“There is some under representation, no doubt. And the microbusinesses are aimed at creating some more equity for people that are underrepresented.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent For the first time, a state official has publicly vowed to push for a demographics survey of cannabis business owners—addressing a key criticismContinue Reading
New York marijuana regulators have approved a resolution to authorize cannabis farmers markets where growers could sell their supplies while helping to meet consumer demand as the state works to open additional retail dispensaries. The state Cannabis Control Board (CCB) passed the measure on Wednesday, along with separate resolutions focusedContinue Reading
Bipartisan congressional lawmakers are making another push to provide protections for military veterans who use medical marijuana in legal states, as well as doctors at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who issue recommendations to allow participation in such programs. Two amendments to enact the reform have been filedContinue Reading
Long line of customers greets Western New York’s first Licensed Marijuana dispensary Image Cannabis News July 19, 2023 OJ Barker bought a House of Sacci ball cap, Empire cannabis gummies, Pound Town pre-rolled joints and cannabis flower on Tuesday. That purchase made history. The Buffalo resident was the first personContinue Reading
Pills made from Cannabis compound could help treat tumors Image Cannabis News July 19, 2023 The breakthrough by Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies could help save healthcare providers and patients time and money. Pills containing compounds from the cannabis plant could be used to treat tumours. Biopharmaceutical company Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies (OCT),Continue Reading
Eastern Band of Cherokee to vote on broader legalization of adult use of Marijuana Image Cannabis News July 19, 2023 The Tribal Council agreed last week to place the question on the ballot during the tribe’s Sept 7 general election. Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will voteContinue Reading
The best uses for the Hemp Plant Image Cannabis News July 19, 2023 Hemp is one of the most diverse crops in the world. Here are six ways to take advantage of the plant. For the most part, mainstream markets today are completely missing out on the benefits of theContinue Reading
North American Cannabis consumers decreased spending in Q2 Image Cannabis News July 19, 2023 Springbig released its Q2 data report highlighting key cannabis market statistics across the United States and Canada. (Benzinga) Quarterly sales data in North America revealed general retail and consumer behavior trends throughout the continent. The averageContinue Reading
Cannabis panel debates how to help applicants with prior Marijuana convictions Image Cannabis News July 19, 2023 Leo Bridgewater, a longtime cannabis advocate, said the June decision wouldn’t have helped New Jersey’s cannabis industry. A recent move intended to increase the number of cannabis businesses run by people with priorContinue Reading
New Jersey’s cannabis legalization law is “about righting the wrongs of the failed drug war, period, hard stop.” By Sophie Nieto-Muñoz, New Jersey Monitor A recent move intended to increase the number of cannabis businesses run by people with prior convictions for marijuana offenses or who live in economically disadvantagedContinue Reading
