A Missouri lawmaker introduced a comprehensive bill to legalize recreational cannabis on Tuesday. The measure, titled the Cannabis Freedom Act (HB 2704), was introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives by Representative Ron Hicks, a Republican from St. Charles. If passed, the bill would legalize cannabis for adult-use, regulate... Read more
House Bill 0106 was introduced to the Wyoming legislature to potentially decriminalize small amounts of cannabis and reduce possession fines, if passed. HB-0106 was filed by Representative Mark Baker on February 15, in addition to 11 co-sponsors, which includes House Speaker Eric Barlow and House Majority Whip Jared Olsen.... Read more
Shelled hemp seeds—a great source of nutrients and high-quality protein—are on the menu in a new appetizer available at Papa John’s in certain corners of the world. The move continues to show a growing interest in the mainstream restaurant market for the benefits of hemp and hemp seeds as... Read more
Should Arkansas voters get the opportunity to decide on cannabis legalization at the ballot later this year, a new poll suggests the proposal just might have enough support to pass. The latest edition of the Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll found that 53.5 percent of registered voters there... Read more
There is no disputing that Snoop Dogg, one of the god (or dog) fathers of rap, continues to prove himself in the world of music while also making newsworthy waves in the cannabis industry—including overseas. For those on the American side of the world, Snoop recently lit it up... Read more
David Kivitz and Antony Radbod Exclusive Interview with XS Financial CEO David Kivitz and COO Antony Radbod Cannabis operators have access to a number of financing options, including real estate and corporate debt. XS Financial (CSE: XSF) (OTC: XSHLF) is focused on a largely overlooked financing opportunity in the... Read more
Exclusive Interview with Fire & Flower CEO Trevor Fencott Fire & Flower (TSX: FAF) (OTCQX: FFLWF) is not a traditional brick-and-mortar cannabis retailer. While the company does have physical stores, it is evolving to become more of a technology platform, according to CEO Trevor Fencott. He last spoke with... Read more
Need another reason to make the switch to hemp as a sustainable source of fiber? The plant is currently being used as a luge and bobsled track reinforcement at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. The Olympic Games Beijing 2022 began on February 4 with the opening ceremonies and... Read more
InterCure Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Multi-National Medical Cannabis Producer “Better” Marking the First Major Consolidation in Pharmaceutical Grade Medical Cannabis Market Acquisition is Expected to be Accretive Strengthen InterCure’s Position as the Largest Cannabis Company Outside of North America NEW YORK and TORONTO and HERZLIYA, Israel, Feb. 16,... Read more
Israeli Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar proposed new guidelines last week which further move the consumption of cannabis away from a criminal offense and propose essentially creating an administrative one, punishable with a maximum fine of 1,000 shekels (about $310). Fines would also be limited for members of the Israeli... Read more
