Abortion rights and marijuana questions expected to drive Ohioans to polls as early voting begins
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heavier-than-normal turnout is expected Wednesday as early voting begins in Ohio’s closely watched off-year election to decide the future of abortion access and marijuana legalization in the state. Of greatest interest nationally is Issue...
Schedule III: Why Biden’s Move Is A Win For Marijuana
This piece was co-written by Robert Hoban and Hirsh Jain In November 2020, the United Nations made substantial revisions to the classification of cannabis under the UN Convention on Narcotic Drugs. This significant move signaled the beginning of the end for cannabis...
Chefs and Business Owners Want Event Permits for Cannabis
Chef Dave Hadley has cooked around the world, with a résumé that includes working at Michelin-star restaurants and winning multiple Food Network challenges. His current project, an Indian street-food pop-up called Samosa Shop, has become a popular staple at...
Award-winning cannabis provider offers look at industry’s legal future
for Uplyfted Cannabis Co. The past few years have been unprecedented in the cannabis industry. With more and more states legalizing recreational marijuana and public opinion shifting to become more lenient and welcoming toward cannabis consumption, the companies who...
New York Judge Approves Two Cannabis Retailers To Open
A New York Judge recently issued a court order that allows just two cannabis retailers to open for business, while hundreds of others are put on hold. On Oct. 6, Judge Kevin Bryant permitted Manhattan-based ConBud LLC and Queens-based Kush Culture LLC (also known as...
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.
Twenty-six states may soon need to regulate cannabis—here’s what they can learn from Colorado and Washington
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has made moves to reclassify marijuana, making it a type of legal but regulated medicine, like Tylenol with codeine or some steroids.
The cannabis industry needs standardized methods of risk assessment
Cannabis is becoming a big business in the U.S., but companies in the field still struggle to find financing. A broadly accepted way of assessing their creditworthiness would be a huge help.
New Jersey Cannabis Convention Returns to Atlantic City, September 6-7
The NECANN New Jersey Cannabis Convention, presented by Ozone & Simply Herb, is set to make a highly anticipated return to the …
KY medical marijuana dispensary license applications reach almost 2,300 in lead-up to deadline
WEBSITE, WLKY.COM. COM NEW TONIGHT AT SIX. GOVERNOR BESHEAR OUTLINES SIGNIFICANT STEPS WHICH WILL SPEED UP KENTUCKY’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM BEGINNING JULY 1ST. BUSINESSES IN THE COMMONWEALTH CAN …
Cannabis In The Mainstream: Thinking About Your Business As A CPG Company – Hear What This Cheif Marketing/Strategy Officer Has To Say
Patricia Rosi, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer of Acreage Holdings, was a panelist at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference on Wednesday, September 27th. Acreage is a publicly traded company based in British Columbia that holds a large number of cannabis brands...
Gov. Newsom vetoes Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California
SAN FRANCISCO – A bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Assemblyman Matt Haney, who authored the legislation. Assembly Bill 374 passed the Assembly with a 66-9 vote last...
Local businesses look for better state cannabis leadership
After Erin DuPree stepped down as director of the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCB) in September, local providers are pushing for better leadership for Minnesota’s cannabis regulation. Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) appointed DuPree to the position on Sept. 21 to...
Will abortion and marijuana become legal in Ohio? Election prediction from Thomas Suddes
Early voting starts Wednesday for Nov. 7’s general election, at which Ohioans are being asked to (a) add a right to abortion to the Ohio Constitution and (b) pass a law legalizing marijuana. Both proposals were placed on the ballot by voter petition, not by the...
Chicago-based ‘cannabis cafe’ opens on State Street
The High Crowd Cafe, a THC/CBD cafe, is the first of its kind in Madison. Located at 115 State Street, the cafe sells things like pre-rolls and gummies, the cafe also serves THC/CBD infused lattes, lemonades, teas and baked goods which you can consume on-site, unlike...
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