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New York’s ongoing struggle to launch Cannabis companies Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 Broken state promises and legal delays have conspired to keep licensees from opening. The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) does an excellent job informing the public about the number of licenses issued, but its record is less stellar when it comes to getting new dispensaries opened in Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Green Market Report

Adults are ditching alcohol for Cannabis and psychedelics Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 UK Adults Shift from Alcohol to Psychotropic Drugs, Study Finds. The report found that 58% of adults in the UK reduce their alcohol consumption in favour of other substances, a figure that increases to 70% in the US where THC is more widely available. An increasing number of adults in the UK are Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Leafie

Cannabis advocates in Thailand protest a proposal to ban again its general use Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Thai Cannabis Advocates Protest Potential Ban on General Use. Two years after Marijuana was decriminalized in Thailand, nearly a hundred of its advocates marched to the prime minister’s office to protest a possible ban on general use. Two years after marijuana was decriminalized in Thailand, nearly Marijuana Business News ABC News

Applications now open for Kentucky Cannabis Business licenses Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Applications now open for Kentucky cannabis business licenses. House Bill 829 became law during this year’s legislative session and moved up the medical cannabis timeline from January 2025 to July 1, 2024. Kentuckians can now begin applying for a cannabis business license, and medical providers can Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Hoptown Chronicle

Economic Windfall: Florida Eyes Recreational Marijuana Legalization Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Could The Florida Marijuana Amendment Raise Tax Revenue For Local Communities? Closer to November, expect supporters of the amendment to showcase the possibilities of tax revenue that could benefit the state and local municipalities. The claim is that millions, or even billions, of dollars could be Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Florida Daily

Ohio Police Chief Fired for Refusing Drug Test After Office Allegedly Reeks of Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJuly 8, 2024 Ohio police chief fired for refusing to take drug test after mayor claims his office reeked of marijuana. An Ohio police chief is jobless for refusing to take a drug test after the mayor claimed she smelled an odor of marijuana that could “knock you off your feet” from his office, according to a Marijuana Politics Marijuana Business News Ny Post

Appeal Filed Against Federal Prohibition by Marijuana Companies Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 Major Marijuana Companies Challenge Federal Ban on State-Regulated Cannabis Activities. Major marijuana companies appeal federal prohibition on state-regulated activities. DOJ claims that in-state cannabis draws out-of-state tourists, impacting interstate commerce. The plaintiffs believe that Marijuana Business News The Dales Report

Tribe launches North Carolina's first Recreational Marijuana sales Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 North Carolina's First Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin on Fourth of July for Tribal Members. North Carolina's first recreational marijuana sales to a limited population began on the Fourth of July. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company announced on social media it would begin recreational marijuana Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News News Channel 9

Ex-trooper, now a Cannabis grower, wants answers on fake Weed inaction Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 Former Highway Patrol leader says cannabis posing as hemp breaks existing laws. Alan Welsh wasn’t just a cop. He was a Very Important Cop. The kind of cop who gets a legislative commemoration for an outstanding career upon retirement. Now he grows marijuana for a living. The shock of seeing Welsh in Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Mitchell Republic

Governor Wes Moore on Maryland’s $1.1B Cannabis Milestone Image Cannabis NewsJuly 4, 2024 Maryland's Cannabis Market Achieves $1,1 Billion in First Year of Legalization. Maryland’s first year of cannabis legalization reached $1.1 billion in sales, notes Governor Wes Moore. Majority minority-owned cannabis businesses result from Maryland’s social equity focus. The Cannabis Workforce Marijuana Business News The Dales Report

Newark City Council votes to limit Recreational Marijuana sales to existing dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsJuly 4, 2024 Newark City Council Limits Recreational Marijuana Sales to Existing Medical Dispensaries. Newark City Council members unanimously passed an ordinance that would limit the number of locations where recreational marijuana can be sold. According to the ordinance, only the existing medical marijuana Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News CW Columbus

Celebrate 4th of July with Silly Nice Cannabis in 47 New York Cities Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2024 As the 4th of July approaches, residents of New York are gearing up to celebrate with family, friends, and fireworks. For those seeking high-quality cannabis products to enhance their festivities, Silly Nice stands out as a premier choice. This New York Made, Black and Veteran-Owned Cannabis Brand Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Stupid Dope

Can Using Cannabis Decrease Diabetes Risk? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2024 The Complex Connection: How Cannabis Could Impact Diabetes and Overall Health. Cannabis users may have a "healthier inflammatory cytokine profile, better insulin sensitivity, and higher levels of physical activity than nonusers," all of which can be linked to a potentially lower risk for diabetes Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Medscape

Judge denies latest attempt to dismiss suit over Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2024 The most meaningful action taken by Anderson was to deny the AMCC’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Some drastic options were on the table for consideration Tuesday in the court of Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson, but the consolidated suit against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Alabama Political Reporter

The Future of Cannabis: Industry Consolidation and Major Changes Ahead Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2024 This Is What a Top Cannabis Executive Thinks Is Going to Happen in the Industry in the Next 10 to 15 Years Many cannabis companies simply can't continue on their current paths for much longer. Investors aren't all that thrilled with cannabis stocks, and it's understandable. Despite all the hype Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs The Motley Fool

Fairborn passes six-month Marijuana sales moratorium Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2024 Greene County city joins more than 50 across the state that have temporary or permanent bans. The city of Fairborn on Monday passed a six-month moratorium on the “issuance and processing” of any adult use cannabis permits and sales of marijuana within the city. Fairborn City Council initially Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Dayton Daily News

Cannabis businesses lose court challenge to US Marijuana ban Image Cannabis NewsJuly 2, 2024 Federal Judge Dismisses Massachusetts Cannabis Businesses’ Challenge to Federal Marijuana Prohibition. A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit by several Massachusetts cannabis businesses who argued the federal prohibition on marijuana is unconstitutional, saying only the U.S. Supreme Court Marijuana Business News Reuters

Central New York Cannabis workers unionize Image Cannabis NewsJuly 2, 2024 A new union has been formed in Central New York. Employees at Central Processors New York are now part of Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW. Twenty employees from the facility are represented by this union and they say they are the first adult use cannabis cultivation and processing facility to unionize in New Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs Spectrum News

Trulieve to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Homosassa, Florida Image Cannabis NewsJuly 2, 2024 Trulieve Celebrates Grand Opening of Homosassa Dispensary with Specials, Discounts, and Patient Education Sessions. Trulieve, a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Homosassa, Florida. A grand opening celebration Cannabis Technology News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs PR Newswire

Mexico Regulators Authorize The Cultivation Of Low-THC Hemp Image Cannabis NewsJune 28, 2024 Mexico Authorizes Low-THC Hemp Cultivation, Marks Major Milestone for Legal Cannabis Industry. Mexico’s Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) has reportedly authorized the cultivation of low-THC hemp plants (less than 1% THC content). The announcement came in the Marijuana Business News Cannabis & Tech Today