Marijuana reform advanced through multiple state legislatures this year—and voters in two more states voted to legalize adult-use cannabis at the ballot in November. But while there was significant progress for legalization activists in 2022, lawmakers and activists weren’t able to get legalization across the finish line everywhere this session.Continue Reading
Thanksgiving holiday Cannabis sales see double-digit year-over-year growth Image Cannabis News November 30, 2022 Cannabis sales for the Thanksgiving holiday were up 12% YoY, Green Wednesday on track to become the second highest cannabis sales day of 2022 with a staggering $116.4M in single day sales, showing 16% increase YOY.Continue Reading
City council to vote on proposal to allow Retail Pot shops in business zones in Attleboro Image Cannabis News November 30, 2022 ATTLEBORO – A proposed ordinance that would allow retail marijuana shops in planned highway and general business zones was voted out of committee last week and will beContinue Reading
Oregon governor takes lead with Marijuana pardons. It’s time other states act as well. Image Cannabis News November 30, 2022 Oregon Gov. Kate Brown recently announced that she will pardon 47,144 people who were convicted for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Brown is the first governor in the country toContinue Reading
Cannabis’ effects on body and mind targeted by British study Image Cannabis News November 30, 2022 Researchers in Great Britain have launched a pioneering trial to study the effects of cannabis on the brain. Scientists associated with the King’s College London Cannabis & Me project are recruiting 6,000 Londoners agesContinue Reading
Alcohol use rises in states where Marijuana is legalized Image Cannabis News November 30, 2022 Could unfettered access to marijuana fuel a rise in drinking rates? Yes, report researchers who found alcohol consumption increased at times and in places where marijuana was made legal for certain groups. The increase inContinue Reading
“We want to make sure as a task force we’re doing what’s in the best interest of the patients in this state.” By Victor Skinner, The Center Square The Louisiana Legislature’s Employment and Medical Marijuana Task Force discussed issues with unemployment compensation, impairment, and testing on Tuesday as they prepareContinue Reading
10 years of recreational Cannabis Research: What we know and what’s still to learn Image Cannabis News November 30, 2022 Recreational cannabis in Colorado turned 10 in November. Researchers have been studying its impact on health, public safety and the economy, but there’s still so much more to learn. InContinue Reading
Cannaland defines the future of web3 and the metaverse experience for Cannabis enthusiasts Image Cannabis News November 30, 2022 NASSAU – The next frontier of marketing and brand interaction was revealed by Cannaverse Technologies (“Cannaversetech™”) at the 2022 MJBizCon event in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 14-18. It came in theContinue Reading
Hard Rock Superstar, Ivan Moody, announces launch of Cannabis Line Image Cannabis News November 30, 2022 Ivan Moody, lead singer of Five Finger Death Punch is launching Greenings by Moody’s Medicinals. (Benzinga) A premium cannabis line featuring flowers, pre-rolls & gummies, created through a partnership with Exhale Brands and ExhaleContinue Reading
