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Although cannabis remains illegal in the US federally, there are now 23 states where adult-use cannabis has been legalized. Ohio and Pennsylvania are the next states expected to allow adult-use cannabis, while Florida could do so in two to three years, one analyst says. Potential reforms to cannabis

Federal Review Highlights Challenges in Legal Cannabis Industry Amid Regulatory Hurdles. A review of the federal legislation that paved the way for the legal recreational use and sale of cannabis says companies in the legal market report struggling to realize profits and maintain financial viability

Albuquerque City Council is considering a new way to use cannabis tax revenue. “We want to make sure those funds coming to the City of Albuquerque – that they’re appropriated correctly,” said Councilor Klarissa Peña. The councilor is sponsoring the bill which aims to create the Marijuana Equity and

California Announces $15 Million Cannabis Equity Grants Program to Promote Economic Justice. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has announced that $15 million will be available through its Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions for 2023 to 2024

Hemp industry leaders, state marijuana regulators and members of Congress all seem to agree the feds should regulate CBD. But the standoff is over intoxicating hemp products. Hemp is often known for being the part of the cannabis plant that doesn’t get people high. It’s full of CBD, a

The Ohio County Board of Education has just been briefed on a new state policy on how they should deal with medical marijuana in their schools. The guidelines for administering medical marijuana to students in West Virginia schools resemble the current policies for other prescription drugs, but it’s

The counsel for one awardee, Verano, argued that the commission does not have the authority to “claw back” licenses it has already awarded. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has announced its intent to unveil a new plan for how to handle the issuance of licenses at ti Thursday meeting, and the

AI-Enhanced Smartphones: Predicting Cannabis Impairment with Remarkable Accuracy. The rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence has garnered equal parts praise and fear from the world at large as we move toward the possibilities of a utopian Jetsons-esque society and/or a robot-induced

As retailers made it easier to buy cannabis, hospitalization numbers ticked upward. When Canada legalized the use of cannabis in October 2018 after decades of prohibition, the goals were to improve safety and public health as well as to reduce access by youth, crime and the illegal market. Five

Voters will decide in the upcoming election whether to legalize recreational marijuana for use by those at least 21 years old in Ohio. The proposal would allow those adults to buy and possess 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of concentrates. They also could grow up to six plants individually and

Two bills would allow business between the Cannabis Regulatory Agency and local Native American tribes. Two cannabis bills were recently sent to the desk of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and if passed, would work in tandem to allow the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) to do business with local Native

Two cannabis business licensees were recently exempt from an ongoing injunction that prevents cannabis businesses from opening, but more are expected to be approved soon. A New York Judge recently issued a court order that allows just two cannabis retailers to open for business, while hundreds of

Companies that were issued licenses for medical marijuana are facing a legal battle that’s delaying the disbursement of medical cannabis in the state. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Coalition has heard the pleas from patients who suffer with pain. They’re asking the governor to call a special session

Matt Riddle is getting into the cannabis business, announcing his own marijuana strain. The WWE alumnus posted to his Instagram account last week announcing that Riddle OG is “coming soon.” Riddle made it clear in his Instagram Stories that it’s a cannabis strain. Riddle was released from WWE last

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have seen the introduction of Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California. Newsom said he vetoed the bill over concerns that it would undermine the state’s smoke-free workplace protections. The Bill was an amendment to Section 26200 of the Business

E29 Labs, which has backing of Montgomery County, files application with the state to construct facility. Plans for a $15 million indoor cannabis growing facility at the former Beech-Nut site in Montgomery County moved forward this week as the group behind the project submitted its application with

A recent report from the Cannabis Control Commission that sales of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts have surpassed $5 billion is no surprise to David O’Brien. He is the president and CEO of the Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association. “It’s no longer an experiment,” O’Brien said in a

Everyone knows that interest rates are a big deal in the housing market, but how do they impact other industries? In today’s episode of The Dales Report Canna Exclusive, we’re speaking with Anthony Coniglio, the founder President and CEO of NewLake Capital Partners. Prepare to have your eyes opened

Medterra, a leading provider of high-quality Hemp-Derived CBD products, is thrilled to announce its official launch on Amazon, the world's largest online marketplace. This strategic move not only marks a significant milestone for Medterra but also opens up new avenues for customers seeking premium

We have urged the state to work harder to ease the confusion that arises with each marijuana-related milestone that is passed. So far, not so good. Minnesota is just beginning to tackle the many concerns that are arising with the state’s legalization of recreational marijuana. Among them is finding