Holliston Town Administrator Travis Ahern has agreed to bring his experience in municipal government to the Cannabis Control Commission in 2025, the agency announced Monday evening. The announcement comes less than a week after commissioners voted 4-0 to extend an offer to Ahern, who was the de facto runner-up in the prolonged search to fill the vacancy at the CCC's … [Read more...] about Holliston town administrator agrees to head up Mass. Cannabis Control Commission
DC dispensary shut down; cops seize 60 pounds of weed, edibles
WASHINGTON - The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration, with support from the Metropolitan Police Department, shut down an illegal cannabis business in Northwest D.C. on Monday, citing public health and safety concerns. All the Buzz DC, located at 3232 Georgia Avenue NW, was ordered to close by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board after it was found to be … [Read more...] about DC dispensary shut down; cops seize 60 pounds of weed, edibles
Illegal marijuana operation busted in Grady County
GRADY COUNTY, OK (KOKH) — The Grady County Sheriff's Office and the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation busted an illegal marijuana operation in Grady County. According to officials, the grow had about 40,000 illegal marijuana plants and 600 pounds of packaged illegal marijuana. The Grady County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting compliance checks on marijuana grows in Grady … [Read more...] about Illegal marijuana operation busted in Grady County
News Journal’s top 10 stories: Disputes about marijuana dispensaries coming to Mansfield
Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry said she expects to know more about marijuana dispensaries coming to the city early in the new year. "It's at the state level," she said Monday while heading out on holiday. "The dispensaries are working to get their licenses. Until they get their licenses, there's not much we can do." Perry said several dispensaries have applied for zoning within … [Read more...] about News Journal’s top 10 stories: Disputes about marijuana dispensaries coming to Mansfield
How Much Does an Ounce of Cannabis Flower Cost Entering 2025?
Seeds or no seeds? The answer to that question was often a determining factor for how much a bag of cannabis flower would cost some decades ago. Pricing is much more nuanced in the present day of state-legalized markets, with consumer demand geared toward potency, flavor and effect as well as other cultivar-specific preferences. And as commercial cannabis markets have become … [Read more...] about How Much Does an Ounce of Cannabis Flower Cost Entering 2025?
The Many Risks of Cannabis and High-Dose THC
The word “cannabis” refers to all products derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, which contains about 540 chemical substances. “Marijuana” refers to parts of or products from the plant containing substantial amounts of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the intoxicating substance primarily responsible for affecting a person’s mental state. More than 100 other cannabinoid … [Read more...] about The Many Risks of Cannabis and High-Dose THC
Federal Agency Honors Hemp Company With Award Recognizing Commitment To Veterans’ Employment
A federal agency has announced the recipients of an award honoring companies that successfully support military veterans—including a cannabis business that utilizes hemp for building material. In a notice published in the Federal Register on Friday, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) said it is recognizing a “select group of … [Read more...] about Federal Agency Honors Hemp Company With Award Recognizing Commitment To Veterans’ Employment
Wild West of THC: Texas hemp shops can sell weed and ‘no one’s gonna stop them,’ says Sid Miller
When it comes to regulating consumable hemp-derived products in Texas, there's no sheriff in town. That's according to Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, who used to own a hemp farm, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who's pushing for a ban to bring in line what they see as a Wild West for THC. Lounges, dispensaries and cafes vending cannabis and cannabis-based products continue to … [Read more...] about Wild West of THC: Texas hemp shops can sell weed and ‘no one’s gonna stop them,’ says Sid Miller
South African scientist talks about health benefits of medical cannabis in Manila visit
MANILA, Philippines — Globally renowned South African cannabis scientist and clinician Dr. Shiksha Gallow advocated for the legalization of medical cannabis in the Philippines, citing scientific evidence of its health benefits. Gallow led a press conference held at Solaire Resort and Casino last December 19 to speak on how medical cannabis has been aiding cases abroad. "The … [Read more...] about South African scientist talks about health benefits of medical cannabis in Manila visit
FLUENT Completes Acquisition of RIV Capital, Adding New York Operations to Footprint
Cansortium Inc., a vertically integrated, multistate cannabis company operating under the FLUENT brand, and RIV Capital Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company operating the Etain brand in New York, are pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced arrangement with RIV Capital (the “transaction”), whereby FLUENT acquired all of the issued and outstanding … [Read more...] about FLUENT Completes Acquisition of RIV Capital, Adding New York Operations to Footprint
