Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., announced the opening of new medical cannabis dispensaries in Dania Beach and Spring Hill, Fla. Grand opening celebrations will be held at both locations starting at 9 a.m. on Nov. 22, featuring music, specials, discounts, and opportunities to register for upcoming patient education … [Read more...] about Trulieve Opening 2 New Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Florida
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DC has 2nd-highest weed consumption in the US: study
WASHINGTON - A new study shows Washington, D.C. has the second most weed consumers in the country, outpacing early adopters to recreational marijuana, including Colorado. Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows that 33% of adults in D.C. use marijuana for recreational and medical purposes. Research for the study was conducted by personal … [Read more...] about DC has 2nd-highest weed consumption in the US: study
Potential Threats to the New World of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation
My first experience with a virus- or viroid-infected cannabis plant was in 1996. I was employed as a consultant by one of the largest cannabis caregivers in the U.S. to confirm whether his genetics were infected with a suspected virus or viroid. He was experiencing a dramatic decline in yield, a diminished aroma and flavor, as well as a reduction in potency. At that time there … [Read more...] about Potential Threats to the New World of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation
Controversial plan allows up to 40 cannabis cafes in major California city
Cannabis cafes are on their way to Sacramento after a contentious Tuesday night City Council meeting where lawmakers narrowly approved a plan that allows smoking lounges. The plan permits the city to have up to 40 cannabis lounges, where patrons can smoke cannabis and eat pre-packaged food. The lounges can only be at existing cannabis dispensaries. The council voted 5-4 in … [Read more...] about Controversial plan allows up to 40 cannabis cafes in major California city
Home marijuana-growing experiment produces herby verve
By early October, I could smell the skunkiest pot plant from 40 yards away, growing in the enclosed garden, sporting thick buds covered in what looked like frost but were actually sticky plant parts laden with the intoxicant THC. I’d lost my taste for marijuana in about the year 2000 but was beguiled by the novelty of legal weed after a lifetime of prohibition. I celebrated my … [Read more...] about Home marijuana-growing experiment produces herby verve
Toke and Travel: 7 Best Places to Give Cannabis Tourism a Whirl
We’ve come a long way from Reefer Madness and the War on Drugs to the rampant legalization of recreational marijuana. It’s not only happening in the U.S. and Canada, but all around the world. The easing of restrictions has led to the rise of a new buzz term in the bud industry—cannabis tourism—which includes everything from pop up hash bars and themed consumption lounges to … [Read more...] about Toke and Travel: 7 Best Places to Give Cannabis Tourism a Whirl
Jamey Johnson Facing Felony Marijuana Charges, Up To Six Years In Prison After Tennessee Arrest
Jamey Johnson is facing time behind bars after his recent arrest in Tennessee over the weekend – and it all appears to be over some weed. The country music superstar was arrested on November 17 in Williamson County, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, for speeding and drug possession charges. The Tennessee Highway Patrol issued a statement yesterday confirming the … [Read more...] about Jamey Johnson Facing Felony Marijuana Charges, Up To Six Years In Prison After Tennessee Arrest
Conquer the New MJBizCon Expo Floor, One Pavilion at a Time
DENVER, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 13th annual MJBizCon, the largest, most established cannabis business conference and expo in the world, opens with a more defined and inclusive expo show floor starting Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. With more than 1400 exhibitors expected at MJBizCon, the expo show floor will be segmented for easier … [Read more...] about Conquer the New MJBizCon Expo Floor, One Pavilion at a Time
DeSantis, Trump, state lawmakers: What’s next for marijuana in Florida?
Amendment 3 would have allowed adult-use marijuana in the state in six months' time. With it going several percentage points short of passage on Election Day, the hopes of weed users and companies went up in smoke. While there are hopes President-elect Donald Trump will be favorable to the industry, since he supported the amendment, he's in no way endorsed federal … [Read more...] about DeSantis, Trump, state lawmakers: What’s next for marijuana in Florida?
Eaze, Green Dragon to Reopen 70 Locations With $10 Million in Series B Funding
Cannabis delivery service Eaze Technologies Inc. and dispensary operator Green Dragon plan to reopen 70 locations across four states after announcing last month that they had planned to wind down their operations. California-based Eaze, which acquired Green Dragon in 2021, announced on Nov. 12 that it received $10 million in Series B funding to support reopening 57 retail … [Read more...] about Eaze, Green Dragon to Reopen 70 Locations With $10 Million in Series B Funding
