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War on drugs locked him up; now he's a Cannabis entrepreneur Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 25, 2023 NEW YORK - When the war on marijuana came sweeping through his New York City housing project decades ago, Roland Conner found himself going in and out of jail. It’s a time he'd rather not talk about. Now, at age 50, he has opened the state's first legal
Industrial Hemp market to be Worth $16.75 Billion by 2030 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 25, 2023 FELTON - The global industrial hemp market was valued at USD 4.13 billion in the year 2021 and is expected to value at USD 16.75 billion by 2030, projecting a CAGR of 16.8% from 2022 to 2030. The market is driven by the surging use of industrial hemp in va
First dispensary operated by someone with previous Marijuana conviction to open Tuesday in Manhattan
First dispensary operated by someone with previous Marijuana conviction to open Tuesday in Manhattan Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2023 NEW YORK -- The second legal marijuana dispensary is opening up in the city on Tuesday. But this will be the first to go to someone who had a previous marijuana conviction. The store is opening on Bleecker Street,
What will Maryland's legal Marijuana market look like? Lawmakers tackling multiple issues Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 24, 2023 While the public is generally enthusiastic about legalization, which passed with 67% support, legislators have a lot of work to do to build a legal market. With lawmakers facing a July 1 deadline to provide a framework for t
Las Vegas to get its first Cannabis-friendly hotel Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 23, 2023 Artisan Hotel Boutique is being converted into The Lexi. Possibly the biggest question related to the announcement that the first cannabis-friendly hotel is coming to Las Vegas is, “What took so long?” The aptly named Elevations Hotels and Resorts, based out of A
Recreational Marijuana sales in Connecticut top $2 million in first week Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 The average purchase is about $44. HARTFORD - Sales of recreational marijuana went over the $2 million mark since retail locations in Connecticut opened their doors last Tuesday. The Department of Consumer Protection said Wednesday that sale
County supervisors will vote on another tax break for cannabis growers - who say it’s still not enough. Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on another tax break for Monterey County cannabis cultivators, who are struggling amid challenging market conditions that have forced many to scale back operations
Weed delivery driver robberies spike in Michigan Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 A rash of cannabis delivery driver robberies is taking Michigan by storm. A noticeable uptick in cannabis delivery driver robberies is being reported in Michigan, as authorities scramble to control the problem before it snowballs into something worse. The Michigan
NJ Marijuana dispensaries now allowed to create ‘consumption lounges’ with town approval Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 Marijuana dispensaries across New Jersey can now create a lounge space for customers to use the products after purchasing them. For those who don’t want to smoke at home, this could be a big change since it is illegal to smok
Texas customs seizes $7.5 million worth of Marijuana hidden inside cotton candy shipment Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 19, 2023 Customs and Border Protection officers at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas found a colossal cache of cannabis hidden inside a shipment of cotton candy last weekend. Uncovered when CBP officers and drug dogs performed a
University of Illinois providing Cannabis workforce training Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 SPRINGFIELD - Cannabis sales in the state of Illinois increased by 13% in FY2022. The University of Illinois Springfield partnered with Green Flower, a training platform for cannabis professionals. They offer four different certificate programs: healthc
How a Marijuana 'crop plague' could force growers to change their practices Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 While the state’s marijuana business continues to boom, cannabis growers in Massachusetts — already facing tough business setbacks in a competitive and volatile market — are scrambling to ward off a rapidly spreading and highly infectious
How to germinate Cannabis seeds: start and plant weed seeds Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 So, you’ve finally taken the leap and you’re ready to grow your own marijuana? If you’re here, you’ve probably even bought the seeds already… But let’s face it − if you don’t germinate seeds the right way, they’ll die. As simple as that. And let me tell
70-year-old woman convicted of trafficking nearly 200 pounds of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 13, 2023 CORPUS CHRISTI - A 70-year-old woman was convicted of trafficking nearly 200 pounds of marijuana with the intent to distribute according to U.S Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. The Department of Justice states that Diana Vela drove a Ford Fusio
2,000 marijuana grow licenses ID'd as potentially illegal, Oklahoma agency says Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 About 2,000 medical marijuana licenses have been identified by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs as potentially unlawful, an agency spokesman says. Mark Woodward of the OBNDD said those licenses are suspected of eit
Where will Connecticut’s Marijuana tax go? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 NEW HAVEN - Within seven hours of opening adult-use marijuana sales on Tuesday in Connecticut, the state had already reported that $250,000 worth had been sold. And, because 20% of the price of marijuana is tax, the state is anticipating a windfall of funds. The state la
