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New Cannabis Shop Opens in Historic Albany KeyBank Branch

By / May 31, 2024 /

Albany’s Lark Street has welcomed a new addition to its vibrant neighborhood with the opening of a marijuana shop, Hold Up Roll Up. Owners are hopeful that the store will…

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Canopy CEO Admits Frustration with Slow U.S. Cannabis Legalization

By / May 31, 2024 /

In a candid interview with BNN Bloomberg on Thursday, David Klein, the Chief Executive Officer of Canopy Growth, expressed his diminishing optimism regarding the speed of U.S. federal cannabis legalization.…

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A Decade On: Is Colorado’s Regulated Cannabis Model Still Leading the Nation?

By / May 31, 2024 /

Ten years ago, Colorado pioneered the model for state-regulated, adult-use marijuana, using alcohol and tobacco regulations as a guide. Since then, nearly half of all U.S. states have legalized adult-use…

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New Hampshire Lawmakers Reject State-Run Cannabis Retail Plan

By / May 31, 2024 /

On Thursday, the New Hampshire House of Representatives rejected Governor Chris Sununu’s plan to legalize adult-use marijuana sales through a state-run retail model. This decision means New Hampshire remains the…

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Second Missouri Judge Approves Controversial Cannabis ‘Tax Stacking’

By / May 31, 2024 /

In Buchanan County, Missouri, Circuit Judge Daniel Kellogg ruled that the county government can impose an additional tax on adult-use cannabis sales, even within Saint Joseph city limits. This decision…

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Cannabis Workers Unionize in Denver, Las Vegas, and Maryland

By / May 31, 2024 /

Budtenders and shift leads at Ascend Cannabis in Aberdeen, Maryland, have voted to join Teamsters Local 570, marking the state’s first unionized marijuana retail workers. The organizing drive received strong…

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A Decade Later: Is Colorado’s Regulated Cannabis Model Still Leading the Nation?

By / May 31, 2024 /

Ten years ago, Colorado pioneered state-regulated, adult-use marijuana without a clear model, relying on alcohol and tobacco regulations. Today, nearly half of U.S. states have legalized adult-use cannabis, often drawing…

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Study Suggests Psychedelics May Help Reduce Stuttering

By / May 30, 2024 /

A newly published study from researchers at New York University has found that individuals dealing with stuttering may derive some benefit from substances such as psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in…

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DEA Rescheduling: A Milestone for Cannabis Integration in Pharma and Biotech

By / May 30, 2024 /

MIAMI, May 30, 2024, The impending DEA rescheduling of marijuana to a Schedule III controlled substance presents a momentous opportunity for state-licensed cannabis processing businesses. This change allows these businesses…

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Connecticut Appoints First Cannabis Ombudsperson to Advocate for Medical Cannabis Patients

By / May 30, 2024 /

On Monday, Connecticut made regulatory history by appointing Erin Gorman Kirk as the nation’s first cannabis ombudsperson. In this groundbreaking role, Kirk will serve as the state’s official advocate for…

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Missouri Cannabis Revenue Allocates $15 Million to Key Beneficiaries

By / May 30, 2024 /

Missouri’s thriving cannabis industry has generated significant revenue, leading to a substantial $15 million being allocated to three primary beneficiaries. This funding aims to support key programs and services that…

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Illinois Decides Against Banning Synthetic Weed

By / May 30, 2024 /

The Illinois General Assembly once again debated the potential ban on hemp-derived THC products and cafes, but in the end, they declined to act. The decision has significant implications for…

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