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Pro-Cannabis Senators' Seats At Stake In Upcoming Election Could Affect Future Of Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsOctober 14, 2024 The 2024 U.S. Senate elections, with 34 seats up for grabs, could affect the future of cannabis legalization. Cannabis legalization continues to gain momentum across the U.S., with states like Minnesota, Delawa
Massachusetts Slaps Big Cannabis With $165K Fines For Safety Failures Image Cannabis NewsOctober 14, 2024 Violations, dating back to 2021, included facility maintenance issues such as unsecured doors and gaps in ducts. Massachusetts cannabis regulators have fined two prominent companies, Ascend Wellness Holdings and Curaleaf Holdings, for violation
The Court Case That Could Change The Cannabis Industry Forever And How It Affects Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsOctober 14, 2024 A groundbreaking court case filed in Massachusetts against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has captured the attention of the cannabis industry, promising to potentially reshape its future. The lawsuit challenges t
Justice Dept. Urges Court To Uphold Federal Cannabis Ban In High-Profile Case Image Cannabis NewsOctober 14, 2024 The DOJ defends federal cannabis prohibition, citing Supreme Court precedent, despite state-level legalization. The U.S. Department of Justice has urged a federal appeals court to maintain the nationwide ban on cannabis, defending Congr
Bedrocan is Returning to Canada Image Cannabis NewsOctober 14, 2024 Bedrocan International, the world’s most experienced producer of pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis, is returning to the Canadian medicinal cannabis market. The company purchased a facility in Scarborough, the former home of Bedrocan in Canada, and was recently granted a culti
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The Ever-Evolving Cannabis Industry: These Are Latest Leadership Changes You Should Know About Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2024 The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Taps Two Prominent Executives In Hemp Beverage Space Into Its Ranks The U.S. Hemp Roundtable made headlines in early September as its board of directors welcomed two distinguished leaders from t
New Jersey Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Privacy Of Expunged Cannabis Records Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2024 New Jersey lawmakers unanimously approve a bill to protect expunged cannabis records from background checks. The New Jersey General Assembly unanimously passed Bill A3881 in late September, aiming to prohibit the dissemination of cert
Tilray CEO Irwin Simon: 2024 Election Likely To Drive U.S. Cannabis Legalization, No Matter Who Wins
Tilray CEO Irwin Simon: 2024 Election Likely To Drive U.S. Cannabis Legalization, No Matter Who Wins Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2024 Tilray CEO Irwin Simon predicts that the 2024 U.S. presidential election could lead to regulatory reforms benefiting the cannabis industry. As the 2024 presidential elections draw nearer, Irwin Simon, CEO of Tilra
Epic Cannabis Fails You Should Know About: MedMen, Eaze And Others Go Down In California Meltdowns Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2024 MedMen was once celebrated as the 'Apple Store of Weed and reached a $2 billion valuation. By April 2024, MedMen had filed for bankruptcy. As California's cannabis market expanded after legalization, several leading
“Even if you grow the best weed in the world, there’s still competition" Image Cannabis NewsOctober 11, 2024 Craft grower Dave Holmes guides us through his facility, where several rooms have been retrofitted with Fluence LEDs. "Even if you grow the best weed in the world, there's still competition, and prices are being pressured downward. So, we kn
Cannabis Giant Canopy Expands US Presence With Acquisition Of Top Edibles Brand: What It Means For Investors Image Cannabis NewsOctober 10, 2024 The deal includes Wana Wellness, LLC, The CIMA Group, LLC and Mountain High Products, LLC. Canopy Growth Corporation announced on Wednesday that Canopy USA, LLC has completed its acquisition of Wana. The d
Nasdaq-Listed Cannabis Company Eyes Germany's New Hemp Legislation With Intense Interest Image Cannabis NewsOctober 10, 2024 Flora Growth is eyeing Germany's new hemp legislation as a major opportunity, with plans to enter the market soon. Publicly traded Flora Growth Corp. is closely monitoring Germany's newly approved legislation on industrial he
Forget Trump Vs. Harris – Florida's Biggest Election Battle Is Over Cannabis, And It's Costing Millions Image Cannabis NewsOctober 10, 2024 With over $100 million spent on two amendments, it’s clear cannabis and abortion are capturing the attention and dollars of Florida voters. Cannabis Legalization Draws More Ad Dollars Than Presidential Race As
US (MO): Appeals court hears sales tax case Image Cannabis NewsOctober 10, 2024 The court debate Tuesday over how Missouri marijuana products get taxed statewide sounded similar to a grammar class on conjunctions and comma placement. The constitutional amendment voters approved in 2022 legalizing recreational marijuana allowed local governments to
Hemp industry in California fights emergency regulations Image Cannabis NewsOctober 10, 2024 Jonathan Miller: "We were shocked by the new emergency regulations." The hemp industry in California is under rising pressure after Governor Gavin Newsom issued emergency regulations that effectively hinder further development of the industry, according to
New York City announces launch of loan fund applications Image Cannabis NewsOctober 10, 2024 Today, New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President Andrew Kimball, and Cannabis NYC Founding Director Dasheeda Dawson announced that applications ar
Canapa Expands Portfolio with Comac Beverage Processing and Filling Solutions Image Cannabis NewsOctober 10, 2024 Canapa by Paxiom is excited to announce the addition of Comac Beverage processing and filling solutions to its robust portfolio of cannabis packaging machinery. This strategic expansion allows Canapa to offer a comprehensive range of so