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What went right, what went wrong, and what went sideways: 2022 In Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsDecember 29, 2022 The past 12 months have been many things for the cannabis industry, but uneventful is not one. Since December 2021, the U.S. cannabis industry experienced a wealth of both highs and lows, and heading into next year, it is poised for both
Find out what is causing Cannabis prices to drastically plummet in legal states Image Cannabis NewsDecember 27, 2022 Even as the industry continues to suffer endless miseries, there seems to be one winner in all of this: cannabis consumers. Weed glut has become pervasive in many legal states, causing the price of weed to plummet drastically. The pr
Did Fresno police get $2M grant from Legal Marijuana? No, but truth is even stranger Image Cannabis NewsDecember 23, 2022 When you go down a Fresno government rabbit hole, no telling where it might lead. In this case, all the way to Mendota. While perusing the Dec. 15 Fresno City Council agenda for anything I missed during a week off, one particula
Arizona to allow 6 new Marijuana dispensaries to open Image Cannabis NewsDecember 23, 2022 Per Arizona Revised Statutes, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) may not issue more than one nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary registration certificate for every 10 pharmacies registered in the state of Arizona. However, the ADHS may issue
Former congressman takes on new role with legal weed connection Image Cannabis NewsDecember 22, 2022 STATEN ISLAND - A former Staten Island elected official recently entered a new role that’s bringing him in close contact with the nation’s legal marijuana industry. Former District Attorney and Rep. Dan Donovan (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) now serves
Cannabis Bill in limbo after House meeting lacks a quorum in Thailand Image Cannabis NewsDecember 22, 2022 The passage of Thailand’s controversial Cannabis Bill is expected to be further delayed after the House meeting collapsed this late afternoon due to the lack of a quorum. After the House approved the deletion of the contentious Section 3 from
Firefighter fired for Medical Marijuana returns to work after settlement Image Cannabis NewsDecember 21, 2022 Buffalo firefighter Scott Martin returns to work this week after the city settled his wrongful termination lawsuit and agreed to acknowledge his rights as a registered medical cannabis user. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Buffalo firefighter retu
Syracuse lawmakers pass law targeting illegal cannabis sales Image Cannabis NewsDecember 20, 2022 The city of Syracuse is cracking down on illegal marijuana dealers setting up shop across the city. Lawmakers say it’s a widespread problem because the state has taken too long to create regulations for legitimate cannabis businesses. New York legalize
Prosecution collapses against execs caught up in CannTrust Cannabis Scandal Image Cannabis NewsDecember 15, 2022 Ontario Securities Commission moves to withdraw charges against beleaguered company's former officials. The prosecution of three businessmen caught up in one of Canada's most spectacular cannabis-industry flameouts suffered its own colla
Ky. Governor Beshear pushing for Medical Marijuana in upcoming legislative session Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2022 FRANKFORT - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said Monday in an interview with Local 12 he is committed to pushing for the permanent legalization of medical marijuana in the upcoming legislative session. In November, Gov. Beshear sig
Brittney Griner’s case was difficult for U.S. negotiators for one key reason: She was guilty Image Cannabis NewsDecember 13, 2022 The release from Russian prison of WNBA star Britney Griner has been greeted with general delight in the United States. Announcing the deal that saw her freed on Dec. 8, 2022, President Joe Biden lauded the “painstaking
South African Cannabis industry poised for huge growth in 2023 Image Cannabis NewsDecember 12, 2022 Globally the cannabis and hemp market are thriving, and African countries are significant contributors to the supply chain. According to The African Cannabis Report, global sales of cannabis-related products and cannabis could reach a total of $102 b
What the future of federal Cannabis Legislation looks like with new Congress Image Cannabis NewsDecember 9, 2022 The only thing that really is certain about the 118th congress is that no one is really certain about anything. There is a lot of curiosity building around the 118th congress and what it can, and can’t, accomplish over the next two years
Biden urged not forget teacher jailed Russia Image Cannabis NewsDecember 9, 2022 Teachers are at least as important as basketballers': What US teacher jailed in Russia Marc Fogel said when he first heard about Brittney Griner prisoner swap plan - after family begged Joe Biden not to forget about him. An American teacher who remains jailed in Russia
Brittney Griner freed from Russia in prisoner exchange Image Cannabis NewsDecember 8, 2022 Viktor Bout, a convicted arms dealer, has been deported from U.S. to secure Griner's release. Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the United States releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor
Connecticut Marijuana convictions to be cleared on January 1st Image Cannabis NewsDecember 7, 2022 Thousands of Connecticut residents will have their records fully or partially cleared of low-level marijuana possession convictions on Jan. 1st. According to Connecticut governor Ned Lamont, about 44,000 cases will be automatically fully or partially
