Cali Kosher on Yosemite Boulevard just outside the Modesto city limits had been doing business in Stanislaus County since 2016. Its last day of operation was Thursday after it didn’t pay outstanding county fees. Despite celebrating the passage of Measure P, which will set cannabis tax revenue based on income, retail businesses are having trouble keeping up with currently … [Read more...] about Update: 2 Stanislaus County cannabis retailers close in span of a month. What’s to blame?
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Colorado marijuana sales – and tax dollars – are still falling
Forget the pandemic boom in marijuana sales – Colorado now collects fewer marijuana tax dollars than it did in 2018. About half the country now has joined Colorado in legalizing recreational marijuana, with a total of 24 states and Washington, D.C., regulating cannabis. The spread of legalization has taken a toll on Colorado’s more established market, with the wholesale price … [Read more...] about Colorado marijuana sales – and tax dollars – are still falling
Kentuckians will soon be able to meet with doctors, nurses for medical cannabis certification
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Soon, sick Kentuckians will be able to meet with doctors and nurses approved by the Office of Medical Cannabis. Gov. Andy Beshear announced during a Team Kentucky Update that on Dec. 1, the Office of Medical Cannabis will have a statewide directory of authorized doctors and nurse practitioners on its website. Those with qualified conditions will need to get … [Read more...] about Kentuckians will soon be able to meet with doctors, nurses for medical cannabis certification
Christopher Columbus And Cannabis
He is honored for helping open the new world…and a certain plant had helped a quite a bit. There are so many myths and stories around Columbus. Did he discover North America (spoiler -looked like the Vikings beat him to the continent)? He wasn’t about gold and glory, he was about bringing religion to the world in honor of Catholic Spain. The other big myth is he was Italian, … [Read more...] about Christopher Columbus And Cannabis
Senate Farm Bill Draft Seeks To Close Loopholes For Intoxicating Hemp
The Senate has revealed its much-awaited version of the Farm Bill, reflecting significant changes in federal hemp regulations. Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee revealed a version of the Farm Bill earlier this week, featuring updated hemp regulations. The most significant change in the proposed amendments to federal … [Read more...] about Senate Farm Bill Draft Seeks To Close Loopholes For Intoxicating Hemp
cannabis poisonings rose sharply
In 2021, federal health officials declined to sign off on a clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of using marijuana to treat military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Allowing patients to smoke high-potency marijuana posed an unjustifiable risk to their health, the Food and Drug Administration said in a written response to the trial proposal. The agency … [Read more...] about cannabis poisonings rose sharply
New Leadership a Mixed Bag For Weed
Cannabis industry stakeholders are breathing a sigh of relief now that President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he has chosen former Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general. But Senate Republicans’ choice for majority leader may be a sign that cannabis reforms are unlikely to be made by Congress for at least two years. A clearer image of what the future … [Read more...] about New Leadership a Mixed Bag For Weed
UWSP starting cannabis science program
STEVENS POINT, Wis. -- (WAOW) While most people hear the word cannabis and think of marijuana, which is illegal in Wisconsin, professors at UWSP say the plant can be used for much more than creating a recreational drug, including being able to clean up PFAS in the soil. Biology Professor Brian Barringer is spearheading a new program that aims to teach students about cannabis … [Read more...] about UWSP starting cannabis science program
Michigan marijuana prices hit new low after years of decreases
(FOX 2) - The price for an ounce of marijuana reached its lowest price since Michigan legalized pot for recreational use among adults. According to the Michigan Cannabis Regulator Agency, the average retail price for an ounce of flower is $73,99 in October, which is down nearly $20 from September. The state marijuana industry is among the country's most robust with Michigan … [Read more...] about Michigan marijuana prices hit new low after years of decreases
Former CT consumer protection official outlines plan for ‘high-end’ cannabis dispensary in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN — A former state Department of Consumer Protection commissioner will be seeking approval to open an “extremely high-end” and “bougie” hybrid cannabis shop in the old Woolworth’s building. Wallingford attorney Gerald Farrell Jr. spoke about the plan during Wednesday’s Downtown Business District meeting. He has partnered with Wallingford developer Dominick DeMartino, … [Read more...] about Former CT consumer protection official outlines plan for ‘high-end’ cannabis dispensary in Middletown
