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Wiz Khalifa and the celebrity Cannabis conundrum Image Cannabis NewsApril 13, 2023 Cannabis can be confusing, to say the least. The United States has not yet legalized cannabis at the federal level, and state laws on pot differ wildly, even in states where recreational cannabis is legal. At GreenState, we’re doing our best to keep you updated on th
Improving Cannabis education is focus of new nonprofit coalition Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 A new nonprofit with connections to the Cleveland School of Cannabis has launched with the goal of addressing aspects of cannabis education to the benefit of consumers, industry stakeholders and those looking for jobs in the burgeoning legal marijuana
Florida bill limiting THC in Hemp products would 'destroy' industry Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would dramatically reduce the amount of THC allowed in retail hemp products. It’s a move some business owners say would ruin their livelihoods. "You’re destroying 100,000 Floridian families for no reaso
Recreational Marijuana stirs concerns in Maryland Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 The framework which will govern the dispensary of Maryland's recreational marijuana appears to be in place. Before the legislative session ended, lawmakers approved a measure that taxes recreational marijuana 9% and is expected to generate 67 million dollars for the
Minnesota Sheriff issues warning about adult-use legalization Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 Cannabis legalization proposals are being considered by Minnesota lawmakers, but a rural sheriff is urging caution in the push to reform marijuana policy. As a pair of cannabis legalization bills wind their way through the Minnesota state legislature, ad
Whoops, using crypto and Cannabis don’t mix after all Image Cannabis NewsApril 12, 2023 Using crypto as an intermediary step 'could potentially be seen as bank fraud,' says Smoakland. Life comes at you fast. A couple of months ago I wrote how Smoakland was testing a loophole to sell cannabis by credit card. The test failed, apparently. “Upon furthe
Why Germany is scaling back plans to Legalize Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 11, 2023 Germany is set to scale back its initial plans to legalize cannabis amid legal hurdles at the European level. After an initial optimism signaled by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, who announced a bill to legalize cannabis in the coming weeks following "very go
Missouri recreational marijuana sales firing up, annual sales could hit $1B Image Cannabis NewsApril 11, 2023 "We are happy to hear those numbers. Our business is booming," the manager at one St. Louis dispensary said. ST. LOUIS - Marijuana is making mega money in Missouri and at the Viola STL Dispensary near 20th and Olive streets in downtown St.
Council approves $64 million for Medical Cannabis business Image Cannabis NewsApril 11, 2023 EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Enterprises, LLC will receive $64 million for its medical cannabis business for operational costs including staffing, increased infrastructure at its grow site, and to finish a retail facility. The money, approved by
Washington shutters pot businesses due to old pesticide Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2023 Cannabis regulators have halted operations at several outdoor pot farms and processing facilities on a stretch of former fruit orchards in north-central Washington. Cannabis regulators have halted operations at several outdoor pot farms and processing faciliti
What’s Truckers take on marijuana legalization? Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2023 Washington - The American Transportation Research Institute is asking truck drivers to take a survey on the impact of marijuana legalization on driving and industry operations. Open until April, 28, the survey includes the following questions: Do you think roadway saf
Former Michigan House speaker charged with accepting bribes for Cannabis licenses Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2023 All four defendants signed plea deals admitting guilt to the charges. Rick Johnson, a former Republican Michigan House speaker turned cannabis regulator, received more than $110,000 in bribes in exchange for supporting companies seeki
Competing Montana Marijuana revenue bills hinge on conservation funding Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2023 Montana lawmakers are considering how to distribute tax revenue from cannabis sales. One measure would strip funds from the Habitat Montana program while the other would dedicate funding to conservation projects. Senate Bill 442 keeps funding t
Why Cannabis jobs are going up in smoke Image Cannabis NewsApril 10, 2023 For the first time in the history of the $26 billion legal pot market, employment declined last year, according to a new study exclusively obtained by Forbes. But analysts have high hopes for 2023. Here’s a real buzzkill for the cannabis industry: After six years of double-di
1 year later Recreational Cannabis sales bring in $300M Image Cannabis NewsApril 6, 2023 ALBUQUERQUE - We just passed the one-year anniversary of the legalization of recreational marijuana in New Mexico. On Monday, the governor’s office published the annual sales numbers, and it’s looking good for the state’s bottom line, but what about all the dis
Study exposes barriers, safety concerns for Medical Cannabis use in Canada Image Cannabis NewsApril 6, 2023 A majority of Canadians who require medical cannabis are obtaining their products through the recreational market rather than the medical system, raising health and safety concerns, according to a massive new study led by a UM researcher. The
