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Germany takes step toward Legalizing Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsAugust 16, 2023 The government signed off on legislation that would allow adults to buy and possess small amounts of cannabis. Parliament still needs to approve the measure. The German government approved a plan on Wednesday to legalize some recreational marijuana use, paving the way
Minnesotans now can possess and grow Marijuana, while Hemp consumables are available to Iowans Image Cannabis NewsAugust 15, 2023 Minnesota became the 23rd state in the U.S. to allow recreational marijuana on August 1. It's the third of Iowa's neighboring states to allow residents to possess and grow marijuana, following Missouri's constitutional a
Many Americans wrongly believe exposure to Marijuana smoke is safer than tobacco Image Cannabis NewsAugust 14, 2023 Is inhaling marijuana smoke safer than inhaling smoke from tobacco? A majority of American adults say yes, according to a new survey, and they also believe there is less harm to adults and children from secondhand marijuana smoke than
Half of Americans have tried Cannabis and nearly a fifth use it regularly Image Cannabis NewsAugust 14, 2023 Half of Americans Have Tried Cannabis, with Regular Usage Doubled Since 2013. According to the recent Consumption Habits survey conducted by Gallup, an American analytics and advisory company, half of Americans have tried cannabis at some po
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
New regulations for Marijuana alternatives take effect in Kentucky Image Cannabis NewsAugust 4, 2023 New restrictions on the use of legal marijuana alternatives took effect in Kentucky this week, five months after lawmakers approved the legislation. The new law regulates what is in delta-8 cartridges, gummies, and cigarettes. The regulations are a
Alabama Cannabis Commission chair resigns after legal challenge Image Cannabis NewsAugust 4, 2023 The complaint alleged Steven Stokes is ineligible lead the commission while serving on the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees. Dr. Steven Stokes announced Thursday that he will be resigning from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission after
Cannabis retailer Goldleaf plans Florida expansion Image Cannabis NewsAugust 4, 2023 Cannabis retailer Goldleaf is amid a far-reaching expansion in the Florida market to establish a footprint from Tampa to Orlando, and Miami-Dade County. The Annapolis, Maryland-based company is preparing to bring a second cultivation center online since it received
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
