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Renowned Bay Area Dispensary Faces Financial Uncertainty

Renowned Bay Area Dispensary Faces Financial Uncertainty

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 30, 2024 /

Oakland’s Harborside Dispensary: A Cannabis Pioneer Now Facing Financial Collapse Harborside, the pioneering cannabis dispensary based in Oakland, California, has long been considered the most influential dispensary in America. Since…

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Montana Workers Vote to Unionize in Major Labor Move

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…

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California Funds Project to Preserve Legacy Cannabis Genetics

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…

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Will Florida Pass Its Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure?

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…

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States Without Legal Cannabis See Spike in Delta-8 Poison Calls

States Without Legal Cannabis See Spike in Delta-8 Poison Calls

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 26, 2024 /

Delta-8 THC Products Linked to Increase in Calls to Poison Control Centers, Study Shows A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Toxicology suggests that products containing Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol…

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NBA's Al Harrington: "Impact Before Profit" in Cannabis Mission

NBA’s Al Harrington: “Impact Before Profit” in Cannabis Mission

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 26, 2024 /

Al Harrington’s Village Dispensary Focuses on Empowering Communities Impacted by Prohibition Former NBA star turned cannabis entrepreneur Al Harrington has made it his mission to use the cannabis industry to…

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FBI Reveals 200,000 Cannabis Arrests in 2023: Why So Many?

FBI Reveals 200,000 Cannabis Arrests in 2023: Why So Many?

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 26, 2024 /

FBI Reports 217,150 Cannabis Arrests in 2023, Down Slightly from Previous Year In 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported 217,150 arrests for marijuana violations, according to data published…

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NFL’s Ricky Williams Advocates for Florida Cannabis Legalization

NFL’s Ricky Williams Advocates for Florida Cannabis Legalization

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 25, 2024 /

Ricky Williams Backs Florida’s Amendment 3: “I Know Firsthand the Ostracizing Effects of Cannabis Criminalization” NFL Hall of Fame nominee, cannabis entrepreneur, and former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams…

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Steady Sales for Premium Cannabis Brands Despite Economic Woes

Steady Sales for Premium Cannabis Brands Despite Economic Woes

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 25, 2024 /

In Volatile Economy, Luxury Cannabis Brands Thrive Despite Economic Uncertainty In a fluctuating economy, luxury goods are often the first to take a hit, as consumers tighten their wallets. Yet,…

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Nationwide Alarm Over Fentanyl Laced with Toxic BTMPS Chemical

Nationwide Alarm Over Fentanyl Laced with Toxic BTMPS Chemical

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 24, 2024 /

New Illicit Drug Adulterant BTMPS Raises Alarms in U.S. Fentanyl Supply As if the dangers of fentanyl weren’t enough, a new industrial chemical—bis (2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate (BTMPS)—is now being found in…

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New Law to Shut Down Unlicensed Cannabis Shops in Chemung County

New Law to Shut Down Unlicensed Cannabis Shops in Chemung County

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 24, 2024 /

Chemung County Votes on New Law to Shut Down Unlicensed Cannabis Shops CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – Chemung County’s Multi-Services Committee is set to vote on a proposed law aimed…

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Why 2024 Will Be a Game-Changer for Cannabis Investment

Why 2024 Will Be a Game-Changer for Cannabis Investment

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / September 23, 2024 /

Global Cannabis Sales Surge to $50 Billion in 2023, with Illicit Market Worth Estimated at $344 Billion The global cannabis market continues to exceed expectations, reaching an estimated $50 billion…

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