Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) has announced a distribution agreement with Canopy Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: CGC) to distribute Canopy's Storz & Bickel medical vaporizers in Australia through Flora's subsidiary, Australian Vaporizers. This move expands Flora's presence in the Australian medical cannabis market, estimated at $94 million with a projected CAGR of 33.6% from 2024 … [Read more...] about Flora Growth Corp. Enters $94 million Australian Medical Cannabis Market with Canopy Growth Corp. Distribution Agreement for Storz & Bickel Vaporizers
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Amendment 3 is about much more than pot | Opinion
In our polarized climate, it’s hard to identify any issue on which Americans agree. Yet, there’s one notable exception: corporate monopolies. A recent poll of 1,700 Americans found that 81 percent of likely voters and majorities of both parties agree with the statement, “I am concerned that big corporations and businesses are becoming too powerful.” This November, Florida will … [Read more...] about Amendment 3 is about much more than pot | Opinion
The Marijuana Landscape
As we navigate the evolving landscape of marijuana legalization, it is crucial to emphasize the need for effective treatment options alongside these reforms. While legal access to cannabis may alleviate burdens on the criminal justice system, it also raises concerns about increased use and potential addiction. Research suggests that approximately 9 to 17 percent of cannabis … [Read more...] about The Marijuana Landscape
Four men jailed after smuggling millions of dollars worth of marijuana to UK
Four men have been jailed after smuggling $5.6 million worth of cannabis hidden in sacks of Gari powder from Ghana to the UK. A shipping container holding the huge drugs haul arrived at Tilbury Docks, Essex on December 19, 2019. Intelligence obtained by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and Ghanaian Narcotics Control Commission suggested it could contain illegal substances — … [Read more...] about Four men jailed after smuggling millions of dollars worth of marijuana to UK
Kamala Harris promises full marijuana legalization – is that a gamechanger?
The Democrat says she will end cannabis prohibition and seek to help Black men profit from the industry if elected Kamala Harris announced on Monday that if elected president, she would fully legalize adult recreational cannabis on the federal level – the first time a presidential nominee has taken such an unambiguous stance on ending cannabis prohibition. As part of her … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris promises full marijuana legalization – is that a gamechanger?
Are CT’s cannabis advertising rules too strict? Yes, businesses say
In cannabis stores in Connecticut and Massachusetts, merchandising varies widely based on the states' different approaches to product safety. In Massachusetts, colorful branding is allowed as long as it doesn't target customers under 21, In Connecticut, packaging is black and white. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror Connecticut’s recreational cannabis market is on track to … [Read more...] about Are CT’s cannabis advertising rules too strict? Yes, businesses say
Massive pot seizures on illegal smoke shops allegedly made NYC sheriff’s deputies sick
Massive pot seizures on city Sheriff Anthony Miranda’s watch made his deputies ill, according to a federal lawsuit. Mayor Adams’ war on illegal smoke and cannabis shops, spearheaded by Miranda, saw the sheriff confiscate 600 pounds of marijuana in just under three months, from November 2022 through Jan. 20, 2023. “However, this operation proved to not only be unlawful, it … [Read more...] about Massive pot seizures on illegal smoke shops allegedly made NYC sheriff’s deputies sick
Exclusive: Inside the prison that executes people for supplying cannabis
Singapore CNN — Though he is provided with a straw mat, Matthew says he prefers to sleep on the concrete floor of his cell in the maximum-security wing of Singapore’s Changi Prison. “It’s more cooling that way,” says the 41-year-old former schoolteacher, who was sentenced to more than seven years in prison and seven strokes of the cane for selling methamphetamine. CNN met … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Inside the prison that executes people for supplying cannabis
Unlicensed cannabis, fentanyl-laced marijuana sales a growing problem
The sale of cannabis products by licensed shops may have started in 2022 – one year after its legalization was signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont. But like nearby states that have legalized marijuana, the rollout has been anything but smooth. That is because the process to license legal shops, other than the existing medical marijuana retailers that have chosen to expand under … [Read more...] about Unlicensed cannabis, fentanyl-laced marijuana sales a growing problem
Pothead pets: Veterinarians see uptick in marijuana toxicity in pets as THC use grows in NYC
Pot smokers in NYC beware: Leaving those extra buds, flowers and joints around can be toxic to your pet. That is what several veterinarians have been saying since recreational marijuana use was legalized statewide in 2021. Animal doctors across the Big Apple have seen an increase in cuddly patients, including cats and dogs, who have accidentally ingested the drug, leaving them … [Read more...] about Pothead pets: Veterinarians see uptick in marijuana toxicity in pets as THC use grows in NYC
