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California auditor looks at favoritism, corruption in Marijuana permitting process Image Cannabis NewsApril 8, 2024 State Audit Recommends Measures to Prevent Corruption in Cannabis Permitting. A state audit triggered by instances of corruption and graft at the municipal level in permitting cannabis businesses has come up with recommendations that
DEA faces Marijuana Legal Scrutiny Image Cannabis NewsApril 8, 2024 Patients suffer as DEA delays Marijuana clinical trials. DEA's mandate is drug diversion, security and to facilitate drug development? Immediately, MMJ filed for relief in Rhode Island federal court, seeking an order to halt the DEA's unconstitutional actions. The trial focused on
Clarification of New York’s Marijuana Regulations Ruling Image Cannabis NewsApril 5, 2024 New York Marijuana Regulations: Clarity Emerges Amidst Initial Confusion. A judge’s initial ruling that seemed to void New York marijuana laws was corrected, narrowing its impact on the industry. New York’s Supreme Court struck down specific rules against thir
Cannabis experts see potential in Ohio’s social equity and jobs program Image Cannabis NewsApril 5, 2024 Ohio's Cannabis Entrepreneurs Navigate Challenges and Opportunities. Jim Ickes contends that the harsh truth about cannabis entrepreneurship can be found in a popular industry Q and A meme. Q: What do you need to make $1 million in cannabis? A:
Bill to waive lab testing for regulated Cannabis business receives support Image Cannabis NewsApril 4, 2024 It's being referred to as a matter of critical importance, Bill-260 got favorable support during a public hearing today. The measure would ultimately waive the lab testing requirement for regulated cannabis businesses until a lab is put in pl
Alabama lawmakers push to expand number of licenses to grow, sell Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsApril 4, 2024 Analysts and companies say they are expecting 2025 to be a boom year if Florida and Pennsylvania can legalize recreational marijuana. A new bill that would significantly increase the number of licenses Alabama could award to companie
Massachusetts council approves pardoning people with misdemeanor Cannabis convictions Image Cannabis NewsApril 4, 2024 Massachusetts Approves Governor's Plan to Pardon Misdemeanor Marijuana Offenses. A Massachusetts council on Wednesday approved Governor Maura Healey's plan to pardon tens of thousands of people convicted of misdemeanor marijuana ch
Iowa Legislature Passes Bill To Cap Potency of Hemp Products Image Cannabis NewsApril 4, 2024 Iowa Senate Passes Bill to Cap THC Potency in Hemp Products. A bill to put a THC limit on consumable hemp products is headed to the governor’s desk after the Iowa Senate passed the measure on Tuesday. The Iowa state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to cap
New rules for Delta-8 and other Hemp-infused products Image Cannabis NewsApril 4, 2024 Georgia's New Law Requires Testing and Age Restrictions for Hemp-Infused Products. A new law will require testing for hemp-infused edibles, drinks and other consumable hemp products and restrict their sales to those over the age of 21. Why it matters: The sale of
Black Women Are Fighting to Forge A Path in the Cannabis Industry Image Cannabis NewsApril 3, 2024 Evolving Dynamics: The Five-Year Journey of Michigan's Recreational Cannabis Industry. The legal recreational cannabis industry in Michigan turns five years old this year, and it has evolved quite a bit from where it started. Dispensaries are popping
Trump's Potent Power Play: Decoding Florida's Marijuana Legalization Impact Image Cannabis NewsApril 3, 2024 Trump's Florida Vote on Marijuana Legalization: A Pivotal Moment for State and National Cannabis Reform. Trump’s vote in Florida’s marijuana legalization initiative could significantly influence the state’s decision and the national conversa
How Do Cannabis Employee-Owned Companies Avoid Tax Burden? Image Cannabis NewsApril 2, 2024 ESOPs: A Strategic Tax Solution for U.S. Cannabis Companies Facing 280E Burden. US cannabis companies face heavier taxation compared to other industries due to the substance's illegality at the federal level. This is because cannabis companies can't deduct m
Pot producers climb as Recreational Cannabis to go on Florida ballot Image Cannabis NewsApril 2, 2024 Florida Supreme Court Decision Sparks Rally in US Pot Producers' Shares. U.S.-listed shares of pot producers rise premarket on Tuesday after the Florida Supreme Court on Monday allowed voters to decide on the fate of recreational use of marijuana i
Florida Supreme Court approves ballot measure to legalize Recreational Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsApril 2, 2024 If the provision gets 60 percent in November, it will legalize recreational marijuana in the country’s third-most populous state. The Florida Supreme Court will not block a ballot initiative that seeks to legalize recreational marijuana
Missouri-based Greenlight is Growing Image Cannabis NewsApril 2, 2024 Greenlight's Expansion and Market Strategies in the Cannabis Industry. When Cannabis Business Executive profiled Greenlight in September of 2022, the MSO was flying under the radar in three states – Missouri, Arkansas, and West Virginia – with two more – Illinois and South Dakota
This Is the Biggest Mistake Cannabis Investors Make Over and Over Again Image Cannabis NewsApril 2, 2024 Investors shouldn't assume the US government will legalize marijuana anytime soon, and investing based on those hopes can be risky. The cannabis industry has a lot of potential upside. As new markets around the world open up and legalize cannabi
