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Trump Criticized by Biden as Highlighting Cannabis Reforms at NAACP Convention

Trump Criticized by Biden as Highlighting Cannabis Reforms at NAACP Convention Image Cannabis NewsJuly 17, 2024 Biden Blasts Trump at NAACP Convention, Touts Dems' Cannabis Reforms Amid Tight Race. At his first campaign appearance since Saturday's attempted assassination of his opponent, President Joe Biden vigorously criticized former President Donald Trump‘s policies and rhetoric Tuesday during the 115th Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics Benzinga

Cannabis product retailers bristle at new North Dakota rules

Cannabis product retailers bristle at new North Dakota rules Image Cannabis NewsJuly 15, 2024 New rules for cannabis products sold in North Dakota went into effect July 1, but members of the industry said it’s already difficult running a hemp business in the state. The new rules implemented by the North Dakota Agriculture Department are aimed at addressing more detailed labeling on cannabis Medical Cannabis News The Bismarck Tribune

California State Fair rolls out on-site sales, consumption of Cannabis

California State Fair rolls out on-site sales, consumption of Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJuly 15, 2024 The addition of a sales and consumption area is a first for any state fair in the nation, organizers say. Cannabis history is happening at the California State Fair and if you don’t know it’s there, you just might miss it. Behind a monolithic building, past museum-like exhibits that wind the Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Courthouse News Service

Almost $11M from Missouri's adult use Marijuana program transferred to agencies

Almost $11M from Missouri's adult use Marijuana program transferred to agencies Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2024 Missouri Transfers Nearly $11 Million from Adult Use Marijuana Program to State Agencies. This week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred almost $11 million in funds from the adult use marijuana program to state agencies. The $10,918,344 is split evenly between Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News KOMU

Will Cannabis be the new Ibuprofen?

Will Cannabis be the new Ibuprofen? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 12, 2024 The New Frontier in Medicine: Navigating the Rapid Rise of Medical Cannabis in Germany. Since April, the use of Cannabis products in medicine has become much simpler, David Henn, founder of pharmaceutical supplier Cannamedical, talks about the rapid demand, doctors' acceptance, and competition from Cannabis Technology News Medical Cannabis News ASB Zeitung

'Catastrophic': Calif. bill could increase medication costs by 90%

'Catastrophic': Calif. bill could increase medication costs by 90% Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2024 Five years ago, Stephanie Bohn’s daughter Sadie was struggling through life. The 5-year-old was having constant seizures and could barely make it through a day of school without being sent to the emergency room. Sadie has Rett syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that leads to severe physical Medical Cannabis News SF Gate

Medical Cannabis zoning clears planning commission

Medical Cannabis zoning clears planning commission Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2024 Kenton County Planning Commission Approves Erlanger's Medical Cannabis Zoning Proposal. The Kenton County Planning Commission heard a proposal from the City of Erlanger at their meeting Wednesday night aimed at establishing zoning regulations for medical cannabis businesses in the city. The move Medical Cannabis News WCPO

PA Legislative Black Caucus calls for reforms for adult use Cannabis in Pennsylvania

PA Legislative Black Caucus calls for reforms for adult use Cannabis in Pennsylvania Image Cannabis NewsJuly 11, 2024 PLBC Advocates for Expungement and Social Equity in Pennsylvania's Adult Use Cannabis Laws. The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus today laid out a plan for reforming Pennsylvania’s adult use cannabis laws, with a focus on criminal justice reform and social equity. “It is time that we invest in Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Politics North Penn Now

Kansas legislative leadership devoting two days of interim hearings to Medical Marijuana

Kansas legislative leadership devoting two days of interim hearings to Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJuly 10, 2024 Committees granted 56 days to debate policy issues ahead of 2025 session. Republican Sen. Michael Fagg made a compelling case for scheduling joint House and Senate hearings on options for developing medical marijuana legislation in advance of convening the 2025 Kansas Legislature. The Legislative Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Politics Kansas Reflector

Kentucky begins licensing doctors, nurses for medical Cannabis program

Kentucky begins licensing doctors, nurses for medical Cannabis program Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 Kentucky Residents to Apply for Medical Cannabis Cards in January, Medical Professionals Begin Licensing Process. Starting in January, Kentucky residents can begin applying for medical cannabis cards, but the process for licensing medical professionals to issue patient certifications for the drug Medical Cannabis News Cannabis Jobs Herald Leader

Can Hemp slow cancer growth?

Can Hemp slow cancer growth? Image Cannabis NewsJuly 9, 2024 New Study Explores Impact of Dietary Fibres on Prostate Cancer Growth. A new Rowett Institute study into whether adding particular types of fibre to prostate cancer patients' diets could slow the growth of tumours - or even shrink them - has the potential to deliver "significant benefits" to the Cannabis Technology News Medical Cannabis News University of Aberdeen

Independence starts preliminary planning for Medical Cannabis zones

Independence starts preliminary planning for Medical Cannabis zones Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 Independence City Council Prepares for Potential Medical Cannabis Businesses with Preliminary Zoning Work. The Independence City Council passed a resolution to begin preliminary zoning work for medical cannabis businesses at their meeting Monday night, even though the city has already voted to put Medical Cannabis News Link NKY

Older Adults See Significant Benefits From Medical Cannabis

Older Adults See Significant Benefits From Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJuly 5, 2024 Medical Cannabis Use Rises Among Seniors, Offering Notable Health Benefits. As medical cannabis use increases among adults aged 65 and over, a new study has found that older patients report significant benefits from these products. Use of cannabis products for medical purposes is increasing among Medical Cannabis News Health News

Alabama's Medical Cannabis delays continue amid license transparency lawsuits

Alabama's Medical Cannabis delays continue amid license transparency lawsuits Image Cannabis NewsJuly 3, 2024 Three Years On: Legal Battle Delays Access to Medical Cannabis in Alabama. It has been three years since Alabama lawmakers legalized medical cannabis in our state, but even now, a year after licenses were first awarded, people can't get a prescription for the medication. That's because those not Medical Cannabis News News Channel 9

Can Using Cannabis Decrease Diabetes Risk?

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

Quarter of mental health cases linked to Cannabis

Quarter of mental health cases linked to Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJuly 2, 2024 One in four admissions to Guernsey's adult mental health ward in 2023 were likely to be linked to cannabis use, a States report has found. This compares with 4% of cases in 2019, when medicinal cannabis prescriptions were introduced. The figures within the mental health strategy annual report are Medical Cannabis News BBC News

Kentucky to open applications for the state's Medical Marijuana business

Kentucky to open applications for the state's Medical Marijuana business Image Cannabis NewsJune 28, 2024 Kentucky's Medical Cannabis Program Accelerates Access Timeline. Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday. “This administration has been Medical Cannabis News 953 Wiki

Medical Cannabis business applications open next week in Kentucky

Medical Cannabis business applications open next week in Kentucky Image Cannabis NewsJune 27, 2024 Kentuckians will soon have access to medical marijuana with a key date approaching next week. Starting July 1, the application submission period opens for medical cannabis business applications. Businesses can start operating Jan. 1, 2025. Four license types will be available: Cultivator Medical Cannabis News Marijuana Business News Cannabis Jobs WDRB

Whoopi Goldberg Talks Cannabis: ‘Medicine Doesn't Have To Be Horrifying Or Unreasonably Priced’

Whoopi Goldberg Talks Cannabis: ‘Medicine Doesn't Have To Be Horrifying Or Unreasonably Priced’ Image Cannabis NewsJune 27, 2024 Whoopi Goldberg Launches Cannabis Brand Emma & Clyde. “Cannabis is probably the greatest medicine on the planet that everybody can have,” says Whoopi Goldberg as she phones in from her home, her cat comfortably nestled on her lap. The actress, comedian, and entrepreneur speaks passionately about her Cannabis Technology News Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News Marijuana Business News Forbes

First Cannabis dispensary to open in Woodstock stymied by distance requirements

First Cannabis dispensary to open in Woodstock stymied by distance requirements Image Cannabis NewsJune 26, 2024 Legal Weed Faces Hurdles in Iconic New York Town Over Proximity to Church. Maybe the first place in New York you’d expect to find a legal cannabis store would be Woodstock — the artsy upstate town synonymous with Bob Dylan, The Band and the legendary ‘69 music fest. But it hasn’t exactly worked out Medical Cannabis News Recreational Marijuana News New York Upstate


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