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2023-08-29 10:25
It is a celebratory time in one of New York City’s most historic neighborhoods, which will open its first legal marijuana dispensary next week. The dispensary, known as Gotham Bu… Read More
2023-08-29 10:15
Government officials in the Bahamas last week introduced a number of measures that would dramatically change the country’s marijuana laws, including one proposal that would legalize ca… Read More
2023-08-29 10:06
Foster parents in Missouri can now legally possess and grow cannabis in their homes. This news results from an emergency rule the state Department of Social Services filed last week. However… Read More
2023-08-29 08:24
The duration of a cannabis high is based on several factors, including the consumption method you choose, your tolerance level, the strain you’ve selected, and more. Discover the main… Read More
2023-08-28 20:06
This is Part Two of a four-part series discussing European cannabis regulations. Click here for Part One. Part Two analyzes the differences between the UK, the EU and the US. Part Three, com… Read More
2023-08-28 14:19
“The challenges in regulating and relying on for-profit cannabis testing labs,” said Missouri’s top cannabis regulator, “is one of the most discussed challenges in th… Read More
2023-08-28 10:23
Thursday evening, Donald Trump’s mug shot was released to the public after he was booked at an Atlanta, Georgia jail on more than a dozen felony charges. The jail that booked him, Fult… Read More
2023-08-28 10:12
Though the Summer of 2023 has been flush with great musical events, from jam band farewells to EDM gatherings, there has also been the unfortunate reality of drug-related police activity res… Read More
2023-08-25 17:37
Welcome back, friends. If it seems like the whole world is crumbling around you right now, know that you’re not alone. It is. Summer’s in full swing and temperatures are running… Read More
2023-08-25 13:52
May’s total was the lowest since September 2022, when the state reported sales at $80.9 million. By David Abbott, Arizona Mirror Arizona’s marijuana market trended downward in Ma… Read More
2023-08-25 10:03
The Denver Department of Excise & Licenses is continuing to serve warnings to event organizers who are hosting unlicensed cannabis-related activities. This past weekend on Aug. 19, the S… Read More
2023-08-24 17:13
New York City could eventually see marijuana sales reach up to $1.2 billion annually, resulting in about $47 million in local tax revenue, a new report from a government-funded independent e… Read More
2023-08-24 14:45
Founder and CEO Chase Eastman officially launched Rootwurks in January 2022. But the journey began years earlier, and passed through industries including food safety training and digital med… Read More
2023-08-24 10:30
Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Gene Bollea, is done with painkillers and alcohol, swapping the two for CBD, which is being studied for its role in battling addiction. He revealed the switch in… Read More
2023-08-24 10:14
Infamous (and now deceased) El Paso drug trafficker Jimmy Chagra’s son, 44-year-old Jamiel Alexander Chagra Nichols, was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine, fentanyl, and LSD. Some… Read More
2023-08-24 10:08
In Switzerland, a pilot program called “Züri Can – Cannabis with Responsibility” officially began on Aug. 22 and will run for three years, concluding in 2026. Accordin… Read More
2023-08-23 10:26
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin recently revealed an initiative that provides a total of $15 million to support Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBV… Read More
2023-08-23 10:18
The South Dakota Department of Health has issued roughly 11,500 cards since the medical marijuana program launched in 2021––shattering the department’s projections of 6,000… Read More
2023-08-23 10:06
An illegal pot farm is up for grabs on an auctioning website, and law enforcement officers from a sheriff’s office in Oklahoma are the ones selling it. After a surge in both legal and… Read More
2023-08-22 18:55
This is Part One of a four-part series discussing European cannabis regulations. Part One serves as an introduction. Part Two, coming next week, will analyze the differences between the UK… Read More
2023-08-22 18:42
Late last month, Mastercard decided to halt their debit card transactions with cannabis dispensaries, notifying financial institutions and payment processors to stop processing pur… Read More
2023-08-22 10:08
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Aug. 18 that it has chosen a very specific company’s portable cannabis analyzer to be used to test cannabis plants as well as p… Read More
2023-08-22 10:05
Another location of a psilocybin mushroom dispensary chain in Canada was raided by police, about a month after its earlier location was raided. Psilocybin advocates in Canada remain undeterr… Read More
2023-08-22 10:00
People like to rag on boomers for never changing, but at least when it comes to cannabis, seniors are ready to get down (and get high). The number of Americans over 65 who have used cannabis… Read More
2023-08-21 17:57
Dry cannabis flowers inside the packaging room at the Aphria Inc. Diamond facility in Leamington, Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Anne Sakkab | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tilray… Read More
2023-08-21 10:19
Ohio just approved a statewide vote on adult-use cannabis on November’s upcoming ballot, and it’s looking like business would be booming should it be approved. A study published… Read More
2023-08-21 10:09
According to the most recent monthly report from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, Michigan cannabis sales reached a record in July, recording $276 million in sales, with the lion&rsq&hell…Read More
2023-08-21 10:00
The Colorado Legislative Council Staff (LCS), described as the “nonpartisan research arm of the Colorado General Assembly,” released a report on Aug. 16 detailing how cannabis ta… Read More
2023-08-18 14:05
Colorado generated more tax revenue from marijuana than alcohol or cigarettes during the last fiscal year, with $280 million in cannabis tax dollars going toward a variety of government prog… Read More
2023-08-18 12:38
A tribe in Minnesota that’s currently operating one the state’s only adult-use marijuana shops says it’s planning to open a mobile dispensary—effectively a cannabis … Read More
2023-08-18 10:18
After bending over backwards to meet the criteria for compliance, residents in Pinedale, a neighborhood of Fresno, California, rallied in Fresno City Hall to appeal a permit and demand offic… Read More
2023-08-18 10:11
Officials in Duluth, Minnesota this week approved an ordinance that will ban smoking marijuana in all city parks. The passage of the measure came about two weeks after a new state law allowi… Read More
2023-08-18 10:01
Dear reader, we regret to inform you that the war on drugs has needlessly claimed another life, this time in southwest India where a man was arrested for MDMA possession shortly before dying… Read More
2023-08-17 15:40
The vaping technology market is a constantly evolving landscape, driven by the changing needs and preferences of consumers. Staying relevant in this competitive market requires companies to… Read More
2023-08-17 15:30
Between 2020 and 2021, cannabis vape cartridges saw 25% year-over-year growth and all-in-one vapes grew a whopping 64% as a category during the same time period. Two years later, the vape sp… Read More
2023-08-17 10:27
The Ohio-based advocacy group known as Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol (CRMA) is working on a citizen-initiative to legalize cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and sa… Read More
2023-08-17 10:14
“Historic” flooding in Vermont is causing an unprecedented number of landslides in the state, impacting businesses including those in the cannabis industry. After Vermont cannabi… Read More
2023-08-17 10:05
The Associated Press reports that authorities in Indonesia burned a marijuana plantation “after it was discovered by drones.” “A joint team of the National Narcotic Agency… Read More
2023-08-17 10:01
Germany took a major step toward marijuana reform on Wednesday when the country’s cabinet approved a bill that will liberalize its cannabis laws. The approval comes a month after the c… Read More
2023-08-16 10:17
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation said that it is “issuing a patient and consumer communication to alert patients and consumers about a mandatory product recall” affec… Read More
2023-08-16 10:08
In an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett on Monday, Janet Yellen recounted eating at a restaurant chain in Beijing called Yi Zuo Yi Wang, a meal that had Chinese social media abuzz last… Read More
2023-08-16 10:00
More than any big city in America, San Francisco has always been on the cutting edge of cannabis consumption––from the beats and poets smoking “mezz” while inhabiting… Read More
2023-08-15 17:58
Ohio could see up to $403.6 million in annual tax revenue from adult-use marijuana sales if voters approve a legalization measure that could appear on the November ballot, a newly updated an… Read More
2023-08-15 10:34
A judge’s order forcing a temporary pause on the issuing of cannabis dispensary licenses in New York was extended for two weeks on Friday as business owners impacted by the injunction… Read More
2023-08-15 10:26
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek recently rejected a bill that would have created a State Public Bank Task Force. The 19-person team would have studied the pros and cons related to a cannabis business… Read More
2023-08-15 10:22
Cannabis businesses in Texas may soon make more money than the wine industry, the Austin Business Journal reports. Cannabis companies brought in over $8 billion in revenue in 2022, according… Read More
2023-08-15 10:12
Last week, Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) introduced the Substance and Possession Abuse Restrictions for Entrance (SPARE) Act to ramp up enforcement of visa laws by permanently banning immigrants f… Read More
2023-08-14 18:24
The cannabis industry isn’t a level playing field. It’s disheartening to say. But as someone who has been building a soon-to-open dispensary for the last three years, I’ve… Read More
2023-08-14 10:35
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu last week signed legislation to create a commission to study legalizing recreational marijuana via a plan that restricts adult-use cannabis sales to state… Read More
2023-08-14 10:27
Virginia’s new stricter rules took effect, notably aimed at delta-8 THC sellers, leading to a round of warning letters sent out to retailers who were caught selling products out of com… Read More
2023-08-14 10:17
In the Mediterranean island of Malta, one man who was caught with cannabis 15 years ago and recently saw his case come to an end. In June 2008, Conray Azzopardi’s apartment was raided… Read More
2023-08-13 13:20
Michigan marijuana sales reached yet another record high in July, with nearly $277 million worth of cannabis sold. Adult-use marijuana purchases accounted for the majority of the total, at $… Read More
2023-08-11 19:40
Major retailers and brands have driven $14 billion in revenue to Black-owned businesses since May 2020. In the last three years, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Sephora, Ulta Beauty and 25 others h… Read More
2023-08-11 17:47
Seeking relief from gout pain and inflammation? Discover the potential of CBD, a natural remedy. Targeting root causes, CBD effectively reduces symptoms. Optimize results with proper d… Read More
2023-08-11 17:43
Ready to harness nature’s healing power with CBD salve? This wonder product taps into CBD’s therapeutic properties for physical and emotional health. It can alleviate muscl… Read More
2023-08-11 10:24
Tex-Mex restaurant E-Bar has been the talk of the town for its anti-stoner policy that is spelled out in a sign posted on its window: “If You Have The Smell Of Marijuana On You We Will… Read More
2023-08-11 10:14
A New York judge on Monday issued a temporary injunction barring state cannabis regulators from issuing licenses for retail marijuana dispensaries in response to a lawsuit challenging the ru… Read More
2023-08-11 10:09
German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach recently said in an interview with the Rheinische Post on August 9 that the federal cabinet will approve the proposed legalization plan for cannabis so… Read More
2023-08-11 10:00
Two companies in the cannabis space, Green Flower and Curaleaf, announced in an August 8 press release that they are partnering with the University of Nevada, Reno to offer a full scholarshi… Read More
2023-08-10 20:05
A first-of-its-kind health care provider has released top-level findings from its ketamine treatment plan for employees of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap, revealing significant relief for me… Read More
2023-08-10 19:21
While pre-rolls are finally getting their moment, posting notable growth across virtually every market, much of that growth has been powered by the infused pre-roll subcategory. In Michigan… Read More
2023-08-10 19:20
Connecticut adult-use marijuana sales reached another record high for the seventh month in a row in July, state data shows. The state Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) released the lat… Read More
2023-08-10 10:17
Officials working on the United States-Canada border late last month seized a massive shipment of marijuana that, at first blush, looked like an 8-year-old’s favorite breakfast. U.S. A… Read More
2023-08-10 10:12
New Zealand rugby player, Isaia Walker-Leawere, recently tested positive for THC and has been banned from playing on any team for one month. The 26-year-old lock (a second row rugby position… Read More
2023-08-10 10:04
Monday, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) in Orlando, Florida posted a photo on X, formerly known as Twitter, gloating over a large bust involving 18 pounds of what appears to… Read More
2023-08-09 17:37
Marijuana sales are booming in the Northeast, with three states in the region—Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island—all hitting new records in July. Maine retailers sold $20.8 mi… Read More
2023-08-09 10:18
With home grow on the rise and a growing understanding of cannabis genetics, the cannabis seed market is undergoing its glory days. Allied Market Research provides a report showing the growt… Read More
2023-08-09 10:02
On August 4, former Adelanto, California mayor Richard Kerr was found guilty of taking cannabis-related bribes while in office. According to coverage from the Los Angeles Times, Kerr was sen… Read More
2023-08-09 09:50
Are you in search of that classic, old-school high? If so, look no further than our top 9 Kush strains. Whether you’re interested in growing it, smoking it, or seeking its medicinal be… Read More
2023-08-08 10:23
One woman’s experience in a clinical trial on ketamine therapy turned into a real Mickey Mouse operation. In a study published last month in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, a gr… Read More
2023-08-08 10:16
Microsoft founder Bill Gates shared with actor and acclaimed stoner Seth Rogen that he, too, has a history with cannabis (although we can assume Gate’s tolerance is much lower than Rog… Read More
2023-08-08 10:08
A group of four military veterans last week filed suit against New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), claiming that the agency’s rules that prioritize applicants with pr… Read More
2023-08-08 00:08
When it comes to hemp products, it doesn't get any better than Primary Jane. As a family-owned brand built on holistic wellness, it’s clear to me that Primary Jane cares deeply about t… Read More
2023-08-07 19:12
Tahir Johnson is the founder and CEO of Simply Pure Trenton, the first black-owned social equity dispensary to receive a license in New Jersey. He’s a well-known cannabis advocate who… Read More
2023-08-07 10:11
The supporters of a proposed ballot measure to legalize adult-use cannabis in Ohio last week submitted petitions with more than 6,500 additional signatures from voters who would like to see… Read More
2023-08-07 10:02
A police officer in Jersey City, New Jersey was fired for testing positive for THC in a drug test. Last week, that officer was reinstated to his position with back pay. Norhan Mansour was fi… Read More
2023-08-04 17:39
Look no further than London Pound Cake if you want a strain with a sweet, dessert-like flavor and a potent, stress-melting high. This Indica-dominant hybrid is a cross between the well-known… Read More
2023-08-04 14:53
Illinois retailers sold $140 million worth of recreational marijuana products in July—the strongest sales of the year and second highest monthly total for the state since the adult-use… Read More
2023-08-04 10:39
A group of hemp businesses has filed a legal action challenging a new Arkansas law that bans hemp-derived psychoactive cannabinoids including delta-8 THC, arguing the statute violates the 20… Read More
2023-08-04 10:29
Chile, the country, not to be confused with Chili (the food), is the longest north/south oriented country in the world, stretching across 39 degrees of latitudes, giving it plenty of climate… Read More
2023-08-04 10:18
Portugal approved the decriminalization of synthetic drugs, The Portugal News reports. Portugal has had the most liberal approach to all drugs across Europe for decades. The drug strategy, p… Read More
2023-08-04 10:09
While states throughout the U.S. continue to embrace the new legal wave of cannabis, it doesn’t eclipse the strife within the industry. Over the past few years, the industry has faced… Read More
2023-08-03 10:09
If you’ve ever listened to country music (there’s no shame in embracing your inner redneck), you’ve likely heard about cowboys modifying their trucks to have as much Big Di… Read More
2023-08-03 10:03
Sales of regulated adult-use cannabis began in Minnesota on Tuesday with the launch of recreational marijuana sales at a dispensary located on the Red Lake Nation’s tribal lands. … Read More
2023-08-02 21:20
The first—and, for now, only—recreational marijuana shop in Minnesota opened its doors on Tuesday. And the demand was intense, with the business so overwhelmed that it had to tur… Read More
2023-08-02 18:55
Kush Mints is an Indica-dominant strain unlike any other! Unlike other cannabis strains, this one will leave you pleased and relaxed without leaving you couch-bound. Kush Mints strain is als… Read More
2023-08-02 18:53
Purple Octane is an Indica-dominated hybrid strain (70% indica/30% sativa) developed as a phenotype of the traditional Hi-Octane strain. Purple Octane, named after its stunning look, is an e… Read More
2023-08-02 16:54
Universities across the country are working in all areas of research and development to advance cannabis cultivation, medicine, drug delivery and technology. But these innovations are collec… Read More
2023-08-02 16:05
Maryland legal marijuana sales reached a record high of $87.4 million in July, the first month since the recreational market launched, state data shows. That more than doubles the sales tota… Read More
2023-08-02 10:39
Former Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) director Steve Marks led the agency for almost a decade but was fired in January. Now Marks is fighting back and claiming that Gov. Tina Kotek… Read More
2023-08-02 10:29
Nine law enforcement agencies joined together to take down a massive illegal drug operation after a 35-pound shipment of psilocybin edibles revealed the extent of the operation. Agents found… Read More
2023-08-02 10:24
An advocacy group is determined to bring medical cannabis to Idaho, one of the last remaining states with no form of legal weed. The group is called Kind Idaho, and its supporters are… Read More
2023-08-02 10:13
If you’re facing sticker shock in Illinois, you’re not alone and your suspicions have been confirmed: Illinois ranked among the states with the most expensive retail cannabis mar… Read More
2023-08-02 10:04
A planned merger between cannabis multistate operators Columbia Care and Cresco Labs valued at $2 billion has been called off, according to a statement from the two companies released on Mon… Read More
2023-08-01 17:34
What exactly are exotic weed seeds? These cannabis strains are all distinct. Many have unique roots in faraway locations, uncommon flavor characteristics not found elsewhere, and renowned pa… Read More
2023-08-01 17:33
Granddaddy Purple (GDP, Granddaddy Purps, or Granddaddy Purple Kush) is a renowned purple cannabis strain that is undeniably popular among those who have had the opportunity to grow or smoke… Read More
2023-08-01 14:25
The problems facing the cannabis industry arising from its ongoing status as a federally illegal enterprise are numerous and well documented: 280E tax burdens, limited access to banking, exc… Read More
2023-08-01 10:26
A recently published article by The Cool Down (“America’s mainstream climate brand”) detailed how hemp can be “transformed into a material called hempcrete.” &l&hell…Read More
2023-08-01 10:18
A bipartisan pair of U.S. lawmakers last week introduced legislation to ease federal employment restrictions on cannabis use that deny employment opportunities for past and current marijuana… Read More
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