WeedLife News Network

Cannabis Tech’s Reality Check: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Operator Needs Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 From Cannabis Tech to Operations: A Journey of Realizations. After six years in cannabis tech, I thought I understood what cannabis operators needed. I thought the companies I worked for were building features and tech that operators truly valued and that we were making the rough cannabis landscape Cannabis Technology News Cannabis Jobs Cannabis & Tech Today

Houlton introduces new Marijuana ordinance Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 A new Houlton town ordinance, if passed, makes sure that local medical marijuana caregiver facilities can continue serving patients at retail locations. On Monday night, the Houlton Town Council introduced a new marijuana ordinance that allows existing – prior to July 25, 2024 – state licensed Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics The County

Hundreds of Medical Marijuana licenses remain in limbo due to moratorium Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 Kyle King said he’s invested $100,000 into Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry, hoping to become a licensed grower. After over a year of waiting on the state’s regulatory agency to approve his ownership, he’s now considering taking his business to another state. With a legislatively imposed Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics Cannabis Jobs The Oklahoman

Afroman claims credit for Ohio Marijuana legalization, celebrates with fancy goblet Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 Afroman Celebrates Ohio's Legalization of Recreational Marijuana. Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman celebrated the legalization of recreational marijuana in his home state of Ohio in a video posted on social media. The “Because I Got High” singer, whose given name is Joseph Foreman, took credit for Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics NBC4I.com

Pivoting your business may be essential in New York Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 New York's Cannabis Market: A Turning Point as Legacy Meets Legalization. I’ve heard the phrase, “This is how the market was supposed to begin” from quite a few colleagues recently about the New York cannabis market finally opening up now – as opposed to what we got back in ‘22. I have to say: I Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs NY up

Nonprofit Expands Workforce Training Efforts to Support Cannabis Industry Equity Image Cannabis NewsAugust 27, 2024 Cannabis Justice Employment Initiative Launches New Harlem Program to Empower Communities Impacted by the War on Drugs. After graduating their inaugural cohort, a New York City-based nonprofit focused on social equity and workforce development in the Empire State’s cannabis industry is setting up Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Syracuse

Retail Cannabis sales continue to cool off in Canada Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Canadian Retail Cannabis Sales Decline Amidst Market Saturation. Retail cannabis sales continue to cool off in Canada after nearly five years of growth, with sales in April hitting a year-over-year low, with $518 million in sales compared to $525 million in sales in April 2023. The newest figures Marijuana Business News Strat Cann

Arizona Bakery Teams Up with Cannabis Brand for New Product Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 La Purisima Bakery Teams Up with Tumble for Exclusive "Churrito" Cannabis Strain. La Purisima Bakery in Phoenix has partnered with Arizona cannabis brand, Tumble, on the limited-edition strain, Churrito, which will be available in select Arizona dispensaries on September 1st. The flavors of the Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs AZ Marijuana

Rising Concern Over Child Exposure to Marijuana Edibles in Ohio Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 More little kids in Ohio are getting into marijuana edibles, here's how to keep them safe. The number of young Ohio kids being exposed to edibles is rising and will likely continue to, according to the Central Ohio Poison Center. More than 200 children under age six were exposed to edibles from Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News The Columbus Dispatch

Prior misconduct rarely an obstacle for doctors in Medical Marijuana program Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Matthew Roman used to be Pennsylvania’s top doctor for getting a medical marijuana card. In 2018, the year dispensaries began selling cannabis in the state, Roman was the only doctor to issue more than 3,000 medical marijuana certifications in Pennsylvania, according to Health Department records Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Business News The Morning Call

Sollum Technologies joins the Cannabis Research coalition to contribute to advanced cultivation research Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Sollum Technologies Partners with Cannabis Research Coalition. Sollum Technologies is thrilled to contribute to a significant expansion of the Cannabis Research Coalition's (CRC) research capabilities through a groundbreaking partnership. This collaboration marks a major milestone in the cannabis Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News PR Newswire

Cannabis trademarks elusive until legal issues are sorted out Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Trademark and Patent Challenges Loom for Minnesota Cannabis Businesses as Legalization Approaches. When the sale of recreational cannabis becomes legal in Minnesota next year, retailers such as dispensaries will likely be working to get licenses for their stores, as a comprehensive licensing system Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Law Journal

Deadline for Missouri’s new Marijuana plain packaging is Sept 1 Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Missouri's New Cannabis Packaging Rules Aim to Protect Children, Deadline for Compliance Approaches. Under Missouri's new cannabis regulations, labels and packages for marijuana-related products must have limited colors and can't appeal to children or resemble candy. (Photo by Rebecca Rivas/The Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News My Courier Tribune

Springfield Township Committee Approves License for Cannabis Delivery Service Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Springfield Township Approves Cannabis Delivery Service License After Special Meeting. At a special meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22, the Springfield Township Committee voted to approve the license for a cannabis delivery service. The governing body expressed its preference that the applicant receive a Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Tap into Springfield

Cannabis Revealed to Have Anti-Aging Effect in The Brains of Mice Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 THC May Reverse Brain Aging: A New Study Shows Promise in Mice. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main active ingredient in cannabis, has been shown to reverse conventional signs of brain aging in mice – a discovery that could help in finding ways to keep our brains healthier and sharper for longer as Cannabis Technology News Medical Cannabis News Science Alert

New Cannabis Testing Regulations Threaten Profitability for Small Growers Image Cannabis NewsAugust 26, 2024 Some MS cannabis growers may not be able to turn a profit with new weed-testing regulations. State Health Officer offers further grace period for growers to catch up with new regulations. Dozens of medical cannabis cultivators and other business owners voiced concerns Thursday at the State Capitol Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Clarion Ledger

Meriden nets $300,000 in recreational Cannabis revenue since legalization 18 months ago Image Cannabis NewsAugust 23, 2024 Meriden Crafts Plan to Allocate Over $300K in Cannabis Tax Revenue for Community Reinvestment. City officials are crafting a plan to help it spend the more than $300,000 it collected in cannabis tax revenue during the 18 months legalized recreational pot sales were in place in Meriden. "The city Recreational Marijuana News CT Insider

Lawmakers make it official: Annual fees for Medical pot businesses will jump 70% Image Cannabis NewsAugust 23, 2024 Health department says price hike is meant in part to address future needs. Lawmakers voted 4-1 on Tuesday to finalize a nearly 70% hike to the price of a medical marijuana business license. Sen. Red Dawn Foster, D-Pine Ridge, was the lone member on the Legislature’s Rules Review Committee to oppose Medical Cannabis News South Dakota Searchlight

Governor condemns Ashcroft’s refusal on Cannabis regulations Image Cannabis NewsAugust 23, 2024 Governor Parson Condemns Secretary Ashcroft for Blocking Emergency Cannabis Safety Rules. Governor Mike Parson has expressed strong disapproval of Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s refusal to sign off on the emergency rulemaking process associated with Executive Order 24-10. The executive order Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics KTTN

Fort Wright won’t adopt zoning plan without a change in Cannabis regulations Image Cannabis NewsAugust 23, 2024 Fort Wright City Council Considers Odor Restrictions for Medical Cannabis Operations in Zoning Overhaul. Discussion at the August Fort Wright City Council meeting suggested the city may impose conditions on potential medical cannabis businesses before it votes to institute a model zoning ordinance Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Link NKY