New York opened the application period for hundreds of new marijuana business licenses on Wednesday, marking the beginning of a massive expansion of the state’s legal cannabis system. So far only about two dozen retailers have opened statewide since adult-use sales began last December. Applications will be open until DecemberContinue Reading
Licensed cannabis retailers in Maryland sold more than $90.7 million worth of marijuana products in September, the bulk of which was driven by record-high monthly sales to adult-use consumers. Medical cannabis purchases, meanwhile, have dipped slightly following the opening of adult-use stores in July. Adult-use sales have set a newContinue Reading
One of the nation’s leading marijuana reform organizations is undergoing some major changes as it fights to restore a level of funding that has enabled it to help end cannabis criminalization in states across the U.S. And as that philanthropic support has gradually dissipated amid an increasingly challenging political andContinue Reading
A new partnership between two health organizations will give businesses a chance to offer medical marijuana coverage as part of their workplace benefits packages to reduce out-of-pocket costs for employees who use cannabis therapeutically. Bennabis Health, which describes itself as “dedicated to filling the holes in the health insurance industryContinue Reading
Why Are Professional Athletes Still Being Penalized For Cannabis Use? Image Cannabis News October 4, 2023 Why Are Athletes Still Being Punished for Cannabis Use? In April, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced that US long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall was stripped of her recent national indoor title and hit withContinue Reading
Ed Sheeran Recalls Getting Outsmoked by Snoop Dogg Backstage, ‘I Can’t See Right Now’ Image Cannabis News October 4, 2023 Backstage in Australia, Ed Sheeran crossed off his bucket list goal of toking up with Snoop Dogg, which he explained in detail on Conan O’Brien’s podcast. On Monday’s Oct. 2Continue Reading
Tilray Q1 Cannabis Revenue increases 9% sequentially Image Cannabis News October 4, 2023 Tilray Brands Reports Q1 Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results. NEW YORK and LEAMINGTON, Ontario, — Tilray Brands, Inc. a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company, today reported financial results for its first quarter fiscal yearContinue Reading
Minnesota School allows Medical Marijuana for student with autism Image Cannabis News October 4, 2023 Gov’s Cannabis Appointment Sparks Investigation. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s (D) appointment of Erin DuPree as the cannabis director prompted the legislative auditor to embark on a preliminary inquiry. According to Star Tribune, Judy Randall, theContinue Reading
Mom of teen with autism advocates for new bill allowing Medical Marijuana on school premises Image Cannabis News October 4, 2023 FOX 2 – Seventeen states — including Michigan — allow medical marijuana use for minors. Doctors say it helps children with autism, seizures, and behavioral issues. But in thisContinue Reading
Aurora and Curaleaf Cannabis companies each close Multi-Million Dollar funding deals Image Cannabis News October 4, 2023 Two cannabis giants each closed their respective funding deals on Tuesday. Canadian Aurora Cannabis Inc. closed its previously announced bought deal offering of 53,187,500 common shares of the company at CA$0.73 per offeredContinue Reading
