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As New York’s legal cannabis industry lifts off, licensed operators in the sector are staring down the barrel of daunting headwinds like strict regulations, high taxes and competition from the unregulated market. But for green-thumbed weed entrepreneurs looking to enter the industry without some of

The Cannabis Users Restoration of Eligibility Act is sponsored by Reps Jamie Raskin and Nancy Mace. Recreational cannabis has been legalized in more than 20 states and Washington, D.C., and there is now a bipartisan effort on Capitol Hill to change a law that limits federal hiring by automatically

Flora Growth Corp has entered into an exclusive worldwide partnership with WWE legend Hulk Hogan. ( Benzinga ) Flora will launch legendary superstar Hulk Hogan's consumer products portfolio through Just Brands. Under the agreement, Flora will produce and sell Hulk Hogan products globally, including

The music mogul had previously proposed a $185 million investment into operations. Diddy has reportedly lost his bid to launch the biggest Black-owned cannabis company. According to CNBC, Cresco Labs Inc. and Columbia Care Inc have abandoned their merger, which scuttled the hip-hop mogul’s

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 ailments are turning to

Cannabis is now legal for adults 21 and older to use and possess in Minnesota, making it the 23rd state in the country to legalize cannabis for recreational use. The first dispensary selling marijuana for recreational use is now open and selling to people on the Red Lake Nation in north-central

Mr Bennett wrote the force’s drugs strategy for 2017-21 as a commander for territorial policing. A senior police officer who wrote an anti-drugs strategy for the Metropolitan Police allegedly took LSD and magic mushrooms while off duty and smoked cannabis daily, a tribunal has heard. Commander

Lawmakers and witnesses called on the FDA to regulate CBD for use in foods, beverages and dietary supplements at a House subcommittee hearing last week. Hemp advocates and industry leaders last week called on the federal government to ease access to cannabidiol as a House of Representatives

We the people, residents of Menominee, Michigan have the LEGAL right to live peacefully and safely in the city free of the invasion, infestation of the onslaught of marijuana drug dealers. Just because it was made legal in the state of Michigan is by no means acceptable to welcome it and all the

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.Y.-based DXR Holdco, according to

The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Anne Milgram, has committed to asking the US Department of Health and Human Services for a timeline in order to conduct a review of the federal marijuana rescheduling. Pressed by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R- FL) during the oversight hearing of the Drug

While the Empire State has yet to fully get its adult-use cannabis program off the ground, that isn’t stopping residents from getting their smoke on. And research proves it! According to a new study, New York City consumes more cannabis out of any city in the world, at 62.3 metric tons

Low-frequency archetypes could be seen as a transitional phase for newcomers or those returning to cannabis use. People who use cannabis only occasionally aren’t usually looking to acquire itself from dispensaries, according to a report from New Frontier Data. The three part study, Cannabis

Incorporating medicinal plants and herbs into food goes back thousands of years. Nowadays, wellness-conscious consumers are seeking new and innovative ways to promote healthy lifestyles. From adaptogens in seltzers to a focus on clean eating, there are more options than ever for people to boost the

In his 15 seasons in the NBA, Kevin Durant has collected two championships and a most valuable player award, all while establishing himself as one of the greatest scorers to ever play the game. But it turns out one of his most significant contributions to the league came off the court. And when he

Houseplant is a brand by actor Seth Rogen and film producer Evan Goldberg, offering cannabis essentials, from rolling trays to party ashtrays, and home accessories​​​​​​. Houseplant is the brainchild of actor Seth Rogen and film producer Evan Goldberg, who joined forces to launch the cannabis brand

You may have noticed that the hemp industry has been all about super-potent cannabinoids in the last year or so. And, with growing demand for hemp products that can get us unbelievably high, the industry has developed new and highly advanced techniques for taking naturally occurring cannabinoids and

Derrick Gibbs and Carl Tirella Jr are friends and business partners that are now just days away from making West Hartford’s first recreational cannabis retailer a reality. Their store, Budr Cannabis, opens Monday, July 31. It is the first of five they intend to open in Connecticut. They say they

Nearly 70,000 illegal hemp extract products attractive to children were found at Florida businesses during "Operation Kandy Krush," according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on Tuesday. A weeklong inspection of 475 food establishments in 37 Florida counties uncovered

The first cannabis lounges in Nevada will open as soon as this fall. Tuesday, a conditional license was given to the first independent consumption lounge in the state by the Cannabis Compliance Board. Last fall, the CCB awarded prospective licenses for 40 cannabis consumption lounges. Last month