

Verano Sues Alabama Regulators Over Voided Licenses
The multistate operator was one of 21 awardees in a medical cannabis licensing process that is now in question. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.comverano-lawsuit-alabama-licenses-void/Change at the top of cannabis producer Pure Sunfarms as Dosanjh departs
Mandesh Dosanjh stepped down as president and CEO of British Columbia-based cannabis company Pure Sunfarms. Change at the top of cannabis producer Pure Sunfarms as Dosanjh departs is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis...
Exploding with Color: The Awakening of Nychos
Since the beginning of time, man has been interested in dissections. From those fascinated with uncovering how our bodies work, to school biology lessons forcing the squeamish to understand, the idea of unpacking the complicated blood and bone machines we occupy has...
Ohio Cannabis Legalization Question Approved for November Ballots
Ohio voters will decide whether to legalize cannabis for adult-use in the state in November. Last week, Secretary of State Frank LaRose confirmed the campaign had gathered enough signatures to put the issue on ballots. Late last month, advocates had fallen short of...Sen. Mitch McConnell’s Health ‘Moment’ & Cannabis Reform
The extraterrestrials were finally going public, or so it seemed. After decades of rumors, speculation, theories and even eyewitness accounts of lizard people, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell managed to upstage the very presence of “little green men”...
Does Marijuana Actually Ruin Your Memory?
Marijuana makes you dumb. At least according to the tired trope surrounding its use. Back in the day, stoners were considered slackers and anyone who smoked weed was on a one-way ticket to Loserville. Today, many of those stigmas have fallen away. But some still...
With Legalization Of Recreational Cannabis, What Does That Mean From The Medical Marijuana In Minnesota?
Despite fears of being absorbed by a massive recreational marijuana system passed this year, patients in the medical cannabis system authorized in 2012 might end up with the best of both worlds. Patrick McClellan interrupted a home-improvement project to talk about...
The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 1
This is Part One of a four-part series discussing European cannabis regulations. Part One serves as an introduction. Part Two, coming next week, will analyze the differences between the UK, the EU and the US. Stay tuned for more. As I walk through any European...Best Dispensaries in Portland for 2022
The dream of legal cannabis is very much alive in Portland.If you’ve yet to visit the City of Roses, prepare to be overwhelmed by all there is to do. We’re talking arcade bars, incredible nature, and whatever you want to call the sugary monstrosities that Voodoo Donut...5 Cannabis Lighting Tips to Optimize Growth
Alex Mayhugh, cultivation manager for Story Cannabis, says the latest growing techniques and LED technology allow him to more carefully target parameters to meet yield and quality goals. Ref:...Trulieve Cannabis, Maryland town going to mediation in profit dispute
The Maryland town of Hancock and Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis are locked in a dispute over how much money the marijuana multistate operator owes the municipality as part of a unique deal that dates to 2015. Trulieve Cannabis, Maryland town going to mediation in...Cannabis Analyzer Chosen by FDA for Quick, Accurate Product Testing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Aug. 18 that it has chosen a very specific company’s portable cannabis analyzer to be used to test cannabis plants as well as products. The analyzer was created by Orange Photonics, which utilizes spectroscopy...
New Missouri Cannabis Rules Require Testing Labs to Double-Check Each Other’s Work
New rules implemented in Missouri allow regulators to instruct the state’s certified cannabis testing laboratories to double check the work of other labs – an effort to cut down on so-called ‘lab shopping,’ the Missouri Independent reports. Under the regulations, the...
Why Is the Cost of Cannabis So High?
If you’ve purchased cannabis in the US anytime over the past several months, years or even decades, you’ve likely noticed that while specials come and go, the rough price of an eighth of an ounce of weed has hovered reliably around the $40 mark. In some states,...
Data Shows People Like Cannabis Before Intimacy
Data shows people like cannabis before intimacy. A survey looking into the relationship between sex and cannabis shows that, for the most part, people believe that cannabis can really enhance their sexual encounters, producing relief from a variety of symptoms....
Ten Cannabis Strains and Edibles for Peach Lovers
We’ve been full on Palisade peaches all summer. Now it’s time to get baked with them, too. It’s peak peach season in Colorado, and the celebration extends beyond grocery stores and farmers’ markets — into pot shops. Peach-flavored cannabis...
As Mastercard Exits Cannabis, There’s a Cash Opportunity
Late last month, Mastercard decided to halt their debit card transactions with cannabis dispensaries, notifying financial institutions and payment processors to stop processing purchases. This isn’t the first digital payment solution to swiftly exit the industry –...Best Dispensaries in New York state 2023
New York is where cannabis dreams are made. Since 2016, New Yorkers have enjoyed the perks of legal medical cannabis. But after recreational dispensaries were legalized in 2022, the demand for cannabis soared to new heights. Unfortunately, the roll out of recreational...Jushi Holdings Opens Sixth Beyond Hello Dispensary in Virginia
The retail facility in Woodbridge continues Jushi’s expansion in the commonwealth and broadens patient access. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.comjushi-beyond-hello-woodbridge-virginia-opening/California cities, counties cut marijuana taxes to aid struggling companies
An increasing number of county and local elected officials across California are acknowledging a longtime cannabis industry grievance – legal companies’ taxes are too high – and cutting local levies on retail sales, business operations or both....
Conway The Machine on Using Cannabis to Heal, His New Strain ‘Scatterbrain’ and Magic Mushroom Mimosas
“I use it in my healing process,” Conway says while puffing on a tightly rolled blunt at home, following a nearly three week stint in the hospital and two surgeries on his leg. “It helped with both my injuries…when I broke my leg and when I got shot. And it helped...
Cannabis Tax Revenues Outpace Other ‘Sin’ Taxes in Colorado
Cannabis tax revenues in Colorado are outpacing those of cigarettes, and other tobacco and nicotine products, and alcohol, according to an August 16 analysis from the Colorado Legislative Council Staff (LCS). In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, Colorado collected $282.3...Women of Influence: Tiffany Chin
When the world’s most famous hip-hop star and successful businessman, actor and cannabis activist personally taps you to launch his highly anticipated new brand, chances are it’s because you’re the best. And make no mistake, Tiffany Chin is precisely that. Ask...
How Many Hours It Takes To Make A New Friend
It’s pretty easy to make new friends when you’re a kid. Once you get up the courage to go talk to a buddy in class, the next thing you know, you’re sharing snacks during recess. But as we become adults, it get a little tougher for some. Your social circles don’t...
How Colorado’s Marijuana Tax Money Benefits Many Business Sectors Beyond Cannabis
“With my firm, I started by providing free legal services to social equity applicants because that was what I identified as one of the barriers to entry,” said Rachael Ardanuy, cannabis business attorney at RZA Legal at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital...Craft cannabis’ tide rises in Boston at Rooted In
A new tide of craft cannabis is rising in Massachusetts this year. Five years into legalization, the big companies have shot their shot—now it’s time for smaller, more diverse, and local players to emerge.Among them, the 9-month-old Rooted In dispensary on snooty...How Oakfruitland Stands Out in California’s Competitive Cannabis Market
Switching to tiered grows transformed their business, allowing them to lower production costs and improve product quality. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.comoakfruitland-california-cannabis-tiered-grow-fluence-led/Nasdaq warns cannabis tech firm Agrify of noncompliance again
Massachusetts-based cannabis tech company Agrify Corp. received another warning from the Nasdaq stock exchange after the company failed to file its quarterly 10-Q report on time. Nasdaq warns cannabis tech firm Agrify of noncompliance again is a post from: MJBizDaily:...
First Annual Cultivate Festival, a Celebration of Cannabis Culture, Comes to Chicago’s West Loop
Chicago, a city known for its rich musical heritage and progressive spirit, is about to witness an extraordinary event that will redefine the intersection of music, cannabis, and community. Organizers are thrilled to unveil Cultivate, the first-ever three-day cannabis...
New York Judge Extends Injunction Against Processing and Licensing New Cannabis Retailers
A New York judge on Friday ruled that the state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) cannot process or approve any pending Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses pending the outcome of a hearing this week, Spectrum News reports. The injunction was...Jamie Pearson: Wonder Woman
Few leaders in the cannabis industry are as highly respected and influential as Jamie Pearson. Period. After spending more than three decades in global real estate investment, Pearson took a new direction, embarking on a career in cannabis—an industry she...What Is Your Marijuana Use Doing To Your Penis?
Since marijuana is one of the most popular recreational drugs on the planet, scientists have been interested to know what all that consumption may be doing to the sexual experience. When it comes to men, that typically breaks down into a few subjects: sperm count,...