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Florida To Award 22 New Cannabis Licenses After 18-Month Wait—Legal Battles Ahead?
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - 6:32pm | 782Florida's Department of Health announced plans to award 22 new medical cannabis licenses, a decision that could reshape the state's cannabis industry but is likely to face legal challenges. The announcement, posted Tuesday on the agency's website (via Tallahassee Democrat), comes more than 18...
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'Give Me A Break, New York Times,' Says Actor Jim Belushi As He Defends Cannabis, Criticizes Big Pharma, Food Industry
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 1:40pm | 664Actor and cannabis advocate Jim Belushi took the stage at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago to share his passionate views on the food and pharmaceutical industries, cannabis' healing potential and his frustration with media narratives around the plant. Belushi, well-known...
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EXCLUSIVE: Jim Belushi Speaks Out On Marijuana Reform, Says 'Cannabis Doesn't Kill Anybody, Alcohol Does'
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:21am | 655At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, actor and cannabis advocate Jim Belushi emphasized the urgent need for cannabis policy reform, particularly around banking and taxation. As the founder of Belushi's Farm, he's not only invested in the cultivation of cannabis, but also in changing the way...
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Jim Belushi Compares Passion For Acting To Cannabis Business: 'Makes People Feel Good'
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 6:08pm | 679Actor Jim Belushi compared the similarities of acting and cannabis to an audience at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on Oct. 9. Here's a look at what makes the two sectors similar and more on Belushi's journey to help people through cannabis. Acting to Cannabis: Belushi may be best known...
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From Grassroots To Global Influence: How Zoe Wilder Shapes The Cannabis Conversation
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 1:28pm | 814Zoe Wilder, an award-winning publicist for over two decades, carved a unique path becoming one of the most influential figures in the cannabis and psychedelic worlds. Her work is not just about promoting brands — it’s about reshaping the narrative around wellness, culture and acceptance....
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Hollywood Star Jim Belushi Brings Cannabis Expertise To Chicago Conference In October
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 5:42pm | 611Benzinga is gearing up for its highly anticipated Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, scheduled for October 8-9, 2024, at Chicago's Marriott Magnificent Mile. This year's keynote speaker will be none other than Hollywood icon Jim Belushi, who has evolved from an entertainment career to becoming a...
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Inside Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference: Meet The Industry Leaders
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 8:50am | 1610The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, scheduled for October in Chicago, is set to be a standout event in the cannabis industry calendar. This conference will feature an impressive roster of industry leaders and innovators, each bringing their own perspective to the forefront of cannabis...
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Jim Belushi's Premium Cannabis Hits Maryland Via Partnership With State's Largest Weed Producer
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 4:57pm | 632SunMed Growers, a Maryland cannabis producer, announced a partnership with Jim Belushi and Belushi’s Farm on Monday, marking Belushi's brand debut in in the state. The collaboration promises high-quality, sustainable cannabis, cultivated under full-spectrum sunlight. Events featuring Jim...
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Here's Where To Buy Legal Weed: Jim Belushi's Farm Teams Up With Shop In SD, New Stores In US And Canada
Thursday, August 3, 2023 - 9:02am | 1001Florida Gets New MMJ Stores And Fulfillment Center As Florida officials continue to weigh in on whether legalization of the recreational use of cannabis would be good for the state, medical cannabis giant Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) is strategically positioning itself for...
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This European Country Just Legalized Medical Cannabis: Will Jim Belushi Jump On A New Opportunity?
Friday, July 21, 2023 - 12:46pm | 636The Albanian Parliament has legalized cannabis for medical and industrial use on Friday, reported ABC News. The move represents a remarkable turnaround for a nation that was once notorious for being a hotspot of cannabis trafficking in Europe. It also coincides with the new law in Luxembourg that...
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Jim Belushi 2024: From Actor To Senatorial Hopeful - Will He Blaze A Trail To Congress?
Monday, June 19, 2023 - 4:11pm | 672“What do you guys think? Should I run for office??? #GrowingBelushi” actor and cannabis farmer Jim Belushi tweeted in May, throwing the question to his followers. Recently, Belushi posted a promotional video featuring Dan Aykroyd. Aykroyd proclaimed gleefully, "Jim Belushi...
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Jim Belushi's Race Against Time: Can He Save His Cannabis Farm In 'Growing Belushi' Season 3?
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 11:32am | 378Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD)'s hit series "Growing Belushi" returns for a third season, taking viewers on another wild ride with Jim Belushi as he builds his cannabis empire in Oregon. The new season is set to premiere on Wednesday, April 5 at 9PM ET/PT. The show follows Jim and his team...
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Where To Buy Legal Weed These Days: Belushi's Farm Akwesasne Store Launches Cannabis Sales & More
Monday, October 31, 2022 - 8:35am | 450Belushi's Farm Akwesasne Dispensary Kicks Off Cannabis Sales Sales began last week at 987 State Route 37 in Akwesasne. Belushi's Farm's new store represents the latest tribally licensed marijuana dispensary to open under the jurisdiction of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, ...
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Meet Jim Belushi At This Michigan Dispensary Where Blues Brothers Weed Products Debut Friday
Thursday, October 13, 2022 - 10:54am | 281Jim Belushi is launching his Blues Brothers-themed line of cannabis products in Michigan, reported Detroit Metro Times. The "According to Jim" star, who ventured into the cannabis industry as a cannabis farmer with a 48-plant crop in 2015, will make an appearance Friday at the...
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Jim Belushi's Farm Products Launch In Nevada Via Partnership With Jade Cannabis
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 7:33am | 323Jade Cannabis Co. will celebrate its new partnership with Belushi’s Farm by hosting a celebrity meet-and-greet with farmer, actor, comedian and musician Jim Belushi on October 2, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 1085 S. Virginia Street, Suite A in Midtown Reno. Adults 21 years of age and...