RIV Capital sees ‘operational challenges,’ opportunities in uncertain New York cannabis market
RIV Capital, the cannabis-investing company backed by Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., has cited regulatory uncertainty and market dynamics in New York in a big impairment on its pending acquisition of Etain. RIV Capital said Tuesday that regulatory uncertainty and other...
When will NY marijuana dispensaries open for business?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With 36 marijuana retail dispensary licenses granted to New York State providers — including two on Staten Island — many people have one question on their mind: When can you buy legal weed? Last week the state Office of Cannabis...
CURLF, GTBIF, or IIPR: Which “Strong Buy” Cannabis Stock has Higher Upside Potential?
Persistent delay in the legalization at the federal level has impacted investor sentiment for cannabis stocks. President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon those convicted for “simple possession of marijuana” and review the classification of marijuana as a Schedule 1...
Controversial Michigan marijuana testing lab says potency results are legit. It has proof
Michigan regulators and the state’s largest marijuana safety testing lab are at odds. When customers purchase marijuana off shelves, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has questioned whether the THC potency results on the label are accurate, at least when Viridis...
Senator Files Bill To Make Cannabis Businesses Eligible For SBA Loans
Democratic U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada last week introduced legislation that would make regulated cannabis businesses eligible for loans and other programs from the federal Small Business Administration (SBA). If passed, the Fair Access for Cannabis Small...
CBD Stocks Creating Opportunities – Established (BCCI), (STG), (WEED), (ACRGF), (RLTR), (CBMJ), and Newcomer (VAPR) Lead the Charge
You would have to be living in isolation to have not picked up on the hottest marijuana derivative consumable and therapeutic center isolate CBD. CBD “Cannabidiol” is the non-psychoactive full spectrum derivative of the hemp and marijuana plant largely credited for the majority of the medical beneficial attributes associated with marijuana.
Colorado Amendment Addresses Concerns On Banning Social Media Marijuana Posts, But Questions On Psychedelics And Other Drugs Remain
Colorado lawmakers advanced an amended social media bill on Thursday that, as introduced, would have forced platforms to ban users for talking positively about marijuana online. But while the sponsor …
Orchard Lake quashes push for recreational marijuana as efforts are ongoing in other Oakland County cities
boating and water safety in the recreational community to easy access to marijuana retailers in nearby communities and the need to limit children’s access to the drug. Resident Joyce Herman initially …
First recreational cannabis dispensary in Ontario County opens
After waiting months for clearance from the state, the first recreational cannabis dispensary in Ontario County is now open …
The Inspirational World Of Modern Cannabis And Creativity
Long after jazz pioneer Mezz Mezzrow wrote about the intersection of cannabis and creativity, today’s artists bring diverse perspectives to a wide range of mediums.
Marijuana legalization is an extremely unwise policy
Fr. Michael P. Orsi Religious believers (especially pastors) are called to help people maintain their physical and mental wellbeing, just as much as their moral and spiritual soundness. This is the ethical imperative of health care. It includes alerting people to...
No dank bank: Congress should clear way for marijuana businesses to bank
If you ask any security consultant about one of the biggest physical security risks a business can take, high up on the list would be having huge piles of cash lying around. If you ask a business consultant what one of a small business’ biggest commercial risks might...
Advocates, opponents prepare for fight over marijuana legalization in Minnesota
© Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune file/Star Tribune/TNS Advocates for marijuana legalization in Minnesota are optimistic about its chances now that Democrats control the state House, Senate and governors office. Minnesota cannabis advocates have waited years for this...
Has interest in recreational marijuana in Illinois peaked?
Since recreational marijuana sales were legalized statewide in January 2020, taxes and fees have generated more than $850 million for Illinois. Last month alone, the 110 recreational dispensaries throughout Illinois collected $131,547,031 in revenue, their...
Could marijuana sales impact Virginia Beach’s resort area? City leaders, experts zero in
VIRGINIA BEACH — After state legislators loosened regulations on marijuana last year, Virginia Beach city leaders are trying to get in front of any further changes to the law. They recently established a cannabis task force and support state legislation on taxing...
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