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Proposed bills pushing to regulate high-potency cannabis products in Washington Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 13, 2023 One bill would add more taxes on high-potency THC products and another would put restrictions on the sale of products with a THC concentration greater than 35%. It has been 11 years since the state of Washington legalized the recreat

Louisiana May Have Authorized THC Goods by Accident, The Government Has Decided to Crack Down! Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 13, 2023 John Williams, the leading beer lobbyist in Louisiana, emailed all of the state’s lawmakers in November with the ominous subject line “Recreational THC is now legal in Louisiana.” Photos of gas stations and smoke shops

International Church of Cannabis continues battle with city of Denver over sculpture Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 13, 2023 City claims sculpture poses hazard; church views it as a symbol of 'religious freedom' The back-and-forth battle to keep a symbolic piece of artwork up at a Denver house of worship continues. Last week, we told you about a sculp

New Cannabis delivery service launches in Albuquerque Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 Scott Prisco is an entrepreneur at heart. And Prisco’s most recent idea — which has since turned into a full-on company based in Albuquerque — may be a boon for Albuquerque’s cannabis industry. Prisco, 27, earlier this month launched a cannabis delivery servi

Nebraska parents testify in favor of ‘conservative’ Medical Marijuana bill Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 Medical cannabis supporters say they will put forward another petition drive — pushing for a statute like Colorado’s — if lawmakers don’t act. LINCOLN - Medical marijuana proponents in Nebraska told 6 News they are ready for yet another p

CBD: here’s what science says about its real health benefits Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 Over the last five years, an often forgotten piece of U.S. federal legislation – the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill – has ushered in an explosion of interest in the medical potential of cannabis-derived cannabidio

Middle schoolers treated after ingesting Cannabis edibles Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 The superintendent promises discipline for students who brought items to campus Four Carter Middle School students distributed cannabis edibles to several other students Monday causing school officials to call for emergency medical services, according to

Middle schoolers treated after ingesting Cannabis edibles Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 The superintendent promises discipline for students who brought items to campus Four Carter Middle School students distributed cannabis edibles to several other students Monday causing school officials to call for emergency medical services, according to

What does research say about the health benefits of Cannabis tea? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 Since the legalization of cannabis in Thailand last year, this once-controversial plant has been making headlines for its numerous health benefits. From pain relief to improved sleep, the positive effects of cannabis are undeniable. But what about

Illinois announces launch of Cannabis disparity study Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 The Illinois cannabis office officially kicked off its study to examine discrimination in the cannabis industry. The Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) announced on Feb. 7 that it launched its Cannabis Disparity and Availability Study, which

Washington lawmakers propose raising taxes on Weed Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 The bill would tax cannabis based on THC percentage in Washington state. Cannabis consumers in Washington state may soon be subject to a “dank tax.” Lawmakers there have introduced a bill that would tax marijuana products based on the percentage of THC. In other

This beaten-down growth industry could make you richer Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 In this industry, a little patience and a high risk tolerance should pay off in the long run. Almost every industry had a bad year in 2022. But the cannabis industry had it even worse. Thanks to a lack of progress in regulatory reforms and higher competition

Canadian Banks sued for financial discrimination against actors in the legal Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 10, 2023 Groupe SGF launched a class action lawsuit on behalf of Gabriel Bélanger, founder of Origami Extraction Inc., against the Desjardins Federation, National Bank, Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal, TD Bank, and CIBC. The lawsu

Medical Marijuana patients on the job: What are the rights for employees and businesses? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 News 8 On Your Side is investigating medical marijuana's potential impact on employment: from your rights if you have a medical marijuana card to what employers can legally do if a worker uses medical marijuana. Charles Whist

Recreational Marijuana sales now legal in Missouri Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 Last week, as a part of Amendment 3, which Missourians voted in favor of last November, the recreational sale of marijuana became legal in the state of Missouri. The amendment expunges criminal records of individuals arrested for possession of marijuana, prohibit

After strong first weekend, Missouri’s recreational Marijuana sellers are planning ahead Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 In the first weekend of recreational cannabis sales in the state, Missourians spent more than $12 million on both recreational and medical products. The strong sales were despite many operators being caught by surprise; the o

Bud Barn celebrates one year in Winchendon Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 WINCHENDON - What started as just a tiny seed of an idea has flowered into a successful Toy Town business. The owners of the Bud Barn are celebrating one year of operations. The recreational marijuana dispensary at 682 Spring St. opened its doors last year on Jan. 28. Th

Bioactive compounds from Hemp hull tipped to support gut health Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2023 Brightseed, a bioactives company based in California, has unveiled preclinical data showing that two bioactive compounds found in hemp hulls, N-trans caffeoyltyramine (NCT) and N-trans feruloyltyramine (NFT), have potential to support gut barrier fun