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Belding eyes cannabis retail, B&B’s
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…
Cannabis gummies found in children’s Halloween treats, Winnipeg police say
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…
BC Minister Warns Parents of Possible Cannabis Products Among Halloween Candy
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.
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FLORA TERRA CANNABIS WORKERS JOIN TEAMSTERS
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…
Cannabis use increases pain after surgery
— 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…
NJ Marijuana Activist Ed Forchion Officially Changes Website Name
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…
Takeaways from our conversation on must-know cannabis lawsuits
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…
Marijuana measure lacks essential safeguards | News, Sports, Jobs
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…
House of Terpenes Canntinis launches with the first
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…
Former county official to plead guilty to cannabis bribe scheme
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…
Survey: Most patients report opioid-sparing effects after cannabis initiation
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!-->…
Takeaways from our conversation on cannabis risk management
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,…
Rob Van Dam, Hall of Fame wrestler and cannabis pioneer,
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…
Trulieve Cannabis Corp (TCNNF) rises 2.81% on Monday
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.!-->…
Cannabis vacation rentals are becoming more popular
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…
Mississippi’s First Medical Cannabis Patient Seminar Exceeds Expected Attendance
OXFORD, Mississippi (WMC) — Mississippi's first Medical Cannabis Patient Seminar was a resounding success, according to the Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance (MCPA), which hosted the Mississippi's first Medical Cannabis Patient Seminar…
The cannabis industry, a great opportunity for economic recovery in Costa Rica
After several years of legislative process, our authorities approved the Law authorizing the production and industrialization of hemp and medicinal cannabis in Costa Rica. This industry fully coincides with the DNA of our productive…
Dazed on the Green Music and Cannabis Festival Canceled Two Days Before Scheduled Event
The show will NOT take place this weekend at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. Just two days before the start of the first-ever music and cannabis festival Dazed on the Green, the Medallion Entertainment Group announced on…
Item 9 Labs set to transform the Arizona marijuana market with a new line of infused pre-rolls
- Award-winning cannabis brand launches 1-gram concentrate-infused pre-rolls- Item 9 Labs ranked among the top 10 brands in Arizona with products in 60% of dispensaries in the statePHOENIX, September 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Item 9 Labs,…
Millions of cannabis plants seized in eastern Turkey
The Interior Ministry announced on Sunday that more than 3.2 million cannabis plants had been confiscated in the eastern province of Bingöl.
The seizure came amid the Türkiye Gendarmerie Forces' Operation Eren Abluka-9…
New Jersey Launches New Cannabis Patient Care Platform
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) officials are touting a comprehensive, user-friendly new platform that will debut Sept. 12, noting that it empowers patients to better manage their care.© Shutterstock
The effort, which…
Mom smoked weed while her son drove a car without a license
EUCLID, Ohio (WJW) — A Cleveland Heights mother is now facing charges after police say she smoked marijuana inside her vehicle while her teenage son, who did not have a driver's license, driving his car.
"Due to the marijuana and…
2 found dead in Weed, Calif., neighborhood burned down in mill fire
Authorities have recovered two bodies from a neighborhood in Weed, Calif., that was set on fire Friday by the rapid-fire factory in Siskiyou County.The blaze burned dozens of homes and other buildings in the rural northern California…
Nearly $4 million worth of cannabis seized from homes in Antioch
ANTIOCH — Authorities have seized nearly $4 million worth of cannabis plants from multiple homes in a burst of illegal grow operations in Antioch, authorities said.The state Department of Cannabis Control announced Friday that eight…
Michigan Startup NOXX Closes $15M Debt Raising to Bring Inclusive Cannabis Retail Experience to Life
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NOXX, a Michigan-based vertical cannabis company, today announced strong operational growth plans supported by a $15 million debt raise from Altmore Capital, a specialty finance company that invests in the…
CT nominates cannabis retailers and micro-grower candidates to move forward in licensing process
The state Department of Consumer Protection also identified the two micro-cultivator applicants so far approved for Equity Status, and the three Equity Joint Venture applicants who have also been given the green light by the Board. of state…
Global Medical Tourism Industry to 2029
company logoDublin, Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The report "Medical Tourism Market Analysis by Treatment and Region - Global Forecast to 2029" has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The global medical tourism market size…
North Pole is now hiring a trimmer – not for Christmas – for cannabis
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - Even with all the fall vibes on the horizon, it won't be long before some imagine rows upon rows of evergreens standing tall at the North Pole, offering the scent of fresh pine.
For those who would like…
Mississippi is on track to have the medical marijuana industry up and running by the end of the year
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - By the end of 2022, medical marijuana should be available to patients in Mississippi. That's the optimistic projection of Ken Newburger, executive director of the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association. Newburger…
Broadalbin hemp processor licensed to produce cannabis products for adult use
ALBANY — State regulators announced this week that they have cleared the first 15 companies to produce the edibles and other marijuana-derived products that will be sold by cannabis dispensaries when they open…
Two Cannabis Businesses Proposed For Queensbury | Local
QUEENSBURY — Robin Barkenhagen, owner of the Glens Falls 42 Degrees smoking paraphernalia store, has offered locations for a marijuana dispensary in Queensbury.Barkenhagen told Queensbury City Council at a shop meeting that…
Global Medical Cannabis Market (2022 to 2027)
Dublin, Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The “Global Medical Cannabis Market (2022-2027) by product type, outlook, applications, form, compound, end users, geography, competitive analysis and impact of Covid-19 with the Ansoff analysis…
New Jersey’s first drive-thru cannabis dispensary officially opens
LODI, NJ - New Jersey's first drive-thru cannabis dispensary officially opened on Saturday.It's been less than four months since recreational marijuana was legalized in the state, and 17 recreational dispensaries have opened up…
Sweeping cannabis industry reforms enacted by Baker
BOSTON (State House News Service) — Nearly six years after voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana and nearly four years since legal sales began, Governor Charlie Baker has signed into law the first major…
University sues to block marijuana store near campus in New Jersey
St. Peter's University wants to prevent the opening of a marijuana dispensary and lounge near a new residence hall.
The Jersey Journal reported that the university was arguing in a lawsuit that the Jersey City Planning Board's approval of…
Hopkinton Council sends plight of city’s marijuana businesses to voters | Richmond and…
HOPKINTON – Community voters will have the final say on whether recreational marijuana sales and…
Election ’22: Revised county cannabis tax measure must pass | New
In November, voters in Sacramento County will decide whether the county should tax cannabis and hemp…
Don’t Fall For Reba McEntire’s ‘Sad News’, CBD and Keto Scam
Facebook users are reporting seeing paid ads that falsely claim country music star Reba McEntire has met sad news or “a tragic end”. These ads lead to articles on pages that were apparently designed to trick people into thinking…
Hartford Cannabis Co. sues CT Social Equity Council after failing to obtain cultivator license –…
Hartford — A cannabis company has appealed to the Superior Court challenging the Social Equity Council's decision that the company did not qualify as a social equity applicant for licensing purposes temporary farmer.The Hartford Cannabis…
Chances of respiratory-related ER visits, hospitalizations not higher among cannabis users
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Jacksonville cannabis dispensary on list of 149 licenses granted
A cannabis dispensary in Jacksonville is among more than 140 businesses that have been granted conditional licenses.Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have issued 149 conditional adult-use…
New York’s medical marijuana program should be fair, say advocates and activists
ALBANY — Eric Garner's mother and Sean Bell's parents are among a group of advocates hoping to become potential entrepreneurs.As the state prepares for the first legal recreational cannabis sales later this year, a coalition of activists…
State grants conditional licenses for more cannabis dispensaries | Company
CHAMPAIGN — More recreational cannabis dispensaries are on the way in Illinois, with several newcomers likely…
WEED Inc. (USA) acquires Hempirical Genetics LLC, with over 250 proprietary cannabis and hemp…
HEMP BioSciences Inc., a wholly owned division of WEED Inc., will oversee our genetics programs. Panama Red, Acapulco Gold, Red Bud Colombian, and Santa Marta Gold top the list.TUCSON, AZ /ACCESSWIRE/July 20, 2022/ WEED, Inc. (OTCQB:BUDZ)…
Red Bluff board to discuss development deals with cannabis companies – Red Bluff Daily News
RED BLUFF — City Council will discuss Tuesday whether to approve development deals with three proposed cannabis companies in Red Bluff.
The city has approved retail businesses that would be located at 724 Main St., 10 Gilmore Road and 237…
France is a melting pot, but discrimination lurks
PARIS -
Two landmark new studies in France are shattering myths about immigration at a time when far-right xenophobic discourse is gaining ground. They show that the children of immigrants are increasingly blending into French society,…
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Hears Public About Proposed Regulations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) - On Thursday, Alabama's Medical Cannabis Commission received feedback on its proposed rules and regulations for the state's newest incoming industry.
Last year, the Alabama legislature approved medical…
Epilepsy Patients Navigate the Murky, Unregulated CBD Industry
In 2013, Tonya Taylor was suicidal because her seizures persisted despite taking a long list of medications.
Then another patient from a Denver neurologist's office mentioned something that gave Taylor hope: a CBD oil…
Are cannabis drinks here to stay?
The cannabis beverage industry is still in its infancy and showing signs of significant growth. Several major players have entered the market in recent years and new products are regularly launched. In the past,…
City of North Kingstown officials still weighing options on the future of marijuana | New
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — A majority of North Kingstown City Council favors letting voters decide whether…
Nebraska activists hit ‘gross’ signature target for medical marijuana ballot initiatives…
Nebraska activists say they've garnered the minimum number of 'raw' signatures needed to qualify a pair of medical marijuana legalization initiatives for the November ballot, but they're making a final push to muster some about 5,000 more…
Burb Receives Approval for 8th Store, First-Ever Major University-Approved Cannabis Retailer in…
Bourb doubles its product expansion in the United States with the next Florida launch, successful reports California wholesale attendance
VANCOUVER, BC, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burb Cannabis Corp. (“Burb” or the “Company”), an…
“We will never back down from BS”
Dr. Dre and Xzibit finally closed a four-year breach of contract lawsuit.
In…
Virginia cracks down on heavy snacks containing THC
The office of Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced that it will now issue legal warnings to retailers selling snack-like THC products.
ARLINGTON, Va. - Virginia's top law enforcement office says it is…
Scientists find THC in over 60% of the CBD products they’ve tested – and it can be a…
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CBD, short for cannabidiol, is the second most common active ingredient in the Cannabis-sativa plant, also known as cannabis and marijuana. This!-->…
Southwest RI towns weigh options on whether to license marijuana businesses | Richmond and…
Voters in Charlestown and Richmond will be asked in a referendum in November to determine whether they allow…
Marijuana laws change in Virginia
With the changing marijuana laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia, people are getting confused with the terms "decriminalization" and "legalization" of marijuana. Decriminalization is the process of removing criminal sanctions against an…
Middle Township Says Yes to Cannabis Retailer | Local News
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — The township committee unanimously approved two cannabis-related ordinances on Wednesday, one to allow a single cannabis retail license in the township and another establishing a framework for how the…
Sog arrests courier who delivered cannabis cookies | Ahmedabad News
Ahmedabad: Gandhinagar Police Special Operations Group (SOG) on Monday arrested another person, Nikol, for his alleged involvement in the cannabis infused cookies case. Police said the third accused, Rushabh Vaishnav25 years old, used to!-->!-->…
New Mexico’s Newly Appointed Cannabis Control Director Steps Down | Local News
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Winsted residents can talk about cannabis regulations
WINSTED — There were few speakers at a recent public hearing on proposed city cannabis regulations, but the public will have another chance to speak for or against them later this month.Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission…
HYTN obtains a cannabis cultivation license to breed the
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HYTN Innovations Inc. (“HYTN"or the"Company”) (CSE: HYTN) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, HYTN Cannabis Inc., has received a license amendment (the “License…
NJ legal weed will launch in 3 more stores on Wednesday
EDITOR'S NOTE: NJ Cannabis Insider is hosting an in-person business networking event on July 14 at The Asbury in Asbury Park. Tickets are limited.New Jersey adult recreational weed sales will begin this week at three central Jersey…
Why does cannabis dominate drug seizures along the US border?
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Three-quarters of US Border Patrol drug seizures were exclusively for marijuana, according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released in early June.
Analysis of Border Patrol data, from 2016 to…
Voters in favor of recreational marijuana in Yellowstone County
BILLINGS — Recreational marijuana seems here to stay in Yellowstone County.Early numbers show Yellowstone voters voting against rescinding the approval of recreational marijuana sales, 58% to 42%. Wording from the June primary ballot asked…
Rosen urges giving legal cannabis businesses access to SBA loans
The Nevada State Development Corporation is experiencing…
Former HEKA, Inc. Employee Expresses Concerns About Cannabis Cultivation Process
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A former employee of a local cannabis company has contacted Western Mass News over concerns that their cultivation process is safe for public consumption.Western Mass News spoke exclusively with this…
Medical Marijuana, Inc. Kannaway® subsidiary celebrates
SAN DIEGO, CA, May 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA) (the "Company"), the first-ever publicly traded cannabis company in the United States that launched The world's first-ever…
6 Cannabis Stocks Trying To Burn Bears This Week
Welcome to our weekly series, Schaeffer Cannabis Stock News Updatewhere we recap what's been happening in the world of marijuana stocks this week, and see how the cannabis industry will continue to grow in 2022.
Here is a brief overview…
Banking supervisors urge Congress to pass SAFE Banking bill for cannabis businesses
The Conference of State Banking Supervisors (CSBS) urges Congress to retain the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in the final America COMPETES Act to provide legal marijuana businesses with access to financial services. ©…
DA accuses ‘conspirators’ for underground pot farm in Newberry Springs
San Bernardino County's chief prosecutor criminally charges nearly a dozen alleged "conspirators" for running a massive underground pot farm in a rural high desert alcove.District Attorney Jason Anderson's office announced late Friday that…
Experts talk about cannabis at a panel in Westport, where recreational sales are banned
WESTPORT — Despite local regulations temporarily banning recreational cannabis businesses, a panel of six industry professionals came to Earthplace in Westport on Thursday for an event titled CannaCurious? Marketing, regulation and social…
Welcome to RFT’s 2022 Cannabis User Guide | Weed News | St. Louis | St. Louis News and…
Click to enlarge DANNY WICENTOWSKI Brennan England is the founder of Cole's Private Lounge and the St. Louis Cannabis Club.
When it comes to the Missouri medical marijuana market, everything is going green.Bad…
Quasi-State Agency Invests in CT Cannabis Industry – NBC Connecticut
This could inject hundreds of millions of dollars into our economy when it comes to a large-scale operation, but it will take months, if not years, for recreational marijuana to reach that level.
Keeping tabs on who is…
Miami Commissioners Approve City’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary – NBC 6 South…
For four years, Miami refused to issue licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries, but city commissioners have now paved the way for the first to open.
Commissioners voted 3-2 on Thursday to approve a certificate of use…
Zimbabwean farmers hope to feel the cannabis boom | world news
HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwean farmers looking to cash in on a global boom in medical cannabis face a litany of costs and regulatory hurdles, but growers like Munyaradzi Nyanungo are betting it will boost their fortunes after decades of…
Coquitlam should review cannabis store app after fine
The plaintiff was fined for selling to a minor at another location in British Columbia.
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In Coquitlam, public hearings are the primary way for residents to express their views and help our City Council make informed…
Curry plans to change cannabis law
Although the Curry County Commission should not increase the state-required 300-foot minimum distance between a cannabis business and a school or daycare, the commission may be able to establish a 1,000-foot distance. between a cannabis…
A new company is helping those caught up in the complexities of a cannabis DUI
You can now legally buy and use recreational cannabis in New Jersey, but impaired driving is of course still illegal.This can lead to legal costs for users if they are charged with impaired driving,…
Choom Obtains Creditor Protection and Interim Financing from Aurora Cannabis
Choom Holdings Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries have obtained creditor protection from the Supreme Court of British Columbia and interim financing from Aurora Cannabis Inc.
In court filings, the Vancouver-based cannabis retailer…
New York Court Rules $600 Million Lawsuit Against Cannabis Producer Can Proceed | News
SYRACUSE (TNS) — A $600 million lawsuit against multistate cannabis operator Acreage Holdings and others…
Florida official explains marijuana and the Second Amendment lawsuit during meeting with gun…
Florida Agriculture Commissioner and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried held a meeting Thursday with gun violence prevention activists to address the lawsuit she recently filed against the Biden administration that seeks to…
Legal cannabis sales in British Columbia jump 25.3% in February
Sales of legal cannabis in British Columbia rose 25.3% to $46.3 million in February, compared to February 2021, according to Statistics Canada.
Across Canada, the increase was more pronounced: 28.5%, to $336.4 million,…
After pot conviction, New York couple plan legal clinic | Economic news
By CLAUDIA TORRENS, Associated PressHICKSVILLE, NY (AP) — Eladio Guzmán spent two years in prison for selling drugs, missing the birth of his first child. Cannabis is part of its tumultuous past, but a year after New York legalized the…
Tribes see green cannabis, but the feds are in the way | Local News
PICURIS PUEBLO - Not much remains of a greenhouse where this small but resilient pueblo in the heart of the…
Photo: Ric Flair and Mike Tyson attend a cannabis event
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was the guest of honor at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on Thursday in Miami, Florida. Boxing legend Mike Tyson was also present at the event.Flair and Tyson also spent time together at Miami's…
Stability Cannabis passes the 25,000 patient mark
Stability Cannabis hits 25,000 patient milestone
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Dispensary awaits license to sell cannabis at Junction Center
DeKALB – By the end of the year, DeKalb will have his own cannabis dispensary. NuEra, an Illinois-based dispensary company with six locations, has leased a location in the Junction Center and is awaiting its license to sell cannabis.…