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Find out if you live in an area that qualifies for Delaware's Cannabis equity program Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2024 Interactive Map Helps Delaware Residents Determine Eligibility for Social Equity Marijuana Licenses. Do you live in an area that has been disproportionately impacted by high rates of arrests, convictions, and incarcerations for mar
Cannabis and the Second Amendment: A Call for Federal Reform Image Cannabis NewsJune 21, 2024 Arizona Medical Marijuana User Denounces Federal Restrictions on Firearm Ownership. I use cannabis legally in Arizona for pain relief. Yet the federal government says I cannot purchase or own a firearm. I got a medical marijuana card in 2016 as a last reso
Middletown council takes first steps to permitting Marijuana businesses Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2024 Middletown Council Takes First Steps to Permit Dispensaries, Debates Cap on Marijuana Businesses. Two weeks after Middletown City Council said no to extending a moratorium on recreational use marijuana businesses, the city is one step closer to
Chef serves up Cannabis-infused dishes in Winnipeg Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2024 Cannabis on the Menu: Travis Petersen's Mission to Define Canadian Cuisine with Pot-Infused Dishes. Vancouver's Travis Petersen, known as 'the Nomad Cook,' has been on a mission to make cannabis-infused dishes recognized as Canadian cuisine. He was in Winnipeg last
The Evolving Cannabis Industry: From Get-Rich-Quick to Strategic Success Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2024 Unveiling the Complex Realities and Necessities of Thriving in the Legal Cannabis Market. The legalization of cannabis in many regions has transformed a once-illegal substance into a burgeoning industry, attracting investors, entrepreneurs, and
Fees for Medical Marijuana operators in SD doubling Image Cannabis NewsJune 19, 2024 The registration fees for medical marijuana operators in South Dakota will soon double. When medical marijuana was passed in 2020, there was a law that required the program to be self-sustaining. Because of this, at the Department of Health’s urging, the state legi
NYC Cannabis fund set to deploy capital to struggling Cannabis businesses within five boroughs Image Cannabis NewsJune 19, 2024 New York City Finalizes Cannabis Loan Fund to Support Cash-Strapped Businesses. A public-private fund for New York City’s cash-strapped cannabis businesses, which lagged in getting off the ground, was finalized Tuesday and
‘Sovereign flex’: How a tribe defied officials through Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 18, 2024 In a converted bingo hall deep in the Appalachian Mountains, Myrtle Driver led the charge to defy the state of North Carolina. The spry 80-year-old, a venerated member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, handed a cashier a string of purple wampum b
Investigation Finds Pesticides in California Licensed Vapes Image Cannabis NewsJune 18, 2024 An investigation has revealed the presence of potentially dangerous pesticides in licensed cannabis products in California. An investigation into the safety of cannabis products for sale on the shelves of licensed California pot dispensaries has revealed un
California lender says low default rates indicate ‘healthy’ Cannabis industry Image Cannabis NewsJune 18, 2024 According to FundCanna's Adam Stettner, cannabis companies have a lower default rate than mainstream businesses. Despite recent media focus on various U.S. cannabis markets being in decline and lamentations of marijuana business failures g
Why the FDA will have a hard time properly Regulating Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 18, 2024 The Food and Drug Administration has done a generally exemplary job of executing its mandate throughout its 118-year modern history. But the federal rescheduling of cannabis, which President Biden recently confirmed is moving forward, will pose unique ch
Honor Thy Father: The Saga Of A Drug Smuggler’s Son Image Cannabis NewsJune 17, 2024 Brady Cobb’s Sunburn Cannabis: A Legal Tribute to His Smuggling Father. Brady Cobb founded Sunburn Cannabis as a tribute to his dad, a legendary “saltwater cowboy” who once operated a $300 million ring smuggling Colombian weed into Florida. Bill Cobb was sentenced
Construction kicks off on Norwalk's only drive-thru Cannabis dispensary; to be done by end of 2024 Image Cannabis NewsJune 17, 2024 The Shangri-La drive-thru will open at 75 Connecticut Ave. Excavators are at work at Shangri-La’s incoming drive-thru dispensary site at 75 Connecticut Ave., leading up to an opening expected at the end of the year, ac
Pesticide Contamination in California Cannabis Products: A Growing Health Crisis Image Cannabis NewsJune 17, 2024 California Cannabis Crisis: Dangerous Pesticides Found In Popular Weed Products, Investigation Reveals. A joint investigation by The Los Angeles Times and cannabis industry newsletter WeedWeek has revealed alarming levels of pesticides
A California crackdown on ‘diet weed’ could devastate patients who rely on CBD Image Cannabis NewsJune 17, 2024 Legislation Threatens Access to Lifesaving CBD for Patients. You may have heard the extraordinary story of Charlotte Figi, the little Colorado girl who was dying from unrelenting, violent seizures until her parents decided to try cannabid
Cannabis company Columbia Care to cut costs and sell its Florida business Image Cannabis NewsJune 17, 2024 Cannabist, the parent of Columbia Care, to shed workers as part of $10 million in savings. Cannabist Co. Holdings Inc. said Monday it will reduce its workforce by an amount that has yet to be determined and will divest its holdings in Florida
