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Cannabis and Tobacco Use on the Rise, Especially Among Older Adults Image Cannabis NewsAugust 22, 2024 Rising Trend of Cannabis and Tobacco Co-Use Among Older Americans: A Growing Public Health Concern. The number of Americans using both cannabis and tobacco is increasing, with a particular surge among older adults, a new study finds. Researchers a

The Anti Hand Packing Movement: How Automation is Modernizing Cannabis Packaging Systems Image Cannabis NewsAugust 22, 2024 The Rise of the Anti Hand Packing Movement: Automation's Crucial Role in Cannabis Packaging. In 2021, just 10% of cannabis cultivation operations used automation technology for packaging. Yet in 2024, over 80% of cannabis cult

DeSantis Faces a 'High' Uphill Climb on Amendment 3 Image Cannabis NewsAugust 22, 2024 Despite Opposition, Governor DeSantis Finds Himself at Odds with Allies Over Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Amendment Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has stood firm in his opposition against the legalization of marijuana since assuming office in 2019. Amendment 3

California's First Cannabis Beverage, CQ, Expands to Arizona with Tropical 100mg THC Shots Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 California’s First Cannabis Beverage, CQ, Is Launching In Arizona. California’s first cannabis beverage, CQ (originally known as Cannabis Quencher), just announced that they are entering the Arizona market via a partnership

Business as Usual: Early Releases in Michigan Cannabis Corruption Case Raise Concerns Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Business as usual: Two culprits in cannabis corruption case released early. Anyone who has been paying attention to Michigan cannabis news, or even just news in general, can probably recall the recent corruption scandal that land

Hype isn’t dying around Ohio Recreational Marijuana, sales data shows Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Ohio’s Recreational Marijuana Sales Surge as Dual-Use Dispensaries Thrive. Dispensaries in Ohio are raking in cash from recreational marijuana, and although it doesn’t compare to medical sales, regulators’ data shows the new business is only gro

Credit markets for Marijuana companies ‘come back to life’ Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Debt Refinancing Sparks Optimism in Cannabis Market Amid Credit Recovery. While debt remains high for many cannabis companies, Viridian's analysts say most are not at risk of default. The analysts at Viridian Capital Advisors celebrated what they saw as a

Dallas voters will vote to decriminalize Marijuana in November with 'Dallas Freedom Act' Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Dallas residents will have a say in November if weed can be decriminalized in the city. The Dallas City Council voted on Aug. 14 to place a marijuana decriminalization proposal on the ballot for the upcoming November election.

Chicago man flew from California to O'Hare with more than $200K worth of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Sacramento Man Arrested in Chicago with Over $260,000 Worth of Cannabis. The Sacramento Sheriff's Department sent Chicago police photos of 26-year-old Rhashad Barnes and two suitcases full of cannabis. Barnes was on United Flight 220

Unique Hemp crop project is ready for harvesting Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Reviving Suffolk’s Historic Hemp Weaving Industry. The founders of a unique project to grow hemp for fine fabric have a dream of reviving the fortunes of the ancient textile industry. Kitty Wilson Brown, a weaver and artist, and Claire O’Sullivan, a creative entrepr

Vista Cannabis Tax Racks Up the Green Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 In 2018, Vista put a cannabis tax measure on the ballot. At the time, city leaders were worried about the city’s fiscal health. A tax on cannabis could help, they thought. But they had no idea just how much the tax would bring in. Turns out, the seven percent tax on gross sale

Americans See Cannabis as Less Harmful Than Tobacco or Alcohol but Are Divided on Its Impact, Gallup Poll Reveals Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Americans View Cannabis As Less Harmful Than Tobacco Or Alcohol, Divided Over Impact On Society, Gallup Finds. A Gallup poll published Tuesday reveals that American views on the impact of cannabis have

Mike Tyson Drops New Boxing Glove Weed Gummies Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Mike Tyson Launches Boxing Glove-Shaped Cannabis Gummies. Heavyweight champion and cannabis entrepreneur Mike Tyson on Tuesday launched a new version of his weed gummies from his company Tyson 2.0, this time shaped like a boxing glove. Tyson made headlines in 2022 wit

King Of Morocco Pardons Over 4,800 Cannabis Farmers Image Cannabis NewsAugust 20, 2024 King Mohammed VI Pardons Over 4,800 Cannabis Farmers Amid Morocco's Evolving Cannabis Policy. Morocco's progress in cannabis policy has led the King to pardon thousands of cannabis farmers in the North African country. Moroccan King Mohammed VI on Monday pardoned

Zane State partners with Green Flower to offer Cannabis certificate courses Image Cannabis NewsAugust 20, 2024 Classes cover dispensary associate skills training, cannabis manufacturing and cultivation. Zane State College has partnered with Green Flower to offer three cannabis certificates designed to ensure education and safety training for people

Nearly $12M in sales reported after first 5 days of legal recreational Weed in Ohio Image Cannabis NewsAugust 20, 2024 Marijuana sales are sky high now that recreational weed is legal in Ohio, and that has growers working at full capacity. In the first five days recreational marijuana was available at dispensaries across the state, nearly $12 milli