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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) teams up with Mendocino County for cannabis technical assistance workshops
Business & Finance
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Mendocino County have teamed up to hold a series of cannabis technical assistance workshops in August and September. These technical workshops are ideal for new and legacy farmers as well as cannabis consultants. Mendocino County’s permitting staff and CDFW’s cannabis program staff will be a
Cannabis Commission Proposed for Illinois
Business & Finance
To simplify the state’s regulation of the legal cannabis industry while working to reduce litigation and the specter of politics, some in Illinois are looking to create a statewide cannabis commission. As it is right now, entrepreneurs in the adult-use and medical cannabis industry in Illinois have multiple state agencies they have to work through
Incannex Healthcare Officially owns world’s largest Portfolio of patented medicinal Cannabis Drug Formulations
Medical News
In acquiring APIRx, Incannex now owns the world’s largest portfolio of patented medicinal cannabinoid drug formulations and psychedelic treatments. Incannex Healthcare (ASX: IHL) now officially owns the world’s largest portfolio of patented medicinal cannabinoid drug formulations, following the completed acquisition of APIRx Pharmaceuticals. The ac
Major Marijuana stocks lost 77% of Market Cap in last 12 Months
Business & Finance
Marijuana stocks’ performance is often subject to what is happening in the cannabis industry. In the last couple of years, the cannabis industry has seen significant change and innovation both in the U.S. and internationally.  Currently, more than half of U.S. states have legalized marijuana in some form, and the more legalization occurs, the more
Massachusetts lawmakers OK measure to provide capital to social equity Cannabis Licensees
Business & Finance
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is expected to sign into law S.3096, a measure aimed at supporting the 900 people harmed by the War on Drugs that have been enrolled in the commonwealth's social equity program as well as future members of the program. The measure sets aside 15% of the revenue in the state's marijuana regulation fund generated b
Three Springfield businesses awarded conditional cannabis licenses
Business & Finance
Among the 177 issued conditional adult-use cannabis dispensing licenses announced recently by Gov. JB Pritzker were three Springfield-based operations looking to open their doors in the coming months. Herban Quality Control, Dealership LLC, and Bolden Investments III LLC now have 180 days to find a physical storefront before being issued a full lic
Where Do Most Physicians Turn To For Cannabis Education?
Technology
Researchers behind a recent survey were surprised to find that physicians’ level of knowledge of medical cannabis did not vary between states. A recent survey has revealed that 71% of physicians affiliated with the Society of Cannabis Clinicians learned about medical cannabis from conferences. Only 1 participant out of 37 participants reported havi
Lawsuit: Shops in Catoosa, Dade Counties claim legal right to sell products with THC
Business & Finance
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — A new lawsuit in Georgia seeks a court order declaring that a chemical related to the main intoxicating ingredient in pot is legal under state law. Owners of two shops in northwest Georgia are hoping to get a court to order a local sheriff and a drug task force to let them sell chemicals containing hemp that are now considered
What does a Cannabis Testing lab do? New Grand Rapids Lab tells us
Business & Finance
Hummingbird Labs is opening on Division Avenue Southeast, to make sure cannabis products are safe before being sold in stores. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new business is taking shape on the south side of Grand Rapids — a cannabis testing facility to make sure products are safe before being sold in Michigan stores. Hummingbird Labs will be the first Af
Stafford man jailed after £30,000 of Cannabis Discovered due to House Fire
Business & Finance
A man has been jailed for more than four years after £30,000 worth of cannabis was found at the scene of a house fire in Stafford. Staffordshire fire crews had attended a house fire on Taplin Close on April 29, 2020, and alerted police of a possible drugs set-up inside. They raised concerns after spotting dangerous electrical wiring running from fu
‘Weed would be the only thing that would help me eat’: Stars who use Marijuana for Medical Purposes
Cannabis News
The use of marijuana for health purposes has been a big debate in recent years. It has been confirmed that cannabis can help alleviate certain medical issues, and it seems the following celebrities are aware of the fact. Find out which stars have used marijuana to keep themselves healthy! It's helped them with a variety of symptoms! Sir Patrick Ste
Denver’s marijuana tax revenue Increased by 3 % Last Year
Business & Finance
Denver's tax revenue from marijuana sales increased 3 percent in 2021 to $72.4 million, according to the city's annual marijuana tax report.  The figures come as Colorado's marijuana industry is facing a slowdown. So far this year, more than $759 million of marijuana has been sold in Colorado compared to the $962 million sold around the state in th
Waretown To Update Cannabis Ordinance
Medical News
The Township of Ocean’s governing body is further weeding through the details in making changes to its cannabis business ordinance. The first reading of the proposed amendments and supplements to the ordinance passed unanimously at this month’s committee meeting. Residents will have the opportunity to discuss the changes at the second reading of th
USA Today reverses course and calls for End of Cannabis Prohibition
Politics
The USA Today editorial board has reversed its past position on cannabis and come out in support of ending cannabis prohibition. While the newspaper flagged potential health problems caused by cannabis use, it argued that the "misguided war on drugs" continues to inflict harm on black and brown communities in the U.S. "Given the risks associated wi
Where Cannabis Legalization efforts stand across the Country
Medical News
Gains in state legislatures slowed down in 2022, but advocates still have the ballot. State lawmakers are still wary of weed. Last year, four states legalized marijuana through their legislatures. So far in 2022, only one — Rhode Island — has managed to legalize recreational marijuana, even though public support for liberalizing cannabis laws remai
Colorado regulators won’t sanction job-seekers with out-of-state cannabis convictions
Business & Finance
State agencies also won't cooperate in any out-of-state investigations into lawful marijuana conduct that occurs in Colorado. Gov. Jared Polis last week vowed by executive order that Colorado will not hold out-of-state convictions for most marijuana-related offenses against people applying for professional licenses here. The Boulder Democrat wrote

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