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While several segments have contracted, cultivators have taken the largest hit. While it’s no secret that California cannabis companies have been struggling for years, it wasn’t until this year that the legal marijuana market actually began to shrink noticeably. Now it’s down by almost 29%

The medical cannabis business in Portugal continues to grow with around 10 tonnes being sold abroad last year, according to Jornal de Notícias. According to the daily newspaper, which cites data from the National Health Service (SNS), last year there was a 63 percent increase in the volume of

Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives last week refiled a bipartisan bill to legalize and regulate marijuana at the national level. The legislation, known as the States Reform Act, was reintroduced by South Carolina Republican Representative Nancy Mace, according to a report from online

It’s been five years since medical marijuana use has been legal in the United Kingdom and new reports reveal that the import of medical cannabis has tripled in volume this year. The need for cannabis as medicine was highlighted by two cases involving children with severe epilepsy. One is Billy

The Palm Springs City Council has approved a 45-day moratorium on new cannabis business licenses while recommendations to limit the growth of the industry are considered. The Palm Springs City Council voted last week to put a temporary moratorium on issuing new cannabis licenses while civic leaders

U-Haul Truck Carrying Marijuana Crashes Into Sierra Madre Fire Department. A U-Haul truck filled with boxes of marijuana crashed into the gates of the Sierra Madre Fire Department’s headquarters after the driver got shot in the arm — prompting his arrest and that of his passenger, authorities said

Missouri Lawmaker Demands Investigation of Cannabis License Applicant Exploitation. State Sen Karla May wrote a letter to the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation, following a report by The Independent last week about a company that recruited social equity license applicants on Craigslist. A St

Provincial police seized $1,7 million in illegal cannabis plants and have charged two people following a search of property in Langton. Why the Bank of Canada and other forecasters keep misreading the economy Members of the Haldimand-Norfolk street crime unit, the OPP emergency response team and

A Cannabis Social Equity Program Could Apply to Two Medicinal Cannabis Retailers in the City. Approved changes to Santa Monica’s zoning code are set to bolster retail sales of recreational marijuana within the city. As part of the changes, approved during city council’s Oct. 24 meeting, “adult-use”

New York Lawmakers Seek Transparency in Marijuana Industry to Prevent Financing of Terrorism. New York lawmakers fret that fast-growing chains of marijuana shops across the city could be a source of cash for Middle East terror groups — and they’re pressing for legislation to help root out rogue

Their New Cannabis Dispensaries & Non-Alcoholic Hemp THC Seltzers are infusing fun for cannabis consumers throughout the Bay State while promoting safe, responsible access. Iconic duo Cheech & ChongTM are headed to Massachusetts for two groundbreaking partnerships that will leave Massachusetts

Meet Cornbread Hemp, the Kentucky business raking in $20M by growing Cannabis. Two Kentucky boys, 15 acres of farmland, and a homegrown hemp company are hoping to grow the Commonwealth into a new agricultural era by returning the state to its historical roots. Jim Higdon and Eric Zipperle co-founded

Federal Recommendation to Reclassify Marijuana Could Impact NJ's Medical Program. A recent recommendation by a federal agency to change the legal status of marijuana to a less restrictive drug category could have a big impact on New Jersey’s medical cannabis program, according to both state

In Franklin County, Maine, four law enforcement officers and several city officials are accused of aiding an illegal cannabis operation. The unfolding conspiracy reveals potential connections and aid provided to the multi-million-dollar illegal enterprise. Lucas Sirois At The Core At the center of

Legalization skeptics have scored some recent victories thwarting marijuana bills. Fighting weed legalization on Capitol Hill can feel like a lonely struggle these days. Marijuana is just as popular as ever. More than half of Americans now live in states where adults can legally possess the drug

A federal court is determining which law enforcement officers and public officials were guilty in a conspiracy to protect an illegal cannabis operation. A web of lies and conspiracy is unfolding involving at least four law enforcement officers and multiple city officials in the area of Franklin

The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy (KCEP) has released a new report revealing the statistics surrounding marijuana-related offenses in the state over the past two decades. The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy (KCEP) has released a groundbreaking report revealing the shocking statistics

Other ordinances approved restrict overnight parks and street parking hours from Nov. 15 to April 15 to clear the way for snow removal. City restrictions on cannabis use in public spaces gained clarity. The Baxter City Council adopted the new ordinance Tuesday, Oct. 17, at its regular meeting. The

Affinity Federal Credit Union has announced its strategic partnership with Green Check, a leading FinTech connector and technology provider in the burgeoning cannabis banking sector. This collaboration aims to extend Affinity’s services to the legal cannabis-related business (CRB) segment within the

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board recently released data showing how much money was spent statewide on cannabis in fiscal 2023. In fiscal 2023 — July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 — roughly $1.26 billion was spent on recreational cannabis in Washington. That led to an excise tax haul of