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How do Cannabis users feel about legal dispensaries so far? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 12, 2024 Slow and shaky rollout of dispensaries in New York provides consumer benefit and greater accountability but comes at a price. The first time Howard scored weed, in 1967, he and a friend drove four and a half hours from northern Wisconsin to the South Si
Illegal Cannabis market still flourishing despite years of licenced competition Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 12, 2024 The most notable finding — and a common lament among legal retailers — are the persistent price gaps between legal and illicit weed. Despite over five years of legal weed in Canada, the illicit cannabis market is still thriving, says
Missouri Marijuana to Direct Nearly $20 Million to Veterans This Year Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 12, 2024 To date, nearly $40 million in cannabis revenue has gone to the Missouri Veterans Commission. The Missouri Veterans Commission will likely receive about $19 million from marijuana sales revenue before the current fiscal year is over on July 1,
Aurora Cannabis reports $25.2M net loss as it buys Australian medical Pot firm Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2024 Aurora Cannabis Inc. Acquires Remaining Stake in MedReleaf Australia for $44 Million. Aurora Cannabis Inc. has announced a deal to buy the 90 per cent stake they don't already own in medical cannabis company MedReleaf Australia. The de
Michigan's Cannabis industry turns 5 this year, what to expect? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2024 Six Predictions for Michigan's Cannabis Industry in 2024. Michigan's cannabis industry sold $3 billion in both recreational and medical marijuana in 2023, making the state the second biggest cannabis market in the U.S. behind only California. Prices
Town approves Connecticut’s first drive-thru dispensary Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2024 A new cannabis dispensary approved in a Connecticut town will be the first of its kind in the state. The Manchester Planning and Zoning Commission approved a proposal by Ayr Wellness to open the town’s third dispensary at the former Starbucks location on Spe
Palm Springs council cuts Cannabis taxes, extends moratorium on new dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2024 Several other valley cities have already cut taxes. With the Coachella Valley’s cannabis industry facing what local officials and business owners describe as a struggling, oversaturated market, the Palm Springs City Council opted Thu
Why Cannabis regulation makes sense Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 9, 2024 Advocating for Cannabis Legalization: A Call for Sensible Drug Policy. Much has been written and said in recent weeks about efforts to decriminalise, legalise and regulate cannabis in many jurisdictions around the world – efforts that I have long supported because I believe str
A corporate Weed company nabbed 4 rare Arizona equity licenses, but now they're now 'placeholders' Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 7, 2024 Multi-State Cannabis Company Uses Arizona Social Equity Licenses as "Placeholders". Four Arizona social equity dispensary licenses are being squandered by a multi-state marijuana company as "placeholders" to meet a
Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Propose Temporary Licenses To Assure Timely Launch Of Weed Sales Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2024 Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Seek Legislative Changes for Timely Program Launch in 2025. Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently held an informational webinar in which it revealed that the agency is st
Marijuana legalization hasn't changed mission of area drug and alcohol prevention coalitions Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2024 Chemical Health Coalitions in Minnesota Continue Efforts to Reduce Youth Drug and Alcohol Use. Chemical health coalitions in Kandiyohi, Renville and Yellow Medicine counties continue their work to reduce youth usage of dr
Amid growing legalization, Cannabis in culture and politics is the focus of this anthropology course
Amid growing legalization, Cannabis in culture and politics is the focus of this anthropology course Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2024 Exploring Cannabis: Anthropology Course Dives Into the Plant's Cultural, Political Significance. What prompted the idea for the course? Whenever I taught my medical anthropology course, I noticed that students wer
NJ Cannabis shops advertising to Philly drivers Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 5, 2024 Why do I see marijuana billboards on my morning commute if I can’t buy any? New Jersey dispensaries are heavily advertising in Philly even though it’s illegal to bring weed back into PA. It’s hard to miss the billboards advertising legal cannabis in New Jersey along
Ireland Government Approves a Nine-Month Delay on Cannabis Legalization Vote Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 In the meantime, the government plans to create a special committee to review a recent report in favor of drug decriminalization. The Irish government has delayed on discussing a bill that would legalize cannabis possession for nine mont
Winnipeg police launch Cannabis education program to reduce drug-impaired driving Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 2, 2024 “Everyone is very used to hearing ‘don’t drink and drive’. We have to have that same effect when we talk about, don’t drive while high,” said Patrol Sergeant Stephane Fontaine with the Winnipeg Police Service. Since cannabis was leg
Some Cannabis laws in Connecticut could change this year Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 31, 2024 The road to legal cannabis in Connecticut has been a long one. Medical use of cannabis was legalized more than a decade ago, in 2012. Recreational use of cannabis became legal in 2021. The first legal recreational cannabis retailers opened their doors one y
