– Albany, NY hosted its first cannabis showcase, with growers and businesses educating the public on the cannabis industry and presenting their products at the Loudon Plaza on Northern Boulevard. – The organizers state that this event is a great way to advertise their industry, especially considering the slow rollout of cannabis dispens
Cannabis Store Tree Huggers Debuts in Caledonia
– A new Tree Huggers store opened in the former Dairy Queen restaurant in Caledonia, Minn. The retail arm of Tree Huggers Cannabis in La Crosse, it sells a variety of products derived from industrial hemp and some wholesaling to other stores. The owners anticipate selling cannabis in their Minnesota store once the state licenses […]
Lawyers Clash on Response to Santa Cruz Cannabis Shop Break-In
Derek Hubbard, the owner of a cannabis cultivation and packaging business called Decibel Gardens, was released to house arrest in the midst of his criminal court proceedings. Hubbard had been held without bail on multiple felony weapons assault charges after allegedly shooting at thieves who had broken into his business. Santa Cruz County Superior
Indigenous Cannabis Association Announces Board, Aims for Equity
The National Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) has announced an expansion to its board of directors, welcoming five tribal government members. The ICIA is a national Indigenous-led nonprofit that aims to create opportunities for Indigenous communities in the cannabis and hemp industries. Founded in 2022, the ICIA’s mission is to
Pregnancy Cannabis Use Tied to Premature Birth, Low Birth Weight
A new study states that the use of cannabis during pregnancy can lead to adverse outcomes for newborns, such as premature birth, low birth weight, and an increased chance of needing time in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The research, published in the scientific journal Addiction, analyzed 57 studies conducted between 1984 and 2023, [&helli
Entrepreneur Joe Salome Shakes Up Cannabis Industry
In 1972, the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse recommended the decriminalization of personal marijuana use. Yet, it was not until 2013 that Colorado became the first U.S. state to legalize recreational cannabis, which posed unique challenges including state decisions on criminal activity standards and recreational use allowances. Joe
Lawmakers Seek Updated Cannabis Banking Laws, End Past Conviction Penalties
A coalition of 20 congressional Democrats has asked Treasury Department officials to revise federal laws to prevent financial institutions from discriminating against marijuana business owners on the grounds of past cannabis-related activities, now legalized at state level. The lawmakers believe that exploration of incremental cannabis reform by th
Salinas City Council Retains Cannabis Ordinance – KION546
The Salinas City Council unanimously voted against changing the current cannabis ordinance. The decision came after Councilmember Orlando Osornio noted that revenue from cannabis in Salinas has decreased over the past few years. Proposed changes to the ordinance included reducing the buffer distance between dispensaries and schools or religious ins
NJEDA Unveils Phase 2 of Cannabis Equity Grant Program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that the application for Phase II of its Cannabis Equity Grant Program will open on Nov. 30 at 10:00 a.m. The second phase of the program will provide each eligible entrepreneur with a Seed Equity Grant of $150,000 and no-cost technical assistance. The main aim of the […]
Simsbury Prohibits Public Cannabis Smoking
The town of Simsbury had originally planned to ban the public smoking of all tobacco and vaping products, but after a meeting on Monday, the board of selectmen decided to ban only the public smoking of cannabis. The Simsbury Farms Golf Course was the only public place exempted from the original ban, and it remains […]