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State legislators consider employment protections for Cannabis users Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 Cannabis is legal in Washington, but so is employment discrimination against cannabis users. A new bill in the state Senate looks to address that issue. The bill, Senate Bill 5123, was filed by state Sen. Karen Keiser, a Des Moines Democrat, and
Google changes its CBD advertising policies Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 12, 2023 Cannabis advertising has always been a precarious art. From first amendment commercial speech issues to zealous state marketing and promotion regulations to false claim lawsuits, cannabis advertising can go down some dark rabbit holes. Notoriously, tech giants like Inst
ID soon required to buy Cannabis buds Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2023 Thai nationals seeking to purchase cannabis buds will soon have to show their ID cards, with sales information recorded on a government database, according to the Department for the Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM). Thongchai Lertwilairattanapon
Georgia lawmakers considering ways to deal with Cannabis waste Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 11, 2023 Georgia state lawmakers are pondering how the state should regulate the waste generated from the legal manufacturing of cannabis products, including hemp and medical marijuana. Last week, the House Study Committee on Cannabis Waste and Recycling held
Cannabis industry's workforce trimming trend continues: Columbia Care announces dozens of layoffs Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2023 Multi-state cannabis operator, Columbia Care Inc, which owns Green Leaf Medical LLC, is laying off numerous workers at its Saxton facility, reported the Bedford Gazette. Per data from the Department of Labor & Indust
Medicinal cannabis in Spain: inside the country’s first ‘cannabis clinic’ Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2023 With draft regulations for the legalisation of medicinal cannabis in Spain expected imminently, we explore the existing grey market and meet those bridging the gap to help patients access the treatment safely. Last year the Spanish governme
Single mom working with Cannabis wants to break down taboo Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 10, 2023 I'm a single mom cooking with THC for a living. It's allowed me to have more time with my daughter and break down the taboo of cannabis. When I was 21 years old, studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston, I found out I was pregnant. It was a total su
What it’s like to be a brand consultant for weed dealers Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 9, 2023 There are now plenty of legal ways to profit from Britain’s love for bud – that includes designing Instagram-friendly packaging for dealers. Unlike literally everything else in the UK right now, the black market for cannabis is actually doing pretty well. Th
Montana Tops $200 Million in first year of Recreational Pot Sales Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 6, 2023 A big opening year in Montana. Montana raked in more than $200 million in its first year of recreational cannabis sales, the state reported this week. The Montana Department of Revenue released figures detailing how much money was generated in both
2022 cannabis sales: An Oregon county is No. 1 for a third time Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 Despite a 6.4% sales decline, Malheur County was Oregon's per capita leader in cannabis sales in 2022 - its third straight year at No. 1. PORTLAND - It might take actually moving the Oregon-Idaho border west to end Malheur County’s reign as Oregon’s t
To protect Cannabis workers and customers, approve federal banking act Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 To protect cannabis workers and customers, approve federal banking act. As federal lawmakers rushed to pass last-minute bills before the new Congress convenes, they failed to pass one piece of legislation, a failure that ensures Washington work
Arizona’s largest Marijuana dispensary opens on Jan 10th Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 The new D2 Dispensary, opening on January 10, will be Arizona’s largest dispensary and the only dispensary in Tucson with an indoor drive-thru. “We have museum display cases showing little elements that highlight the products. We have vegan edibles, ketogeni
Maryland Voter-Approved legalization measure takes shape in New Year Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 A huge majority of Maryland voters passed the proposal in November. Maryland might still be years away from the launch of its new legal marijuana market, but the start of the new year has still marked the beginning of the post-prohibition era mid
Could legalisation of Cannabis revolutionize Mexico’s economy? Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 The pungent aroma of cannabis and the sound of dub music fill the air at a hacienda as about 150 smokers, users, growers, activists and business people gather for Mexico’s second annual Toquefest. In anticipation of the long-delayed legalisation of can
Cannabis Industry faces sobering 2023 Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 5, 2023 Glimmers of hope still exist, particularly as new markets come online. Without much meaningful development concerning legalization efforts in 2022, many sobering themes likely will carry over into 2023. Layoffs will persist, and continued price compression and competition from
Connecticut clears nearly 43K Cannabis convictions Image Cannabis NewsJanuary 4, 2023 The move fulfills provisions in Connecticut legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis. On New Year’s Day, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that 42,964 cannabis convictions were processed to be erased. That number was fielded a month ago in Gov. Lamont’s init
