Hannah Whyte is one of thousands of Californians who have struggled to insure their property in the event of wildfire. Her 77-acre farm nestled deep in a wildfire-vulnerable forest lost its coverage from State Farm after the mountainous region burned six years ago, and she’s found herself excluded from the state-created insurer of last resort designed to protect the most … [Read more...] about Wildfire risk upends California’s marijuana heartland as insurance vanishes
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Medical Marijuana Act Signed by Biden Would Hinder Research Under Rescheduling
When President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan cannabis research bill in December 2022, it established a new registration process for researchers to study the plant and for manufacturers to supply products for clinical trials and drug development. Many heralded Biden’s signing as a historic win for the industry: The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (H.R. … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana Act Signed by Biden Would Hinder Research Under Rescheduling
Thailand Unveils New Bill to Regulate Cannabis While Keeping It Legal
Thailand has proposed a new bill to regulate its cannabis industry and restrict marijuana uses to primarily health and medical purposes, the latest effort to rein in recreational smoking after several policy u-turns. Under the draft legislation, cannabis or its extracts will be allowed for medical treatment and research by state agencies besides its use in herbal, food and … [Read more...] about Thailand Unveils New Bill to Regulate Cannabis While Keeping It Legal
Unwrapping the cannabis chocolate business with Inclusion Gourmet
When it comes to chocolate, there are many classic pairings, like peanut butter, mint or marshmallow. At Inclusion Gourmet, the magic ingredient is cannabis. Based in Fairfield, the company is one of the first independent processors of cannabis-infused confections in the Garden State. Through its Jersey Canna brand, Inclusion Gourmet supplies more than 65 dispensaries across … [Read more...] about Unwrapping the cannabis chocolate business with Inclusion Gourmet
Californians are ‘panic buying’ hemp before an expected THC ban
Gov. Gavin Newsom has set off a surge of “panic buying” hemp after his announcement earlier this month that he’s attempting to outlaw all hemp THC products, a category of cannabis sold outside of licensed marijuana stores. The emergency ban could hit Californians as early as Thursday, outlawing the sale of any product that contains THC outside of a legal marijuana store. … [Read more...] about Californians are ‘panic buying’ hemp before an expected THC ban
An SF pot brand hustled its way into the biggest sponsorship in college sports
Gilbert “Berner” Milam Jr. never thought the University of Southern California would say yes. When the founder and CEO of the cannabis brand Cookies first heard his business team was trying to sign a sponsorship deal with USC football, he immediately thought “that would never happen,” he recently said in an interview with SFGATE. Marketing deals for marijuana companies are a … [Read more...] about An SF pot brand hustled its way into the biggest sponsorship in college sports
Connie Chung on the Weed Strain Named for Her: ‘I’m Easy to Grow’
Connie Chung on "TODAY" and the cannabis strain named for her. Former TV news anchor Connie Chung has a cannabis strain named after her. “I’m easy to grow,” she told TODAY hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hota Kolb on Sept. 16. “I create a lovely flower and one of my favorite parts is that I’m low-maintenance. I find that very admirable, although I don’t think Maury would agree that … [Read more...] about Connie Chung on the Weed Strain Named for Her: ‘I’m Easy to Grow’
Police seize $10 MILLION worth of marijuana from Queen’s party shop
Over $10 million worth of cannabis products were found hiding in an unassuming New York City party shop as authorities work to crackdown on illegal weed operations across the city. The NYC Sheriff's Office raided the Making Your Dreams Reality Event space at 88-08 Little Neck Pkwy in Queens Tuesday night and discovered hundreds of boxes filled with unregulated weed, … [Read more...] about Police seize $10 MILLION worth of marijuana from Queen’s party shop
Company eyes West Tisbury marijuana operation
Fine Fettle, a marijuana business that announced in the spring that it would close its West Tisbury operation, is planning to transfer over its local licenses and assets to a new owner. Ownership of the Fine Fettle’s Island location, the only medical marijuana dispensary and grower on the Island, is in the works to be transferred over to the Black Harbor Group LLC, according to … [Read more...] about Company eyes West Tisbury marijuana operation
Cannabis dispensary CEO suddenly resigns
Ayr Wellness is searching for a new chief executive after the sudden resignation of CEO David Goubert. Goubert stepped down on Sept. 18 after almost two years at the marijuana dispensary chain. Steven M. Cohen, an outside legal advisor for the company without cannabis industry experience, was appointed interim CEO. He is the founding member of Blue Raven, an advisory firm that … [Read more...] about Cannabis dispensary CEO suddenly resigns
