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Drug agents fighting back against Chinese organized crime linked to illegal marijuana industry Image Cannabis NewsMarch 26, 2024 Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) is cracking down on international crime tied to the illegal medical marijuana industry. As first reported in The Frontier, Chinese organized crime is dominating the market. The investiga

New Cannabis 'Gifting' Shops in the Neighborhood Spark Regulatory Discussions Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 At least one cannabis gifting shop is opening in the neighbourhood. Canna Art, which placed its sign above the door at 5008 Connecticut Avenue last November, had an artist adorn the walls inside. And on March 12th, a sign posted at the fo

Hermiston council to consider Cannabis licenses Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 Hermiston City Council Considers Marijuana Measure and Commercial Naming Rights. The Hermiston City Council will consider placing a measure on the November ballot that would allow marijuana businesses to operate in the city. The move, which will be decided by the vote

Cannabis stocks get buzzed on Germany’s easing of laws Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 Germany's Cannabis Legalization Spurs Stock Surges and Industry Expansion Plans. Last week, Germany’s upper house, the Bundesrat (made up of federal state delegates), passed legislation to legalize cannabis starting April 1, 2024, but with limitations. The move

Oregon State receives grant to work with 13 Tribes on Hemp economic development Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 Oregon State University's Hemp Innovation Center Secures $10M Grant to Boost Native American Economic Development. Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has received a $10 million grant to work with 13 Native American

Manufacturing skis from Hemp tapes Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 Bio-based composites were winners of this year's JEC Composites Innovation Award, including a snowboard made from hemp tapes from Fuse GmbH. In the reinforcement of composites, natural fibres are becoming increasingly important as an efficient, sustainable alternative to synthetic

Colorado’s cooling Marijuana industry leaves many smaller industrial buildings vacant Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 In late 2022, real estate broker Jake Malman listed a former marijuana grow facility at 890 Navajo St, in Denver for $9 million. It would sell for $4.1 million a year later. “The market dictates pricing ultimately, and they beat i

Treasury Secretary Yellen Calls for Action on Marijuana Banking Conflict Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Pushes for Legislation to Resolve Marijuana Banking Conflict. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday she would welcome legislation that would rectify the conflict between federal and state laws on

Schumer Petition Aims to Rally Support for Marijuana Banking Reform Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 The Chuck Schumer Cannabis Banking Push: Key Insights and Strategic Moves. Chuck Schumer is rallying support for the marijuana banking bill, emphasizing its necessity for business safety. The SAFER Banking Act seeks to provide crucial financial ser

Former Mayor, Assemblyman Opens New Jersey Dispensary Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 Former politician Scott Rudder is owner and operator of a new dispensary in Riverside, New Jersey. Former Medford, New Jersey mayor and former New Jersey General Assemblyman Scott Rudder is opening a dispensary in Riverside in his home state. Riverside, a suburb

False Dosage Labels on 96% of Tested Amazon Hemp Products, Many With No Hemp or CBD Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 Under Amazon’s current regulations, CBD product sales are not technically allowed, though that doesn’t stop suppliers from selling them anyway. A new analysis shows that more often than not, consumers aren’t getting what they pay fo

Cannabis review calls for several changes as industry struggles Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 Cannabis Industry Experts Urge Tax Reform and Packaging Innovations in Federal Report. A group convened by the federal government to study the legislation that made cannabis legal is recommending the country review one of the industry’s biggest gripes:

St. Louis' Triple THC Cannabis Seltzer Brand Hits the Market Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 The delta-9-infused beverage brand was founded by two former Wash U students. A new cannabis seltzer created in St. Louis by two former students of the Washington University School of Business has made its debut. Triple THC-infused seltzers come in three

New York must allow commuters and visitors to access their Medical Weed Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 New York Lawmakers Urged to Expand Medical Cannabis Access Across State Lines. Every day, hundreds of thousands of people travel to the Empire State to go to work, catch a Broadway show, experience Niagara Falls or to conduct business in the ec

Seven years later, is legal Recreational Cannabis really worth it? Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 The Unintended Consequences of Legalized Marijuana: A Critical Review. We are now more than seven years into our state’s experiment with widely available recreational and medical marijuana. Since its legalization, cannabis has become commonplace in

Yellen would welcome US legislation to aid Cannabis banking access Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 US Treasury Secretary Calls for Legislation to Address Banking Issues for Cannabis Firms. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday she would welcome legislation that would rectify the conflict between federal and state laws on the sale an

Five elementary students taken to hospital after eating Cannabis edibles Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 Elementary Students Hospitalized After Ingesting Cannabis Edibles at School. Five elementary school students were taken to hospital on Wednesday after eating cannabis edibles. According to Halifax Regional Police, officers were called to Sprin

State Attorneys General Ask Congress To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 The attorneys general of 21 states have called on congressional leaders to regulate intoxicating hemp products such as delta-8 THC. Nearly two dozen attorneys general from across the country wrote a letter to congressional leaders this week