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Five common pathogen symptoms, and what they mean for your plants Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 After spending time and money on your grow room, it's not a good feeling to walk into your greenhouse and spot wilting plants or leaves twisting and curling or brittle stems. Even worse, there may be no visible symptoms at all until the end of the growth cycle. When you should be getting bud, you Recreational Marijuana News by MMJ Daily

GOP Senator Leads Bipartisan Effort To Seal Low-Level Marijuana Possession Records, Providing 'Second Chance' Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Republican Senator Rand Paul and Democrat colleague Senator Bob Casey introduced a cannabis-related measure. Republican Senator Rand Paul was busy last week. What Happened: In addition to introducing a measure that aims to relax federal constraints on hemp by tripling the allowable THC content from Marijuana Politics by Jelena Martinovic

Pennsylvania Police Arrest 32 People A Day For Cannabis Possession - More Than Any Other State Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Pennsylvania police arrest an average of 32 people daily for cannabis possession, highlighting the need for reform. New data shows that over 12,000 people were arrested for cannabis possession in Pennsylvania in 2023, with police making an average of 32 arrests per day. This figure underscores the Recreational Marijuana News by Rolando Garcia

UK Could Net Up To $12.6B Annually From Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Cannabis legalization in the UK could generate $4.38 to $12.6 billion in annual tax revenue, according to a report by advocacy group CLEAR. The United Kingdom could generate between $4.38 billion and $12.6 billion annually in tax revenue by legalizing and regulating cannabis for adult use, according Marijuana Business News by Juan Spinelli

Cannabis Company TerrAscend Secures Second And Final $26M Loan, Reduces Debt In Michigan Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 TerrAscend Corp. cannabis company announced that it has completed the second and final draw of $26 million as part of its $140 million senior secured term loan. The loan, managed by FocusGrowth Asset Management, LP, was initially announced in August 2024. The new funds were used to pay down higher Marijuana Business News by Rolando Garcia

Slipping Weed Sales In Florida's Market: Is This $100M Bet Really Worth The Hype? Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 Despite pouring millions into the push for adult-use cannabis legalization, Florida's cannabis market is showing signs of strain. According to a recent report from Beacon Securities, financial backing for the legalization campaign has surged, yet dispensary sales have slipped during the third Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs by Nicolas Jose Rodriguez

House Democrats Urge DEA To Speed Up Cannabis Rescheduling Image Cannabis NewsOctober 2, 2024 House Democrats want the DEA to speed up cannabis rescheduling, aligning with President Biden's administration review. Top Democrats from influential House committees are urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to expedite the process of rescheduling cannabis. In a letter sent to Attorney Marijuana Politics by Franca Quarneti

Pesticide-Free Food Tastes Better—Wait Until You Try Clean Cannabis This Autumn Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 As consumers embrace pesticide-free food for its health and taste benefits, Autumn Brands is bringing similar clean practices to cannabis. The women-owned, family-operated company based in Santa Barbara California is setting new standards in sustainable, pesticide-free cultivation. Co-founded by Marijuana Business News by Nicolás Jose Rodriguez

Rhode Island Officials Consider Letting Marijuana Packages Have More Color Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 Drive along the highway and you'll see plenty of big, attention-grabbing billboards with bright colors advertising Rhode Island's few licensed cannabis retailers. But go inside one of those stores and you'll be met with a sea of neutral colors: white, gray or black. Occasionally, there's navy blue Marijuana Business News by MMJ Daily

How N.J. is working to reduce energy costs for cannabis industry Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 The energy demands of indoor cannabis cultivation are substantial. Lighting, climate control and irrigation systems consuming large amounts of electricity are just the start. The manufacturing process can be energy-intensive, too, particularly when it involves extraction, processing and packaging Recreational Marijuana News by MMJ Daily

Can Small Cannabis Companies In Illinois Break Into The Medical Marijuana Market? Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 Medical marijuana patients in Illinois can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, according to Erin Johnson, the state’s Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. Illinois boasts the “most diverse cannabis business ownership” in the country, at least according to Marijuana Business News by Rolando Garcia

Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Coming To California With Celebrity Backing: Here's Who Pushed For The Bill Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing cannabis lounges to sell food and host events, creating Amsterdam-style cafes in California. On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill allowing licensed cannabis lounges to sell food and host ticketed events, essentially giving birth to Amsterdam-style Marijuana Politics by Franca Quarneti

Kamala Harris: 'We Need to Legalize' Cannabis, VP Says For First Time As Presidential Candidate In 'All The Smoke' Podcast Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 This is the first time Harris has publicly discussed her position on cannabis legalization since becoming Democratic presidential nominee. The basketball-focused podcast “ All the Smoke,” which interviewed Kobe Bryant several weeks before his untimely 2020 death, has since exploded in popularity Marijuana Politics by Maureen Meehan

Michigan Bill Could Legalize Psychedelic Mushrooms For PTSD Treatment Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 A new Michigan bill seeks to legalize psychedelic mushrooms for PTSD treatment, allowing adults to possess up to two ounces. Michigan could soon become the latest state to allow the legal use of psychedelic mushrooms for individuals with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As Marijuana Moment Medical Cannabis News by Juan Spinelli

Pharma Company Gets FDA Green Light For Next Phase Trial For Tourette Syndrome Image Cannabis NewsOctober 1, 2024 SciSparc receives FDA approval for a Phase IIb trial of a cannabinoid based treatment for Tourette Syndrome. SciSparc Ltd., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its investigational new drug (IND), which enables the company Cannabis Technology News by Rolando Garcia

US (MT): Montana workers vote to unionize Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 30, 2024 Workers at a marijuana dispensary in Butte Wednesday voted to form the first unionized cannabis workplace in Montana. Employees of Honey Sour dispensaries in Butte voted unanimously Wednesday to join the local outpost of the United Food and Commercial Workers union. UFCW says it's organized nearly Recreational Marijuana News by MMJ Daily

Iowa Democrats Are Betting On Cannabis Reform And Abortion Rights To Boost Numbers In House Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 30, 2024 Iowa Democrats are prioritizing cannabis legalization in their 2025 legislative agenda, said House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst during a recent conference. Through this agenda, Democrats are aiming to rally voter support and expand their representation in the Iowa House. With Republicans holding Marijuana Politics by Rolondo Garcia

Tilray Brands launches THC drinks in US Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 30, 2024 Tilray has previously discussed how cannabis beverages were becoming “a familiar format” for consumers in its Canadian market. Canada-based cannabis and beverage company Tilray Brands has entered the US THC drinks market with a range of Delta-9 THC mocktails and seltzers. The Delta-9 THC beverages Cannabis Technology News by Connor Reynolds

Vermont regulators to stop accepting new retail cannabis applications next month Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 30, 2024 The state panel that regulates Vermont’s cannabis industry voted Wednesday to temporarily stop accepting applications for new retail licenses, a move that comes amid growing concerns the market has become oversaturated in some cities and towns. The decision, which is set to take effect Oct. 25 Marijuana Business News by Shaun Robinson

Kentucky awards the first business license for its startup medical cannabis program Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 30, 2024 Kentucky awarded the first business license for its startup medical cannabis program on Thursday, selecting a laboratory that will be assigned to test the products before being offered to patients. Gov. Andy Beshear called it another step toward ensuring that Kentuckians suffering from a list of Medical Cannabis News by APNEWS