Nick Cimadon (left) and his fiance Kelsey Rivera hold trays of recently made cannabis-infused gummies. The couple recently launched cannabis food and beverage manufacturer SoundView in Bristol. After traveling the globe for military service responsibilities, engaged couple Kelsey Rivera and Nick Cimadon have put off wedding plans for now as they focus on their newest … [Read more...] about Bristol-based SoundView is one of CT’s first cannabis-infused food and beverage manufacturers
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NY Cannabis Stores Get Green Light For Flashy Ads And Discounts As State Approves Over 100 New Permits
New York cannabis regulators have amended the state's marketing rules – a stumbling block of which cannabis retailers have complained previously. What Happened The state Office of Cannabis Management has adopted regulations for personal home cultivation of cannabis, allowing for the rules to go into effect on Wednesday, reported The Buffalo News. During this week's regular … [Read more...] about NY Cannabis Stores Get Green Light For Flashy Ads And Discounts As State Approves Over 100 New Permits
West Bank to get a marijuana pharmacy as new owners plan rebrand for New Orleans locations
A New Orleans-based private investor group is taking over a collection of medical marijuana pharmacies in the New Orleans area and expanding to create the West Bank's first location in Harvey.H&W Acquisition Company LLC, co-owned by a maritime veteran and trial attorney, bought the highly coveted medical marijuana pharmacy license from local pharmacy H&W Drug Store and … [Read more...] about West Bank to get a marijuana pharmacy as new owners plan rebrand for New Orleans locations
The Stages of Cannabis Growth For Outdoor and Indoor Growers
Growing cannabis from cannabis seeds can be a truly rewarding process, but having a green thumb alone will not ensure having healthy and thriving cannabis plants. Even veteran growers spend a lot of time and resources tendering their male and female plants through all cannabis growth stages to ensure the biggest yields and the best harvests when the time comes. If you are new … [Read more...] about The Stages of Cannabis Growth For Outdoor and Indoor Growers
Kansas legislative leadership devoting two days of interim hearings to medical marijuana
Sen. Michael Fagg, an El Dorado Republican and chairman of the Senate Utilities Committee, was granted two days for joint House and Senate meetings to discuss implications of passing a medical marijuana law in Kansas. The meetings would occur later this year to prepare for the January opening of the 2025 Legislature. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — Republican Sen. … [Read more...] about Kansas legislative leadership devoting two days of interim hearings to medical marijuana
‘Early mover advantage’: How Minnesota’s new social equity rules for cannabis businesses are playing out so far
Those seeking to be cannabis cultivators or mezzobusiness operators can begin growing plants sometime this fall in response to legislative changes meant to assure there is some legal supply when stores open sometime in the spring. Jessica Jackson looked out over a crowd of could-be recreational cannabis entrepreneurs gathered at Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis and … [Read more...] about ‘Early mover advantage’: How Minnesota’s new social equity rules for cannabis businesses are playing out so far
Groups Push DEA To Hold Hearing On Biden Administration’s Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal
Opponents of federal marijuana reform—and some legalization supporters—are requesting that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hold public hearings on the government’s planned move to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. Prohibitionists, law enforcement and former DEA leaders are leading the charge for the administrative … [Read more...] about Groups Push DEA To Hold Hearing On Biden Administration’s Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal
Cannabis Industry Trade Association Blues: We’re All Confused
Picking up on my most recent article, The Cannabis Cream Puff War and The Role of Trade Associations, I decided to do a deeper dive into the relevant trade associations servicing the cannabis industry (i.e., the cannabis industry represents the combination of the hemp sector and the marijuana sector). So, let’s first return to fundamentals. A trade association, also known as an … [Read more...] about Cannabis Industry Trade Association Blues: We’re All Confused
Initial step to secure first cannabis business licenses in Minnesota begins next week. Here’s what you need to know
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Certain Minnesotans — like veterans and people convicted of cannabis possession before it became legal — next week can begin the application process to secure the first cannabis business licenses in the state. The Minnesota Legislature this year signed off on a "preapproval" licensing process for the Office of Cannabis Management, allowing regulators to give … [Read more...] about Initial step to secure first cannabis business licenses in Minnesota begins next week. Here’s what you need to know
Key House Committee Blocks All Pro- And Anti-Marijuana Reform Amendments To Defense Bill, Maintaining Ban On Testing Military Recruits For THC
A powerful House committee has blocked all proposed marijuana amendments—some that were pro-reform and others that were anti-reform—from floor consideration as part of a large scale defense bill. That means a measure included in the base bill to prevent military branches from testing recruits for cannabis as a condition of enlistment has been left intact, despite opposition … [Read more...] about Key House Committee Blocks All Pro- And Anti-Marijuana Reform Amendments To Defense Bill, Maintaining Ban On Testing Military Recruits For THC