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Cannabis Kill Skin Cancer Cells Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 14, 2024 Cannabis Extract Shows Promise in Slowing Melanoma Cell Growth. A recent in-vitro study reveals promising outcomes as a cannabis extract demonstrates effectiveness in decelerating the growth of melanoma cells. A groundbreaking cannabis extract, PHEC-66, has demonstrated significan
Lawmakers to hear testimony on measure that would legalize Recreational Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 13, 2024 Hawai‘i Senate Considers Marijuana Legalization with Bill SB3335. The discussion on legalizing marijuana begins as members of the State Senate take up the matter during a public hearing this morning during a joint Health and Human
Oklahoma lawmakers eye new Industrial Hemp Task Force Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 13, 2024 Oklahoma Senate Committee Advances Bill to Study Industrial Hemp. Senate Bill 1422 creates a group to study industrial hemp and the measure sailed through Oklahoma’s Senate Agriculture Committee on Monday. Ten lawmakers voted for the bill and there was one ab
Police closes 7 illegal storefronts in southern Ontario, seizes $600K of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 12, 2024 OPP Investigation Shuts Down Seven Illegal Cannabis Storefronts. An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigation into illicit cannabis has caused the closure of seven illegal storefronts in southern Ontario, seizing an estimated $
Organigram begins cannabis exports to Germany Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 12, 2024 Organigram Enters German Medical Cannabis Market with Initial Shipment to Sanity Group. Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), a Canadian producer of cannabis products, has initiated its first shipment of bulk dried flower to the medical division of Sanit
Two New Legal Cannabis Dispensaries Approved in New York’s Upper East Side Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 12, 2024 Two more New York cannabis dispensaries have been granted the green light to open their doors as the state continues its battle against illicit stores. Green Health LLC’s owner Anthony Melchior and Buffalo-based small business owner Deann
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
