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Arkansas Medical Cannabis Sales Rising; Prices Per Pound Falling
The price of medical cannabis in Arkansas was $4,545 per pound in June, down from an average of $5,466 for all of 2022, according to Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration (DFA) data outlined by Arkansas Business. In 2021, the average price per pound was...
Dating App Says Caring About This Gets More Dates
This dating app says caring about this gets more dates, which is a good thing all around. According to OKCupid’s data, an important determinant for swiping right is agreeing on Global Warming. In an interview with Earther, the dating site reports that there’s been a...
New Jersey Cops Are Winning Fight To Use Cannabis While Off Duty
A state panel has ordered a cop reinstated after she was fired for using cannabis. The first battle in the war over whether New Jersey law enforcement officers can use cannabis when they’re off duty is over, and the cops who want to partake in legal weed are winning....
Data-Driven Decision Making: Mastering Methodologies for Cannabis Market Research
In any industry that is labeled as the “Wild West,” the ability to discern your target market, collect accurate data and strategically drive success has become paramount. With factors such as invisible shoppers, anyone who is a customer of a brand or dispensary and...Oregon Court Halts Aspergillus Testing in Cannabis
Citing “irreparable harm” to licensed cannabis businesses, growers across Oregon pushed back on the new rule and won a (temporary) victory in court. Ref:...New York judge reverses, pauses all marijuana licensing in state
In a stunning reversal, a New York state Supreme Court judge on Monday held up all business applications to open adult-use marijuana stores in the state after finding cannabis regulators provided him “contradictory and confusing” information. New York judge reverses,...Harlem Set To Open First Legal Dispensary
It is a celebratory time in one of New York City’s most historic neighborhoods, which will open its first legal marijuana dispensary next week. The dispensary, known as Gotham Buds, has a “tentative grand opening” scheduled on September 5 at its location just across...
Texas AG Commissioner Says Medical Cannabis Reforms Would Pass If Bills Could Get to Floor
In an interview with Big Country Politics, Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller (R) said he believes that were comprehensive medical cannabis reforms to get a vote in the state legislature, they would get support from “70% to 80%” of lawmakers because “we have...
Thailand’s Weed Industry Is Poised to Grow Fast
The country’s legal marijuana business — a rarity in Asia — is struggling with oversupply, illegal imports and regulatory ambiguity. Investors are piling in anyway. In Bangkok these days, it’s hard not to notice the weed dispensaries catering to tourists that have...
Cannabis Industry Banks Still at Risk Without Passage of the Safe Banking Act
Here we are again, crossing our fingers, hoping that the Senate will approve the passage of the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act). This Act would provide banks with regulatory protections, allowing them to offer critical financial services to...Everything you need to know about THCA flower from Kandy Boy
Try a free Kandy Boy THCA pre-roll & shop strains with 25% off.Hemp flower is having a renaissance. Forget the skimpy, dried-out bud that may spring to mind when you think of old hemp flower—those days are long gone.From CBD-forward flower grown on small, boutique...Former Fluence CEO Announces New Role With Dove Automation
David Cohen will spearhead Dove, which provides cannabis cultivators with automation and technology to improve packaging and distribution. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.comdavid-cohen-fluence-dove-automation-cannabis/Ohio extends deadline for some medical marijuana dispensaries to open
Ohio dispensaries granted medical marijuana retail licenses that haven’t yet opened for business won’t lose their permits as long as they open before the end of the year. Ohio extends deadline for some medical marijuana dispensaries to open is a post from: MJBizDaily:...Researchers Explore Psilocybin’s Antidepressant Effects, How it Disrupts Brain Connectivity
In a recently published preprint study, entitled “Psilocybin desynchronizes brain networks,” researchers analyze the comparison between psilocybin and the default mode network (DMN) of the brain. “Psilocybin-driven desynchronization was observed across [the]...
Study: Companies Misstate Hemp-Derived THC Dosages & Don’t Actually Test for Impurities
A study published last month in the Journal of Cannabis Research suggests that the majority of hemp-derived delta-9 THC products do not state the product’s correct dosage of the cannabinoid on the package and that most of the companies that provided laboratory reports...
Smoke a Joint Like a Cannasseur
To truly appreciate the finest cannabis flowers, one must smoke a joint. The process of inspecting, smelling, choosing and grinding a flower—then rolling that joint—is as integral to the smoking experience as inhaling, savoring and exhaling the smoke; this is...Marijuana’s Cannabinoids And Kidney Disease
Although there are different diseases and medical conditions that take people’s lives, in the US kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death. It’s also estimated that 31 million Americans (10 percent of the US adult population) are diagnosed with chronic kidney...
The Real Cost Of Starting A Cannabis Business In California: Gone Are The $10,000 Startup Days
“You can’t start a cannabis business, particularly in California with (…) $10,000,” Caroline Yeh, co-founder and CEO at TSUMo Snacks told an auditorium brimming with potential investors, entrepreneurs and cannabis enthusiasts at the recent Benzinga Cannabis...The Best Dispensaries in Vermont for 2023
Vermont’s reputation as one of the most progressive states in the country was solidified after the state legalized recreational marijuana in 2018. Although it wouldn’t be until 2022 when recreational dispensaries first opened, the Green Mountain State has welcomed...Florida Governor Says ‘Drugs Are Killing This Country’ When Asked About Cannabis Policy
Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for the GOP presidential ticket in 2024, confirmed his stance on adult-use legalization during an event in Iowa. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.comflorida-governor-desantis-cannabis-policy-remarks/Planet 13 acquires VidaCann for $49M in Florida marijuana expansion
Las Vegas-headquartered Planet 13 Holdings on Monday announced a $48.9 million deal to acquire Florida-based VidaCann’s vertically integrated marijuana operation, which includes 26 medical cannabis dispensaries. Planet 13 acquires VidaCann for $49M in Florida...Trump Booked at Fulton County Jail, Leaves After 20 Minutes
Thursday evening, Donald Trump’s mug shot was released to the public after he was booked at an Atlanta, Georgia jail on more than a dozen felony charges. The jail that booked him, Fulton County Jail, has a long rap sheet of smuggled drugs, constant violence, and...
Big Plan Holdings Partners With Tennessee-Based Evelyn Capital In Strategic Acquisition Of Ascend Wellness Holdings’ Location In Monaca, Pennsylvania
Nashville, Tennessee, August 23rd, 2023 – Big Plan Holdings (BPH), a diversified family holding company with cross-sector investments in cannabis, real estate, music, entertainment, professional sports, and hospitality, has announced a strategic partnership with...
Science Explains How Marijuana Inspires Awe
Regular cannabis users often report an important side effect of smoking marijuana — everything in your life seems amazing. Pizza becomes heavenly. Nature walks seem like you’re exploring the Garden of Eden. Mediocre Netflix shows elevate to masterful works of art....
Cannabis Is Illegal In Nigeria But Provides A Living For Families – Study Calls For Rethink Of Drug Laws
Arriving at the tranquil village health facility in southwestern Nigeria, we were met by a small gathering of men – young and old – with thinly veiled excitement. These rural farmers were visibly intrigued by our research interest in their experiences as proud growers...
The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 2
This is Part Two of a four-part series discussing European cannabis regulations. Click here for Part One. Part Two analyzes the differences between the UK, the EU and the US. Part Three, coming next week, dives into dosage, approvals and more. Stay tuned for more. EU...Video tips: How to have a weed lover’s weekend in Boston
Boston is a well-oiled money-eating and making machine. Five years into legal weed, it’s a shock to see how Massachusetts has ironed out the kinks for visitors. Rapid delivery services like Rolling Releaf can meet you in front of your spot. Craft living soil growers...Planet 13 Enters $48.9M Agreement to Acquire VidaCann, Accelerating Florida Expansion Strategy
The acquisition includes 26 dispensaries in Florida, or roughly 4.5% of the state’s medical cannabis retail market. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.complanet-13-vidacann-acquisition-florida-agreement/Craft cannabis firm Atlantic Cultivation buying insolvent Tantalus brand
Craft cannabis cultivator Atlantic Cultivation is acquiring the brand of insolvent marijuana producer Tantalus Labs, the companies announced Monday. Craft cannabis firm Atlantic Cultivation buying insolvent Tantalus brand is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal...Study: Young MJ Consumers With Psychosis Risk Saw Symptom Improvement
A new study, titled “Recreational Cannabis Use Over Time in Individuals at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis: Lack of Associations with Symptom, Neurocognitive, Functioning, and Treatment Patterns” published in the journal Psychiatry Research, examined teens and young...
New York Judge Lifts Injunction for 30 Cannabis Licenses But About 400 Remain in Limbo
A New York judge on Friday partly lifted the injunction imposed against state regulators issuing new cannabis licenses, WTEN reports. The ruling by Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant affects just 30 licenses that were deemed by the Cannabis Control Board as “ready to...Women of Influence: Kim Rivers
Women of Influence: Kim Rivers Kim Rivers is CEO of Florida-based cannabis behemoth Trulieve Cannabis Corp. Published on August 28, 2023 Arguably the most important woman in the cannabis industry, holding the...What Is California Sober – The Fresh Toast
Some buzz terms pop up on the radar frequently, while others have been floating around for a while. But “California Sober” was a new one for us. It is more than just Demi Lovato’s hot song from 2021. Some people call themselves California sober because they use...