New Jersey Governor signs bill extending tax deductions to Cannabis Companies
New Jersey Governor signs bill extending tax deductions to Cannabis Companies Image Cannabis News May 11, 2023 New Jersey Gov Phil Murphy has signed legislation to separate state tax law from federal regulations that deny standard tax deductions for cannabis businesses. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this week signed legislationContinue Reading
Doctors warn seniors about consuming too much THC
Doctors warn seniors about consuming too much THC Image Cannabis News May 11, 2023 More seniors are consuming cannabis, presenting new issues and the need for education. Due to an uptick of incidents involving seniors consuming too much cannabis, doctors are warning older citizens about how to consume the plantContinue Reading
Cannabis opponents voice concerns at public hearing
Cannabis opponents voice concerns at public hearing Image Cannabis News May 11, 2023 Cheshire’s Planning and Zoning Commission has been looking for feedback from the public as it weighs whether to allow commercial cannabis uses, such as a recreational retail establishment, in town. The group got some of what itContinue Reading
Is Medical Cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related quality of life?
Is Medical Cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related quality of life? Image Cannabis News May 11, 2023 In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated whether cannabis treatment could improve the health-associated quality of life (QoL) over time in Australia. Medical cannabis encompasses a wide spectrumContinue Reading
Legendary CT high school football coach finds new challenge: The state’s first Cannabis delivery company
Legendary CT high school football coach finds new challenge: The state’s first Cannabis delivery company Image Cannabis News May 11, 2023 With eight state championships at three different schools, Jack Cochran is one of the most successful coaches in Connecticut high school football history. Controversy often came with his highContinue Reading
Hemp farmers say proposed bill would 'cripple' the CBD industry
Hemp farmers say proposed bill would ‘cripple’ the CBD industry Image Cannabis News May 11, 2023 Connecticut’s hemp farmers and CBD product producers say a bill intended to curb sales of illegal cannabis edibles would significantly affect their business. “This will cripple my business,” said Duncan Markovich, co-founder of BetterContinue Reading
Cannabis industry paid $1.8 Billion in excess taxes in 2022
Cannabis industry paid $1.8 Billion in excess taxes in 2022 Image Cannabis News May 11, 2023 Excess taxes are expected to increase in 2023. According to data from the cannabis research firm Whitney Economics, the cannabis industry paid an excess of $1.8 billion in additional taxes in 2022 alone. And,Continue Reading
Jake Paul and Nate Diaz Fight takes an unexpected turn, fighter subjected to Marijuana testing
Jake Paul and Nate Diaz Fight takes an unexpected turn, fighter subjected to Marijuana testing Image Cannabis News May 11, 2023 It looks like Nate Diaz may have to lay off the weed, at least while he gets ready to box Jake Paul later this summer. Wednesday, the Texas DepartmentContinue Reading
Delaware Lawmaker Who Passed Marijuana Legalization Bills Offers Advice To Legislators In Other States
A Delaware lawmaker who sponsored a pair of recently enacted marijuana legalization and sales bills is offering some advice to fellow legislators in other states who are thinking about pursuing the reform. Rep. Ed Osienski (D) discussed the complex politicking that was required to advance legalization during a Facebook LiveContinue Reading
Marijuana Banking Bill Is Improving But Industry Still Needs Access To SBA Programs (Op-Ed)
“With the right balance, the SAFE Banking Act can help close the gap, be a powerful force for good and begin paving the way for minority entrepreneurs to thrive in the cannabis industry.” By Tahir Johnson, Minority Cannabis Business Association and Simply Pure Trenton As a board member of theContinue Reading