BUSINESS
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Report: German medical cannabis sales to exceed 455M euros in 2024
by Chris Roberts on October 17, 2024
Medical cannabis sales in Germany are on pace to exceed a record 420 million euros (roughly $455.2 million) in 2024, a new report shows.
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Two years of legal cannabis in Vermont
by Lily Sakaniwa on October 17, 2024
On paper, Vermont’s legal cannabis industry is booming. Fiscal year 2024 brought in $125 mil in taxable sales, and since opening up the legal market two years ago, the green mountain state ha…
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Community-Focused Funding: NYC’s Cannabis Initiatives Unveiled
by Celeste Hedera on October 17, 2024
NYC's Cannabis NYC Loan Fund fosters equity and economic growth for cannabis businesses.
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Cannabis sales revenue drops for the first time
by Crain's Chicago Business on October 17, 2024
It's a sign of softening demand in a maturing recreational cannabis market.
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Enforcement is falling short in New Mexico’s booming cannabis industry
by Daniel Montaño on October 17, 2024
The cannabis business is booming in New Mexico, according to the industry's top officials, so much so that compliance officers are struggling to keep up.
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California Clears Path to Save Nearly 500 Mendocino Cannabis Growers From Market Exit
by Tony Lange on October 17, 2024
The Department of Cannabis Control certified an Environmental Impact Report in the county, removing a longstanding licensing barrier.
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This Springfield marijuana dispensary closed and relocated to Pineville
by Greta Cross on October 17, 2024
High Profile Cannabis at 2935 E. Chestnut Expressway is now closed.
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Report: German medical cannabis sales to exceed 455M euros in 2024
by Chris Roberts on October 17, 2024
Medical cannabis sales in Germany are on pace to exceed a record 420 million euros (roughly $455.2 million) in 2024, a new report shows.
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Delaware law protects banks that work with marijuana businesses
by Margaret Jackson on October 17, 2024
Financial institutions that serve licensed marijuana businesses in Delaware will be protected from state-level prosecution under a new law.
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Community-Focused Funding: NYC’s Cannabis Initiatives Unveiled
by Celeste Hedera on October 17, 2024
NYC's Cannabis NYC Loan Fund fosters equity and economic growth for cannabis businesses.
CBD
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Some find out the hard way you can fail drug test, lose your job if you take legal CBD products
by Jason Stoogenke on October 17, 2024
“We tell every one of our customers this is a real threat. This is a real issue.”
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Supreme Court Weighs Racketeering Lawsuit Against Hemp CBD Company
by A.J. Herrington on October 17, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court this week heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by a trucker who failed a drug test for THC after using a CBD supplement advertised as THC-free.
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Revolutionizing Cannabis Edibles: Ascend's New THC-Cannabinoid Blends Now Available In This East Coast Market - Ascend Wellness Holdings (OTC:AAWH)
by Jelena Martinovic on October 17, 2024
Ascend Wellness announced on Thursday the launch of its new edibles-only brand, Effin'. Effin' products are formulated combinations of THC and minor cannabinoids like THCV, CBN, CBG, and CBD.Effin' initially debuted in Massachusetts and Illinois in early October, with a New Jersey launch planned for the end of the month.
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Cannabis Oil For Insomnia Found To Have No Impact On Next-Day Cognitive Function
by Juan Spínelli on October 17, 2024
A new study shows medicinal cannabis oil used for insomnia does not impair cognitive function or driving the next day, suggesting safe therapeutic use.
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Aurora Cannabis Stock Rises Following Medical Cannabis Oil Launch
by Zacks Equity Research on October 17, 2024
ACB and MedReleaf Australia launch premium medical cannabis oils, offering tailored cannabinoid formulations for patient care.
CRIME
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California man charged with hauling 2 tons of marijuana released on GPS monitoring
by Tom Collins on October 17, 2024
La Salle County prosecutors wanted Cesar D. Jimenez-Preciado detained for allegedly hauling 2 tons of purported cannabis. Then, prosecutors disclosed Thursday he was nabbed last month in Effingham County with another 4 tons. A La Salle County judge has decided not to detain him.
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Indiana Governor Candidate Offers Thoughtful Proposal For Legalizing Cannabis In Indiana
by MITechNews on October 17, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS - Democrat Jennifer McCormick who is running for governor in Indiana has proposed legalization of medical marijuana in Indiana that puts the state on a pathway towards fuller legalization for adults (see https://www.mccormickforgov.com/cannabis). Their plan has three big components. First, it would establish a cannabis commission that would be responsible for the regulation, licensing
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In Florida, A Sheriff Backs Amendment 3
by Rolando García on October 16, 2024
Florida: Bradford County Sheriff backs Amendment 3, citing the need to legalize cannabis to reduce crime, protect lives, and help communities.
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East Bay men got 15 years for killing man during Oakland marijuana robbery, but the guy who set it up received leniency and accolades
by Nate Gartrell on October 16, 2024
Rodney Bonds received a 180-day jail term and probation, the two shooters have been sentenced to 15 years, and a woman accused of accessory had her case dismissed because the judge determined she w…
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Willie Nelson endorses marijuana decriminalization in Dallas
by Uwa Ede-Osifo on October 16, 2024
Willie Nelson has endorsed a proposed update to the Dallas charter that would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession. Called Proposition R, it will be...
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Cannabis Edibles Reduce Chronic Lower Back Pain
by NORML on October 17, 2024
"Edible cannabis may be a safe and suitable alternative pain therapy"
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Taking medicinal cannabis oil for insomnia does not impair cognition on the following day
by Vladimir Hedrih on October 17, 2024
A recent study found that a single dose of medicinal cannabis oil containing 10 mg THC and 200 mg CBD did not significantly impair next-day cognitive function or driving performance in adults with insomnia who infrequently use cannabis.
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Another court hearing, another delay in Alabama’s medical marijuana saga
by WPMI on October 17, 2024
Oscity Labs in Baldwin County has been producing CBD products for some time, nowNow, their parent company, Specialty Medical, is chomping at the bit to begin an
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Supreme Court considers truck driver’s RICO case over CBD product that cost him his job
by SCOTUSblog on October 16, 2024
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in the case of a truck driver who was fired from his job after a wellness product marketed as free of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, caused him to fail a routine drug test. Douglas Horn sued the maker of the CBD product he took for chronic
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CBD and Bipolar Disorder
by Brattleboro Reformer on October 16, 2024
VERMONT - Bipolar disorder is a complicated psychological disorder that is difficult to treat, both my psychiatrists and therapists. The patient’s moods can swing back and forth between manic episodes
CULTURE
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Everything You Need to Know About Croptober
by Celeste Hedera on October 17, 2024
Discover Croptober, the cannabis harvest season, celebrating cultivation, culture, and community.
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How to Stay Viroid-Free in Cannabis Cultivation Hop Latent
by Kenneth Morrow on October 15, 2024
HLVd is a pressing issue in the cannabis industry but isn’t the only pathogen that can harm your crop. Here, Ken Morrow answers how you can protect your clean crop from viruses and viroid infection.
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CASEY: Virginia 420 Fest in Glenvar to celebrate Virginia's burgeoning cannabis culture
by Roanoke Times on October 15, 2024
Notice how warm it’s getting? That means the marijuana outdoor growing season is nigh. So is the summer music festival season. Virginia’s getting a bit of both with simultaneous multi-day festivals near Salem and Charlottesville beginning April 18.
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Less cannabis grown in Netherlands as more countries allow cultivation
by NL Times on October 15, 2024
Cannabis cultivation in the Netherlands is declining as more and more countries allow the cultivation of the soft drug, the police said in a report on the drug market in the past four years. “Dutch cannabis cultivation seems to have lost importance,” the police write. Despite this, the Netherlands remains a major player in the global drug trade, the police said.
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IN THE NEWS: Paris 2024 Olympics, Biden quits presidential race and changes to cannabis culture
by The Brock News, a news source for Brock University on October 15, 2024
In recent media appearances, Brock experts weighed in on the Paris 2024 Olympics, President Joe Biden's resignation from the upcoming American election, changes in the cannabis industry since legalization, a Brock-authored historical fiction novel, the Bank of Canada's interest rate cut ...
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High Times In Seattle: How Perceptions Toward Marijuana Have Shifted
by The Spectator on October 16, 2024
In 2012, marijuana was legalized for recreational use in the state of Washington. Washington state became the second state next to Colorado to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, shifting the legal precedent surrounding medicinal and recreational drugs. In 2024, recreational marijuana use is legal in 24 states, whereas medicinal use is legal in 13...
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Marijuana hospitalizing Michigan kids at ‘worrisome’ rate after legalization
by BridgeMichigan on October 15, 2024
Unintentional marijuana use is spiking among young children, while the district is dealing with hundreds of incidents involving weed and vape pens.
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10 pop culture moments that destigmatized weed
by Stacker on October 13, 2024
Stacker takes a look at 10 pop culture moments that destigmatized weed, using a variety of sources such as IMDb,
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How 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday
by The Cannabist Network on October 11, 2024
Falling on a Saturday this year, 4/20 is often marked by large crowds gathering in parks, at festivals and on college campuses to smoke together.
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Why it's not a happy 420 for many California cannabis dispensaries
by The Cannabist Network on October 11, 2024
As the day to celebrate marijuana nears, legal operators have concerns.
EDIBLES
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Best Delta 9 Gummies: Top 5 Delta 9 Gummies to Buy Online in 2024
by Mountain West Wire on October 17, 2024
Looking for the best way to enjoy THC without smoking or vaping? Nowadays, Delta 9 gummies are making quite an impression among cannabis fans. Delta-9 THC is a compound found in cannabis that prov…
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Revolutionizing Cannabis Edibles: Ascend's New THC-Cannabinoid Blends Now Available In This East Coast Market - Ascend Wellness Holdings (OTC:AAWH)
by Jelena Martinovic on October 17, 2024
Ascend Wellness announced on Thursday the launch of its new edibles-only brand, Effin'. Effin' products are formulated combinations of THC and minor cannabinoids like THCV, CBN, CBG, and CBD.Effin' initially debuted in Massachusetts and Illinois in early October, with a New Jersey launch planned for the end of the month.
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Kamala Blames The DEA, Plus Edible Trends From Christine Apple
by Shadd Dales on October 17, 2024
Kamala said rescheduling efforts are being delayed by federal bureaucracy that “slows things down,” including at the DEA.
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Cannabis Edibles Reduce Chronic Lower Back Pain
by NORML on October 17, 2024
"Edible cannabis may be a safe and suitable alternative pain therapy"
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Dear Flor Launches First Line of Vegan, Filipino-Flavored Cannabis Edibles in the U.S.
by PR.com on October 17, 2024
Filipina-owned company celebrates Filipino culture through unique cannabis edibles now available for online purchase.
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Cannabis Edibles Reduce Chronic Lower Back Pain
by NORML on October 17, 2024
"Edible cannabis may be a safe and suitable alternative pain therapy"
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Wyld dominates edibles category in adult-use marijuana markets
by Andrew Long on October 16, 2024
Wyld is well on its way to becoming the top-selling edibles brand in every state, a goal the Oregon-based company says it has set for itself.
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Five Middle-School Students Sick After Possibly Eating Marijuana Edibles | KOST 103.5
by LA Local News on October 15, 2024
Five middle-school girls suddenly fell ill Monday after possibly ingesting cannabis-laced edibles, authorities said.
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5 middle school students in Northridge taken to hospital after possibly eating marijuana edibles
by ABC7 Los Angeles on October 15, 2024
Five middle-school girls suddenly fell ill after possibly ingesting cannabis-laced edibles, authorities said.
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5 LAUSD middle-school students sick after possibly eating marijuana edibles
by City News Service on October 15, 2024
Firefighters responded to Nobel Charter Middle School around 2:20 p.m.
JOBS
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7 In-Demand Jobs in Cannabis Cultivation
by mg Magazine – Premier B2B Cannabis Magazine | Trusted Cannabis News on October 17, 2024
We spoke with industry staffing agencies, executive headhunters, and networking organizations to find the most in-demand jobs in cannabis cultivation.
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Report: Michigan’s cannabis job market ranks second in nation
by The Livingston Post.com on October 16, 2024
Michigan ripped to the top of the job growth market in the cannabis space and came in second behind California for the number of cannabis jobs per state as of March, according to a new industry report. The Vangst Cannabis Staffing Platform 2024 Cannabis Jobs Report has Michigan adding 11,431 jobs
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VP Harris pledges Black jobs in federal marijuana legalization
by Chris Roberts on October 15, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris is pledging to legalize adult-use marijuana nationwide and “opportunities” for Black Americans if she's elected.
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Cannabis companies ramp up recruitment efforts as recreational industry prepares launch
by Hartford Business Journal on October 14, 2024
Connecticut’s cannabis industry could account for more than 10,000 jobs just a few years after the recreational market launches, according to a recent study, and companies are already ramping up hiring efforts ahead of the first adult-use sales in the state.
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Legal Cannabis Employment Drops in US, Increases in NJ
by New Jersey Business Magazine on October 9, 2024
Vangst found that there are now 417,493 full-time equivalent jobs supported by the legal cannabis industry in the U.S. This represents a
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VP Harris pledges Black jobs in federal marijuana legalization
by Chris Roberts on October 15, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris is pledging to legalize adult-use marijuana nationwide and “opportunities” for Black Americans if she's elected.
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Legal Cannabis Employment Drops in US, Increases in NJ
by New Jersey Business Magazine on October 9, 2024
Vangst found that there are now 417,493 full-time equivalent jobs supported by the legal cannabis industry in the U.S. This represents a
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Governor OKs bill to remove marijuana from pre-employment drug test for government jobs
by Marianas Variety News & Views on October 2, 2024
GOVERNOR Arnold I. Palacios on Wednesday approved House Bill 23-50, which removes marijuana from pre-employment drug testing for government job applicants.
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Medical marijuana job protections pass Pittsburgh City Council
by Julia Maruca on September 24, 2024
Pittsburgh City Council gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that gives medical marijuana patients protection against being fired if they test positive for the drug.
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Senate Panel Backs Bills on Telework, Federal Career Impact of Marijuana Use
by FEDweek on September 24, 2024
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has passed on a bipartisan basis S-4043, to require OPM to set new standards under which
POLITICS
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Canadian cannabis laws show six years of evolution
by Glen Korstrom on October 17, 2024
Swathe of new regulations expected soon, although industry insiders want bigger changes
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Cheaper and more potent: New research on tensions in medicinal cannabis market
by Derek Cheng on October 17, 2024
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Recreational pot ads deploy Donald Trump, Joe Gruters to promise legalization will done the 'right' way
by Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. on October 17, 2024
The Amendment 3 ads promise the measure won't lead to public smoking.
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Donald Trump Appears In Florida Cannabis Legalization Campaign Ad, Discussing His Support For Legal Marijuana
by Maureen Meehan on October 16, 2024
The campaign behind Florida weed legalization has beefed up its advertising these past several weeks, leaning into bipartisan messaging.
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Voters hear from candidates about cannabis, county budget in Gilford
by The Laconia Daily Sun on October 16, 2024
GILFORD — There are some thorny issues facing the state and its residents, and the candidates who are proposing to represent Gilford, Gilmanton and Laconia's Ward 2 in Concord would
SCIENCE
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MM411's Journey: From Grassroots Beginnings to Global Cannabis Education Leader
by Madeline Colli,Erin McEvoy on October 16, 2024
MM411’s president and co-founder, Chris DeVol, discusses the evolution of the company, their most popular cannabis education courses, and their partnership with Cannabis Science and Technology.
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Kamala Harris Announces Cannabis Legalization Plan
by Madeline Colli on October 15, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her cannabis legalization plan as part of her 2024 presidential campaign.
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Judge Denies Temporary Restraining Order on CA Hemp Regulations on Intoxicating Hemp Products
by Erin McEvoy on October 15, 2024
The ruling states that federal law does not block the ban on certain cannabinoid products in the state.
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Oct. 12: School of Pharmacy to Host Society of Cannabis Clinicians’ Second Annual Medical Cannabis Conference
by elm.umaryland.edu on October 12, 2024
The Elm is a publication of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).
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Cannabis Products Recalled in Maine Over Mold and Bacteria Concerns
by Madeline Colli on October 11, 2024
Several cannabis products in Maine were recalled due to concerns of mold and bacteria exposure.
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Cannabis Use Rising in Diabetes: What Do Endos Need to Know?
by Marilynn Larkin on October 3, 2024
With little in the way of evidence or professional guidance, endocrinologists have been left on their own when it comes to advising patients.
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Miracle drug or the devil’s lettuce?
by Washington Post on October 1, 2024
A quiz about what science knows — and doesn’t know — about cannabis
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Opinion | The real question Harris and Trump should answer about marijuana
by Leana S. Wen on September 24, 2024
The debate is no longer about legalization. It’s about what comes next.
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Was Cannabis The Secret To Jesus' Healing Miracles? Study Uncovers Ancient Remedies
by Juan Spínelli on September 20, 2024
A study reveals the potential use of cannabis in biblical times, suggesting Jesus used it for healing and anointing practices.
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The Austin Chronic: How Much Should You Trust the Label on Weed Products?
by AustinChronicle on September 20, 2024
Experts at the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference discuss the reality of lab reports