated as a controlled substance at the

A state of New York notice posted at a business announces the seizure of “illicit cannabis” at a New York City business as authorities crack down on unlicensed smoke shops on June 16, 2023. Maryland may be later than many other states in legalizing cannabis, but those who wrote the state’s laws hope

American Pot Story: Oaksterdam premieres Thursday at the TCL Chinese Theatres on Hollywood Boulevard. The feature film American Pot Story: Oaksterdam will have its Hollywood premiere on Thursday, June 29 at the Dances With Films festival in Los Angeles, with festivities planned for the event

With Canada Day and Independence Day just a week away, Canada is making it clear that taking cannabis across the border is not permitted. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) released a press release on June 26 as a reminder for people traveling for Canada Day (July 1) or the U.S.’s Independence

TRENTON - Despite all appearances to the contrary, that jar of gummies or vape cartridge at your local convenience store - even the one with the big pot leaf that advertises an indica or sativa strain - is not, in fact, legal weed. Not technically. Across the country, states are reckoning with a