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Georgia $150M class action lawsuit accuses STIIIZY, Cookies, others of selling Marijuana as Hemp

Georgia $150M class action lawsuit accuses STIIIZY, Cookies, others of selling Marijuana as Hemp

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 13, 2024

Lawsuit Alleges STIIIZY, Cookies Sold Illegal Marijuana as Hemp. A federal racketeering lawsuit filed in Georgia last week alleges that California cannabis brand leaders STIIIZY and Cookies – along with 12 co-conspirators – illegally sold marijuana products that had been intentionally mislabeled as

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Recreational Marijuana was legalized a year ago. Here's how Springfield market is growing

Recreational Marijuana was legalized a year ago. Here's how Springfield market is growing

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 12, 2024

It has been a little over one year since recreational, adult-use marijuana first became available for purchase in the state of Missouri — and what a year it was. According to the Department of Health and Senior Services, cumulative sales of legal marijuana in Missouri, both medical and recreational

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Illegal Cannabis market still flourishing despite years of licenced competition

Illegal Cannabis market still flourishing despite years of licenced competition

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 12, 2024

The most notable finding — and a common lament among legal retailers — are the persistent price gaps between legal and illicit weed. Despite over five years of legal weed in Canada, the illicit cannabis market is still thriving, says a recent report. In partnership with cannabis sales analytics firm

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Why Trad-Life Guys Are Fuming About Legal Weed

Why Trad-Life Guys Are Fuming About Legal Weed

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2024

Religious Culture Warriors Denounce Cannabis as Federal Ban Speculation Swirls. Amid speculation that the Biden administration could finally lift the federal ban on cannabis, religious culture warriors have denounced the drug. A MAJORITY OF states have already legalized cannabis to some degree, and

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Iowa Lawmakers Approve Bill To Regulate Consumable Hemp Products

Iowa Lawmakers Approve Bill To Regulate Consumable Hemp Products

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2024

An Iowa legislative subcommittee has advanced a bill to regulate consumable hemp products sold in the state. An Iowa legislative panel this week approved a bill that sets limits on consumable hemp products sold in the state. The measure, House Study Bill 665, was approved on Wednesday by the House

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Super Bowl celebrations spark spike in Cannabis promotions

Super Bowl celebrations spark spike in Cannabis promotions

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2024

Openly incorporating cannabis into celebratory occasions will continue to grow. As the big game approaches, a trend is emerging that probably still somehow has something to do with Taylor Swift: an increase in cannabis consumption, especially edibles, as part of the celebration. According to data

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Ex-NFLer says he'd 'be in trouble' if Cannabis were still widely illegal, glad today's players can use it

Ex-NFLer says he'd 'be in trouble' if Cannabis were still widely illegal, glad today's players can use it

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 7, 2024

Ricky Williams was suspended because of Marijuana. If Ricky Williams played in the National Football League today, he very likely would never have been suspended. However, the former Miami Dolphins running back played professionally in a time when marijuana use was frowned upon and received a strict

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TOP 11 Potential Health Benefits of Cannabis

TOP 11 Potential Health Benefits of Cannabis

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 7, 2024

The use of cannabis (also known as marijuana) has sparked debates and controversies for a long time. On the other hand, recent scientific studies have also highlighted the health benefits it may offer. In this blog, we will delve into the eleven health benefits of cannabis. However, it’s important

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Gen Z shows more relaxed attitude toward driving & Cannabis use

Gen Z shows more relaxed attitude toward driving & Cannabis use

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 8, 2024

Around 37% of Gen Z Coloradans say they can safely drive after smoking marijuana. During the past 30 days, 1 in 5 Colorado drivers aged 18-24 have gotten behind the wheel within two hours of using a cannabis product, according to a report on driving behaviors by the Colorado Department of

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Cannabis products are nearly 70% more potent than past decades

Cannabis products are nearly 70% more potent than past decades

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 8, 2024

In recent decades the variety of cannabis products and potency have both seen drastic increases, experts say. The Natural Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi’s School of Pharmacy has tested cannabis samples confiscated in federal raids throughout the past five

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Mary Jones Cannabis Bringing Its Soda and Edibles to Canada

Mary Jones Cannabis Bringing Its Soda and Edibles to Canada

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 7, 2024

The soda company announced that operations will begin in Ontario, with additional provinces to follow. Canada’s THC-infused beverage market is about to get more crowded. Jones Soda, the beloved soft drink company known for its quirky flavors, said on Tuesday that the arm of its cannabis business

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California rock star who reportedly smoked 20 blunts a day is now selling Cannabis

California rock star who reportedly smoked 20 blunts a day is now selling Cannabis

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 6, 2024

Travis Barker of Blink-182 is selling ‘Mini Barkies’. Travis Barker might be the most quintessential California rock star alive. As drummer for Blink-182, he created the suburban punk soundtrack for an entire generation. He became an MTV reality star husband to a famous wife, survived a private

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It’s been 99 days since NYS senators met about Cannabis, but what’s the plan?

It’s been 99 days since NYS senators met about Cannabis, but what’s the plan?

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 6, 2024

New York Senators Grapple with Cannabis Industry Challenges: Insights from the October Hearing. On Oct. 30, New York State senators heard over 10 hours of testimony from government officials, policy advisors, law enforcement personnel and business owners about the Empire State’s tumultuous rollout

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Navigating the world of bankruptcy, restructuring in the Cannabis industry

Navigating the world of bankruptcy, restructuring in the Cannabis industry

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2024

Cannabis Industry Faces Growing Pains: Bankruptcies and Restructuring on the Rise in Canada. Five years into a legal non-medical cannabis market in Canada, the industry is beginning to mature in many ways, including the unfortunate demise of many hopeful companies. Bankruptcies, insolvencies, and

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Ascend Cannabis dispensary coming to former Kings restaurant building

Ascend Cannabis dispensary coming to former Kings restaurant building

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024

A new cannabis dispensary is slated to open in the township's former Kings Family Restaurant location. The building at 1451 Old Brodhead Road in Center Township has a fresh coat of blue paint and signage for Ascend’s dispensary outlet. Kings, a popular regional eatery, closed its doors in Center

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Former Goodyear Tire in Hartford could become cannabis retailer if given a special permit

Former Goodyear Tire in Hartford could become cannabis retailer if given a special permit

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024

This former Goodyear tire could be the site of a new cannabis retailer in Hartford. Right off the highway, around the corner from Dunkin' Park, and down the road from Xfinity Theater, plans for a cannabis retailer are in the works in Hartford. The cannabis company Let's Grow Hartford is seeking a

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Spec's is getting into the Cannabis game with the new Hi Seltzer sold in stores

Spec's is getting into the Cannabis game with the new Hi Seltzer sold in stores

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 1, 2024

Spec's Wine & Spirits Enters Cannabis Beverage Business Through Partnership with Hi Seltzer. Spec's Wine & Spirits a — Texas-founded and family-owned liquor store — is entering the cannabis beverage business, and it is doing so through a new partnership with Hi Seltzer, a hemp-infused (Delta 8)

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Some are calling for more regulation of Delta-8 THC products

Some are calling for more regulation of Delta-8 THC products

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 1, 2024

As the popularity of Delta-8 cannabis products grows, some are calling for more oversight in Illinois. Delta-8 THC is legal in Illinois and 21 other states, but unlike marijuana, which is regulated, taxed and can only be sold in licensed dispensaries, Delta-8 can be sold in convenience stores and

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19 Charged in Connection to Southern California Drug Trafficking Organization

19 Charged in Connection to Southern California Drug Trafficking Organization

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 1, 2024

Major Cross-Border Drug Trafficking Network Busted in the US and Canada. Canada doesn’t often come to mind in regard to giant drug trafficking busts, but an exception to this rule made headlines this week when multiple arrests were made in the U.S. and Canada, including an Italian organized crime

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Can you buy pot in Colorado with a credit card? It’s complicated

Can you buy pot in Colorado with a credit card? It’s complicated

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Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2024

New laws set the table for modernization in marijuana, but experts say widespread change will likely rely on the feds. Americans are accustomed to using a credit card when shopping, especially when making online purchases. That is, unless, they are buying weed. Cannabis is among the country’s only

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