Buying cannabis will soon become as convenient as making a quick stop to the local Circle K. Today Green Thumb Industries, owner of RISE Dispensaries, announced plans to expand its footprint in Florida’s medical cannabis market through an agreement with Circle K. Beginning next year, Green Thumb plans to... Read more
The Green Organic Dutchman Enters Into a Definitive Agreement To Merge With BZAM Cannabis Creates sixth largest Canadian Licensed Producer(1) with right sized facilities in the largest provinces and a complete portfolio of popular products and brands(2)(3)(5) TGOD’s market strength in Quebec and Ontario complements BZAM’s strength in western Canada markets, with opportunities to expand distribution... Read more
Exclusive Interview with SHF Holdings CEO Sundie Seefried When Safe Harbor Financial Founder and CEO Sundie Seefried spoke to New Cannabis Ventures in April, the cannabis financial services company was gearing up for its public debut. The company, now SHF Holdings (NASDAQ: SHFS), completed its SPAC merger and began... Read more
Recently, President Joe Biden announced a plan to pardon those convicted of simple cannabis possession, which left many wondering if this could be the first step towards full legalization or the federal declassification of cannabis. Though nothing official has been announced, there are many in the legal cannabis industry... Read more
A senator in Puerto Rico has filed a bill that would expunge convictions for low-level marijuana possession. The sponsor of the legislation, independent Senator José “Chaco” Vargas Vidot, filed the bill on October 11, saying that he was inspired by President Joseph Biden’s announcement five days earlier that he... Read more
On October 17, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced a $200,000 grant program to award organizations striving to promote hemp. The department aims to award grant funds to reimburse “half of project costs,” with a minimum grant amount of $1,000. Special consideration will be given to... Read more
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) says that Congress has a “good shot” of passing modest marijuana reforms—including banking and justice provisions—during the lame duck session after the midterm elections. He also stressed that lawmakers might not have the same opportunity if Republicans retake either chamber next year. In an interview... Read more
Florida’s agriculture commissioner is feeling good about a court hearing last week where she says her legal team did a “compelling job” arguing before a federal judge about their lawsuit challenging the Justice Department over the federal ban on gun ownership by medical marijuana patients. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried... Read more
Borosyndicate—a brick-and-mortar glass art gallery and retail location, complete with a separate glassblowing facility—produces its own brand of items as well as known glass brands. The gallery and storefront features a Hall of Fame of glassblowing artists known for various styles, characters, and techniques. You’ll find legends like Ryan... Read more
