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Commercial Cannabis sales continued to climb in July Image Cannabis NewsAugust 11, 2023 Adult-use cannabis sales increased in Connecticut for the sixth consecutive month in July, topping $13 million even as medical marijuana sales declined, according to a monthly update from the Department of Consumer Protection. At $13 million, commercial sales gr
New regulations aim to level the Marijuana playing field in Massachusetts Image Cannabis NewsAugust 10, 2023 When marijuana was legalized in Massachusetts, Commonwealth leaders said it wasn't just big business that was going to profit, yet the promises that everyone would have an even chance at the now-billion-dollar industry have not materialized.
Can firefighters, EMTs use NJ legal Weed? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 10, 2023 At times, Dan Jensen feels like he’s caught between two worlds. One world is on display in his corner office, where he hangs artifacts from his career — his old career, back when he could barely sleep more than an hour or two before the nightmares jolted him awake. There a
20 Cities with the cheapest Weed in the World Image Cannabis NewsAugust 10, 2023 In this article, we are going to discuss the 20 cities with the cheapest weed in the world. You can skip our detailed analysis of the place with the most expensive weed in the world, the global cannabis industry, the budding cannabis-based pharmaceutical industry and t
Study suggests Cannabis users have lower risk of type 2 diabetes Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2023 A history of cannabis use is linked to a lower risk of type-2 diabetes in adults, according to a newly published analysis. Researchers at the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran performed the analysis on “seven studies, containing 11 surveys
Will the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 9, 2023 There is overwhelming concern the Commission has failed to “self-correct” its internal procedures that led to the June pause. worrying belief around Montgomery is that when the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission meets on Thursday, it will award medical cannabis lice
New Jersey Officer reinstated after being fired for positive Cannabis drug test Image Cannabis NewsAugust 7, 2023 One New Jersey Officer recently won a court case that reinstated him in his job and entitles him to back pay. A police officer in Jersey City, New Jersey was fired for testing positive for THC in a drug test. Last week, that officer was
How Michigan's booming Marijuana industry is affecting customers and businesses Image Cannabis NewsAugust 4, 2023 The legalization of recreational marijuana in Michigan has had quite an impact. June was a record month with recreational sales of over $254 million, and medicinal sales close to $7 million. With all that cash flowing, the tax dollars f
Medical Cannabis paved the way for legalization in California. Now patients feel left behind Image Cannabis NewsAugust 2, 2023 Turn off Highway 99 in rural Elverta, drive five miles down the road and you’ll find a dusty lot crammed with cars on this scorching Friday evening. Behind the wooden fence, for a $10 entry fee, awaits a gathering akin to a
Cannabis industry scales back its lobbying in Washington Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 The cannabis industry is dramatically scaling back its presence in Washington. Curaleaf, one the largest cannabis companies in the world, spent nearly 40% less on lobbying in the first half of 2023 than it did at its peak in 2019. Others like Columbia Care an
What does a Marijuana high feel like? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 1, 2023 Marijuana is not only becoming more mainstream, it is becoming a go to for those who want to adjust their lifestyle. The under 40s are turning to cannabis rather than alcohol. Those that want to lose weight are popping a gummy instead of a cocktail, and those who suffer from ai
Connecticut's first cannabis grower Theraplant sold Image Cannabis NewsJuly 31, 2023 One of the state’s four active cannabis producers has new ownership following foreclosure proceedings, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The new owners of Theraplant is a company called NewCo, which is a subsidiary of East Hampton N
Cannabis linked to depression and bipolar disorder Image Cannabis NewsJuly 28, 2023 Pot propaganda tells us that the drug is no big deal, but it wreaks damage on many levels. Despite cultural propaganda that sells marijuana as “harmless,” increasingly research finds that regular cannabis use is just the opposite. Not only have recent studies found
House approves spending bill with amendments for Veterans Image Cannabis NewsJuly 28, 2023 Medical cannabis for veterans and psychedelic substance research amendments were recently approved in a House spending bill. On July 26, the U.S. House of Representatives approved amendments and added a large spending bill. Among those amendments was an addit
5 health benefits of Hemp Seeds Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 Try this slightly sweet seed for hunger-fighting protein and disease-fighting fatty acids. If you’ve been bypassing hemp seeds in the grocery store because you associate hemp with cannabis (marijuana) — or maybe you’re just not a seed lover — it’s time to give these tiny, tasty powerh
Frequent Cannabis use linked to more severe insomnia Image Cannabis NewsJuly 27, 2023 New research suggests that while some military veterans may turn to cannabis to relieve stress, frequent cannabis use may actually lead to more severe insomnia in the long run. The findings have been published in the Journal of Sleep Research. Insomnia is a sleep