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Backlash prompts San Diego to retreat from proposed vast expansion of where dispensaries can open Image Cannabis NewsJuly 14, 2023 The proposal to expand zoning was scaled back, and parts of La Jolla, Mission Beach and Old Town were eliminated. SAN DIEGO - Complaints and criticism have prompted San Diego officials to back away in part from recent p
Connecticut Cannabis sales hit record high at six-month mark Image Cannabis NewsJuly 14, 2023 Connecticut smashes sales records as Cannabis industry flourishes: multi-state operators vie for hybrid licenses. Combined medical and adult-use cannabis sales in Connecticut hit another record high for the state in June, and multi-state operators are movi
Missouri official vows to conduct survey on Cannabis business demographics Image Cannabis NewsJuly 14, 2023 A key criticism of the medical marijuana program was the Black community was left out of the cannabis industry. But the state has yet to conduct a survey to find out. For the first time, a state official has publicly vowed to push for a demog
Could Curaleaf acquire Cronos? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 Is a Major Acquisition Brewing in the Cannabis Industry? Any deal may have very little to do with expanding geographical boundaries. Consolidation in the cannabis industry is inevitable. Companies are struggling right now, burning through cash amid mounting losses. It may only be a mat
Facebook updates policy to allow CBD ads Image Cannabis NewsJuly 13, 2023 A Meta spokesperson clarified the implications for the new CBD-related ad policy. Major social media platforms continue to gradually warm up to cannabis. As Meta rival Twitter announced it will allow some CBD and THC ads last February, Meta is taking steps as well by continui
Cannabis start-ups likely to face banking roadblocks Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 Any time a new industry is in its earliest stages of development, there are likely to be unforeseen obstacles. That’s certainly true of the fledgling recreational cannabis industry in Minnesota. However, among the biggest obstacles is one everyone is aware of but
Canadian study examines potency and duration of joints Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2023 The results of a recent study show interesting results regarding the potency of ground flower based on different particle sizes. Researchers at DELIC Labs recently published a study analyzing how the size of ground cannabis flower in today’s cannabis joints can
Leaders vote to stop new Medical Marijuana dispensaries to set up shop in West Palm Beach Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James cast the tie-breaking vote on a final motion to prohibit new medical marijuana dispensaries to open and operate in the city limits during Monday night’s meeting. In a 3-to-2 vote, the city comm
Dispensary challenges Rhode Island Cannabis law Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 A Rhode Island cannabis dispensary is challenging the state's legalization law. The Boston Globe reported that Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center in Portsmouth is fighting the requirement that retailers must enter into labor agreements to sell recreational cannabis. W
Cannabis Legalization Bill put forward in Pennsylvania Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 Senate Bill 846 has been introduced in Pennsylvania which aims to legaise cannabis in a bis to generate tax revenue and create new jobs. The bill – introduced by Sens. Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Sharif Street (D-3) – addresses safety by setting the minimum cannabis
Kentucky’s Hemp industry is beginning to struggle Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 LEXINGTON - The hemp industry in Kentucky was said to be the replacement for tobacco, but it failed to meet expectations. The industry is struggling, and candidates for Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner agree that it is not in good shape. “I hope that there is a way
Arkansas Medical Marijuana sales hit record $141M in first 6 months of 2023 Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 Medical marijuana sales broke a record in the first six months of 2023, showing a progressive increase in the popularity of cannabis since the first dispensary opened four years ago. From January to June of 2023, Arkansans spent $141 million
Cannabis Companies quietly downsizing Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2023 4Front and Trulieve both disclosed declines in staffing for June. Despite a quieting of headline-making layoffs in the cannabis industry over the past year, the industry continues to face challenges ranging from a robust illicit market to the lack of any progress on federal legi
Unpaid regulatory fees in Canada jump 225% Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2023 Canada has seen a dramatic increase in the amount of unpaid regulatory fees owed by cannabis companies to the federal government over the last year. According to Health Canada figures published by MJBizDaily, in the fiscal year 2022-2023 overdue fees jumped by 225% from C$1
Montana’s Senate election complicates Cannabis legislation Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2023 Democrats are accusing Republicans of playing politics with a package of veterans bills spearheaded by Montana Senator Jon Tester. The road for veterans’ cannabis research — and potentially control of the Senate — runs through Montana. Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mon
As more states legalize Pot, their uneven safety rules can pose a risk Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2023 Tests for marijuana potency and contamination vary across state lines. Amid the growing acceptance and legalization of cannabis use across the country, a concerning reality has emerged: The state-by-state patchwork of safety regulations can leave
