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Cannabis cafes coming to Massachusetts soon as regulators finalize guidelines Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 11, 2023 So-called "cannabis cafes" are coming to Massachusetts as state regulators work to finalize the guidelines ahead of its rollout. "We legalized cannabis and didn't give anybody a place to actually smoke," said former Boston City Counci
Boston's first recreational Cannabis dispensary opens new Location Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 11, 2023 Pure Oasis, the first recreational cannabis dispensary in Boston, MA, has recently opened their newest Boston location to the public. The opening of their second Boston dispensary location marks them a progressive leader of cannabis and diversit
Recreational pot in Ohio could generate hundreds of millions in taxes Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 11, 2023 Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Ohio Could Yield Up to $403 Million in Annual Tax Revenue, Research Shows. The state of Ohio could collect $276 million to $403 million in marijuana excise and state sales taxes by the fifth year of operat
Is Marijuana on the verge of a legal revolution? Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 11, 2023 The world of weed is ablaze with anticipation and excitement as US health regulators boldly suggest a monumental shift in the government’s iron grip on marijuana. Brace yourselves, because the federal Health and Human Services Department has thrown down the gaunt
How humans brought Cannabis to every corner of the globe Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 Cannabis originated in East Asia but can now be found growing on every continent except Antarctica – thanks to human trade and cultivation. From its origins on the Tibetan plateau, humans have transported cannabis across the planet. Cannabis is everywhere:
Court-Mandated Cannabis treatment plummets after legalization Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 States that have passed laws permitting recreational cannabis use have seen a steep drop in court-ordered treatment for pot. The data, presented by researchers at Temple University, “were extracted from the Treatment Episode Dataset—Admissions and use
Cannabis farmers want to be included in wildfire recovery program Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 Wildfire smoke could lower the quality of crops or damage it entirely, says farmer. B.C. cannabis farmers are calling on the provincial government to ensure they receive the same recovery benefits and support as other agriculture sectors affected
First Cannabis ads coming soon to Spotify Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 The advertisements for beer companies and underwear start-ups on your favorite podcast may soon be accompanied by cannabis commercials. Chicago-based marijuana company Cresco Labs Inc. announced on Thursday that it will become the “first cannabis company to launch cannab
Marijuana rescheduling would be ‘life-changing event’ for Cannabis companies Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 The rescheduling of marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug in the United States would be transformative for the cannabis sector, CEOs of leading cannabis companies believe. Last week, the Department of Health and Human Service
Maryland dispensaries identify challenges as recreational Cannabis sales continue to grow Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Some Baltimore-area dispensary owners seek changes to state, federal laws. While recreational cannabis sales continue to grow across Maryland, some Baltimore-area dispensaries are starting to identify some challenges. Recre
Rescheduled Marijuana spurs top Cannabis PR and Social Media Hires Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 KCSA Strategic Communications is expanding its senior leadership team in cannabis and psychedelic practices. The strategic communications firm that offers public and investor relations and social media services tapped Ellen Mellody to serve as se
Cannabis industry no longer riding high: Job losses, supply imbalances, dwindling profits hit sector
Cannabis industry no longer riding high: Job losses, supply imbalances, dwindling profits hit sector Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Washington debates ways to link the marijuana businesses with banking, ease tax burdens. Western states such as California and Oregon are overflowing with cannabis, a supply glut that is driving down prices and s
Who is campaigning against Recreational Marijuana, and how? Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023 Battle Over Ohio's Adult-Use Marijuana Initiative Heats Up as Campaigns Begin. Less than two weeks after Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that an adult-use marijuana initiated statute would appear on Ohio ballots this November, coalitions on bo
Change in how feds see Marijuana could mean big tax cut for Pot retailers Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 1, 2023 The biggest impact of reclassifying marijuana could be seen in industry taxes. The Biden administration is rethinking how it classifies marijuana under a federal list of drugs, a move that could allow the cannabis industry to save potentia
Huge Pot bust leads to 700 plants and hundreds of pounds of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023 Hundreds of pounds of illegally processed marijuana were recovered last week in Merced County. According to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office, deputies issued multiple search warrants that led investigators to find 702 marijuana plants. They al
NY Cannabis industry stakeholders call for accountability Image Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023 Ulster County Supreme Court Judge Kevin Bryant said Monday that he will not exempt any conditional retail cannabis licensees from his injunction issued on Aug 18 because the Office of Cannabis Management failed to comply with his recent order. As a result,