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As Florida prepares for a critical vote on recreational cannabis legalization this November, Governor Ron DeSantis is intensifying his campaign against Amendment 3, this time challenging cannabis giant Trulieve (OTC:TCNNF) (CSE:TRUL). In an effort to counter what the polls show as a majority of...

A recent survey shows a significant majority of cannabis-related businesses want intoxicating hemp products regulated. But it’s not the same for those who are profiting from it as for those who are not. Nearly half of hemp businesses expressed a desire for regulatory oversight on intoxicating...

Nearly 150 social workers have issued a call to President Joe Biden to remove marijuana entirely from the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), despite the administration’s proposal to downgrade the substance from Schedule I to Schedule III. The letter, sent last week, stressed the urgent...

Co-Authored by Michael Sassano and Callum Kellas The cannabis illicit market existed in all countries long before the legal markets arrived late on the scene. They have the biggest global distribution networks, with direct-to-your-door service and choices. For legal producers, the illicit market is...

In a highly contested decision, the New Hampshire House of Representatives rejected a bill that sought to legalize recreational cannabis. The rejection occurred with a close vote of 178-173, derailing hopes for legalization anytime soon. House Bill 1633, which proposed the legalization for adults...

New York City’s cannabis market is yet again under dispute. New York City’s aggressive enforcement effort, “Operation Padlock to Protect,” has sparked significant attention and results. But, according to Newton’s Third law, for every action, there is an equal reaction...

This article was originally published on MG Magazine and appears here with permission. WASHINGTON – Illicit cannabis sales exceeded $74 billion in 2022, outpacing the country’s legal sales of $28 billion by a staggering 164 percent according to New Frontier Data’s...

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. Have you ever pondered the landscape of cannabis regulations across the United States? Amid a shifting legal terrain where nearly half of the states have embraced recreational cannabis and 38 have legalized...

In a renewed effort to legalize recreational marijuana, advocates in South Dakota submitted approximately 29,000 signatures to the Secretary of State, aiming for a spot on the November ballot. With 17,508 valid signatures required for a valid petition, the state has until August 13th to complete...

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. The marijuana industry now employs over 440,000 Americans and the plant is still Federally illegal. The Legal Cannabis Industry Employs 440,000 People Full-Time If you’ve been thinking about ...

This article was originally published on 2Fast4Buds and appears here with permission. Finland still upholds the ban on recreational cannabis use. The punishments may not seem severe, but the law is the law. With no traditions of cannabis use going back centuries, Finland treats the substance...

This article was originally published on 2Fast4Buds and appears here with permission. Keeping a low profile and enjoying your hobby in secret is the best advice we can give cannabis lovers visiting Brazil. Despite the fact that Brazil was introduced to cannabis long ago, in colonial times, and that...

Paul Armentano, Deputy Director for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) authored this op-ed, first published in OtherWords and appears here with permission.  It’s been over a decade since Colorado and Washington became the first two...

Years in the cannabis industry have shown me how adaptable this community is and how important it is to maintain a connection between budtenders, customers, and the cannabis they consume. As the world moves from the illicit market to the legal market, the nature of the communication between grower...

Since the rise of the industry, cannabis cultivators and processors have navigated uncharted waters in terms of compliance and contamination. It’s a natural biological process for plants to contract diseases or harmful bacteria often. Still, it can quickly become a detriment to your entire...