Day: March 1, 2023 (Page 2)

Cannabis sales in California drop for first time in five years Image Cannabis News March 1, 2023 The state has struggled for years to get a handle on its illicit cannabis market, which is likely the primary factor driving the decrease. California cannabis may be in trouble. The state hasContinue Reading

‘We want to be Disruptive’: Halo Infusions expands with massive new Cannabis Kitchen Image Cannabis News March 1, 2023 A year ago, southern Arizona’s largest cannabis-infused product manufacturing operation underwent a risky business move. In a landmark $30 million sale, Halo Infusions shed its retail and cultivation licenses to focusContinue Reading

Illinois lawmakers form new Cannabis working group to boost industry growth and equity focus Image Cannabis News March 1, 2023 Illinois lawmakers form new cannabis working group to boost industry growth and equity focus Marijuana Moment reports that a cannabis working group has been formed in Illinois that is aimingContinue Reading

Republican candidate for Kentucky governor announces support for Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis News March 1, 2023 FRANKFORT – Another candidate for Kentucky governor is putting support behind medical marijuana, but they come from the other side of the aisle. GOP candidate Ryan Quarles announced on Tuesday that he’s in favorContinue Reading

Clinical Cannabis trial for children with Autism Image Cannabis News March 1, 2023 An Israeli startup will be testing its cannabis-based treatments on children with autism. SciSparc aims to alleviate anxiety, sleep problems, hyperactivity, and other symptoms associated with the disorder. It will conduct a clinical trial to assess theContinue Reading

Four Americans convicted in U.K. smuggling case Image Cannabis News March 1, 2023 Four Americans have been convicted of drug smuggling charges so far following the arrests of nine Americans at Heathrow Airport in January. Four U.S. nationals have been convicted of smuggling cannabis into the United Kingdom and nowContinue Reading

CuraLeaf’s Cannabis connection to Russia started in New Jersey Image Cannabis News March 1, 2023 For several years rumors circulated that Curaleaf, a cannabis permit holder in numerous states and a major player in New Jersey’s regulated market, had financial connections to Russia. After the invasion of Ukraine there wereContinue Reading

Cannabis economy is tanking Image Cannabis News March 1, 2023 Emerald Triangle communities were built on cannabis. Legalization has pushed them to the brink. HAYFORK — It’s shortly before 8 a.m. and a touch above freezing at the Trinity County Fairgrounds. The food bank’s February distribution won’t begin for anotherContinue Reading