Marijuana move could help Biden in key voter group The Biden administration’s move to loosen federal regulations on marijuana could help the president make much-needed headway among younger voters, a group that was crucial to his 2020 win but… The post Marijuana move could help Biden in key voter group appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Brand Aids Some reflections on creating a weed brand in an oversaturated market hanging on by a thread. The post Brand Aids first appeared on High Times.

Vermont House Representatives Pass Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Working Group Bill The bill would enable a task force to study the effectiveness of psychedelic therapies and how to regulate them in the state. The post Vermont House Representatives Pass Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Working Group Bill first appeared on High Times.

Thailand Prime Minister Aims To Re-List Cannabis as Narcotic By End of 2024 In the latest move in Thailand’s profound reversal of cannabis decriminalization and reform, the country’s prime minister announced his intent to re-list the drug as a narcotic by the year’s end. The post Thailand Prime Minister Aims To Re-List Cannabis as Narcotic By End of 2024 first appeared on High Times.

Hemp-Based Food Market to Soar to Over $8B by 2029, Report Forecasts Maximize Market Research forecasts significant growth in the hemp-based food sector thanks to consumer focus on gluten-free, plant-based diets. The post Hemp-Based Food Market to Soar to Over $8B by 2029, Report Forecasts first appeared on High Times.

Why Brandmydispo’s Custom Weed Bags Are #1 in Custom Cannabis Packaging From child-resistant THC packaging to sustainable materials, Brandmydispo strives to provide cutting-edge options that differentiate its clients from their competitors. The post Why Brandmydispo’s Custom Weed Bags Are #1 in Custom Cannabis Packaging first appeared on High Times.

Cannabis Rescheduling: Where Do We Go From Here? The legal team at Vicente addressed the significance of the potential move to reschedule cannabis, detailing the ramifications for state-legal cannabis businesses and what could happen next during a webinar.

Efforts to legalize medical marijuana in KS failed — but thousands are getting weed from MO As Kansas lawmakers fail to pass a medicinal marijuana program, nearly 2,000 Kansans have crossed the state line to obtain medicinal marijuana licenses in Missouri, The Star has learned. Exactly… The post Efforts to legalize medical marijuana in KS failed — but thousands are getting weed from MO appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Sweeping Cannabis/Hemp Bill Passed by CT Senate, Heads to Governor’s Desk With only a few hours to go on the last day of the 2024 legislative session, the Connecticut Senate late Wednesday passed sweeping legislation that, among other things, creates new… The post Sweeping Cannabis/Hemp Bill Passed by CT Senate, Heads to Governor’s Desk appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

California Awards $12 Million In Local Cannabis Equity Grants To Repair Drug War Harms By Aaron Kelley, Attorney at Harris Sliwoski California’s path to cannabis social equity: from arrests to advocacy Data from the California Department of Justice reveals that nearly half a million individuals were… The post California Awards $12 Million In Local Cannabis Equity Grants To Repair Drug War Harms appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Verano Opens MÜV Haines City, Company’s 75th Florida Dispensary The multistate cannabis operator now has 140 cannabis retail locations nationwide.

Ascend Wellness Holdings Reports $142.4M Net Revenue for Q1 2024 The multistate cannabis operator's net revenue, which excludes intercompany sales of wholesale products, increased nearly 25% year-over-year.

Trulieve Reports $298M in Revenue for 1st Quarter 2024 The Florida-based multistate operator opened three new dispensaries and attributed 4% revenue growth to higher retail traffic and average basket sizes.

SNDL Reports 1st Quarter 2024 Financial, Operational Results The company had CA$198 million in net revenue for the three-month period as well as a record profit margin.

Ellen’s Bud Break: The Purple & Blue Pigments of Pot Anthocyanins contribute to the colors and the healing properties of weed. The post Ellen’s Bud Break: The Purple & Blue Pigments of Pot first appeared on High Times.

Pakistan Creates Regulation Agency To Manage Medical Cannabis Program The country has an estimated 70,000 acres of land that can be used for legal cultivation. The post Pakistan Creates Regulation Agency To Manage Medical Cannabis Program first appeared on High Times.

Signatures for South Dakota Adult-Use Cannabis Initiative Submitted Now the Secretary of State must validate the signatures by August for the initiative to appear on the November ballot. The post Signatures for South Dakota Adult-Use Cannabis Initiative Submitted first appeared on High Times.

Illinois Hemp Operators Call For Regulation Instead of Prohibition Hemp industry advocates in Illinois have thrown their support behind a bill to regulate intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids while opposing a separate measure that would ban products containing such compounds, including delta-8 THC. The post Illinois Hemp Operators Call For Regulation Instead of Prohibition first appeared on High Times.

Senator Cory Booker Visits Sacramento Cannabis Giant Amid Decriminalization Push One of Congress’ biggest advocates for legal cannabis came to the California Capitol this week to get up close and personal with thousands of cannabis plants, plant-touching employees and some of the state’s top industry players to reinforce his dedication to ending federal marijuana prohibition. The post Senator Cory Booker Visits Sacramento Cannabis Giant Amid Decriminalization Push first appeared on High Times.

Leading Cannabis Brand STIIIZY Expands Retail Presence With Fresno Location Opening Saturday, May 11 The company's new Fresno, Ca., retail location will be the 34th retail location for the cannabis brand.

The Cannabist Co. Reports 1st Quarter 2024 Results The multistate cannabis operator ended the three-month period with $122.6 million in revenue with a gross profit of $42.5 million.

Green Thumb Reports $276M Revenue for 1st Quarter 2024 The multistate cannabis company also reported more than $80 million in cash flow from operations and $31 million in net income for the quarter.

Best Delta 9 Gummies in 2024: Unveiling the World of THC Edibles Are you looking for the best Delta 9 gummies? Many products are available, but this detailed article reviews the top selection to provide a guide. The post Best Delta 9 Gummies in 2024: Unveiling the World of THC Edibles first appeared on High Times.

Colorado Legislature Gives Final Approval to Measure Aimed at Streamlining Marijuana Regulations A bipartisan bill aimed at streamlining the state’s marijuana regulations, including allowing licensed cannabis operators to export and import genetic material to and from authorized individuals or entities in other states or countries, is headed to Gov. Jared Polis for his signature.

Recreational marijuana backers try to overcome rocky history in South Dakota Advocates of legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota, a mission with a rocky history, submitted thousands of signatures to election officials on Tuesday in the hopes of once again getting… The post Recreational marijuana backers try to overcome rocky history in South Dakota appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

South Dakota Group Submits 29K Signatures for 2024 Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws hope three times is the charm in their efforts for state reform.

Study: Researchers Present Benefits of Entourage Effect Researchers cite 99 sources to spotlight the benefits of consuming cannabinoids and terpenes together with “hope for novel treatment.” The post Study: Researchers Present Benefits of Entourage Effect first appeared on High Times.

Berner To Join Cast of The  Freak Brothers Actor and comedian Tiffany Haddish, star of “The Freak Brothers,” is looking forward to cannabis entrepreneur and rapper Berner’s upcoming addition to the show’s cast. The post Berner To Join Cast of The  Freak Brothers first appeared on High Times.

Moroccan Farmers Urging Government To Legalize Cannabis Time to let Morocco smoke and let its farmers flourish. The post Moroccan Farmers Urging Government To Legalize Cannabis first appeared on High Times.

No Increase in DUI Among Young Adults After Pot Legalization in Washington Trends may reflect some success in highway safety, but additional research is needed. The post No Increase in DUI Among Young Adults After Pot Legalization in Washington first appeared on High Times.

Anti-Pot Org Claims DEA Administrator Was Not Included in Rescheduling Decision Kevin Sabet, co-founder of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, claims DEA head Anne Milgram did not sign off on rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III. The post Anti-Pot Org Claims DEA Administrator Was Not Included in Rescheduling Decision first appeared on High Times.

Rescheduling Would Have Saved Verano $80M in 2023 Tax Payments, CEO Says The multistate cannabis operator reported $221 million in revenue for Q1 2024 and $113 million in gross profit for the quarter.

Aurora Marks 1st Medical Cannabis Shipment to New Zealand Market The Canadian cannabis company launched its premium products aimed at redefining patient care.

Where All 100 US Senators Stand on SAFER Banking Act At least 59 senators support or likely support the cannabis reform legislation as Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds keys to floor vote.

C3 Industries’ Brotherly Model for MSO Success Founded in 2018, Michigan-based C3 Industries is a privately owned, vertically integrated cannabis company that has in short order expanded its retail, cultivation, and manufacturing operations from one state to… The post C3 Industries’ Brotherly Model for MSO Success appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Blumenauer Unveils Legislative Blueprint, Additional Administrative Action Needed Following Rescheduling Congressman Earl Blumenauer, founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, demands Biden-Harris Administration use “every power available to them” to build on rescheduling.

Minnesota Senate Approves Bill To Accelerate Licensing of Weed Businesses The Minnesota Senate has approved a bill to accelerate the licensing of recreational marijuana cultivators. The post Minnesota Senate Approves Bill To Accelerate Licensing of Weed Businesses first appeared on High Times.

Ho-Chunk Nation Decriminalizes Cannabis Ho-Chunk police will not issue citations for pot possession. The post Ho-Chunk Nation Decriminalizes Cannabis first appeared on High Times.

Medical Cannabis Program on the Decline in New Jersey Patient numbers are at an all-time low, and patients are facing a myriad of roadblocks, such as limited medical-only dispensaries, steep doctor’s visit fees, and more. The post Medical Cannabis Program on the Decline in New Jersey first appeared on High Times.

Orangutan Observed Using Medicinal Herb To Heal Wound The new discovery involving an Indonesian orangutan challenges what we know about apes and wild animals. The post Orangutan Observed Using Medicinal Herb To Heal Wound first appeared on High Times.

Some NY Lawmakers Say Illicit Pot Shops Must Close Before Adding Licensed Shops New York’s legal cannabis market rollout has been trying, with long delays helping the illicit market flourish while other factors have delayed licensure and opening for legal operators. The post Some NY Lawmakers Say Illicit Pot Shops Must Close Before Adding Licensed Shops first appeared on High Times.

Why Falling THC Test Results Matter By Aaron Pelley,  Attorney at Harris Sliwoski The fluctuating levels of reported THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in cannabis products have sparked discussions and concerns within the industry. Contrary to popular belief, the… The post Why Falling THC Test Results Matter appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

What would marijuana reclassification mean in Wisconsin? The Biden administration is expected to reclassify the federal government’s position on marijuana, shifting it from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug, The Associated Press first reported. The change would… The post What would marijuana reclassification mean in Wisconsin? appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Scientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still face obstacles As the Biden administration moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, scientists say the change will lift some of the restrictions on studying the drug. But the change… The post Scientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still face obstacles appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Marijuana legalization in Tennessee ‘just a matter of time’ after federal change Marijuana, long restricted as one of the most dangerous drugs in America, is up for reclassification by federal regulators as a medically useful narcotic. What does that mean in Tennessee… The post Marijuana legalization in Tennessee ‘just a matter of time’ after federal change appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

N2OFF Subsidiary Save Foods to Target California’s Hemp Market More than half of hemp U.S. hemp flower is grown in California; Save Foods recently received pre-harvest regulatory approval to treat the state’s hemp.

Cannabis Rescheduling FAQ: What Now? From potential timelines to 280E to SAFER Banking, legal experts explain the implications of the federal government reclassifying cannabis as a less dangerous substance.

Study: ADHD Patient MMJ Use Leads to Improvements in Anxiety, Sleep, Quality of Life In addition to its many medicinal uses, a new study provides further evidence that cannabis could prove useful in easing anxiety, enhancing sleep quality, and improving overall quality of life in ADHD patients. The post Study: ADHD Patient MMJ Use Leads to Improvements in Anxiety, Sleep, Quality of Life first appeared on High Times.

Study Finds Medical Cannabis Provides Lasting Benefits for Osteoarthritis Patients Patients with osteoarthritis reported a reduction in pain associated with the disease when using medical cannabis, according to the results of a recently published study by British researchers. The post Study Finds Medical Cannabis Provides Lasting Benefits for Osteoarthritis Patients first appeared on High Times.

Psychedelic Pioneer Peggy Mellon Hitchcock Dies at 90 Margaret “Peggy” Mellon Hitchcock, a rich heiress who funded Timothy Leary and Ram Dass, and partied with the Merry Pranksters, recently passed away. The post Psychedelic Pioneer Peggy Mellon Hitchcock Dies at 90 first appeared on High Times.

Alaska House Approves Bill To Establish Task Force To Investigate Psychedelic Therapy If passed, it would require that a task force have until January 2025 to explore the best course of action for psychedelic-assisted therapy regulation and licenses. The post Alaska House Approves Bill To Establish Task Force To Investigate Psychedelic Therapy first appeared on High Times.

Enemies of Weed Legalization Are Already Raising Money To Challenge Federal Rescheduling Effort Will you donate $5,000 to sue the government over cannabis reform, please? The post Enemies of Weed Legalization Are Already Raising Money To Challenge Federal Rescheduling Effort first appeared on High Times.

From Custodian to Cultivation Supervisor How Vera Diaz overcame an unstable childhood in the foster care system and worked her way up from a janitorial position at Root & Bloom to being a key member of the company’s cultivation team.

Where the Sherbwalk Ends A Rhode Island-based cultivator riffs on a classic. The post Where the Sherbwalk Ends first appeared on High Times.

Is Hop Latent Viroid Everywhere? We examine whether smaller, isolated grows might be safer when it comes to spreading disease. The post Is Hop Latent Viroid Everywhere? first appeared on High Times.

Connecticut House Approve Bill Regulating Hemp Products Connecticut lawmakers have passed legislation to regulate hemp products, including a provision that sets a minimum age of 21 to purchase high-THC products. The post Connecticut House Approve Bill Regulating Hemp Products first appeared on High Times.

Clinical Trial To Assess LSD Microdosing For PMS An Australian biopharma company said Thursday that it has received approval to begin a series of clinical trials for its LSD microdosing drug designed as an aid to women’s health. The post Clinical Trial To Assess LSD Microdosing For PMS first appeared on High Times.

Friends Don’t Let Friends Jump Through Loopholes It’s time to take a stand against gas station weed. The post Friends Don’t Let Friends Jump Through Loopholes first appeared on High Times.

Survey: High-THC Flower Yields Few Serious Side Effects in Patients Medical cannabis patients who were administered high-THC marijuana flower found the experience to be both safe and effective, according to newly published survey data. The post Survey: High-THC Flower Yields Few Serious Side Effects in Patients first appeared on High Times.

Hemp Clothing Market to Hit $23B by 2031, Report Predicts The hemp clothing industry is making a resurgence as a popular textile choice. The post Hemp Clothing Market to Hit $23B by 2031, Report Predicts first appeared on High Times.