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Giving Back Is Good Business For Cannabis Retailers
Three cannabis retailers reveal how charitable giving programs are boosting customer loyalty, retention and revenue — and why purpose-driven business is paying off.
Colorado cannabis vape recall expands as health complaints rise
Three health and safety notices since Sept. 25 have pulled Craft THC vapes from more than 700 Colorado retailers.
Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Update Leads CBT’s Top Stories in September
Former federal prosecutor and CBT contributor Julie A. Werner-Simon breaks down where we are months after the U.S. Attorney General’s April order.
New cannabis operator opens for business in Codman Square
Legal Greens Dispensary in Codman Square opened its doors last week. The recreational marijuana store replaces a dispensary that once operated there and comes after more than a year’s worth of regulatory hurdles from the state and city.
Farmers, business owners in limbo as federal ban threatens Kentucky hemp industry
The federal ban will require many hemp-derived products to be pulled from the market.
Springfield considers cannabis tax revenue for small business grants
Proposed program would provide up to $100,000 to eight local businesses.
New Mexico cannabis businesses prepare for six-day inventory system blackout
NM cannabis operators are raising concerns about revenue loss and layoffs as the state transitions to a new inventory system, which includes a six-day blackout period starting August 25.
Virginia Hemp Farmers And Businesses Worry About Changes Included In Newly Passed Marijuana Market Legislation
Legislators want to “change the law that they created, to clearly favor Wall Street corporations over Virginia farmers and small businesses.” By Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury A legal cannabis market is set to take effect in Virginia next summer under the final state budget, but Mannassas-based Barbara Biddle has already given notice to her […]
Cannabis entertainment facility prepares to open in Muskegon
After two years of rebuilding a rundown structure, Fields Cannary is preparing to open as what its co-owner believes to be a unique cannabis entertainment facility in Muskegon.
Scientists Identify Brain Cells That May Explain Why Cannabis Triggers Anxiety
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Embattled cannabis business CEO accused of failing to pay $1.5 million in federal payroll taxes
Her company, La Mota, is linked to the 2023 resignation of former Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan.
Aurora Cannabis Provides Business Update; Accretive Acquisition of Safari Flower Company and Leading European Performance Expected to Fuel International Growth in the Fiscal Second Quarter 2027 and Beyond
NASDAQ| TSX: ACB Re-affirms FY27 Q2 guidance for sequential growth in quarterly net revenue and adjusted EBITDA1 Following the receipt of EU-GMP certification...
Frequent cannabis users wake up with their “stress hormone” already elevated
Frequent cannabis users may wake up with unusually high levels of the stress hormone cortisol, suggesting their daily stress rhythms could be disrupted. Researchers say the finding raises questions about whether using cannabis for stress relief might, over time, interfere with the very system that helps the body handle stress.
Marijuana business eyes Oak Bluffs zoning amid legal disputes
A cannabis entrepreneur group’s plans to set up a dispensary on the Island fell through last year, and assets in 90 Dr. Fisher Road in West Tisbury, the former location of the Island’s only marijuana-growing facility, are being liquidated. But representatives of Black Harbor Group, which had rented the West Tisbury location, said they’re making […]
SF supes give final OK to cannabis cafes to offer food, drinks and entertainment
San Francisco may become the first city in the Bay Area to license cannabis cafes that will allow consumers to enjoy food, beverages and live San Francisco supervisors gave final approval to cannabis cafes that can serve food, beverages and entertainment alongside onsite cannabis consumption, pending the mayor’s signature.
Minnesota Cannabis Businesses Grapple With Growing Pains
Minnesota's hyper-regulated cannabis industry is starting to bear fruit—er, flower. But uncertainties remain about whether operators have sufficient breathing room to build viable businesses.
Car crashes through cannabis business in early-morning burglary
(FOX40.COM) — Police are investigating after a car crashed into a Sacramento cannabis warehouse early Thursday morning. Just before 3 a.m., officers with the Sacramento Police Department responded …
'Rescheduling' cannabis would ease restrictions on science, opening the door to the largest investment in cannabis research we've seen to date
Rescheduling cannabis could mark a major shift in research, but it alone will not eliminate the scientific, regulatory and patient-access challenges that have shaped medical cannabis for decades.
Many states have legalized marijuana in some form, but under federal law it remains a controlled substance. That conflict creates challenges when cannabis-related businesses seek banking and other financial services from federally regulated institutions. In this video, GAO Director Courtney LaFountain explains: • The federal guidance available to financial institutions serving cannabis-related businesses • Why banks must conduct enhanced due diligence and file additional reports • What financial institutions consider when deciding whether to serve the cannabis industry • Why cannabis businesses may face higher banking fees and limited access to loans • How restrictions on payment processing
Many states have legalized marijuana in some form, but under federal law it remains a controlled substance. That conflict creates challenges when...
Real-time data provides nuanced look at likelihood of cannabis use
Substance use, including cannabis, is not one-size-fits-all. Some people might consume more in the company of others or in certain situations or locations. Research from the Arizona State University Department of Psychology examines these nuances by leveraging the smartphone most of us carry. This work relies on sending surveys, called ecological momentary assessments, or EMAs, that prompt people to report where they are, what they are doing and what is happening in that moment.
Sacramento receives $6 million state grant for cannabis enforcement, public health and youth programs
The City of Sacramento has received $6 million in state funding to expand efforts to address illicit cannabis activity while supporting public health education and youth development programs. The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday authorized the City to accept the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant from the California Board of State and Community […]
Cannabis and Health: How Cannabinoids Affect the Human Body
Dietary cannabinoids such as CBD show anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity in experimental studies, but evidence that supplementation improves human health remains limited.
Reading Reno: Brooke Westlake shares her journey from beauty queen to business leader
In “Crowns to Cannabis," Westlake shares her journey from holding pageant titles to being a first-generation college graduate to owning a cannabis business.
Oxford residents to vote on cannabis business cap Nov. 3
A number of Oxford residents are fed up with the perception that Main Street/Route 26 has become a cannabis corridor not reflective of the community's values.
Vaping and cannabis hit record highs among young adults in 2025: Survey
Young adults’ use of vapes and cannabis hit all-time highs last year, according to a new survey.
Virginia cannabis budget language triggers legal confusion, political fallout
Virginia’s decision to revive legal cannabis sales through the state budget instead of standalone legislation has triggered several days of confusion over the commonwealth’s marijuana laws, with lawmakers, local prosecutors, Virginia State Police and legislative officials offering differing interpretations of when key provisions take effect. Much of the confusion focused on two issues: whether Virginia’s long-delayed retail cannabis market had accidentally been moved up by a year and whether existing criminal penalties for marijuana possession and distribution involving people younger than 21 were still enforceable.
San Francisco supervisors approve cannabis cafés offering food, live entertainment
Proposal to limit 'socioeconomic impact' business density returns to Aurora City Council
The proposal targets vape and smoke shops, pawnshops and second-hand buyers, check-cashing businesses, cannabis dispensaries, liquor stores and extended-occupancy motels.
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Officials Approve Rules For Business Application And Licensing Fees
“Building a new regulatory agency is much like constructing a house.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission will move forward with requiring fees for registered cannabis establishments and applicants in the coming weeks. Commissioners released the first draft of updated regulations Monday. The proposal would create a $5,000 application fee, license […]
Massachusetts Governor Urges No Vote on Cannabis Prohibition Measure
Gov. Maura Healey said she opposes Question 8, a ballot measure that aims to wipe out the state’s adult-use legalization laws.
Missouri Jury Awards $10 Million In Marijuana Business Ownership Dispute
“We are here trying to get back the business that they stole from us.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A St. Louis jury awarded $10 million Tuesday to three plaintiffs in a sprawling ownership battle over six Missouri cannabis licenses involving more than 20 businesses and individuals. Over a week of testimony, jurors heard about […]
Can state-regulated hemp THC businesses continue under Schedule 1?
Hemp THC products lose federal protections in November, but states may continue regulating the products like they did with cannabis.
Why a cannabis business is betting on dogs to reach FDA approval
Endovia is pursuing FDA veterinary approval for its cannabinoid drug targeting canine cancer and chronic pain in the companion-animal market.
Canada Invests $24 Million To Study Impact Of Cannabis On Brain Health
Canada's health ministry this week announced a $24 million investment in research examining how cannabis use affects users' brain health.
Health department offering cannabis lock bags
Directors with the health department in Kalamazoo County are offering free cannabis lock bags again. (Aug. 12, 2026)
A sports bar and cannabis shop are among new North Jersey businesses
Penelope's Pizzeria & Sports Bar is in North Arlington. HoneyGrove sells cannabis products in Elmwood Park. gorjana sells jewelry at American Dream
The hidden way cannabis changes your brain while you sleep
Research suggests cannabis suppresses REM sleep, raising questions about memory, emotion and the purpose of dreams.
Illinois cannabis demand grows despite falling prices
The amount of cannabis sold in Illinois rose 9.3% during the first six months of the year, showing demand is still growing six years after the state legalized recreational marijuana use.
N.Y. veterinarian offers tips to keep cannabis out of the wrong paws
A warning for pet owners as cannabis becomes more accessible.
The extortion trial of Suffolk County Sheriff Tompkins begins next week. Here's what to know
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins pleaded not guilty to extorting a top executive at a cannabis company. The trial is expected to begin Aug. 24 and last around two weeks
Camillus Police shut down Greenhouse Convenience of CNY cannabis business
A Camillus cannabis business was shuttered after illegal activity, the Camillus Police Department said.
US Congresswoman Joins Fight to Keep Cannabis Legal in Massachusetts
Rep. Ayanna Pressley is urging Massachusetts voters to reject a ballot measure that aims to repeal the state’s adult-use cannabis laws.
Cannabis Business Red Iris LLC Not Coming To East Grand Forks
(KNOX) -A cannabis business that was approved to open up a shop in East Grand Forks will not end up coming to ...
Henrico proposes new marijuana business regulations
Henrico County officials are considering zoning changes that would establish regulations for recreational marijuana businesses in the county as a way to implement recent changes in Virginia law governing the distribution, processing and retail sale of cannabis. The changes, outlined in a 24-page draft ordinance amendment (linked below), will
Virginia hemp businesses to file court injunction to stop new restrictions on CBD products
“We just need time to sort through that, so there’s not this devastating ripple effect that impacts not only business owners and their employees but all the vendors that work with them,” said Barbara Biddle, owner of District Hemp in Northern Virginia.
Ohio dispensary closed for investigation after two report serious health reactions
The company said in a Friday release that the Herbal Wellness Center dispensary in Jackson was voluntarily closed pending the results of an investigation by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (D…
Analysis identifies sharply different health risks among medicinal, recreational and dual cannabis users
With recreational cannabis now legal in 24 states, including Delaware, the number of users is rising. But not all cannabis users look alike or face the same health concerns. Most published research compares ...
Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association Receives Community Partnership Award
The Minority Cannabis Business Association presented the award, recognizing the ICIA for bridging the gap between policy and community leadership.
Cannabis industry says it still faces major challenges, such as access to banks
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Assist Cannabis Businesses in Getting Insurance
The bipartisan legislation aims to shield insurance companies that serve the cannabis industry from federal prosecution and liability.
Cresco buys 9 Pennsylvania weed stores from PharmaCann
The deal will increase Cresco’s store count in Pennsylvania to 27 from 18, making it the largest cannabis retailer and wholesaler in the state.
Cases of ‘scromiting’ condition tied to cannabis use spike among teens, young adults: New study
The syndrome has long been linked to chronic use of marijuana.
Paso Robles takes another step to expand cannabis business in the city
The City Council took other steps to further expand cannabis business in the city.
DEA pressures medical cannabis business over workers with convictions (Newsletter: September 14, 2026)
RFK cites “enormous demand” for psychedelics; NE Supreme Court medical marijuana ruling; MA anti-cannabis ballot op-ed; MO hemp Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good deed for […]
Question 8 “a doomsday scenario,” say Cambridge and Somerville cannabis business owners
The November ballot measure would end recreational marijuana sales statewide in 2028. That has local operators and investors feeling anxious.
Many Ohioans believe pot is safe during pregnancy, alarming health officials
A survey commissioned by the OneOhio Recovery Foundation shows many pregnant women are misinformed about cannabis use during pregnancy.
Senate Introduces Bill To Shield Insurers Covering Cannabis Businesses
Two Senators have introduced a bipartisan bill that would provide a safe harbor for insurance companies that cover legal cannabis businesses.
What Makes Your Cannabis Business Buyable Right Now?
It’s a fraught question for many operators: How attractive is my business to potential buyers in the current market? M&A experts offer 5 characteristics buyers are seeking for entrepreneurs considering or curious about their businesses’ potential in an exit. Plus, 5 ways to make your business more attractive to buyers.
Scientists stunned by bizarre find in 300-year-old bones: you won’t believe it - Futura-Sciences
Centuries-old bones, modern revelations It sounds straight out of a crime novel: can cannabis really get stuck in the human skeleton for hundreds of years? The answer, it turns out, is a resounding yes. Thanks to newly uncovered archaeological evidence, researchers have been able to identify persistent traces of the...
Mo. files new proposed regulations for cannabis business ownership, product recalls
The Department of Health and Senior Services recently filed proposed rule amendments regarding cannabis facilities in Missouri.
Illinois cannabis sales are on the rise again after a long slump
Sales in August and September rose 8% from the same period a year earlier on 12% higher unit sales, newly released data show.
Different Business, Same Family
Long before King’s House of Fire opened its doors in Cortlandt Manor, before cannabis became a legal industry in New York, and before Walter King III began building businesses of his own, the King family was already a familiar name in Ossining. For decades, that name could be found at King Shell on South Highland...
Aurora Appoints Seasoned Biopharmaceutical Executive to Lead Commercial Acceleration of Global Medical Cannabis Business
/PRNewswire/ -- Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian-based leading global medical cannabis company, announces Faris El Refaie, a...
Behavioral Health Risks and State Strategies Related to Increasingly Potent and Accessible Psychoactive Products
On August 26, 2026, the NGA Health team convened state and territory health policy advisors to discuss how they are addressing the rapidly evolving market for psychoactive substances. The call featured Dr. Lynn Silver, Program Director at the Public Health Institute, to share her expertise on trends in cannabis potency, behavioral health considerations in relation […]
Ohio cannabis store voluntarily closes as state investigates ‘serious health events’
Arizona-based Vext Science said late last week it had voluntarily shuttered a cannabis store in Jackson, Ohio amid a health investigation.
Supreme Court Asked To Overturn Marijuana Business Licensing Laws That Favor In-State Residents
The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to resolve a split among lower courts about whether state marijuana business licensing systems can discriminate against out-of-state residents. The operator of companies that sought and were denied cannabis business licenses in Washington State and Sacramento, California due to his residency status filed a petition last week asking […]
All 50 States Should Legalize The 'Booming Business' Of Marijuana, Brittney Griner Says
Brittney Griner, the professional basketball player who was previously incarcerated in Russia over possession of marijuana, says it’s time for cannabis to be legalized across the U.S., citing its role as a safer alternative to painkillers that athletes are commonly prescribed. “At this point, I feel like all 50 states…just might as well” legalize marijuana, […]
Cortez Masto cosponsors bill reforming banking for cannabis businesses
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is cosponsoring a bill reforming banking for the cannabis industry.
Giving Back Is Good Business For Cannabis Retailers
Three cannabis retailers reveal how charitable giving programs are boosting customer loyalty, retention and revenue — and why purpose-driven business is paying off.
Should Cannabis Tax Revenue Motivate Law Enforcement? California Says Yes
The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association highlighted the need to continue crackdowns on illicit operations to bolster state tax revenues.
He Sold His Sports Equipment Company To New Balance. Now He’s Changing The Cannabis Game
Once an elite lacrosse player, David Morrow took what he learned at Warrior Sports and built Lume into the biggest cannabis company in Michigan, with a plan to go national. “They’re not ready for this knife fight.”
Palm Springs moves to let all cannabis lounges serve food, host entertainment and ticketed events ⋆ The Palm Springs Post
As the city's cannabis tax revenue continues to decline., elected officials voted unanimously to advance rules allowing up to 24 ticketed events a year.
Is Thailand’s PM More Concerned About Sound Cannabis Policy or Political Optics?
Amid a rise in smuggling, Anutin Charnvirakul has recently come out against the policy he once championed: the decriminalization of marijuana.
The latest science on cannabis has some good news and bad news
Recent studies have shed light on the effect of cannabis consumption.
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Dem governor booed at Virginia Old Fiddlers' Convention
Video shows Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger greeted by loud boos at the Old Fiddlers' Convention in Galax amid sagging poll numbers.
BUSINESS UPDATE: All About Cannabis
SUNY Oswego’s cannabis studies prepares for growing business opportunities By Mary Beth Roach [caption id=attachment_11114 align=alignright width=383] Marthinus (Martin) Koen is associate professor of criminal justice and cannabis studies at SUNY Oswego. He and the chair of the SUNY Oswego’s Criminal Justice Department, Roger Guy, created the program.[/caption] As the cannabis industry in New York state continues to grow, so do the business opportunities. New York’s legal cannabis market is projected to hit $3 billion in annual sales this year and more than 600 licensed dispensaries are operating across the state, according to budpedia.com. It’s estimated that New York will add about 16,160 new cannabis jobs in 2026, according to the 2026 U.S. Cannabis Jobs Report. SUNY Oswego, realizing the potential, now offers two programs to acquaint both matriculated and non matriculated students with aspects of this multi-billion-dollar business. Its cannabis studies microcredential came out last year and a minor was introduced this fall. The microcredential allows traditional students to add electives to their degree. Students who are not enrolled in the college can sign up to take classes to learn more about the field, growing the crop and managing or opening a dispensary, according to Marthinus (Martin) Koen, associate professor of criminal justice and cannabis studies at SUNY Oswego. The classes are designed to give those who wish to pursue business opportunities in the field a much broader understanding of cannabis and a more overall perspective of the various aspects of running a business, such as supply chain management, customer service and best practices. “When you’re trying to market it, when you’re trying to make sales, you’re understanding will be a lot more vast and nuanced,” he said. “The last 10 years especially, the hard science on cannabis increased and we have a lot more nuanced understanding right now that hasn’t yet permeated the pop culture,” he added. Koen’s team is also hoping to develop an independent study class that will help somebody who wants to apply for a license. That the classes fill up quickly should come as no surprise. “I think there’s a lot of people who are excited about it because it’s a new industry,” he said and they see an opportunity to make some money. Matriculated students may look at it as fun to learn about and stack on top of their existing major or minor. According to the college’s website, students interested in a microcredential would take cannabis law and policy and cultivation of cannabis, along with two other electives. For the first elective they could select either the economics of cannabis or manufacturing, distribution, and logistics of cannabis; and the second elective would be either cannabis science, analysis, and well-being or cannabis and society. The idea for a microcredential in cannabis studies at SUNY Oswego began in 2023, Koen said, as SUNY statewide was advocating for these types of initiatives. Koen and the chair of the SUNY Oswego’s Criminal Justice Department, Roger Guy, began brainstorming on ideas. Catching their attention was the legalization of full recreational marijuana use in New York state in 2021 and the problem-riddled rollout of the state’s Office of Cannabis Management. Guy and Koen created a Criminal Justice Elective called CRJ 420, called cannabis and society, to see if there was any interest. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that there was interest —a lot of it. Further discussions led to the microcredential, cannabis studies, which incorporated science, business and anthropological perspectives, Koen said. They were allowed to create their own prefixes for the classes, such as CAN 310; CAN 320; and CAN 420. Yes, the 420 was intentional — it’s a slang term and symbol used to refer to cannabis consumption and counterculture — but it’s also meant to reflect that the course, being on the 400 level, is “very academically involved,” Koen explained. The term 420 was coined in 1971 by a group of California high school students as a secret code to meet at 4:20 p.m. at a campus landmark to search for an abandoned cannabis crop nearby. The phrase has evolved, to say the least. It is now associated with cannabis use worldwide. For more information, visit ww1.oswego.edu/academics/microcredentials/cannabis-studies.
CBIH Announces Expanded Research Strategy at the Intersection of Endocannabinoid Science and Biological Medicine
Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 19, 2026) - Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: CBIH), a public company trading on the OTC Markets under the ticker symbol CBIH, announced an expansion of its scientific research strategy focused on the intersection of endocannabinoid biology, precision medicine, and the development of intellectual property with potential biomedical applications."We are witnessing a new era in the history of medicine: an era in which human biology
High Tide Named to Report on Business Ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies for Sixth Consecutive Year
High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), the high-impact, retail-forward enterprise built to deliver real-world value across every component of cannabis, announced today that it placed No. 315 out of 375 companies listed on the 2026 Report on Business ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies, with a verified three-year revenue growth rate of 66% over the 2022 to 2025 measurement period. Highlighting the Company's increasing profitability profile, Ad
More frequent cannabis use linked to poorer mental health
More frequent cannabis use is associated with fewer days of good mental health among adults, particularly men, according to a study co-authored by a University of Miami Business School professor.
Aon's NFP Buys Cannabis Business From Frontier Risk
NFP, a subsidiary of Aon, the international insurance broker, announced it has acquired the retail cannabis business of Frontier Risk Group, a specialty
Cannabis users were twice as likely to commit violence, review finds
A review of more than 265,000 people found that cannabis use was associated with higher rates of both committing violence and becoming a victim of it. The researchers say the link is significant but does not prove cannabis itself is the cause.
Cannabis use linked to 37% higher stroke risk in massive study
A massive analysis involving more than 100 million people has found strong links between recreational drug use and stroke, including among younger adults. Cocaine was associated with nearly double the risk of stroke, amphetamines with more than double the risk, and cannabis with a 37% increase.
Health problems reported after Colorado cannabis vaporizer recall
Maui Wowie and Grape Gorilla vapes were recalled after a lab found methylene chloride. Now Colorado regulators are fielding health reports.
ACSH in the Media: Yahoo News, RealClear, Science & Culture, and More
From cancer and cannabis to perverse research incentives, we’ve been busy confronting nonsense. Here’s a roundup of recent media appearances and pickups featuring ACSH experts across the web, including coverage in Yahoo News, RealClearHealth, RealClearScience, and Science and Culture.
White House, hemp lobbyists bet on shutdown politics to delay ‘diet weed’ ban
Lawmakers say the Trump administration is promising to use the one-month punt to work on new regulations.
Churchill: Does New York care about your health and happiness?
Has the state's rapid expansion of legalized gambling options been good for overall societal health? What about legalized recreational cannabis?
29 More Days Isn't a Business Plan (Opinion)
The one-month reprieve on the impending ban on many hemp products doesn't give small businesses enough time to make the decisions required to keep their companies running. Dylan Raap, CEO and founder of cannabis and hemp business Upstate Elevator, asks Congress to ‘tell us what the rules are and give us enough runway to live by them.’
Scott signs bill targeting cannabis-related businesses ‘breaking the law’
“To be clear, Baltimore is home to legal, regulated cannabis sales. This bill is not about businesses that are following the law,” Scott said.
Supreme Court Could Resolve Marijuana Business Licensing Disputes, Congressional Report Says
A new report from congressional researchers says that a split among circuit courts about whether state marijuana business licensing systems can discriminate against out-of-state residents “likely increases the odds” that the Supreme Court will take up and resolve the issue. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, published on Thursday, examines the Dormant Commerce Clause of […]
Trump-Linked PAC Uses Marijuana Business Donations To Campaign For GOP Lawmakers—Including Some Who Voted Against Legalization
A political action committee that shares the same treasurer as President Donald Trump’s own super PAC is using money raised from marijuana business donations to launch a series of ads for 11 vulnerable Republican members of Congress—including several who have voted against legislation to legalize cannabis. As Marijuana Moment recently reported, some of the U.S.’s […]
The hidden way cannabis changes your brain while you sleep
Research suggests cannabis suppresses REM sleep, raising questions about memory, emotion and the purpose of dreams.
Is There A “Cannabis Culture”? And What Does It Mean For The Business?
Five cannabis leaders, from a legacy grower to Jim Belushi, debate whether "cannabis culture" is real and what it means for brands and investors.
A year after Minnesota legalized cannabis sales, business are still adjusting
Erin Walloch, the CEO of the Minneapolis cannabis dispensary CannaJoy MN, explains what challenges the cannabis industry faces a year after legal sales launched.
New Orleans’ French Quarter gets its first-ever marijuana dispensary. ‘I’m speechless.’
A cannabis dispensary opens on Bourbon Street, marking the first medical dispensary in the French Quarter. NOLA Cannabis Co. offers free telehealth consultations with a fast turnaround, a flower bar, cannabis education and more.
Data Breaches Could Cost Your Business Millions
Data-security gaps can put medical cannabis patient and employee records at risk, leaving your business holding the bag for a settlement, even if it wasn't your fault.
Boston Mayor Joins Effort to Protect Legal Cannabis in Massachusetts
Mayor Michelle Wu is the latest in a list of a growing number of high-profile figures endorsing the ‘No on 8’ campaign to protect the Commonwealth’s cannabis laws against a prohibitionist-backed ballot Question 8 in the November mid-term election.
Insurance Companies That Provide Coverage For Marijuana Businesses Would Be Shielded From Federal Punishment Under New Congressional Bill
Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have filed a bill to provide a safe harbor to insurance companies that work with state-legal marijuana businesses. The Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act was filed by Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Warren Davidson (R-OH) on Wednesday. The legislation would protect insurers, brokers and agents from being penalized […]
Rhode Island Officials Will Refund Marijuana Business License Application Fees As Process Restarts Following Litigation
“We understand there may be questions about where things stand and where we are headed.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current Seventy-five prospective Rhode Island cannabis retailers will soon receive $7,500 refunds as state regulators prepare to restart the licensing process that was halted under a federal court order. The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission […]