Cannabis Risk Manager Staff

Kentucky Approves First License for Medical Cannabis Program

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 30, 2024 /

Kentucky Awards First Business License for Medical Cannabis Program to KCA Labs On Thursday, Kentucky awarded the first business license for its upcoming medical cannabis program, selecting KCA Labs, a…

Iowa Democrats Bet on Cannabis, Abortion to Boost House Numbers

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 30, 2024 /

Iowa Democrats Make Cannabis Legalization a Priority for 2025 Legislative Agenda As Iowa gears up for the 2025 legislative session, House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst announced that the Iowa Democratic…

Montana Workers Vote to Unionize in Major Labor Move

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 30, 2024 /

First Unionized Cannabis Workplace in Montana: Honey Sour Dispensary Workers Vote to Join UFCW In a groundbreaking move for Montana’s cannabis industry, workers at the Honey Sour dispensary in Butte…

Essential Compliance & Risk Insights for Cannabis Bankers

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 30, 2024 /

The cannabis industry is booming, but for those in banking, it presents unique challenges. As more states legalize marijuana for medical and recreational use, financial institutions, including credit unions and…

NY Cannabis Office Unveils Tool for Sustainability, Climate Goals

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 27, 2024 /

New York State Introduces PowerScore Platform for Cannabis Energy and Water Reporting The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is excited to announce the launch of PowerScore, a…

New Jersey Grower Revolutionizes Cannabis Cultivation with AI

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 27, 2024 /

Neatleaf™ Partners with iAnthus to Introduce AI Technology to New Jersey Cannabis Facility Santa Cruz-based robotics specialist Neatleaf™ has announced a strategic partnership with iAnthus, a multi-state cannabis operator, to…

California Funds Project to Preserve Legacy Cannabis Genetics

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 27, 2024 /

California Launches Project to Preserve Legacy Cannabis Genetics and Cultivation History In California, a state-funded initiative is underway to analyze the genetic information of various cannabis strains, aiming to safeguard…

Less Plant Management with Shorter Cycle and Apical Dominance

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 27, 2024 /

Optimizing Efficiency in Cannabis Production: A New Approach for Higher Yields with Fewer Resources As the medicinal cannabis industry continues to professionalize, licensed producers are under increasing pressure to optimize…

AI Video Surveillance: Catching What Distracted Humans Miss

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 27, 2024 /

AI Video Surveillance: Catching What Distracted Humans Miss in the Cannabis Industry As the cannabis industry grows, so do its security challenges. Traditional security measures such as human monitoring and…

Severe Injury Reports, New HazCom Rule, and Workplace Well-being

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 27, 2024 /

Severe Injury Reports, New HazCom Rule, and Workplace Well-Being in the Cannabis Industry As the cannabis industry expands, so too do the responsibilities and regulations related to health and safety…

Boost Cannabis Business Security with Your Existing Cameras

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 27, 2024 /

Upgrade Cannabis Surveillance Using Your Existing Camera System The cannabis industry is highly regulated, with strict security requirements that must be met to maintain compliance. One of the key elements…

Will Florida Pass Its Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure?

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 27, 2024 /

Donald Trump Endorses Florida’s Adult-Use Cannabis Ballot Measure, Amendment 3 In a surprising development, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has publicly announced his support for Amendment 3, Florida’s adult-use marijuana…