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Oregon State receives grant to work with 13 Tribes on Hemp economic development Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 Oregon State University's Hemp Innovation Center Secures $10M Grant to Boost Native American Economic Development. Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has received a $10 million grant to work with 13 Native American
Colorado’s cooling Marijuana industry leaves many smaller industrial buildings vacant Image Cannabis NewsMarch 25, 2024 In late 2022, real estate broker Jake Malman listed a former marijuana grow facility at 890 Navajo St, in Denver for $9 million. It would sell for $4.1 million a year later. “The market dictates pricing ultimately, and they beat i
Cannabis review calls for several changes as industry struggles Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 Cannabis Industry Experts Urge Tax Reform and Packaging Innovations in Federal Report. A group convened by the federal government to study the legislation that made cannabis legal is recommending the country review one of the industry’s biggest gripes:
St. Louis' Triple THC Cannabis Seltzer Brand Hits the Market Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 The delta-9-infused beverage brand was founded by two former Wash U students. A new cannabis seltzer created in St. Louis by two former students of the Washington University School of Business has made its debut. Triple THC-infused seltzers come in three
New York must allow commuters and visitors to access their Medical Weed Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 New York Lawmakers Urged to Expand Medical Cannabis Access Across State Lines. Every day, hundreds of thousands of people travel to the Empire State to go to work, catch a Broadway show, experience Niagara Falls or to conduct business in the ec
Yellen would welcome US legislation to aid Cannabis banking access Image Cannabis NewsMarch 22, 2024 US Treasury Secretary Calls for Legislation to Address Banking Issues for Cannabis Firms. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday she would welcome legislation that would rectify the conflict between federal and state laws on the sale an
Canadian Cannabis Industry Seeks Changes in Promotion Regulations Image Cannabis NewsMarch 21, 2024 Canadian Cannabis Industry Seeks Regulatory Changes. The Canadian cannabis industry seeks regulatory changes to enable joint promotions and build brand awareness. Current regulations restrict direct financial relationships between cannabis producers
US Cannabis Stocks Rally as Harris Urges Quick DEA Decision on Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsMarch 21, 2024 US Cannabis Stocks Rally As VP Calls On DEA To Come To Rescheduling Decision ‘Quickly’, Amid More Rumors Of Imminent Decision. US cannabis stocks rallied on Friday after Vice President Kamala Harris called on the Drug Enforcement Administra
These Medical Marijuana cards let you buy for kids or others Image Cannabis NewsMarch 21, 2024 A Medical Marijuana Card isn't the only way to purchase legal marijuana in Florida. If you have children under 18 who are eligible for medical marijuana or if you care for someone eligible in a medical capacity, you can apply to become a Medical Marijuana
Southwest Michigan hits high point in Marijuana tax revenue Image Cannabis NewsMarch 21, 2024 Berrien County gets $1,2 million in 2023 from eligible licenses. Southwest Michigan municipalities and counties where marijuana was sold in 2023 received more than $4.6 million in marijuana tax revenue. That’s up from the $3.5 million they received the pre
Fat Joe discusses marijuana laws with Kamala Harris: Unpacking the inequities Image Cannabis NewsMarch 21, 2024 When the VP calls me, I stop everything. In an unprecedented meeting of hip-hop and politics, Fat Joe and Vice President Kamala Harris recently convened to tackle the contentious issue of marijuana possession laws. On Friday, March 15, th
FDA says Marijuana has a legitimate medicinal purpose Image Cannabis NewsMarch 21, 2024 As a Schedule 1 drug, marijuana is currently in the same category as some of the hardest drugs, like heroin and LSD. The FDA released a report saying that marijuana does have a legitimate use for medical purposes and recommended the US Drug Enforcement Agency to
Medical Marijuana testing facility opens in Rapid City Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2024 Western South Dakota's first medical marijuana testing facility is opening in Rapid City. Triverty Analytical will conduct compliance testing for the state’s cannabis industry, to test the potency of medical marijuana and to scan for contaminants like pesticide
Kansas bill pushes pilot program for Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsMarch 20, 2024 After numerous failed attempts to make marijuana legal in Kansas, a new effort is underway. Kansas Natural Remedies harvests hemp plants in the state. While hemp and marijuana plants are the same species, due to the low amount of THC in hemp, it does not classif
Combined Medical And Adult-Use Cannabis Sales In Colorado Reach $115.4M In January Image Cannabis NewsMarch 18, 2024 Colorado Cannabis Sales Hold Steady in January, Year-Over-Year Decline Continues. January cannabis sales in Colorado came in flat compared to December, according to data released by the Colorado Department of Revenue. Combined medica
More funding needed for New York’s Cannabis social equity entrepreneurs Image Cannabis NewsMarch 18, 2024 Challenges and Calls for Equity in New York's Cannabis Industry. In 2023, some 6,900 New Yorkers applied for adult-use recreational licenses, competing for approximately 900 to 1,500 licenses expected to be issued by the NYS Office of Cannabis