Jeffrey K. Davis

DETROIT LAKES — With a surprise win for the Greater Minnesota DFL in Senate District 4, Rob Kupec has been busy since Election Day, attending virtual caucus meetings, voting for his party's leadership and preparing to join the…

A man is being held on $2 million bond after prosecutors say he trafficked hundreds of pounds of cannabis into McHenry County and laundered the money. Police found him with $800,000 in cash. Matthew D. Lilla, 36, of the 4300 block of North…

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LOS ANGELES, November 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Haven Dispensaries, a rapidly expanding southern facility California chain of dispensaries, organizes a big turkey gift for Thanksgiving, the tuesday november 22.Two hundred families in the…

This fall, in the run-up to the midterm elections, a group of Catholic nuns, Protestant ministers and other religious leaders caravanned through South Dakota on what they called a "Love Your Neighbor Tour." . They stopped at grocery…

“It's a ridiculous waste of state money and for what? It won't stop me from smoking.Former jazz drummer and fish industry worker Richard Goldfrap, whom Gardai describes as a "nice man", was arrested with 40 cannabis plants he was growing…

In a strong sign of low trust in Big Tech, Australians voted TikTok the least ethical organization of the year, followed by Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. According to the Ethics Index 2022 (pdf) published by the Governance Institute of…

The Government of British Columbia and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation of North Vancouver have signed a Cannabis Accord. This is the seventh time the province and a First Nation have entered into such a government-to-government…

Illegal cannabis store raided in Brooklyn The New York Sheriff's Department arrested two people and seized bags of marijuana as evidence after a raid on a store selling illegal marijuana in Brooklyn. NEW YORK - The New York Sheriff's…

The president's mass marijuana pardons and directive on revised schedules are again touted by the White House as the "key accomplishments" of the Biden-Harris administration. As the end of President Joe Biden's second year in office…

Lamar Odom won NBA titles as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in…

Only 14% of US consumers say they set aside savings for holiday shopping. SAN MATEO, Calif., November 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans plan to take a restrained approach to gifts, travel and other spending this holiday season, a…

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield enter the ring for a new fight… the legalization of cannabis.Boxing sensations once shared the ring during the infamous moment Tyson bit off part of Holyfield's ear during a heavyweight title battle in 1997.…

Two men have been charged in connection with an incident on Saturday when a man was shot…

Aotearoa's largest medical cannabis producer, Puro, has partnered with Nelson Medical Kiwi Company to export medical cannabis products to Europe. As part of this partnership, Puro will supply Medical Kiwi with five tons of cannabis…

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This fall, in the run-up to the midterm elections, a group of Catholic nuns, Protestant ministers and other religious leaders caravanned through South Dakota on what they called a "Love Your Neighbor Tour." . They stopped at…

A notable winner from Tuesday's midterms was neither a Democrat nor a Republican — it was a policy. Cannabis decriminalization gained traction in Texas this week when five Texas cities passed local…

ST. PAUL — With Democrats in complete control of Minnesota's government, the odds of the state legalizing recreational marijuana seem the strongest they've ever been. For the past six years, St. Paul's divided government has…

Judge Christopher Batty was dealing with used car salesman Owen Simmonds who admitted growing 21 cannabis plants at a property in Carlton Street, Horbury in May 2020. Few details of the case have been released and no mitigations have been…

Marijuana activists hold up a 51-foot inflatable joint during a rally at the United States Capitol to demand Congress pass cannabis reform legislation on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.Caroline Brehmann | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesVoters…

With more companies hiring remotely and employing workers located in areas subject to different local laws and anti-money laundering regulations, processing international payroll payments has become more complex in recent years. This…

By BRIAN WITTE, Associated PressANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland voters decide to legalize recreational marijuana in a constitutional amendment Tuesday.Lawmakers have already approved legislation this year to take steps to implement…

OLIVETTE — Olivette City Council could vote Tuesday to ban medical pot grow facilities within 750 feet of homes and require all odors to be “minimally detectable” outside doors.The proposed ordinance comes months after…

Guardia Civil of Spain reported the confiscation of the largest shipment of packaged cannabis ever found in the world. Authorities said they seized more than 32 tons of cannabis, the equivalent of more than a million plants which they…

Midterm voters in five states, including two neighboring Iowa, will determine whether to join the growing list of places where recreational marijuana use is allowed, even though all use of the drug is…

BELDING — The town of Belding is about to license cannabis retailers and bed and breakfasts. John LaClear The Belding Planning Commission will move forward with making recommendations to Belding City…

A cannabis company may be able to operate in Pacific Grove if November voters vote to pass Measure M. Voting "yes" on Measure M means voters are giving the council the go-ahead to go from forward and change the city's municipal…

LRecreational marijuana equalization would have powerful results statewide if Missouri voters approve a constitutional amendment on Nov. 8, but some cannabis advocates and small-business owners say not all strains of success will be equal…

Green Leaf is looking to open a dispensary in a former T-Mobile store near Chesterfield Towne Center. The area's only legal medical marijuana supplier has once again attempted to open a store in Chesterfield. Green Leaf Medical on…

The government wants to introduce better checks to buy now, pay later to protect vulnerable Kiwis. Laptop screen showing buy now pay later services. (Source: 1News)“Buy now, pay later” programs are a growing form of unsecured short-term…

Winnipeg police are warning parents to check their children's Halloween treats after at least half a dozen reports of high-potency cannabis edibles in brightly colored packaging being handed out to children on Monday.The cannabis edibles…

Welcome to my interview with Scott Chan, chief analyst for Investing in the real world and The complete investor. Scott is an expert at identifying emerging global "megatrends" in investing, and just days before the U.S. midterm…

Prapat urged the public to join him at the parliament complex on Wednesday when he submits the letter. In the letter, Prapat explains that the cannabis bill was passed in principle by the House and approved by the ad hoc panel, which…

NEW YORK – The number of Americans without bank accounts fell to a record low last year, as the proliferation of online-only banks and an improving economy bring more Americans into the traditional financial system.A new report from the…

BC parents are being warned to be on the lookout for nasty surprises in their kids' candy bags. The BC government is warning the public to be careful of cannabis mixtures in the Halloween treat bowl. Read more:…

How did an indie rapper from The Bay end up among the kings of hip-hop like JAY-Z and Dr. Dre? Legal cannabis, and lots of fuss.This week, former Forbes entertainment editor Zack O'Malley Greenberg crowned Hip Hop's Money Kings of 2022, an…

Eighteen years ago, cannabis was illegal in most of the United States, and Ald. Bobby Burns (5th grade) was a student at Evanston Township High School who occasionally smoked marijuana with his friends. Today, recreational cannabis is…

Breadcrumb Links New The man used a number of credit cards under different names to buy buds, but all orders were shipped to the same address The cannabis-infused treats sold out quickly when they became…

Overwhelming vote in favor of premier representation in the region SANTA ROSA, Calif., October 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cultivation, propagation and post-harvest workers at Flora Terra Cannabis have voted overwhelmingly to join…

National Parenting Week exists because parenthood is physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually draining. Let's face it, one gender recognition Sunday a year is a pretty paltry form of parental appreciation. We deserve a whole…

With another poll showing a ballot initiative on marijuana legalization in South Dakota lagging behind, a high-profile activist is calling out the national cannabis industry for pumping money into "expensive fanciful lobbyists of DC” who…

Democratic U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren will be in western Massachusetts on Tuesday with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley to talk about canceling student debt. The two are touring the state with…

— Adults who use cannabis experience more pain after surgery than those who do not use cannabis, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2022 annual meeting."Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States…

By Javier Hasse and Nicolas Jose Rodriguez.“I envision a future where the Fords, GMs, Stellantis of the world take plastics out of their automobiles and infuse them with industrial hemp to replace those plastics, reducing their carbon…

By Charles Passy The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center reports that it treated more than 6,200 cases of potential marijuana toxicity in 2021 A few days ago I arrived home to find my beloved 12 year old…

The Ontario Securities Commission is asking the Capital Markets Court to approve a settlement with an Ontario cannabis company and one of its former executives who the regulator says failed to file accurate financial statements. In a…

It was once a nickname, a marketing gimmick that turned into a battle cry for marijuana freedom in the Garden State, but for 20 years Ed Forchion didn't change his name to "NJWeedman.com ".That changed, to his surprise, on Monday, October…

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RAPID CITY, SD (KOTA) — The debate over the issue of recreational marijuana continues. However, according to a federally-funded survey, youth marijuana use dropped significantly in 2021, along with overall illicit substance use among…

“We are proud to introduce a significant number of innovative and exciting products this fall, which have been developed from a deep understanding of consumer and patient interests and needs,” said Lana Culley , Vice President of…

Amada Senior Care employees now have access to financial health with ZayZoon /EIN News/ -- PHOENIX, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZayZoon, the earned wage access provider for small and…

The lay of the legal landscape in cannabis today largely involves investor lawsuits, trademark issues, and employment practice disputes. But legal issues arising from compliance complaints may be among the most significant…

What happened Marijuana stocks opened higher on Monday – and okay, with stock markets glowing green across the board, it seems pretty much everything open higher. But for canopy growth (CCG 7.87%), Tilray (TLRY 8.60%)and Aurora Cannabis…

That criticism is intensifying now, as those who knew McMurrey are demanding answers about whether Trulieve — and state regulators who have received prior complaints about the Holyoke facility — are responsible for his death.In June,…

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Connor Kubeisy, Simi Valley, CA. It was reported Friday that Healthy and Productive North Dakota, which I help lead, filed a motion to object to Measure 2, the campaign…

Canada's legal cannabis industry turns four on Monday. Its pitiful state is a reminder of the risks American gamers face if America follows its neighbor's lead.Earlier this month, President Biden said he would pardon federal cannabis…

On July 28, the Center for Responsible Lender (CRL) released a new report regarding the “continuing damage of high-cost installment loans,” saying such loans come with an “operating cost” in fees and interest that far exceeds the amount…

Toronto, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Launched in time for Canniversary, House of Terpenes, Canntinis is bringing the first cannabis-infused mocktails to legal-age Canadians to celebrate four years of legalization. As the latest…

To share Tweeter To share To share E-mail Hot on the heels of a promising new acquisition, another one hot on its heels and bolstered by recent federal moves to loosen the reins of marijuana law, Integrated Cannabis Solutions…

The state regulatory agency responsible for overseeing cannabis businesses has temporarily suspended the license of a retail store in northwest Detroit. Michigan's cannabis regulatory agency on Monday announced the 30-day license…

How do PaydayDaze payday loans in California work? Many California residents take out weekend payday loans from a direct lender to see them through to payday. A loan can also be called a cash advance or a $255 payday loan.…

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A former Southern California county official will admit he paid bribes through his company to a councilman in exchange for votes and influence councilman in the city's cannabis licensing process, federal…

Standing in the middle of a field of cannabis plants in eastern Columbia County, King Aswad said it was an honor to be part of New York's first legal marijuana crop."It's a privilege to be able to rest at night, not being afraid that my…

Farmers across the state have grown enough cannabis to stock New York City's first dispensaries with local flowers before they open by the end of the year, Office of Management officials said Friday. cannabis. The state's first supply of…

As Canada slowly enters the age of retail magic mushrooms, Toronto already has a head start. Mushrooms is Toronto's first magic mushroom dispensary and the province's second, the company boasts on its website. A Shroomyz in Ottawa opened…

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Tallahassee, Florida: The majority of patients registered with the state of Florida to access medical cannabis products report having reduced their use of prescription opioids, according to data published in the journal Substance!-->…

A tropical island paradise just nine hours from Australia is being dubbed the 'new Amsterdam' as tourists flock there following a change in cannabis laws.Visitors smoking joints on the beach or even indulging in cannabis-infused pizzas are…

She is passionate about bringing critical thinking back to the classroom BANGOR — Sarah Taylor is a plant biologist with a background in agriculture, horticulture and arboriculture. Joining the faculty at Beal University in…

He kinda hates to admit it, but the fate of COVID for most companies has actually been a boon for Empire Hemp Company, says Chris Van Dusen. “At the time, we had hired employees and we were affected by COVID. So we did a walk-in window…

An interest-free loan saved the life of single mother Rosetta Ianchello from western Sydney when her newly purchased car 'died' after just a few days. "Everything went wrong for me," Ms Ianchello told the ABC.The last thing Ms Ianchello…

Some organizations view risk management as simply slowing down and planning before proceeding, while others make it a key part of the organization. Risk management in the cannabis industry is still new and underdeveloped,…

Marijuana legalization is a slow and tedious process, with no clear recipe for success. A perfect example of this is Uruguay, the first country in the world to legalize marijuana. While legal marijuana was established in 2013, the…

Weeds spread by combines often result in linear weed distributions in the field the following season. Photo: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Combines are very good at what they do,…

It's been six years since voters in Massachusetts said yes to…

LOS ANGELES and DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- Grapefruit USA, Inc. (OTCQB: GPFT) ("Grapefruit" or the "Company"), a Cannabiotech-based company and distributor cannabis, today announces…

In a Zoom interview with VogueSeth Rogen sat “twirling a freshly rolled joint between his fingers.” He talked about raffling off some of his handmade vases to make room in his closet for more.Despite his role as Benny in Steven Spielberg…

In July, Minnesota state legislators quietly (and perhaps infamous) passed a law legalizing the sale of THC foods and beverages, adding it to a larger health and social services funding bill. The law allows the sale and consumption of…

The beloved HotBox Lounge & Shop in Kensington Market announced its official closure just three hours ago, with a statement about their Facebook page. It's a Toronto staple and the city is sure to miss a…

Cannabis stock TCNNF is in the clouds on Monday, rising 2.81%. A 2 rating puts Trulieve Cannabis Corp (TCNNF) near the top of the healthcare industry according to InvestorsObserver.!-->…

Loose joints, tattered throw pillows and a conga drum recreated a famous 1990s Gainesville lounge — dubbed Fort Ganja — in downtown Gainesville on Saturday. Stocked with more than 1,000 cannabis cigarettes, the city's…

Last September, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced that it was reviewing the status of cannabis, which is prohibited in competition. This followed US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson testing positive at the US Olympic track and…

Stage Cannabis and Portland Greenhouse are housed in the same brick building on Spring Street. In Portland, the cost of obtaining a license for an adult-use cannabis store is $10,000. Ben McCanna / Personal Photographer If you want to…

In The Big Short, Christian Bale portrayed investor and doctor Michael Burry, one of the first to discover the US housing market bubble. Paramount Photo/PicturesOPINION:One of my favorite films is The Big Short, which chronicles the events…

At her bed and breakfast, Nicole Butler hosts potlucks in her backyard with THC-infused food.Photo: Nicole ButlerAt Nicole Butler's bed-and-breakfast, the cannabis is in the sweets that greet guests upon arrival, the homemade shrimp and…

By Doug Kneibert, Contributing ColumnistPosted on 09/24/22 When Missouri voters approved medical marijuana in 2018, it was only a matter of time before "recreational marijuana" was put on the ballot, as one of the goals of the…

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) — A South Carolina farmer is suing multiple state agencies in federal court on the grounds that they conspired to deny him his due process rights after authorities in 2019 destroyed his crop of hemp, which was grown…

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