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North Carolina's first Medical Cannabis dispensary opens for business Image Cannabis NewsApril 25, 2024 Saturday, April 20, marks a historic day for North Carolina as the first medical cannabis dispensary held its grand opening in Cherokee. A ribbon cutting was held at 9:30 a.m. outside The Great Smoky Cannabis Dispensary, located at 91 Bingo Loop
Lemon-Scented Marijuana Compound Reduces Weed’s ‘Paranoia’ Effect Image Cannabis NewsApril 24, 2024 The molecule that gives cannabis its citrusy smell can make THC less anxiety-inducing. At the right dose, cannabis has relaxing effects that can help ease anxiety and manage pain. The right dose is notoriously hard to determine, however, and just a l
Illinois Governor Cites Cannabis Reform While Campaigning for Biden Image Cannabis NewsApril 23, 2024 Illinois Governor Pritzker Stumps for President Biden on 4/20, Highlights Cannabis Policy Reforms. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker campaigned for the reelection of President Biden on 4/20, citing Democratic-led advances for marijuana policy reform.
Illegal Marijuana grow operation uncovered in Maine, marking latest bust in multistate crackdown Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 The US Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating criminal organizations operating illegal grows in 20 states. The high electricity consumption of a home, its cardboard-covered windows and odor of marijuana drew l
Trulieve to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Florida Image Cannabis NewsApril 22, 2024 Trulieve Cannabis Corp Expands Reach with New Medical Dispensary in North Palm Beach. Trulieve Cannabis Corp, a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in North Palm Beach, Flori
Utah's Medical Marijuana cardholders blaze past 80,000 Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Medical Cannabis Program in Utah Grows by 19%, Revenue Soars to $138 Million. Nearly 83,500 Utahns held medical marijuana cards at the end of March, a 19% year-over-year increase, per the state health department. Why it matters: The state generated $138 million
How the Pot holiday 4/20 came to be and who’s believed to be responsible Image Cannabis NewsApril 19, 2024 Unravelling the Origins and Spread of 4/20: Marijuana's High Holiday Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when cannabis fans gather in clouds of smoke at music festivals, celebrate with all-you-can deals on chicken wings and
Short Missouri Marijuana microbusiness application window opens Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2024 Some Missourians are scrambling right now applying to get a Microbusiness license to open up a marijuana business in the state. The applications are only accepted for two weeks, between April 15 and April 29. It’s intended to give people who quality a
Advocates fighting to keep Medicinal Hemp legal in Iowa Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2024 Iowa Family Fights to Preserve Access to Hemp Medicine for Daughter. A controversial amendment to the Iowa Hemp Act is awaiting Governor Kim Reynolds’ signature, but a group of desperate Iowans isn’t giving up hope just yet. The Gaer family of West Des Moines
A former Police Chief says it's time the US changes its Marijuana policy Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2024 Law Enforcement Leaders Advocate for Marijuana Rescheduling, Impact on Criminal Justice Explored. A rethinking of how the government classifies marijuana could have wide-ranging effects on research, the cannabis industry, and criminal justice
Iowa’s Medical Marijuana program is 10 years old, but how does it compare with other states? Image Cannabis NewsApril 16, 2024 Reflecting on a Decade: Iowa's Journey with Medical Cannabis. Ten years ago this month, Iowa policymakers made it legal to use cannabis for certain medical treatment, marking the start of what would eventually become Iowa’s
EBCI will open historic NC Medical Cannabis dispensary Image Cannabis NewsApril 16, 2024 Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Opens First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Amid Debate on Recreational Use. It's a historic week for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) as their medical cannabis dispensary opens on Saturday, 4/20. It will be the only disp
A year out from legal Medical Marijuana, legislature makes final updates Image Cannabis NewsApril 16, 2024 Kentucky is a year closer to legalized medical marijuana, and the state legislature is making its final preparations. In 2023, the General Assembly voted to legalize medical cannabis. However, the legislature pushed the start date to Jan. 1, 2
Cannabis Rescheduling Review ‘Now With The DOJ’ Image Cannabis NewsApril 16, 2024 White House Suggests Department of Justice May Determine Cannabis Rescheduling. The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, has suggested that the Department of Justice could now have the final say in whether cannabis is rescheduled. Asked whether the state i
Cannabis and Fitness: Can They Go Hand in Hand? Image Cannabis NewsApril 15, 2024 Have you ever wished you could make your workout routine a little more enjoyable? Cannabis might be one way to do it. For those of us in Colorado, athleticism and marijuana are both a huge part of the culture. So, it makes sense that the two could be intertwined. But
Latest Medical Marijuana legislation might just fix the whole process Image Cannabis NewsApril 11, 2024 A new bill from Senator Tim Melson could fix the troubled medical marijuana licensing by doing the most basic thing: following the law. Sen. Tim Melson finally said out loud what everyone should know by now. “(The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commiss
