Drug Policy Alliance and NORML are critical of a new cannabis advocacy group comprised largely of corporate tobacco and alcohol interests.
As far as Chris Jones is concerned, sometimes you have to go small to make it big. The veteran marijuana retail operator is wagering that small, convenience-style locations are the key to sustainable retail profitability in Ontario, the largest recreational…
Becoming more efficient goes hand in hand with expansion and scaling up for cannabis extraction companies.
North Dakotaâs Senate overwhelmingly defeated a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, ending reform efforts in that state for the year.
Ontarioâs monopoly cannabis wholesaler and online retailer, the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), is forecasted to contribute 170 million Canadian dollars ($135 million) to provincial coffers for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, according to Ontarioâs newly-released 2021 budget. The government-owned corporation lost…
The California cannabis industry is rejoicing over Gov. Gavin Newsom's choice of Assemblyman Rob Bonta as state attorney general.
The National Hispanic Cannabis Council launched Thursday with the goal of advancing marijuana entrepreneurialism and economic opportunity.
Charles Barker, a Black male, was nominated to New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission after the NAACP raised concerns about the panel's makeup.
Marijuana opponents are increasingly trying to rein in the industry by proposing state-level caps on THC potency.
The cannabis industry is constantly evolving. Rules and regulations are also constantly changing and as the âGreen Rushâ continues to progress and set a strong footprint it is clear that this continued growth is also having a strong effect on…
New York is poised to legalize a nearly $2.5 billion-a-year recreational cannabis market after legislative leaders agreed on the programâs framework with Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The executive director of the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education and Regulation believes full federal legalization remains years away.
Dried flowerâs overall share of the regulated adult-use cannabis market in Canada waned in 2020 as competition from new products increased.
A jury convicted two businessmen indicted in 2020 for defrauding merchant banks on behalf of California cannabis delivery company Eaze.
There are only three mainland-state outliers and one U.S. territory where marijuana is âentirely illegal,â forbidden for use in any form.
Outdoor cannabis producers often have a brief window to get their seedlings and clones transplanted during planting season.
Adult-use marijuana legalization in Maryland must wait at least a year after bills failed to meet a deadline to pass one legislative chamber.
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Steve Daines and 27 co-sponsors reintroduced the SAFE Banking Act for the cannabis industry in the U.S. Senate,
Colorado's governor signed a measure with initial funding of $4 million that will provide loans, grants and technical assistance to marijuana social equity licensees.
Cannabis industry pioneer Lakisha Jenkins reflects on her accomplishments and offers advice to women seeking to break into the marijuana sector.
Many adult-use marijuana shoppers would rather stick with one one type of product than bring home a variety of cannabis goods.
West Virginia regulators awarded a business license to Analabs to serve as a medical cannabis testing facility.
Native Roots and Wana Brands are teaming up with the University of Colorado Boulder to study the heath impacts of flower and infused edibles.
When Canopy Growth introduced its CBD drink brand, Quatreau, to the U.S. market on March 2, the Canadian cannabis producer also announced its newest brand ambassador: American astrologer Susan Miller. Ambassadors and celebrity partnerships are familiar terrain for Canopy, already…
Crop nutrition is crucial to a successful start for marijuana and hemp farms, and depending on the cultivatorâs location and preferred style of growing, there are several factors to consider. Fertilizing and amending soil on outdoor marijuana and hemp farms…
Crop nutrition is crucial to a successful start for marijuana and hemp farms, and there are several factors to consider.
Legislation intended to curb teen smoking also affects cannabis, experts say, though wholesale and manufacturing transport might be exempt.
New Mexico lawmakers postponed a Senate floor vote on a recreational marijuana legalization bill as the regular legislative session ended Saturday.
Illinois-based PharmaCann has taken Virginia to court over a medical cannabis business license that the company claims is rightfully theirs.
A federal judge rejected a lawsuit challenging Oklahoma's residency requirement for medical marijuana business owners, but the issue is unresolved.
Cannabis lender AFC Gamma priced its initial public offering on the Nasdaq exchange to raise net proceeds of roughly $118.8 million.
Marijuana operator MedMen Enterprises said it raised 20 million Canadian dollars ($16 million) at CA40 cents a unit to fund growth plans in Florida.
Cresco Labs is spending $90 million to acquire all the outstanding equity interests of Massachusetts cannabis operator Cultivate.
Retail sales of adult-use cannabis products in Canada declined to 282.8 million Canadian dollars ($225 million) in January.
The largest-yet human CBD toxicological trail has been launched in Europe to check the effects of consuming trace amounts of THC.
New Brunswick discontinued its request for proposal process for the privatization of recreational cannabis sales.
Organigram CEO Greg Engel explains why the Canadian cannabis company entered a strategic collaboration with British American Tobacco.
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 includes three financial-aid programs worth exploring for marijuana businesses.
NewLake Capital Partners and real estate investment trust GreenAcreage closed a merger that creates a massive marijuana real estate company.
Health Canada will soon embark on a review of fees collected by the federal government from cannabis companies.
A cannabis banking reform bill will be reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, industry officials reported.
Marijuana e-commerce platform I Heart Jane suffered a slowdown on Wednesday that impacted an unknown number of cannabis retailers.
Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth has taken out a senior secured loan worth $750 million ($932 million Canadian dollars) in a deal with King Street Capital Management.
Cannabis producer Hexo Corp. reported a net loss of 21 million Canadian dollars ($17 million) for its second quarter ended Jan. 31.
California lawmakers are revisiting the state's marijuana licensing, ostensibly to allow more time for permits to be processed.
The Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota trade group seeks to assist marijuana companies in the state.
The Ontario Cannabis Store provincial wholesale monopoly and online retailer is poised to install its sixth president in three years.
Cannabis companies will likely see a boost in sales from the third round of federal stimulus payments, further fueling the industry during the pandemic.
Missouri medical cannabis regulators are revoking the licenses of some businesses that havenât met their one-year cutoffs to open.
Aphria and Tilray will host special shareholder meetings in April on the proposed merger between the cannabis producers.
Signature gathering is under way in Wyoming to get medical cannabis on the 2022 ballot.
After years of controversy, Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors may tighten the rules.
Medical cannabis may be on the ballot in Wyoming with the help of an advocate who helped push the initiative through in Utah.
STURGIS â The Meade School Board passed first reading for its new medical cannabis administration plan Monday.
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Cannabis will be front and center at an experiential exhibit in New York City opening October 1.
The majority of Michiganders say they think the production of both medical and recreational cannabis needs to be more regulated, according ...
McMillan resigned the elected position to become executive director of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission.
The Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee will consider a proposal next week that shields medical cannabis users from the stateâs âzero toleranceâ impaired driving penalties.
Lately itâs come to seem as if most of the former politicians whoâve entered the marijuana industry were unhelpful or downright hostile to legalization when they were in office. But on Friday, a cannabis company announced an addition to its…
Welcome to Insider Cannabis, where we're bringing you an inside look at the deals, trends, and personalities driving the multibillion-dollar cannabis boom.
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Calvin Johnson, Jr. and Rob Sims are collaborating with Harvard University in a landmark study on CTE.
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Beloved cannabis industry conference Hall of Flowers prepares for its first in-person event since the pandemic in Santa Rosa, California, on September 22 and 23, 2021.
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The largest cannabis companies in the U.S. are going toe-to-toe in a price war and landgrab in a fight over the Florida market.
COVENTRY â The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a moratorium on recreational cannabis establishments in town.
Local news especially can shift how a region thinks about legalization.
International cannabis expert, Barbara Pastori, shares her thoughts on why cannabis is a compelling case for big tobacco companies.
A little bit of due diligence goes a long way.
Deputies seized 568 pounds of processed and concentrated cannabis and THC-infused edibles, 3 guns, more than 200 fentanyl pills and 40 ecstasy pills
Fantom Flower finally got the thumbs up from the Business License Commission this week, two months after the cannabis consumption lounge found itself in limbo after a zoning controversy arose. At their July meeting, the commission took issue with an…
The World Anti-Doping Agency is expected to review its ban on cannabis relating to athletes. The review is expected to happen sometime next year.
One of the toughest challenges is zoningâwhich varies by state and even by municipality.
As publisher of a cannabis website and magazine, Iâm personally interested â and invested â in Okanagan cannabis.
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âMy relationship with cannabis has changed a lot over the years, as has the flower itself, as well as its perception in pop culture and in so...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Patrick Wlaznak, President of Soulshine Development Group, Inc (dba Soulshine Cannabis), a privately held company, is excited to announce a new partnership with
CHS is a very unpleasant, potentially very dangerous gastrointestinal illness that, some studies have estimated, might plague as many as 12.5 percent of regular cannabis users Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome is a very unpleasant, potentially very dangerous gastrointestinal illness that may…
The moratorium stemmed from concerns about potential conflicts between residential parcels and commercial cannabis crops
The Wilton Planning and Zoning Commission took another step towards decreeing a one-year...
As various forms of Cannabis have been made available around the country, Fremont County Prevention and WASCOP encourage families, schools and communities to have honest and educated conversationsâŚ
Police say the farm discovered in Boston was capable of producing drugs worth millions of pounds.
Ohio's medical marijuana cultivators who have complied with rules and regulations can now request permission to expand their grow space...
Ohio's medical marijuana cultivators who have complied with rules and regulations can now request permission to expand their grow space, the Ohio Department of Commerce announced Wednesday. The expansion process comes as the Buckeye State plans to more than double…
To do it right, firms have to play to their strengths.
Green Goods in Frederick is hosting a virtual cannabis expungement clinic Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
A lawsuit on behalf of a Delaware County grower, whose first language is Cantonese, claims he was misled by Jones Brown law firm; a judge agreed his medical marijuana license
Enfield town council votes 6-3 to ban cannabis-selling establishments in town
Less tax collected, more complaints, and 10 arrests.
Cactus Farms marks Travis Scottâs entry into the growing cannabis industry.
Emily Oyer, a Virginia Beach native, recently won on an episode of the series "Chopped 420".
The promise of delta-8âs high-dosage THC gummies seems too good to be true, and it may not remain true for much longer.
The stipulation came after a group called Rise, which advocates a substance-free lifestyle for youth, objected to the Rize name for the dispensary.
The recent editorial âCannabis use booms on campusesâ (Sept. 10, page 8) by retired military instructor Chen Hung-hui (éłĺŽç ) â whatever a personâs opinion on the use and dangers of the popular recreational drug are â contains a startling claim.…
NJ Cannabis Insider Live! hosts its all-day, in-person fall business conference on Sept. 23 at the Carteret PAC. Here's how to buy tickets.
Kush Groove started as a lifestyle brand and is now working to open dispensaries in Cambridge, Boston and Brockton.
HOWELL â The members of the Township Council will continue to hear what residents have to say about the possibility of allowing cannabis businesses to operate in Howell when a special meeting is held at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 in…
Delta-8 products can cause comas, and theyâre already landing people in intensive care units.
At the first ever CannaFest, being held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on Sept. 19, you can see a car show. You can hear half a dozen musical acts. You can learn about multiple uses for CBD oil and…
CALIFORNIA CITY â The City Council will further investigate potential incentives and other changes to its existing rules regarding commercial marijuana businesses, after hearing extensively from members of the public
Wesana Health committed to fund a MAPS study on MDMA for traumatic brain injury.
Missouri just gave a big funds transfer to veterans from legal revenue as part of their legalization agreement.
The company is responsible for producing and managing the duoâs cannabis brands.
California is attempting to keep water from illegal grows in Northern California, and Hmong farmers are specifically suffering.
Michigan just introduced several bills that would limit what caregivers could provide for their cannabis patients, and people aren't happy.
Ohio will have twice the amount of legal dispensaries, much to the relief of patients, as the industry continues to grow.
The World Anti-Doping Agency is reconsidering banning cannabis in sports now that perceptions are changing.
South Dakota just took a step towards approving medical cannabis rules, a major deal for the very legally stalled state.
New Mexico is currently under fire for cannabis licenses and how they are being given out, after the program faced some backlash.
A dispensary in Arizona is raising money to fight breast cancer the creative wayâby trading in old bras for new pre-rolls.
The Weldon Project sent a letter to President Joseph Biden on Tuesday calling for clemency for all federal nonviolent cannabis offenders.
Nebraska is working on getting two different medical cannabis proposals on the ballot for 2022 in order to help patients in need.
Virginia arrests are dramatically down after the laws in the area changed to allow home growing and possession.
Rollinâ up hot with the 14th edition of our VP of Contentâs favorite new products in this special cop list.
Ryanâs Law could help hospital patients in life or death situations, who rely on medical cannabis.
Alabama is getting geared up for medical marijuana with plans to start planting in 2022.
The Panama national assembly unanimously voted in late August to pass a bill making medical cannabis legal.
Maryland is getting a head start on social equity in cannabis as they enter the planning stage of the process.
College students are using cannabis and psychedelics at a higher rate than past years, while alcohol use is at a record low rate.
Connecticut could experience a delay in launching cannabis sales in order to ensure that things are equitable.
Missouri has only had one year of legal, medical marijuana so far, and already, business is booming with signs of even more growth to come.
Emerald Triangle growers are concerned about alarming price drops for their product and what that means for their future.
The German process is unlike anything foreigners have ever experienced beforeâwith twists and turns at every step that frequently defy logic.
The effort of using drones to spot illegal grows is supported by legal operators who canât compete with illicit operations.
Join black entrepreneurs next week for the second-annual Black Cannabis Weekâa mostly digital event that provides numerous resources and education.
Rudolph Petersen faces up to 10 years in federal prison for allegedly taking the bribes.
The cannapress is reporting (again) on the large amount of cannabis that has been destroyed by licensed Canadian producers.
South Dakotaâs largest city will limit the number of medical marijuana dispensaries to five.
Jackie McGowan, a long-time supporter of cannabis reform, is running as a replacement candidate if current California Governor Gavin Newsom is recalled.
Formerly incarcerated individuals can now learn how to cultivate cannabis through a Ohio non-profit program called URC Grows.
Illinois plans to hold an extra licensing lottery to give the applicants left out of the process another chance.
A South Dakota legislative subcommittee recommended on Wednesday that the stateâs medical marijuana regulations prohibit the home cultivation by patients.
The DEA is proposing to have access to more cannabis and psilocybin so that it can increase its research efforts.
Fresh out of prison, Richard Wershe Jr., who's referred to as "White Boy Rick," launched The 8th cannabis company.
This Tennessee woman was not about to go down without making a statement.
Massachusetts cannabis sales just surpassed $2 billion, a major milestone for the legal and still growing state industry.
Some of the industry's most prominent cannabis advocacy groups weighed in on the Senate's Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act.
A new agency in Michigan has been launched to tackle issues and help bring social equity to the cannabis industry.
Maricopa County maintains the lead in Arizonaâs expungement process.
Regulations surrounding cannabis and hemp in Japan aren't moving toward reform, as criminal penalties and fines for the plant are still common.
New Jersey social justice organizations are getting together for a free expungement clinic at a Doubletree hotel.
Ohio residents are hoping to gather enough petition signatures to legalize cannabis in the state.
The Upsetter leaves behind a legacy of timeless music.
The Swiss government has proposed lifting the special requirement for medical cannabis prescription on the eve of a recreational trial.
Lawmakers in Nigeria continue to enforce their disapproval of cannabis legalization as part of their War Against Drug Abuse effort.
Congratulations to the winners of the Cannabis Cup Northern California: Peopleâs Choice Edition 2021! Hereâs whatâs hot in the Emerald Triangle.
COVID-19 misinformation, not cannabis misinformation, led to the suspension.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis wrote a letter in support of safe cannabis banking access for the blossoming cannabis industry.
Colorado will be voting this November to see if itâs time to increase cannabis taxes in the state to help fund programs that benefit youth.
California will be delaying mushroom legalization for another year, to the disappointment of many a psychonaut.
Allouche Gallery is proud to present Brand Royalty, the first solo show of the Fall season, featuring the inaugural debut of twenty new paintings by the contemporary Pop and street artist. Ron English. The exhibition will remain on view at…
Psychedelics companies are all the rage right now. Compass Pathways is working with the magic mushroom compound psilocybin to treat depression. Itâs has raised $290 million in total. Atai Life Sciences â backed by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel â brought…
Medicinal mushrooms are a group of mushrooms that are considered best for various areas of health. Deemed generally safe to ingest, the research community is currently on a mission to reintroduce the world to mushrooms, but this time not as…
Could micro dosing of psychedelic drugs be the future of mental health?
The National Dressage Championships prelim silver title goes to a former showjumper on a talented four-year-old bought from just a video
âSteadfastâ sounds like âThe Little Engine That Could,â and that's what the shiitake is all about. Shiitake is one of the easiest and most productive fungi to grow, producing more
The use of medicinal mushrooms is growing popular and widely accepted by all. With research focusing on psilocybin and its added benefits, scientists become more fascinated by the compound and advocate its use among consumers. Buying magic mushrooms and other…
A new Princeton facility being built to grow and test magic mushrooms for health purposes is well underway.
How do you break a decades-long drinking habit? One woman shares how cognitive behavioral therapy and setting boundaries helped her get there.
One man shares how he broke a generational cycle of addiction with the help of therapy, a psychedelic journey, and a newly adopted family member.
Country star Kacey Musgraves took magic mushrooms to help her face the "pain" of her divorce from Ruston Kelly.
Rachel always assumed she was a boisterous extrovert, but getting sober revealed another side of herself sheâd never known.
Keke Palmer may have been in show business since she was a child but there are still a few things the recently minted Emmy Award winner still has to get used to.
The impending Delta Naturalistsâ brochure will hopefully inspire more people to take a closer look at these fascinating organisms.
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Tamarius Davis, who allegedly told Miami Beach police officers he had killed a father on Ocean Drive during a magic mushroom-induced psychosis, remained behind bars on Tuesday at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami-Dade County.
YouTuber Mikey Chen came away largely unimpressed by the Texas grown company
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Wouldnât it be nice if there was a single multi-vitamin that could adapt uniquely to your bodyâs specific needs to help you achieve mind-body balance? And wouldnât it be even better if it tasted like juicy, ripened, wild raspberries? There…
A dog was caught on camera enjoying a solitary hot tub session at night time and the funny video has been viewed more than 3.5 million times.
The NBAâs summer is winding down but our vacation watch wonât cease til the last man returns to camp.
In true 'Legends' style, the time-traveling team makes a last ditch effort to stop an alien invasion, all while trying to give Sara and Ava their dream wedding.
Dog owner Shannon from New Hampshire, US suspected her Labrador Miley had snaffled a wild magic mushroom which was confirmed by a vet who said she would be okay
Maxwell injected hyper color, psychedelic patterns, metallic sheen â and fun! â into his American sportswear repertoire for spring 2022.
Brandon Maxwell injected hyper color, psychedelic patterns, metallic sheen â and fun â into his spring 2022 collection.
In true 'Legends' style, the time-traveling team makes a last ditch effort to stop an alien invasion, all while trying to give Sara and Ava their dream wedding.
In true 'Legends' style, the time-traveling team makes a last ditch effort to stop an alien invasion, all while trying to give Sara and Ava their dream wedding.
In true 'Legends' style, the time-traveling team makes a last ditch effort to stop an alien invasion, all while trying to give Sara and Ava their dream wedding.
In true 'Legends' style, the time-traveling team makes a last ditch effort to stop an alien invasion, all while trying to give Sara and Ava their dream wedding.
In true 'Legends' style, the time-traveling team makes a last ditch effort to stop an alien invasion, all while trying to give Sara and Ava their dream wedding.
Sheâs already broken out of Nashville to become an unconventional pop superstar. Now sheâs stretching the limits of country again â with the help of psychedelics and a four-poster bed in her studio
'Shannon' posted a hilarious video on TikTok of her pooch dozing off with her head hanging out the window as she enjoyed the breeze blowing straight at her - all while high on wild mushrooms
Recently, mushrooms have been getting much attention as people are starting to reap their countless benefits. Mushrooms are loaded with proteins and antioxidants. The latter is said to play a vital role in shielding the body from destructive free radicals.…
How well do you know the mushrooms you add when cooking? The majority of them are edible. However, medicinal mushrooms are a different story.
New gameplay trailer also has a Babymetal song from 2015, which feels very Borderlands.
Maker: Brandon Krystowski, owner & mushroom growerBusiness: Erie Shore Seed & Spore, an urban farm in Vermilion, OH, specializing in growing a variety of mushrooms and microgreens      What sparked your interest in growing mushrooms?
First, it was marijuana and now it's psychedelics. In an exciting move, Seattle is finally working toward decriminalizing the possession of
/PRNewswire/ -- PsiloThera, Inc. is a pioneering Psychedelic Healthcare Innovation & Life Sciences Company in early stage development of Psilocybin ("Magic...
I thought these delicacies were just a well-kept Croatian secret, but it seems âthe chicken of the woodsâ has been growing nearer to home all the time, writes Adrian Chiles
Dungeons & Dragons will soon encounter their most terrifying monster yet - a singing mushroom.
Little Green Pharma already produces medicinal cannabis, and will now begin supplying psilocybin to Australian drug trials.
Wild mushroom foraging can be deadly. But in a region crammed with thousands of edible species, itâs fiercely beloved.
Daughter Cedella Marley discusses the decision to enter the global business venture to promote wellness with functional and psychedelic shrooms.
The use of psilocybic mushrooms, marijuana and ayahuasca will be discussed in historic and current contexts
Maggie and Negan are going to need to figure out some sort of uneasy alliance if they want to make it out alive.
Austin Dahl, 23, and Kailyn Felker, 23, were arrested Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, after law enforcement executed a search warrant at their residence on the belief that the pair were growing psilocybin mushrooms, commonly referred to as magic mushrooms.
A pending bill, grassroots petition, and national movement are pushing for the legalization of psychedelic drugs in Vermont.
A proposed ballot measure to legalize psilocybin in California would save the state millions in enforcement costs and also generate state and local tax revenue, the nonpartisan Legislative Analystâs Office (LAO) recently concluded. However, the officials also tempered expectations by…