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Drink up, non-alcoholic beverages with low-dosage servings of THC can be sold in Connecticut liquor stores. Liquor stores in Connecticut—not licensed cannabis retail stores—are selling THC-infused drinks such as seltzers legally, due to a legal loophole regarding dosages listed on the cans. Cannabis

Now the FDA is thinking about defining marijuana as a lower-risk drug. The most-watched episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast to date is episode 1169, featuring Tesla CEO Elon Musk. This particular episode garnered significant attention, not only because viewers were eager to hear from the

The college is offering nine-week, online programs in cannabis cultivation, retail and extraction and product development. A local college has begun offering training for students interested in careers in the cannabis industry. Minnesota State Community and Technical College, or M State, announced

Thursday’s audit report focused on the governor’s office’s failure to learn of Erin DuPree’s financial issues. A report from Minnesota’s Legislative Auditor released Thursday found Gov. Tim Walz departed from normal background check procedures when picking the head of a new state cannabis office. In

The decision is expected to impact less than 1% of its total assets under management. New York-based exchange-traded funds provider Global X ETFs has declared the closure of several of its funds. The Jan. 19 decision is part of the company’s regular review process and is expected to impact less than

The wide world of weed is a vast sea of small businesses, each with its own buyers, owners, and sales objectives. Enter Nabis, a massive weed distribution network and the largest distributor of cannabis in California. The weed tech darling is a powerful engine in the marketplace that makes the state

Cannabis Beverage Companies Optimistic in Legal Battle Against New York THC Limits. Representatives of cannabis beverage companies currently suing New York regulators over strict limits on hemp-derived THC believe they will prevail in their push against rules that amount to a de facto ban on their

The Hemp Feed Coalition Announces Hemp Seed Meal Approved for Laying Hens. After years of work and regulatory paperwork, the The Hemp Feed Coalition announces Hemp Seed Meal for laying hens has been recommended by FDA-Center for Veterinary Medicine and voted by AAFCO into their Ingredient Definition

The driver of a fake Amazon van said it was his boss's idea to use the vehicle in their illegal marijuana operation in Oklahoma to avoid detection. "My boss said it would be safe," Brandon Ye told jurors last week in Oklahoma City federal court at a drug conspiracy trial. Testifying as a prosecution

After awarding licenses for the third time, regulators are facing another string of lawsuits. Alabama’s medical marijuana program has been put on hold yet again by the courts — the latest in a string of delays for a program that originally hoped to launch sales by the end of last year. And the

In a surprising revelation to many, cannabis, notorious for its recreational use, emerges as an eco-friendly building material, offering a sustainable solution to climate change. A video by DW Euromaxx explores how hemp, derived from the cannabis plant, is transforming construction practices and

State Attorneys General Coalition Urges DEA to Reschedule Cannabis for Public Health and Safety. A coalition of attorneys general say rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III will allow the industry to continue to set the standard for legal products and work to eliminate the illicit

Ontario Doubles Cannabis Store Cap Amid Market Squeeze. Ontario’s move to raise the number of stores cannabis companies can operate has been welcomed by some in the industry, but an expert says the change may only help a select few operators in the over-saturated market. This month, the Ontario

Compounds in cannabis have the potential to prevent and treat Covid-19, according to a review of research published last month. The study found that cannabis compounds known as cannabinoids could prevent infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, as well as lessen the severity of the

As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, more and more products are emerging on the market. From traditional methods of smoking and edibles to newer innovations such as topicals and concentrates, it can be overwhelming for customers to navigate through all the options. However, one product in

Kent State University Launches Cannabis Certificate Programs. Ohio's recent legalization of recreational cannabis has brought about opportunities not only for existing cannabis businesses, but also for jobseekers looking to break into the industry. To meet that demand and prepare for industry growth

Tilray Eyes Quick Entry into US Medical Cannabis Market if Federal Reclassification Occurs. Tilray Brands believes it can get into the medical marijuana business in the U.S. pretty quickly if the Biden administration reclassifies cannabis as a Schedule 3 drug sometime this year, CEO Irwin Simon

Protein consumption is one of the most important parts of the human diet. It is a nutrient that all humans need to grow and repair cells, particularly cells in muscles and bones. Daily protein consumption is necessary for humans to perform life functions properly. When some people think of protein

Indiana Lawmakers Face Calls for Cannabis Legalization Amidst Surrounding State Developments. Wisconsin Assembly Republicans’ highly restrictive plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state drew a lukewarm response from Senate Republicans and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Monday. The bill would

For cannabis companies, this revelation is not just an interesting statistic; it is a roadmap to success. In a world increasingly defined by intangibles, brand-building has never been more paramount. And, never more so than in the continuously burgeoning and growing cannabis industry. The shift in