Iowa Brewers, Retailers Cry Foul at State’s New Hemp Law
A new law in Iowa governing hemp products has drawn complaints from local brewers and retailers, with some even threatening legal action. The measure, which was passed by Hawkeye State lawmakers in April and signed into law by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds last month, “prohibits the sale and possession of consumable hemp products that contain…
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Rhode Island To Offer Free Cannabis Industry Training
Rhode Island will offer a cannabis training program that prepares workers for industry, providing the skills they will need to thrive in the workforce. According to a May 29 announcement, Rhode Island’s labor department will fund a cannabis training program to accommodate the bustling industry. The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is launching an eight-week…
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New Jersey Governor Visits Black-Owned Cannabis Facility
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently visited Prolific Growhouse on May 30 to tour the facility, speak with founder David Nicolas about his journey as a business owner, and learn about the strain named after him. During the tour, Nicolas showed Murphy various parts of the operation, including cultivation, processing, and packaging. Nicolas explained that…
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Pain? Inflammation? Try Rare Cannabinoid Company’s New THC Rapid Relief Gel
Looking for a cannabis product to quickly relieve muscle or joint pain? The experts at Rare Cannabinoid Company have created a dispensary-strength THC lotion that can be ordered online and delivered to your doorstep, anywhere in the United States. This powerful CBD cream is the revolutionary brand’s CBG + CBD + THC Rapid Relief Gel.…
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Minnesota Regulators Destroy $278,000 Worth of Cannabis Flower
Cannabis regulators in Minnesota have destroyed cannabis products with a value of nearly $300,000, according to a report in local media. The cannabis products, which were seized from 58 businesses that had been selling them as THCA hemp flower, were destroyed after an agreement between state agencies allowed medical marijuana regulators to enforce a ban…
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Annual California Cannabis Tax Revenue Fund Grantees Awarded $46M
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced a new batch of cannabis tax revenue community investments on May 31. This round’s grants for fiscal year 2023-2024, which was given to recipients from the California Community Reinvestment Grants program (CalCRG), includes 30 organizations and a total of $46.6 million. In order to be chosen…
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Researchers Unveil New Study on Genetically Modified Hemp Methods
A recent study published in Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology analyzed the possibilities of genetically engineering cannabis to ensure consistency and targeting specifical cannabinoids. In “Using Advanced Biotechnological Techniques to Improve Cannabis Cultivars,” researchers from the University of Lethbridge’s Department of Biological Sciences in Alberta, Canada, explored the benefits of gene editing in cannabis. “Inherent breeding…
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South Dakota Adult-Use Ballot Initiative Approved, Giving Voters Third Chance
An initiative to approve adult-use cannabis will appear on the ballot in South Dakota. Is the third time the charm? South Dakota voters will have a third chance to approve a ballot initiative to legalize adult-use cannabis, this time, Initiated Measure 29, which will appear on the 2024 general election ballot on Nov. 5. On…
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Airbnb Cleanup Crew Finds 235 Pounds of Meth in Rental Home
Two suspects are accused of allegedly using an Airbnb rental to store a massive stash of drugs. According to the Alhambra Police Department (APD) in California, police officers found over 200 pounds of meth inside an Airbnb, leading to the arrest of two suspects driving a van nearby. Two suspects allegedly used an Airbnb as…
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The DNA of Dank
Most of the time, when we hear someone talk about cannabis genetics, the first thing that comes to mind is a pack of seeds. But it goes a lot deeper than that, and as cannabis continues to get more and more normalized across America, scientists are beginning to dive even further into the genetic traits…
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