Tilt sells interest in Shinnecock Nation marijuana partnership for $1.4 million
Only three weeks after saying it was “undergoing a deep analysis” of the arrangement, Phoenix-based marijuana operator Tilt Holdings on Monday announced that it was selling its interest in a cannabis partnership with the Shinnecock Nation. Tilt sells...Ballot Initiative Could Crush Cannabis Cultivation in Humboldt
Small farmers in California’s famed Emerald Triangle are uniting to defeat a ballot initiative that could devastate what remains of the cannabis industry in Humboldt County. The proposal known as the Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative (HCRI) is a 38-page document...
Maine Cannabis Regulators Proposing ‘User-Friendly’ Rules Rewrite
Maine cannabis regulators are proposing new guidelines intended to make the state’s rules more user-friendly, the Portland Press Herald reports. Gabi Pierce, Maine Office of Cannabis Policy policy director, said the new rules would be a “repeal and replace” of the old...
Key Household Items For Marijuana Consumers
What comes to mind when you think about the essential items consumers regularly rely on? Probably rolling papers or blunt wraps, or elaborate bongs and pipes. But like most things, items you already have are just as good. Here are some key household items for...
Illinois’ First Music Festival Permitting Cannabis Consumption Announced
Organizers have announced Illinois’ first concert that permits cannabis consumption – a two-day event in September that merges music and cannabis culture – set to take place in north suburban Mundelein. The inaugural ‘Miracle in Mundelein‘ lineup includes performances...Green Thumb Industries Announces Share Repurchase Program
The company does not expect to incur debt to fund the share repurchase program. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.comgreen-thumb-share-repurchase-program/Marijuana retailer Fika’s winning Fire & Flower bid was CA$36 million
Canadian marijuana retail company Fika Cannabis bid 36 million Canadian dollars ($26.6 million) at auction to acquire retail chain Fire & Flower Holdings, according to a report filed by Fire & Flower’s court-appointed insolvency monitor. Marijuana...
¿El Cannabis nos ‘Vuelve’ Más Sexys? Habla la Ciencia, Opinan los Expertos
Nota por Hernán Panessi publicada originalmente en El Planteo. Más artículos por El Planteo en High Times en Español. Síguenos en Instagram (@El.Planteo) y Twitter (@ElPlanteo). Hay una sensación en el aire fruto de un prejuicio positivo: el cannabis nos “vuelve” más...
Oregon Appeals Court Orders Stay of Fungus Testing Rule
The Oregon Court of Appeals on Friday suspended the state’s cannabis testing requirements for the fungus aspergillus, Willamette Week reports. The lawsuit was filed in July by the Cannabis Industry Association of Oregon, Southern Oregon Family Farms, and...Cannabis 101: Understanding Compassionate Care Programs
When it comes to the medical marijuana era—including understanding compassionate care programs—it pays to know a bit of history. Far from being a mere historical footnote in the long march towards legalization, the advent of state-sanctioned medical cannabis...
Arkansas Medical Cannabis Sales On Pace To Eclipse Last Year’s Record Of $270M
Arkansans spent $23.2 million on medical marijuana in July, putting the state on pace to pass record sales from last year, the Department of Finance and Administration reported Monday. From January to July of 2023, Arkansas medical cannabis patients spent $164.6...Australia, Israel top destinations of Canadian medical cannabis exports
Australia and Israel were the top markets for Canada’s medical cannabis exporters last year, as the quantity of flower shipped overseas continued to surge, according to new figures shared by Health Canada with MJBizDaily. Australia, Israel top destinations of Canadian...Researchers Identify Mechanism Behind CBD’s Anti-inflammatory Effects
In a recent study, researchers have gained critical insight into the mechanism behind cannabinoids, with a particular focus on the non-psychoactive cannabinoid CBD and how it works to reduce inflammation, New Atlas reports. Inflammation is responsible for everything...
Elmira College Partners with Green Flower for Cannabis Certificate Programs
New York’s Elmira College is partnering with cannabis education company Green Flower to offer three online cannabis certificate programs, WETM reports. The programs include Cannabis Cultivation Specialist, Cannabis Retail Specialist, and Cannabis Extraction and...
Can You Prevent A Hangover By Eating A Big Meal
When seeking advice on how to cure a hangover, a common trope is how to avoid one in the first place (hey, thanks!) And that often includes the phrases “soak up” and “greasy food”. And that can easily lead to a junk food binge of pizza, omelettes, hamburgers and...
From Bud To Beauty: Cannabis Redefines Skincare Norms
In recent years, the beauty industry has experienced a remarkable transformation with an unexpected player taking center stage: cannabis. Long gone are the days of viewing cannabis merely as a recreational substance; it has now found a foothold in the realm of...Arizona adult-use and medical cannabis sales drop again in May
Arizona’s adult-use and medical cannabis sales declined again in May. Arizona adult-use and medical cannabis sales drop again in May is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Ref:...Clever Leaves Goes Carbon Neutral
One international cannabis company says it can produce a kilogram of cannabis and release hundreds of times less carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere than indoor cannabis, and that it has achieved carbon neutrality. Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. announced on Aug. 29...
Illinois Concert Will Be State’s First to Allow Cannabis Consumption
The inaugural Miracle in Mundelein music festival is set to be the first concert in Illinois to allow state-approved cannabis consumption, WGN9 reports. The two-day concert will be held September 9-10 in Mundelein, and will feature performances by Cypress Hill, Action...
This Hack Can Provide More Morning Energy
Morning people are a rare breed, but it’s a goal we all wish to achieve at some point in our lives. Mornings tend to be associated with productivity and creativity, giving early risers the chance to get in touch with those aspects of themselves ahead of everyone else....
N.Y. State Makes History With Cannabis Growers Showcase
New York state has become the first in the nation to allow the sale of cannabis at a state and locally sanctioned location. Alongside the Great New York State Fair, the Cannabis Growers Showcase is taking place. “So the [Office of Cannabis Management] decided to allow...Connecticut launches social equity loans for marijuana business properties
Connecticut has launched a new loan program to help qualifying marijuana social equity applicants as well as municipalities and nonprofits “rehabilitate, renovate, or develop unused or underused real property for use as a cannabis establishment.”...Study Found That 92% of Illegal Cannabis Samples Contained Pesticides
A recent study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research found shocking evidence of the presence of pesticides in illegal versus legal cannabis from Canada. In “High levels of pesticides found in illicit cannabis inflorescence compared to licensed samples in...
White House Says Biden ‘Has Always’ Supported Medical Cannabis Legalization
President Joe Biden (D) “has always” supported legalizing cannabis for medicinal purposes, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a briefing on Friday. The statement came days after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a...American Employees Need to be Protected for Cannabis Use
Punching a clock is just part of daily life for most of us poor schlubs. We get up at the crack of dawn, drag ourselves to whatever is our chosen craft and spend the day grinding away to make ends meet. Some would argue that the best part about going to the...Marijuana Hacks For The Average User
Do you already know your way around a bong? Are you returning to marijuana after a lengthy break and seeking some pointers? Here are marijuana hacks for the average user, the cannabis enthusiast who enjoys getting high but is looking to take it up a notch: 1....
If You’d Invested $10,000 in Canopy Growth Stock When Cannabis Became Legal, Here’s What You’d Be Left with Today
The election of the Justin Trudeau-led Liberals to a majority government in 2015 brought the promise of legal recreational cannabis in Canada. Cannabis stocks were scorching hot, making fortunes for opportunistic investors in a relatively short amount of time. Canopy...MJBizDaily is closed on Labor Day
MJBizDaily is closed for the Labor Day holiday in both the United States and Canada and will resume publishing Tuesday. MJBizDaily is closed on Labor Day is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs Ref:...
These 5 Gram Disposables are Taking Weed by Storm
Binoid never fails to impress the hemp community with new, larger than life products aimed at delivering the ultimate level of satisfaction to anyone craving psychoactive cannabinoids. Case in point: their brand new Exclusive Series 5 Gram Disposables, offering a...
Alabama Cannabis Regulators Plan to ‘Start Back at Square One’ in Licensing Process
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) intends to “start back at square one” in the medical cannabis licensing process, the agency told a judge on Monday, according to the Alabama Political Reporter. The comments came during a hearing in court where the agency...
How Marijuana Helps With Constipation
If you’re struggling with consistent healthy bowel movements, you might want to try smoking marijuana. According to new research published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, those who recently smoked weed were less likely to suffer from constipation....
Nutritionist-Turned-Entrepreneur Pitches Cannabis-Infused Lemonade
One day, Chattanooga might be famous as the birthplace of iconic food brands such as Krystal hamburgers, Moon Pies and LoLo Lemonade. That kind of notoriety might be a stretch for the new cannabis-infused lemonade made here, but product-developer Lauren Mindermann...Cannabis ‘edibles’ crackdown takes bite out of Indiva’s sales
Canadian cannabis producer Indiva’s net revenue took a hit in the second quarter because of the loss of sales from its Life Lozenges brand stemming from Health Canada’s crackdown on “erroneously” classified edibles products. Cannabis ‘edibles’...
What Makes Bubbleman Bubble? | High Times
In life the best connections and stories always happen organically. One person I’ve always wanted to sit down and chat with was Bubbleman. I’d met him more than 20 years ago in Amsterdam at my mentor Soma’s house and we’d bump into each other over the years at events...