Arguably the most important woman in the cannabis industry, holding the position of chief executive officer at Florida-based cannabis behemoth Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a nationwide multi-state operator currently valued at $1.14B, Kim Rivers joined Trulieve at its inception and has since played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s customer-centricContinue Reading
The disconnect between the cannabis industry and sustainability has been problematic long before legalization. From major compliance equipment to frivolous microplastics in product packaging, the cannabis industry continues to rely on single-use, non-renewable plastic materials. In 2020 alone, the US cannabis industry disposed of nearly one billion pieces of single-useContinue Reading
In this week’s cannabis news round-up, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s cannabis policy remains unchanged; a new study says that young people at risk of psychosis show surprising improvement with cannabis use; cannabis tax revenue surpasses alcohol and cigarettes in Colorado; and Australia makes historical cannabis policy reform. Director General OlivierContinue Reading
Do Cannabis farms count as agriculture? The answer could cost Michigan Schools Image Cannabis News August 25, 2023 Cannabis cultivators take great care. Transferring a seedling from its mother plant to new pots. It joins its siblings in a highly-controlled room. Twelve hours of light, 12 hours of darkness. ItsContinue Reading
Stratford approves Cannabis production facility, snack-maker in boost to adult-use industry Image Cannabis News August 25, 2023 In a boost to the local adult-use cannabis industry, town officials have approved plans from two companies to open separate facilities to grow the product and make THC-infused snacks and drinks. The StratfordContinue Reading
Legal battle over Cannabis Licenses continues and AMCC still blocked from issuing licenses Image Cannabis News August 25, 2023 A hearing to determine if the AMCC violated the state’s Open Meetings Act will carry forward on Monday. he Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission will have to endure a hearing over theContinue Reading
Audits examine department of Civil Rights and Cannabis Regulatory Agency Image Cannabis News August 25, 2023 A new state audit is highlighting issues with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights’ handling of complaints. The report from the Office of the Auditor General looked at a period from 2021 through mid-2022.Continue Reading
Unlicensed Cannabis events prompt crackdown by City of Denver Image Cannabis News August 25, 2023 While legal social consumption lounges are still preparing to meet operation criteria, the Denver Department of Excise & Licenses is cracking down on unlicensed cannabis events. The Denver Department of Excise & Licenses is continuingContinue Reading
The world Anti-Doping Agency is wrong about Cannabis Image Cannabis News August 25, 2023 Earlier this month members of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List Expert Advisory Group published an editorial article in the journal Addiction, as first reported by Marijuana Moment . In the editorial, members of WADAContinue Reading
Allen Iverson is bringing his own Weed strain to PA Image Cannabis News August 25, 2023 Iverson is also coming to town to celebrate on Sept 2. Allen Iverson is coming back to Philly, and this time, he’s bringing his own weed. That’s courtesy of a partnership with former NBAContinue Reading
