Month: April 2019 (Page 33)

Georgia lawmakers want to open the state to commercial medical marijuana cultivation, passing a bill that would offer fresh business opportunities in the Peach State’s limited MMJ program. The measure awaits the signature of Gov. Brian Kemp, who has indicated he supports offering in-state medical marijuana cultivation, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Continue Reading

The strange debacle over whether hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) can be used as an additive in food and beverages will get some much needed attention starting month. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this week that it would conduct its first hearing on the matter at the end ofContinue Reading

Nearly 400 medical marijuana cultivators made it through the first round of testing in Israel’s licensing process, demonstrating the high level of interest in the country’s burgeoning medical cannabis industry just three months after exports won cabinet’s approval. Just over 380 cultivators underwent police checks and land ownership verification, while anotherContinue Reading

Colorado added autism spectrum disorders to the list of conditions eligible for treatment with medical marijuana, which could help bolster MMJ sales in a market that has declined after the legalization of adult-use cannabis. Gov. Jared Polis signed a bipartisan bill into law Tuesday after his predecessor, John Hickenlooper, vetoed aContinue Reading

Cannabis companies in Canada with “monoculture and mono-gender” boardroom compositions could face a competitive disadvantage – and will ultimately take a hit to their bottom lines, industry experts say. Marijuana Business Daily reported last week that two dozen of the leading cannabis companies on Canadian stock exchanges employ only 11Continue Reading

You might not instantly recognize Greg Proops by name, but if you’ve engaged with American comedy or pop culture in the last few decades, odds are high that he’s made you laugh. The prolific comedian hosts a podcast called “The Smartest Man in the World” with his wife Jennifer Canaga,Continue Reading