Hawaii Psychedelics Task Force Holds First Meeting As Experts Plan For Legalization
A Hawaii psychedelics task force that was recently established under the governor’s office has held its first meeting as experts work to prepare the state to potentially allow regulated access to novel therapies like psilocybin and MDMA. The Office of Wellness and Resilience said that the Breakthrough Therapies Task Force—comprisedContinue Reading
Cannabis may be beneficial in childhood cancer
Cannabis may be beneficial in childhood cancer Image Cannabis News August 30, 2023 Cannabinoids may be beneficial for managing symptoms in children with cancer, a new review finds, but more extensive research is needed. A recent analysis of existing research suggests that while cannabinoids are increasingly being used to manageContinue Reading
18-year-old accused of giving high school student Marijuana candy
18-year-old accused of giving high school student Marijuana candy Image Cannabis News August 30, 2023 An 18-year-old is accused of giving a minor drugs at Sheffield High School. Oliver Arnaado is charged with gifts of adulterated candy or food. Memphis Police Department spoke with the mother of a 16-year-old whoContinue Reading
Higher levels of toxic metals found in blood, urine of regular Marijuana Users
Higher levels of toxic metals found in blood, urine of regular Marijuana Users Image Cannabis News August 30, 2023 Marijuana users may be building up high levels of toxic metals in their blood, a new study suggests. According to researchers, people who use marijuana exclusively have significant levels of leadContinue Reading
Traffic stop leads to officers finding nearly 6 pounds of Marijuana during search
Traffic stop leads to officers finding nearly 6 pounds of Marijuana during search Image Cannabis News August 30, 2023 The Mauldin Police Department said that one person was arrested and charged after a traffic stop led to a drug bust on Tuesday. Officers said that while patrolling the area ofContinue Reading
Park Ridge’s first Cannabis dispensary opens
Park Ridge’s first Cannabis dispensary opens Image Cannabis News August 30, 2023 Empowering Change: Sociale, Park Ridge’s First Woman- and Immigrant-Owned Cannabis Dispensary, Focuses on Education and Social Equity. Though Park Ridge has had a long journey to opening its first cannabis dispensary after recreational cannabis became legal in IllinoisContinue Reading
Connecticut allocates $50M in low-interest loans to social equity Cannabis business
Connecticut allocates $50M in low-interest loans to social equity Cannabis business Image Cannabis News August 30, 2023 Connecticut Pioneers $50 Million Bond Initiative to Empower Social Equity Cannabis Businesses. Social equity cannabis businesses regularly contend with the burden of structural inequality, lack of intergenerational wealth, and funding, high taxation andContinue Reading
NY Cannabis industry suffers another blow in court ruling
NY Cannabis industry suffers another blow in court ruling Image Cannabis News August 30, 2023 A judge, citing misrepresentations by state regulators, reversed his order that last week had allowed 30 retail marijuana store applicants to move forward. A state Supreme Court justice on Tuesday reversed his order last weekContinue Reading
California Attorney General Calls For ‘Lowering Taxes’ On Marijuana To Combat The Illicit Market
California’s attorney general says the cost of doing business in the state’s legal marijuana marketplace is too steep, pointing to high taxes and compliance hurdles that can create incentives for entrepreneurs to remain in the illicit market. “The barriers to entry are too high,” state Attorney General Rob Bonta (D)Continue Reading
Trulieve Cannabis facing serious competition
Trulieve Cannabis facing serious competition Image Cannabis News August 30, 2023 Planet 13 Holdings Inc announced on Monday that it has entered into a membership interest purchase agreement to acquire all of the ownership interests of VidaCann, LLC. Why It Matters: Hint…Florida “Acquiring VidaCann would significantly accelerate our time toContinue Reading