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Ohio lawmaker drafting standalone bill to regulate Hemp products Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 8, 2024 Governor DeWine Urges Ohio House to Address Marijuana Laws, Including Regulation of Hemp Derivatives. Gov. Mike DeWine is again urging the Ohio House to act on modifying the state’s recreational marijuana laws, and his request includes regulating uns

Professionals weigh in on a decade of legal Recreational Marijuana in Colorado Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 8, 2024 Ten years have passed since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, a decision that has brought significant changes to the state. Opinions on the impacts of this legislation vary, from law enforcement to recovery specialists and thos

Cannabis makes exercise more fun Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 8, 2024 Cannabis Use Before Exercise Boosts Positive Mood and Enjoyment, According to Study. Researchers have unveiled insights into an unexpected relationship between cannabis use and exercise. The study suggests that marijuana can boost motivation and make exercise more fun, but does not

How Branding, Not Just Marketing, Can Define Cannabis Industry Leaders Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 8, 2024 For cannabis companies, this revelation is not just an interesting statistic; it is a roadmap to success. In a world increasingly defined by intangibles, brand-building has never been more paramount. And, never more so than in the continuously

Medical Cannabis Market to Worth USD 60.04 Billion by 2030 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 8, 2024 Global Medical Cannabis Market Expected to Reach USD 60,04 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 22,5%. According to SkyQuest, the legalization of medical marijuana in numerous countries has ushered in a significant shift in how cannabis is cultivated and utilize

Iran Hangs Nine Convicted Drug Traffickers Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 Iran is one of the worst places in the world to get caught selling drugs, and 2023 has been a particularly deadly year in the Middle Eastern country for convicted drug traffickers with another slough of executions reported this week. Nine convicted drug traffickers have b

Police raids target gang importing Cannabis from US to UK Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 Eight people have been arrested in an operation targeting a gang suspected of importing high strength cannabis into the UK from the US, police have said. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers executed 16 warrants in Manchester, Cheshire, West Yorksh

Cannabis use disorder rising, especially among mentally ill Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 New research challenges the fantasy that all cannabis use is medicinal. A great deal of excitement continues to be generated by the legalization of nonmedical cannabis use, also known as recreational or social use. Thankfully, cannabis users no longer nee

Police investigating burglary at Lake Forest Park Cannabis Shop Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 Police in Lake Forest Park responded to a smash-and-grab at a cannabis shop early Friday morning. According to police, a stolen Kia was used to ram into Mr. Greens Cannabis in the 15000 block of Bothell Way Northeast. Police say several people then st

Law enforcement, state regulators to meet over Cannabis flower loophole in Minnesota Marijuana law Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 The meeting on Jan 11 is in response to reports of hemp retailers selling raw cannabis flower that is likely marijuana. A loophole in the state’s new recreational marijuana law allowing the sale of high-potency raw c

Governor Evers, who called for marijuana legalization, says he'll back limited GOP proposal Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 The Wisconsin governor said he’s open to a limited medical marijuana program but has not yet seen the Republican proposal MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who has pushed for full legalization of recreational

Cannabis advocates say banks still refuse their business, fuelling the illicit market and hurting the industry Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 Even the Cannabis Council of Canada, an industry lobby group, can't open an account with any of Canada's five major banks. The refusal of Canada’s major banks to work with the legal cannabis industry repr

Governor Beshear calls for expansion of Kentucky Medical Marijuana program Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 Kentucky Governor Proposes Expansion of Medical Marijuana Program with New Regulations and Qualifying Conditions. Governor Andy Beshear announced on Thursday calls for expansion of the state's medical marijuana program, including new regula

Judge puts a temporary hold on Medical Marijuana companies Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 Alabama Faces Temporary Halt on Issuing Medical Marijuana Licenses Amid Legal Battle. A judge has temporarily blocked Alabama from issuing licenses to medical marijuana facilities amid an ongoing legal battle over how the state selected the winning compani

Cannabis ETFs Spike on Marijuana Classification Review Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2024 DEA's Review of Cannabis Reclassification Sparks Surge in Marijuana Stocks and ETFs. Marijuana stocks spiked following the report that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) is reviewing the potential reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Sch

Weed dispensary plan at old Rainforest Cafe in River North goes up in smoke Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2024 Two lawsuits sought to block the joint venture between Progressive Treatment Solutions LLC and Bio-Pharm for an outlet at 605 N Clark St. A plan to transform the former Rainforest Cafe in River North into a pot dispensary has been scrapped

New Regulations under Oklahoma Medical Marijuana authority now in effect Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2024 Several new state laws are now in effect with the new year, including four new regulations to the medical marijuana industry. One dispensary owner says the new changes were a surprise and she didn’t know about the changes until News On 6 reac

Cannabis Payments Processor Seeks $500m in Damages as It Closes Doors Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2024 Georgia-based cannabis payments processor FP Omni Technologies is seeking $500m in damages as it announces that it is winding down operations. According to a press release published late last month, the decision to wind down operations follows a