New cannabis licensees in Illinois face David vs. Goliath fight against industry giants
As Illinois begins to award much-delayed cannabis business licenses, the new business owners will face a long uphill climb. They’ll be pitting mom-and-pop startups against giant companies that have had a five-year head start to take control of the market. Entry-level...
NY Cannabis Insider: Join virtual event to learn about the emerging marijuana business
Recreational marijuana has been legal in New York since April 1. But when it comes to what the new marijuana business landscape will look like, there are still more questions than answers. NY Cannabis Insider can help. It is hosting a virtual conference and networking...
Calvin Johnson aims to change game with cannabis business
© Provided by Associated Press Hall of Fame Johnson WEBBERVILLE, Mich. (AP) — Calvin Johnson is simply in awe that he will soon join Jim Brown and Gale Sayers as Pro Football Hall of Famers inducted at 35 years old or younger. “That’s football royalty, man,”...
Denver gets first marijuana retailer applicant under social equity program
A former University of Denver student who was cited for possessing marijuana in Wyoming 11 years ago has become the first applicant in the city for a marijuana retail store license under the new social equity program. Daniel Morgan, the owner of the business Social...
Prohibition Partners Acquires Business of Cannabis
Acquisition of North American Publisher Creates the Leading B2B Media & Data Platform in Global Cannabis LONDON – August 4, 2021 – (Newswire.com) Prohibition Holdings Ltd (parent company of Prohibition Partners) today announces its 100% acquisition of Business of...
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.
The Inside Story Of Las Vegas’ First Cannabis-Friendly Hotel
Real estate entrepreneur Alexandre Rizk recently opened The Lexi, the first hotel in Sin City to allow guests to smoke weed in their rooms, with plans to take it national. Welcome to the world of the highest rollers. The newest hotel in Las Vegas has already gone to...
New York State’s First Legal Cannabis Fest
“Well, I hope to see dispensaries, you know, like liquor, like liquor stores, everything being more normalized, you know, because there’s a big stigma on it’s been on cannabis for, you know, as long as I can remember. And it’s time for that to...
Broome County’s second recreational cannabis dispensary ‘The Greenery Spot’ to open June 28
JOHNSON CITY (WBNG) — The second recreational cannabis dispensary in Broome County “The Greenery Spot” is set to open its doors on June 28. Located at 246 Main St in Johnson City, Owner Chris Myers is hoping the location will be easily accessible and also boost...
Alabama Officials Delay Medical Marijuana Business Licensing Over Inconsistencies In Application Scoring
“I know we’re all concerned about it, but it would have been just a catastrophe if the applicants went through their numbers and found an error.” By Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) Friday voted to delay the issuing of...
Cannabis Is Here Whether Congress Likes It or Not | Opinion
© Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), joined by Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), speak at a press conference on introducing legislation to end federal cannabis prohibition on July 14, 2021. As much as I...
Looking for a U.S. Cannabis Stock? This Might Be the One
Consumers and investors alike are excited about the emergence of the cannabis industry in the U.S. Legalization is gaining momentum state by state and social acceptance at the federal level. Specialty retailer GrowGeneration (NASDAQ:GRWG) is a potential stock for...
OLCC drops ‘Control,’ adds ‘Cannabis’ to name years after recreational marijuana legalized
© Provided by KATU Portland PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon agency that regulates alcohol and marijuana within the state had a name change on Monday – becoming the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission. The OLCC’s acronym will remain the same, exchanging the agency’s...
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Sued for Violating State Law
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Sued for Violating State Law Total 1...
Companies like Amazon are rethinking drug testing as cannabis use grows. Despite being legal, some Illinois employers will still fire you for it.
© Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune Workers on the assembly line at the Ford Chicago Assembly Plant on June 24, 2019. While Ford screens new hires, it does not conduct random drug testing on employees. As people begin to filter back into the office after a...
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