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Cannabis and Tobacco Use on the Rise, Especially Among Older Adults Image Cannabis NewsAugust 22, 2024 Rising Trend of Cannabis and Tobacco Co-Use Among Older Americans: A Growing Public Health Concern. The number of Americans using both cannabis and tobacco is increasing, with a particular surge among older adults, a new study finds. Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine who analyzed two Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Med School Duke

The Anti Hand Packing Movement: How Automation is Modernizing Cannabis Packaging Systems Image Cannabis NewsAugust 22, 2024 The Rise of the Anti Hand Packing Movement: Automation's Crucial Role in Cannabis Packaging. In 2021, just 10% of cannabis cultivation operations used automation technology for packaging. Yet in 2024, over 80% of cannabis cultivators are moving toward utilizing automation to streamline processes and Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Cannabis & Tech Today

DeSantis Faces a 'High' Uphill Climb on Amendment 3 Image Cannabis NewsAugust 22, 2024 Despite Opposition, Governor DeSantis Finds Himself at Odds with Allies Over Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Amendment Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has stood firm in his opposition against the legalization of marijuana since assuming office in 2019. Amendment 3 is the measure that will be voted on Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News The Floridian

California's First Cannabis Beverage, CQ, Expands to Arizona with Tropical 100mg THC Shots Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 California’s First Cannabis Beverage, CQ, Is Launching In Arizona. California’s first cannabis beverage, CQ (originally known as Cannabis Quencher), just announced that they are entering the Arizona market via a partnership with Flow Distribution and Petalfast, known for their work in the state with Recreational Marijuana News AZ Marijuana

Business as Usual: Early Releases in Michigan Cannabis Corruption Case Raise Concerns Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Business as usual: Two culprits in cannabis corruption case released early. Anyone who has been paying attention to Michigan cannabis news, or even just news in general, can probably recall the recent corruption scandal that landed a former state senator and three others in federal prison. The case Marijuana Politics City Pulse

Hype isn’t dying around Ohio Recreational Marijuana, sales data shows Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Ohio’s Recreational Marijuana Sales Surge as Dual-Use Dispensaries Thrive. Dispensaries in Ohio are raking in cash from recreational marijuana, and although it doesn’t compare to medical sales, regulators’ data shows the new business is only growing. Since Aug. 6 effectively became the official Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News NBC4I.com

Credit markets for Marijuana companies ‘come back to life’ Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Debt Refinancing Sparks Optimism in Cannabis Market Amid Credit Recovery. While debt remains high for many cannabis companies, Viridian's analysts say most are not at risk of default. The analysts at Viridian Capital Advisors celebrated what they saw as a positive trend of debt refinancing deals Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Green Market Report

Dallas voters will vote to decriminalize Marijuana in November with 'Dallas Freedom Act' Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Dallas residents will have a say in November if weed can be decriminalized in the city. The Dallas City Council voted on Aug. 14 to place a marijuana decriminalization proposal on the ballot for the upcoming November election. This measure, known as the Dallas Freedom Act, is part of an effort by Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics Austin American Statesman

Chicago man flew from California to O'Hare with more than $200K worth of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Sacramento Man Arrested in Chicago with Over $260,000 Worth of Cannabis. The Sacramento Sheriff's Department sent Chicago police photos of 26-year-old Rhashad Barnes and two suitcases full of cannabis. Barnes was on United Flight 2207 from Sacramento to Chicago with 41 heat-sealed packages of Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Fox 32

Unique Hemp crop project is ready for harvesting Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Reviving Suffolk’s Historic Hemp Weaving Industry. The founders of a unique project to grow hemp for fine fabric have a dream of reviving the fortunes of the ancient textile industry. Kitty Wilson Brown, a weaver and artist, and Claire O’Sullivan, a creative entrepreneur, are about to start their Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News BBC

Vista Cannabis Tax Racks Up the Green Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 In 2018, Vista put a cannabis tax measure on the ballot. At the time, city leaders were worried about the city’s fiscal health. A tax on cannabis could help, they thought. But they had no idea just how much the tax would bring in. Turns out, the seven percent tax on gross sales brings in more than Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Voice of San Diego

Americans See Cannabis as Less Harmful Than Tobacco or Alcohol but Are Divided on Its Impact, Gallup Poll Reveals Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Americans View Cannabis As Less Harmful Than Tobacco Or Alcohol, Divided Over Impact On Society, Gallup Finds. A Gallup poll published Tuesday reveals that American views on the impact of cannabis have taken a conservative shift, with more adults now considering it harmful compared to two years ago Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Cannabis Jobs Benzinga

Mike Tyson Drops New Boxing Glove Weed Gummies Image Cannabis NewsAugust 21, 2024 Mike Tyson Launches Boxing Glove-Shaped Cannabis Gummies. Heavyweight champion and cannabis entrepreneur Mike Tyson on Tuesday launched a new version of his weed gummies from his company Tyson 2.0, this time shaped like a boxing glove. Tyson made headlines in 2022 with his marijuana gummies shaped Cannabis Technology News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Forbes

King Of Morocco Pardons Over 4,800 Cannabis Farmers Image Cannabis NewsAugust 20, 2024 King Mohammed VI Pardons Over 4,800 Cannabis Farmers Amid Morocco's Evolving Cannabis Policy. Morocco's progress in cannabis policy has led the King to pardon thousands of cannabis farmers in the North African country. Moroccan King Mohammed VI on Monday pardoned over 4,800 people convicted Marijuana Politics Forbes

Zane State partners with Green Flower to offer Cannabis certificate courses Image Cannabis NewsAugust 20, 2024 Classes cover dispensary associate skills training, cannabis manufacturing and cultivation. Zane State College has partnered with Green Flower to offer three cannabis certificates designed to ensure education and safety training for people interested in a cannabis career. Coursework will cover Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs The Daily Jeff

Nearly $12M in sales reported after first 5 days of legal recreational Weed in Ohio Image Cannabis NewsAugust 20, 2024 Marijuana sales are sky high now that recreational weed is legal in Ohio, and that has growers working at full capacity. In the first five days recreational marijuana was available at dispensaries across the state, nearly $12 million in sales were reported. Business at some spots nearly tripled, and Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs CW Columbus

Organized Crime Task Force Seizes Illegal Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsAugust 20, 2024 Oklahoma's Organized Crime Task Force Seizes 9,000 Marijuana Plants in Major Drug Bust. Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force has announced they recently seized and eradicated more than 9,000 marijuana plants and 456 pounds of unlawful marijuana in Seminole. The State Fire Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Ponca City

Third Time’s The Charm? North Dakotans Get Another Shot To Legalize Weed Image Cannabis NewsAugust 20, 2024 For the third time, North Dakotans will get a chance to vote on legalizing cannabis this November. They may have rejected a measure to legalize cannabis in their state in 2022 and 2018 but it looks like North Dakotans will get another shot this November. Thanks to New Economic Frontier, a North Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Forbes

Majority of pre-approval applicants for Cannabis business license do not live in Minnesota Image Cannabis NewsAugust 20, 2024 New numbers from Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management show who is fighting to get into the budding industry. More than 1,800 applications have been filed for a lottery to win business license pre-approvals. They'll become licenses once the infrastructure for the system is set up. Angela Dawson Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs CBS News

‘Illegal Cannabis’ cuts into Medical Marijuana sales, growers tell committee Image Cannabis NewsAugust 20, 2024 State panel considers recommending a legislative summer study on the topic. The state’s legislative oversight committee on medical marijuana was thrust into the world of synthetic THC on Monday as members heard complaints about how loosely regulated, hemp-derived products are affecting South Dakota Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics South Dakota Searchlight