RISE Dispensaries, a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., announced the opening of RISE Dispensary Orlando on Good Homes Road on Nov. 8. Located at 725 Good Homes Road, the new West Orlando location expands RISE Dispensaries’ retail footprint in Florida to 21 locations and 99 nationwide. Beginning Nov. 8, RISE Dispensary Orlando on Good … [Read more...] about Green Thumb Opening RISE Dispensary in Orlando
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Gary Payton’s Greater Purpose: ‘I Never Smoked Weed… Cannabis Isn’t Just For Getting High’– Inside His Mission To Promote Wellness
FRISCO, TEXAS - JULY 24: Head coach Gary Payton of Bivouac looks on during a game against Bivouac “My mom was dying from cancer and I wanted her off all the medications that were basically killing her,” says Gary Payton, recalling the deeply personal journey that brought him to cannabis. “I wanted her to live and she wasn’t responding to the things that I was doing. So I tried … [Read more...] about Gary Payton’s Greater Purpose: ‘I Never Smoked Weed… Cannabis Isn’t Just For Getting High’– Inside His Mission To Promote Wellness
Blazing Backwards or Full Steam Ahead? Marijuana Policy Under Trump 2.0
As Trump returns to the political stage, marijuana policy is once again in the spotlight. Under his first administration, the cannabis industry was caught between hope and frustration, with Trump offering a mixed bag of support for medical marijuana while maintaining a skeptical view of recreational use. But as the 2024 election has completed, his stance on weed seems to be … [Read more...] about Blazing Backwards or Full Steam Ahead? Marijuana Policy Under Trump 2.0
Recreational marijuana won’t be coming to Florida after voters reject Amendment 3
A proposed amendment that would have allowed for recreational marijuana use in Florida failed to get the needed support to pass. In Florida, constitutional amendments need at least 60% of the vote to be adopted. Amendment 3, which would have allowed people 21 and older to use marijuana without any medical reason, got about 56% of the vote. The Associated Press officially … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana won’t be coming to Florida after voters reject Amendment 3
Agents in Philadelphia stop hundreds of pounds of marijuana on way to Britain
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection official in Philadelphia says an "unprecedented" amount of marijuana was recently found in a warehouse outside the city and was destined for Europe. On Wednesday, CBP said officers on Monday seized a combined total of 170 pounds of marijuana in 35 total parcels at an international shipping facility at a Delaware County warehouse in southeast … [Read more...] about Agents in Philadelphia stop hundreds of pounds of marijuana on way to Britain
Weed Delivery: Navigating the Toronto Cannabis Scene
As cannabis legalisation becomes more widespread, the convenience of weed delivery is transforming how enthusiasts across Canada access their favourite products. With various options available, from same-day delivery by local dispensaries to mail-order services nationwide, customers can explore a plethora of strains, edibles, and more without leaving their homes. The … [Read more...] about Weed Delivery: Navigating the Toronto Cannabis Scene
Trulieve sues Republican Party of Florida for defamation over marijuana amendment
Florida’s largest medical-marijuana company filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday accusing the state Republican Party of launching an “intentionally deceptive campaign” to mislead voters about a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana. With voting by mail already underway in the Nov. 5 election, the lawsuit filed by Trulieve, Inc. — which … [Read more...] about Trulieve sues Republican Party of Florida for defamation over marijuana amendment
Licensed cannabis retailers sue over seizures by federal agents
Ari Greenwald, owner of an Albuquerque-based cannabis company, said he had to refinance a rolling machine earlier this year after 15 pounds of expected product was confiscated by federal agents at a checkpoint in Southern New Mexico. “It basically took a week out of production for us, and we had no way of making the month,” said Greenwald, the owner of Impact Farms LLC, noting … [Read more...] about Licensed cannabis retailers sue over seizures by federal agents
3 Oakland County communities set to vote on marijuana proposals in Nov. election
As metro Detroit voters prepare to weigh their options at the voting booth this fall, voters in a few metro Detroit communities will have another hot-button issue to consider: cannabis. Marijuana has been legalized recreationally statewide since December 2018, with the first state-licensed sales taking place a year later, in December 2019. But not every community has pot shops … [Read more...] about 3 Oakland County communities set to vote on marijuana proposals in Nov. election
Curaleaf Denies Having Supply Agreement With Flora Growth for German Market
Cannabis multistate operator Curaleaf is denying that it entered a supply agreement with Flora Growth after Flora Growth issued a press release on Oct. 30 suggesting just that. “There is no agreement in place between Curaleaf and Flora Growth Corp.,” according to a Curaleaf statement provided to Cannabis Business Times through the company’s public relations team. That … [Read more...] about Curaleaf Denies Having Supply Agreement With Flora Growth for German Market
