Marijuana Users Have More Empathy And A Greater Understanding Of Other People’s Emotions, Study Finds
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A study published this month in the Journal of Neuroscience Research found that regular cannabis users “have a greater understanding of the emotions of others,” findings that authors say “highlight positive effects of cannabis on interpersonal relationships and potential therapeutic applications.” The study, from a team of neurobiologists at... Read more
Missouri Officials Revoking Marijuana Company License Over Alleged Out-Of-State Imports
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“Businesses that choose to participate in Missouri’s marijuana industry do not get to decide which rules and which parts of they want to follow.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent The state’s Division of Cannabis Regulation is revoking the marijuana manufacturing license of Delta Extraction after accusing the... Read more
New South Dakota Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative Would Let Dispensaries Launch Adult-Use Sales
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South Dakota’s attorney general issued a draft explanation on Friday for a second proposed ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. Unlike a separate would-be initiative filed earlier this year, the new proposal includes plans for licensed, regulated retail sales to adults in addition to legalizing possession... Read more
Cannabis Companies Support Communities With Turkey Donations For Thanksgiving
Marijuana Industry News November 17, 2023
“Our teams came together to find an impactful way to contribute to communities where we have a retail presence, so we partnered with Atlantic Food Distributors and key food banks across Ohio for a large quantity turkey donation to feed at-risk Ohioans this Thanksgiving,” said Rob McCourt, Firelands Scientific... Read more
The number of licensed operators serving Georgia’s low-THC oil medical cannabis market could soon triple. The GA Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) approved the issuance of four provisional contract awards for Class 2 production licensure during its Nov. 15 public board meeting. Class 2 production licenses allow for... Read more
Verano Opens MÜV North Miami-Biscayne Dispensary
Marijuana Industry News November 17, 2023
CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2023 – PRESS RELEASE – Verano Holdings Corp., a leading multistate cannabis company, announced the opening of MÜV North Miami-Biscayne on Nov. 17, the company’s 73rd Florida dispensary and 136th location nationwide. MÜV North Miami-Biscayne, located at 12395 Biscayne Blvd., will be open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through... Read more
A group of Massachusetts cannabis operators, who have long waited for legislative action to remedy the challenges of running businesses in the state-legal cannabis industry within the framework of federal prohibition, are suing U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland over enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act. While more than half... Read more
Flying With Cannabis These Holidays? TSA Agents Aren’t Actively Searching Out Your Stash
Marijuana Industry News November 17, 2023
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, known as Green Wednesday in the cannabis industry, is one of the biggest sales days of the year for medical and adult-use dispensaries throughout the U.S. In 2022, Green Wednesday featured a 48% sales increase compared to the three previous Wednesdays and was the third... Read more
New York’s Loan Program For Equity-Owned Marijuana Businesses Is Saddling Some With Steep Costs
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“The perception was that they were getting handed free money by the state—that they’re being subsidized. But the reality was, that’s not the case, because the state basically couldn’t raise any money.” By Rosalind Adams, THE CITY This story was originally published by THE CITY. Sign up to get... Read more
Missouri Lawmakers Criticize Marijuana Regulations Meant To Limit Products’ Appeal To Kids
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News November 17, 2023 0
“What we’re saying is these aren’t rationally related to protecting kids, and they are not something that you have authority to do under our constitution.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A panel of Missouri lawmakers has spent several hours in recent weeks debating whether or not aliens and... Read more
