BUSINESS
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$1B In 26 Days: This Marijuana Company Is Capitalizing On Ohio's Cannabis Surge
by Nicolás Jose Rodriguez on September 7, 2024
Senior analyst Pablo Zuanic noted In the first 26 days, total weed sales in Ohio reached $75.6M, implying an annualized run rate of $1.06B.
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A look at the growth of West Virginia's medical cannabis industry
by Dominion Post on September 7, 2024
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia’s medical cannabis program continues to grow. The legislation enabling the program passed in 2017, but nothing really got rolling until 2022. Morgantown’s first
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In Crookston, Canna Corners tries to expand its business, surrounded by moratoriums
by StarTribune on September 7, 2024
Red River Valley now has a beet-sugar-based, THC-infused soda pop, but its owners — and customers — have had to fight through some stigmas.
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Change in state law requires amendments to Westfield’s cannabis agreements
by Amy Porter | The Westfield News | aporter@thereminder.com on September 7, 2024
The City Council voted on Sept. 5 to accept amendments to Westfield’s host community agreements with three cannabis businesses.
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Sonoma County’s cannabis equity program was meant to address racial disparities. Some say it made them worse
by PHIL BARBER on September 6, 2024
Sonoma County’s cannabis equity program was meant to address racial disparities. Some say it made them worse
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$1B In 26 Days: This Marijuana Company Is Capitalizing On Ohio's Cannabis Surge
by Nicolás Jose Rodriguez on September 7, 2024
Senior analyst Pablo Zuanic noted In the first 26 days, total weed sales in Ohio reached $75.6M, implying an annualized run rate of $1.06B.
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Crowds line up early as Cherokee marijuana dispensary superstore opens to all adults
by Joe Marusak on September 7, 2024
Guess who can get high now? You. And legally.
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In Crookston, Canna Corners tries to expand its business, surrounded by moratoriums
by StarTribune on September 7, 2024
Red River Valley now has a beet-sugar-based, THC-infused soda pop, but its owners — and customers — have had to fight through some stigmas.
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Sonoma County’s cannabis equity program was meant to address racial disparities. Some say it made them worse
by PHIL BARBER on September 6, 2024
Sonoma County’s cannabis equity program was meant to address racial disparities. Some say it made them worse
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Here's how RI could determine who can open new retail cannabis stores
by Tom Mooney on September 6, 2024
The state would use a 'hybrid' selection method to determine who will get the next round of retail cannabis licenses.
CBD
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Hemp-derived cannabigerol shows promise in reducing anxiety — and maybe even improving memory
by Eric W. Dolan on September 7, 2024
Preliminary found has that cannabigerol (CBG), a compound from cannabis, reduces anxiety and stress without causing intoxication. It may also improve memory, making it a promising option for anxiety relief without typical cannabis side effects.
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California Governor Unveils Emergency Rules To Ban Hemp Products With Any ‘Detectable Amount’ Of THC
by Marijuana Moment on September 6, 2024
Six years after Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp at the federal level, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is attempting to rein in the proliferation of products that contain intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids. While many support the aims of the proposal, some stakeholders contend it could ultimately limit access to federally legal CBD
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The Montana Green Pages: Big Sky Country’s Best Brands
by Cannabis Now on September 6, 2024
Looking for a rundown of Montana's best cannabis brands? Look no further than the carefully curated Montana Green Pages.
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CBD may not work the way people think
by GreenState on September 6, 2024
Researchers regarded adverse effects of CBD and THC together to understand the pain-relieving potential of the cannabinoids.
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A Commonly Held Belief About CBD Might Well Be Wrong
by Laura Simmons on September 6, 2024
THC and CBD are thought to balance each other out – but what if that’s not true?
CRIME
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Kiwi burglar made 51 drug deals by text while at home on monitoring bracelet
by Ric Stevens on September 8, 2024
Tony Dean Adams also had used meth pipe hidden in his underwear.
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Albanian drug gangs use TikTok to recruit minders for UK cannabis farms
by Charles Hymas on September 7, 2024
Shortage of workers caused by arrests and immigration crackdown forces crime bosses to offer profit sharing incentives on social media
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Triad Weed: The Movie - Everything You Need to Know
by The Maine Wire on September 7, 2024
The Maine Wire's first-ever documentary - Triad Weed - premieres on Friday, Sept. 20 at the Saco Drive-In Theater. Get tickets now!
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Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Pollutes Breeding Grounds for Endangered Fish, Lake County Trio Arrested - MendoFever
by MendoFever – Mendocino County News on September 7, 2024
"During the search, detectives discovered three firearms, $20,000 in cash, and over 100 large marijuana plants growing in the middle of a natural drainage area that feeds directly into Kelsey Creek. The creek is home to a small population of rainbow trout and serves as a breeding ground for the endangered Clear Lake Hitch."
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Court orders destruction of 256 sacks of cannabis
by GhanaWeb on September 7, 2024
The Drug Law Enforcement Unit of the Ghana Police Service has been given the green light to destroy 256 fertilizer sacks of dried leaves all certified to be cannabis.
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California Governor Unveils Emergency Rules To Ban Hemp Products With Any ‘Detectable Amount’ Of THC
by Marijuana Moment on September 6, 2024
Six years after Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp at the federal level, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is attempting to rein in the proliferation of products that contain intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids. While many support the aims of the proposal, some stakeholders contend it could ultimately limit access to federally legal CBD
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CBD may not work the way people think
by GreenState on September 6, 2024
Researchers regarded adverse effects of CBD and THC together to understand the pain-relieving potential of the cannabinoids.
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At an existential crossroads for CBD in Italy, hemp stakeholders continue to battle
by HempToday® on September 6, 2024
The ban, if approved, would have a devastating effect on supply chains that make and sell CBD-based products.
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Former Trump AG bashes cannabis rescheduling (Newsletter: September 6, 2024)
by Marijuana Moment on September 6, 2024
RFK hits Harris’s marijuana record; DEA wrong on THC-O, court says; Indian tribe cannabis sales launch; Study: CBD suppositories for menstrual pain Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible…
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Mounting Research Supports Cannabis As Health Care Tool: Plant Compounds Relieve Endometriosis Pain And Reduce Fatigue, Studies Find
by Javier Hasse on September 5, 2024
Two new studies highlight cannabis' benefits in reducing pain for endometriosis patients and CBD's role in easing daytime fatigue.
CULTURE
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HP Government Clears Stage for Cannabis Cultivation in Himachal Pradesh
by himbumail.com on September 7, 2024
SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha has officially cleared the way for industrial and medicinal cultivation of cannabis (bhang) in the state, following a resolution passed unanimously.
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HP assembly adopts resolution to legalise cannabis cultivation
by Dar Ovais on September 6, 2024
Himachal approved cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial use, following a committee's report indicating public support and economic potential.
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CASEY: Virginia 420 Fest in Glenvar to celebrate Virginia's burgeoning cannabis culture
by Roanoke Times on September 6, 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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Smoke Odor Candles X Sean Dietrich Collab Honors Art and Culture
by Cannabis Now on September 4, 2024
The OG counterculture candle brand teams up with artist Sean Dietrich at CHAMPS in Las Vegas to celebrate three new scents inspired by Dietrich’s visual work.
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How to pick the right cannabis dispensary
by GreenState on September 3, 2024
Knowing how to pick the right cannabis dispensary is as easy as reading up, logging in, and asking around town.
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LCSO Uncovers Illegal Marijuana Cultivation and Arrests Three Suspects in Cobb, CA
by Redheaded Blackbelt on September 6, 2024
“During the search, detectives discovered three firearms, $20,000 in cash, and over 100 large marijuana plants growing in the middle of a natural drainage area that feeds directly into Kelsey Creek.
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As Amsterdam bows out, what will be the new capital of cannabis tourism?
by Ronan O’Connell on September 2, 2024
Countries like Thailand and South Africa are slowly opening up to marijuana tourism, a multibillion-dollar industry. But others want to avoid Amsterdam’s problems.
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The pot farm next door: Black market weed operations inundate California suburb, cops say
by Rob Kuznia,Scott Glover,Yahya Abou-Ghazala,Kyung Lah,Yong Xiong on August 31, 2024
A CNN Investigation has found a hot spot in which dozens – and possibly hundreds – of illegal pot farms are hiding inside upscale residential homes. The state’s lax weed laws make it hard to stop.
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California’s legal weed system is broken, while Michigan's is thriving. What gives?
by Connor Sheets on August 30, 2024
A comparison of Michigan and California shows how one state can have a booming cannabis economy while another’s still feels like a pipe dream.
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Marijuana hospitalizing Michigan kids at ‘worrisome’ rate after legalization
by BridgeMichigan on August 29, 2024
Unintentional marijuana use is spiking among young children, while the district is dealing with hundreds of incidents involving weed and vape pens.
EDIBLES
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Missouri regulators visit nearly 50 stores to inspect for intoxicating hemp edibles
by Missouri Independent on September 6, 2024
Missouri Hemp Trade Association sent a letter to DHSS saying regulators don't have the right to demand store owners destroy the products.
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THC Gummies: Strongest Edibles in the Market (100% Legal)
by Indiana Gazette Online on September 5, 2024
If you're looking to enhance your wellness routine or just unwind, THC gummies offer a flavorful escape. However, they’re not all the same. While some are potent and made for
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"Cannabis Substitution Therapy": Can Cannabis Ease Opioid Withdrawal?
by TalkingDrugs on September 5, 2024
Some research and advocates have highlighted how a "cannabis substitution" approach to dealing with opioid withdrawals may actually work.
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Happy Hour at 4:20? Lessons from Minnesota's Booming Hemp-Derived THC Beverage Market
by Regulatory Oversight on September 4, 2024
When Minnesota legislators passed House File 4065 in 2022 — legalizing the sale of certain hemp-derived THC edibles and beverages — few could have
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Edibles Recipes Made With Green Chile, Palisade Peaches and other Colorado Delicacies
by Herbert Fuego on September 4, 2024
Our beloved produce can be whipped into delicious THC-infused treats, like green chile, Palisade peach cobbler and cantaloupe bread.
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Pounds of missing pot, lacking surveillance video, and untested edibles at Michigan weed processing company
by FOX 2 Detroit on September 6, 2024
Exclusive Brands, based in Ann Arbor, was named in two complaints from the Cannabis Regulator Agency in Michigan.
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What You Need to Know About Medical Marijuana
by AARP on September 5, 2024
Use is growing and gummy consumption is exploding, but is it safe and effective?
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Edibles Recipes Made With Green Chile, Palisade Peaches and other Colorado Delicacies
by Herbert Fuego on September 4, 2024
Our beloved produce can be whipped into delicious THC-infused treats, like green chile, Palisade peach cobbler and cantaloupe bread.
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Grön Introduces 10-Pack MEGAs to Arizona’s Medical Cannabis Market, Available Exclusively at Trulieve
by Grön on September 4, 2024
Grön Introduces 10-Pack MEGAs to Arizona’s Medical Cannabis Market, Available Exclusively at Trulieve - Grön Also Expands Pearls Product Line with 2-Pack...
JOBS
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Governor Moore Announces Launch of Cannabis Workforce Development Program
by Washington County on September 4, 2024
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 28, 2024) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative led by Governor Wes Moore: the launch of the Cannabis Workforce Development Program. This pioneering effort, the first of its kind administered by a cannabis regulatory agency nationwide, aims to support Marylanders entering the expanding
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by StratCann on September 2, 2024
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for September 2024.
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Cannabis companies ramp up recruitment efforts as recreational industry prepares launch
by Hartford Business Journal on September 2, 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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How to become a budtender in the cannabis industry
by GreenState on September 2, 2024
Some may wonder how to become a budtender, and all of the other questions that go along with new employment.
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New cannabis markets open doors for more cannabis jobs
by Green Market Report on August 30, 2024
New adult-use states have sparked job creation, even as mature markets continue to face cuts.
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New cannabis markets open doors for more cannabis jobs
by Green Market Report on August 30, 2024
New adult-use states have sparked job creation, even as mature markets continue to face cuts.
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Legal Cannabis Employment Drops in US, Increases in NJ
by New Jersey Business Magazine on August 7, 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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New cannabis jobs board in New York seeks to help legal weed industry staff up
by Sean Teehan | steehan@syracuse.com on August 1, 2024
CannaJobsLink, from the Cannabis Workforce Initiative, is free and doesn’t require users to create an account.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by StratCann on August 1, 2024
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for August 2024.
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Senator Introduces ‘DOOBIE Act’ To Remove Marijuana Use Barriers For Federal Jobs
by Dario Sabaghi on July 19, 2024
A Senator has proposed legislation that would restrict federal agencies from considering past marijuana use when making employment and security clearance decisions.
POLITICS
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Politicians benefit from ‘weed washing’ donations
by washingtonexaminer.com on September 8, 2024
Politicians are benefitting from so-called "weed washing," which involves Marijuana companies funding political campaigns without federal legal ramifications.
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Recreational marijuana sales to all adults 21 or over begin on N.C. tribal land
by Associated Press on September 7, 2024
Possession or use of the drug is otherwise illegal in North Carolina.
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Pa. lawmakers target oversight gaps for medical marijuana doctors
by Ed Mahon | Spotlight PA on September 7, 2024
A proposal could clarify eligibility for physicians, and it’s intended “to protect the health and safety of the patients” in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program, two lawmakers say.
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Trump's Attorney General William Barr Accuses Biden-Harris Admin Of Politicizing Cannabis Legalization, 'Ignoring Legal Standards, Scientific Evidence'
by Maureen Meehan on September 6, 2024
Casting aspersions on cannabis reform, Barr did not mention Donald Trump who recently said he supported weed reform in Florida.
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New Hampshire Governor Candidates Discuss Marijuana Legalization Ahead Of Primary, With Democrats In Support And Republicans Opposed
by Marijuana Moment on September 6, 2024
Ahead of New Hampshire’s primary elections on Tuesday, candidates for governor in the state are weighing in on whether and how lawmakers should legalize marijuana. All three leading Democrats say they’d support the reform—though they differ on key policy details—while top Republicans, unlike outgoing Gov. Chris Sununu (R), say they would oppose legalization. The three
SCIENCE
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Cannabis and Managing Endometriosis Pain: Survey Highlights Patient Experiences
by Erin McEvoy on September 6, 2024
Several participants reported symptom relief and reduced reliance on pain medication.
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States Without Legalized Cannabis Have Higher Rate of Poison Control Calls for Delta-8 THC Products, Says Recent Study
by Madeline Colli on September 6, 2024
Products containing Delta-8 THC may be leading to an increase in calls to poison control centers, according to a recent study.
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Governor Newsom issues emergency regulations banning any level of THC from hemp-derived food and beverage products
by Sebastian Krawiec on September 6, 2024
The regulations would ban any hemp-derived food, beverage and dietary products from having any THC levels and impose an age restriction of 21 to purchase these products.
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Calibration Science, Part V: Spotting Outliers
by Brian C. Smith on September 6, 2024
Here, we discuss how to spot outliers and potential ways to correct them in data sets.
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Custom Cones USA Examines Data on the Current Pre Roll Market Industry
by Erin McEvoy on September 5, 2024
A recently published white paper delves into data on market and consumer trends for pre rolls.
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A decision on a major policy shift on marijuana won’t come until after the presidential election
by The Seattle Times on September 3, 2024
A decision on whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in the U.S. won’t come until after the November presidential election.
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Miracle drug or the devil’s lettuce?
by Washington Post on September 1, 2024
A quiz about what science knows — and doesn’t know — about cannabis
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for research, and China’s ‘Friedmann’
by newsfromscience on August 30, 2024
The latest in science and policy
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Brazilian moms are leading the charge to secure CBD for sick kids
by The Seattle Times on August 27, 2024
In Brazil, Janaína Silva’s 4-year-old son, Murillo, suffers from severe epilepsy, leading to frequent, prolonged convulsions.
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Four-in-ten U.S. drug arrests in 2018 were for marijuana offenses
by Carrie Blazina on August 19, 2024
Police officers in the United States still make more arrests for marijuana offenses than for any other drug, according to FBI data.