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Ensuring Safety: Federal OSHA Officials Tackle Cannabis Industry Concerns

By / April 17, 2024 /

Two officials from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently shared perspectives on safeguarding workers in the cannabis industry, shedding light on guidance and strategies to enhance safety…

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Legal Battle Unfolds: Researchers Challenge DEA’s Psychedelics Ban

By / April 17, 2024 /

Panacea Plant Sciences (PPS) has taken a decisive step in contesting the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) attempt to ban two psychedelics, arguing that the agency’s administrative approach is unconstitutional. The…

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Democrats Ramp Up Push for Cannabis Reform Ahead of 4/20 Festivities

By / April 17, 2024 /

At a recent event, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), revealed their efforts to garner Republican…

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Unveiling the JuicyFields Cannabis Scam: 9 Arrests Made in Nearly $700 Million Fraud Case

By / April 17, 2024 /

Introduction The cannabis industry is no stranger to controversy, but recent events have brought one of its biggest scandals to light. A fraudulent investment scheme under the guise of a…

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Standing Strong: Defending Medicinal Hemp Legality in Iowa

By / April 17, 2024 /

The Gaer family, residents of West Des Moines, Iowa, finds themselves in the midst of a contentious struggle to preserve access to hemp medicine for their daughter, Margaret. Margaret relies…

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Cannabis Cash: Unveiling the Economic Influence of Legalization in the USA

By / April 17, 2024 /

As the nation gears up for another pivotal election season, the debate over cannabis legalization continues to simmer. Recent historic recommendations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…

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Turning Over a New Leaf: Former Police Chief Calls for Cannabis Policy Reform in the US

By / April 17, 2024 /

Law enforcement leaders and advocates are rallying behind a call to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance, sparking discussions about its potential impact on various…

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High Times: US Cannabis Industry Reaches Record Heights

By / April 17, 2024 /

The legal cannabis industry in the United States has reached unprecedented levels of success, boasting its highest-ever number of jobs and sales, according to a recent report. Job Market Flourishes…

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Time for Action: FDA Chief Urges DEA to Reschedule Cannabis Without Delay

By / April 16, 2024 /

In a significant development, the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Commissioner Robert Califf, emphasized that there is “no reason” for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to further…

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Canopy Shareholders Greenlight Share Structure for US Cannabis Holding Company

By / April 16, 2024 /

Canopy Growth Shareholders Approve Entry into US Cannabis Market In a significant move toward expanding its presence in the American cannabis market, shareholders of Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth Corp.…

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California’s Battle Against Illicit Cannabis: Task Force Nets $53M+ in First Quarter

By / April 16, 2024 /

California Task Force Seizes $53M+ of Illegal Cannabis: A Significant Crackdown In a decisive move against illegal cannabis activities, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) has seized over $53 million…

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Arizona’s Cannabis Equity Push: A Case Study in Systemic Challenges

By / April 16, 2024 /

Allegations surfaced in Arizona revealing a troubling reality: only three out of the original 26 cannabis license winners retained ownership of their businesses amid claims of predatory practices. These accusations,…

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