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Missouri's recreational cannabis industry balloons to $1.5 billion in less than a year: A look at the boom Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 Wednesday, November 8 marked a year since Missourians voted to legalize recreational marijuana and took a historic step towards embracing adult-use recreational cannabis. It also marks nine months since the

Congress Report Provides Considerations For Cannabis Economic Development Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 Following Biden’s call to reschedule cannabis, ​​the US Congressional Research Service has produced a report containing considerations for Congress if it decides to proceed with the rescheduling. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is curren

Hemp’s Unfulfilled Promise: A Call for Action From the FDA and Congress Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 After years of hype and fanfare, the hemp industry stands on the brink of disaster. The 2018 Farm Bill was a landmark piece of legislation that legalized hemp cultivation and hemp-derived products, such as CBD oil. It was intended to revital

Hemp’s Unfulfilled Promise: A Call for Action From the FDA and Congress Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 After years of hype and fanfare, the hemp industry stands on the brink of disaster. The 2018 Farm Bill was a landmark piece of legislation that legalized hemp cultivation and hemp-derived products, such as CBD oil. It was intended to revital

Oklahoma begins process of shutting down 165 medical marijuana grow facilities Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is seeking to revoke the licenses of 165 grow facilities in the state for failing to post signage on their property. Senate Bill 1737 took effect a year ago, and it requires commercial g

Oklahoma begins process of shutting down 165 Medical Marijuana grow facilities Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 Each Veterans' Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our country and its freedoms. Across America, communities will have parades, vigils, and services to honor our nation's heroes and the many sacrifices mad

Empowering: The Case for Federal Cannabis Reform Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 Veterans fought for freedom, but those seeking medical cannabis face unfair treatment under current federal laws. Each Veterans' Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our country and its freedoms. Across America, communities will have pa

Traces of Cannabis in human bones suggest 17th-century Italians were Recreational Pot users Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Scientists examined 9 femoral bone samples from people who lived in 1600s Milan. People have been consuming weed for a very long time. Ancient Greek historian Herodotus wrote about flowers with psychotropic effects in 440

Tulsa Police investigate burglary at Medical Marijuana Dispensary Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Police said this isn’t the first time this dispensary has been hit, but this is possibly the worst damage it’s seen. Police believe someone drove a white Kia through the front of the building. Tulsa Police are investigating a medical marijuana disp

Temporary Cannabis outlet opens in Downtown Jamestown Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 A temporary outlet selling cannabis products has set up shop in downtown Jamestown until the end of December. Herbal IQ of Buffalo has opened at 320 North Main Street after its request to hold a cannabis growers showcase was approved by the State Office of Can

Why Infused Pre-Rolls are dominating the Cannabis Market Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 The cannabis industry is constantly evolving. Each year, more US states introduce medicinal and adult-use cannabis programs, legacy markets mature, more customers become familiar with cannabis products, and companies innovate new form factors. New markets m

Hemp industry survives its early years Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Five years of legally growing hemp in Kansas has taught growers and researchers what works and what doesn’t. “Hemp” was the buzz word in Kansas and surrounding states after the 2014 Farm Bill allowed states to create their own regulations and pilot programs to reintroduce in

Hemp industry survives its early years Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Five years of legally growing hemp in Kansas has taught growers and researchers what works and what doesn’t. “Hemp” was the buzz word in Kansas and surrounding states after the 2014 Farm Bill allowed states to create their own regulations and pilot programs to reintroduce in

How to find a path to trademark protection for CBD products Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 One of the most complex areas of the law is the regulation of marijuana. As of this writing, medical marijuana is legal in 38 states and recreational marijuana is legal in 23 states. Yet it remains illegal under federal law — creating intersections of le

Why Indiana is unlikely to vote to legalize Recreational Marijuana? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Ohio voters' decision Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana paves the way for its availability in three of the four states neighboring Indiana. Still, Hoosiers are not likely to see strides on marijuana legalization. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcom

Ohio’s New Recreational Marijuana Law: What Employers Need To Know Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Ohio voters advanced cannabis culture in the state on November 7 by approving a ballot proposal legalizing recreational marijuana. This makes Ohio the 24th state in the United States to permit cannabis use for non-medical purposes. While this chan

Hemp Growers Sue Alaska Government Over Hemp Regulations Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 The ​​Alaska Industrial Hemp Association has filed a lawsuit against the state over its new regulations surrounding hemp products. In October 2023, Alaska approved new regulations governing the sale of intoxicating hemp products which came into effect on 3

Could Florida be next state to legalize Recreational Marijuana? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 9, 2023 Florida Supreme Court reviews proposal to put cannabis vote on 2024 ballot. Supporters and opponents of recreational marijuana in Florida converged on the state’s high court in Tallahassee on Wednesday, as the Florida Supreme Court reviewed a proposa