Senate Resolution Calls For Release of Russian Cannabis Prisoner Marc Fogel Fogel was arrested for possessing cannabis in 2021, and since then he has been sentenced to 14 years in a Russian prison. The post Senate Resolution Calls For Release of Russian Cannabis Prisoner Marc Fogel first appeared on High Times.

COVID Long-Hauler’s Symptoms Significantly Improved with Psilocybin, MDMA Symptoms of long COVID subsided after a woman took psilocybin and MDMA combined with therapy. The post COVID Long-Hauler’s Symptoms Significantly Improved with Psilocybin, MDMA first appeared on High Times.

Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Rates of Prostate Cancer, Study Shows In a recent study, cancer prostate prevalence was significantly lower in cannabis users and former uses compared to non-users. The post Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Rates of Prostate Cancer, Study Shows first appeared on High Times.

Idaho Industrial Hemp Production More Than Doubled Between 2022, 2023 Hemp cultivators in Idaho are still working out the best methods of hemp cultivation. The post Idaho Industrial Hemp Production More Than Doubled Between 2022, 2023 first appeared on High Times.

My Sobriety Hall Pass List: Hunter Biden for President “You could do a little crack with Hunter Biden… as a treat.” The post My Sobriety Hall Pass List: Hunter Biden for President first appeared on High Times.

Cherokee vote passes: NC’s first recreational marijuana market likely in ’60-75 days’ The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council has voted to amend Tribal Code to allow the sale of recreational marijuana, opening the door for North Carolina’s first recreational marijuana… The post Cherokee vote passes: NC’s first recreational marijuana market likely in ’60-75 days’ appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

National Alcohol Group Urges Congress to Address Hemp’s ‘Public Health Crisis’ in Farm Bill Wine & Spirts Wholesalers of America sent a letter to U.S. lawmakers recommending they ban synthetically derived hemp compounds.

Nation’s Marijuana Dealers Convene in Minneapolis In what is being promoted as an “External Stakeholders Meeting,” the national organization representing organized cannabis dealers in the United States – aka CANNRA, the Cannabis Regulators Association – convened… The post Nation’s Marijuana Dealers Convene in Minneapolis appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Study: Cannabis Dispensaries Increase Home Values by 2 Percentage Points on Average Despite unfounded claims arguing that cannabis retailers can depreciate surrounding home prices, data from multiple states, including Colorado, Illinois and Michigan, show positive impacts.

Canopy Growth Establishes US$250 Million At-The-Market Program To Further Enhance the Company's Financial Position And Facilitate Growth Global cannabis company Canopy Growth Corporation has established an at-the-market equity program (the 'ATM Program') that allows the company to issue and sell up to US$250 million (or its Canadian dollar equivalent) of common shares of the company from treasury from time to time in concurrent public offerings in the United States and Canada.

California Health Officials Issue Safety Warning About Mary Jones Weed Sodas California’s health department is warning consumers not to drink Mary Jones hemp-infused sodas, saying the beverages contain an ingredient prohibited by state law. The post California Health Officials Issue Safety Warning About Mary Jones Weed Sodas first appeared on High Times.

Iowa Brewers, Retailers Cry Foul at State’s New Hemp Law The law will not only impose potency limits, but also a minimum age of 21 to buy such products. The post Iowa Brewers, Retailers Cry Foul at State’s New Hemp Law first appeared on High Times.

New Jersey Governor Visits Black-Owned Cannabis Facility Prolific Growhouse founder David Nicolas recently escorted Gov. Phil Murphy on a tour of the facility. The post New Jersey Governor Visits Black-Owned Cannabis Facility first appeared on High Times.

Rhode Island To Offer Free Cannabis Industry Training The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Community College of Rhode Island will provide free cannabis training courses to a limited number of students. The post Rhode Island To Offer Free Cannabis Industry Training first appeared on High Times.

Pain? Inflammation? Try Rare Cannabinoid Company’s New THC Rapid Relief Gel Get A Free Sample Of Dispensary-Strength CBG + CBD + THC Lotion Delivered To Your Door The post Pain? Inflammation? Try Rare Cannabinoid Company’s New THC Rapid Relief Gel first appeared on High Times.

Florida in Spotlight for Controversial Hemp Legislation Many in the Sunshine State's hemp industry are pushing for Gov. DeSantis to veto a bill that would prohibit synthetic and intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids and change the definition of ‘hemp’ under the state hemp program.

Cannabis M&A: Protecting Against Undisclosed Liabilities By Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Sliwoski When someone buys a cannabis business, and not just that business’s assets, they essentially inherit all of its liabilities. And there are usually… The post Cannabis M&A: Protecting Against Undisclosed Liabilities appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Protecting Off-Duty Cannabis Use in California: What Employers Should Know By Keya Denner On January 1, California joined several other states in protecting employees who lawfully use recreational cannabis outside of the workplace. AB 2188 makes it unlawful for an… The post Protecting Off-Duty Cannabis Use in California: What Employers Should Know appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

The State of Cannabis Business Insurance from Seed to Sale By Michael Giusti With the cannabis market maturing in many states, the insurance industry is beginning to have access to more data upon which they can set their rates. But… The post The State of Cannabis Business Insurance from Seed to Sale appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Pulling weeds: Legislators make big changes to Louisiana’s cannabis industries Lawmakers pull THC edibles from corner stores, give one company dominance over marijuana farming Louisiana’s edible hemp industry survived a close call with state lawmakers who chose stricter regulations over… The post Pulling weeds: Legislators make big changes to Louisiana’s cannabis industries appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Canada's Oversupply: 53.7 Million Unsold Cannabis Products in December New data from Health Canada shows Q4 inventory-to-retail sales ratios are disproportionate for all product categories, leaving a surplus of millions of packaged units in December alone.

Minnesota Regulators Destroy $278,000 Worth of Cannabis Flower More than 12,000 cannabis products worth nearly $300,000 have been seized and destroyed by Minnesota regulators. The post Minnesota Regulators Destroy $278,000 Worth of Cannabis Flower first appeared on High Times.

Annual California Cannabis Tax Revenue Fund Grantees Awarded $46M The program has been running for multiple years now and the grant amount is being split between 30 different organizations. The post Annual California Cannabis Tax Revenue Fund Grantees Awarded $46M first appeared on High Times.

South Dakota Adult-Use Ballot Initiative Approved, Giving Voters Third Chance Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson announced that Initiated Measure 29 will appear on the ballot. The post South Dakota Adult-Use Ballot Initiative Approved, Giving Voters Third Chance first appeared on High Times.

Researchers Unveil New Study on Genetically Modified Hemp Methods The study suggests that genetic modification has the opportunity to “unleash the complete potential of cannabis.” The post Researchers Unveil New Study on Genetically Modified Hemp Methods first appeared on High Times.

Airbnb Cleanup Crew Finds 235 Pounds of Meth in Rental Home A cleaning crew found over 200 pounds of meth at an Airbnb residence and police linked it to two suspects. The post Airbnb Cleanup Crew Finds 235 Pounds of Meth in Rental Home first appeared on High Times.

3rd try at approving recreational marijuana in South Dakota makes the ballot South Dakota voters will decide again whether to legalize recreational marijuana, an issue with a frustrating history for backers of the ballot initiative in the conservative state. On Monday, Secretary… The post 3rd try at approving recreational marijuana in South Dakota makes the ballot appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Industry Conference PRESS RELEASE Aug 12-14 Aurora, CO + Live online Key cannabis experts share the latest insider news and guidance on regulations and legislation. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or are… The post AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Industry Conference appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Green Thumb Issues Release on ‘Market Rumors’ Moments After Boston Beer Merger Report The Wall Street Journal reported that Green Thumb Industries’ CEO sent a letter expressing interest in consolidating with the alcohol company.

Celebrating Bill Walton: A Giant for Justice Bill Walton loved the whole world, talking basketball, the Grateful Dead, and really good weed. The post Celebrating Bill Walton: A Giant for Justice first appeared on High Times.

The DNA of Dank LeafWorks examines the genetic traits of cannabis. The post The DNA of Dank first appeared on High Times.

Psilocybin Surge Law enforcement data shows that seizures of shrooms have increased in nearly every major region of the country. The post Psilocybin Surge first appeared on High Times.

High Five: Five Early Drug War Laws The laws that shaped where drug policy is today. The post High Five: Five Early Drug War Laws first appeared on High Times.

Claims of Misconduct Mar MDMA Research for PTSD Clinical trials investigating the psychedelic MDMA as a treatment for PTSD are facing claims of research challenges and allegations of misconduct that could mar the results of the research. The post Claims of Misconduct Mar MDMA Research for PTSD first appeared on High Times.

Acreage Announces Corporate Transactions Associated With Canopy USA Deal The acquisition of Acreage by Canopy USA is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

Bayou City Hemp Co. is Situated for a Fabulous Future As we enter what could be a protracted period of hostility between the “marijuana” and hemp blocs of the cannabis industry, with federal and state governments offering a witches brew… The post Bayou City Hemp Co. is Situated for a Fabulous Future appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

South Dakota Voters Get 3rd Shot at Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws received approval for their initiated measure to appear on the November 2024 state ballot.

8 Steps to Preserve a Surplus Cannabis Harvest Destined for Extraction While higher yields can be beneficial and a good problem to have, one grower asks industry expert Kenneth Morrow for advice on how to preserve and process plant material when drying and curing space is limited.

Navigating Media Relations in the Cannabis Industry: Tips for Effective PR By: Michael Mejer The cannabis industry is growing rapidly and marketing leaders need to come up with unique ways to ensure their brand rises above the noise. Yet, advertising restrictions… The post Navigating Media Relations in the Cannabis Industry: Tips for Effective PR appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Video of NYPD Cannabis Raid and Arrest Raises Questions About Adams’ New Enforcement Offensive As a new mayoral task force conducts sweeps of hundreds of shops suspected of selling illegal weed, a video of a raid on a Staten Island store obtained by THE… The post Video of NYPD Cannabis Raid and Arrest Raises Questions About Adams’ New Enforcement Offensive appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

THCA in the Farm Bill: Amendment Goes Far Beyond Closing ‘Loopholes’ Whoever wrote Rep. Mary Miller's amendment figured out ‘all the perfect cuts’ to ‘kill’ the entire hemp industry, international cannabis attorney says.

High Rhymes: Niontay High Times talks to rapper Niontay on working with MIKE, Ring cam music videos, and his career so far. The post High Rhymes: Niontay first appeared on High Times.

Two State Police Groups Now Back Legal Weed Two groups representing police officers in California and Oregon have backed legislation to legalize cannabis nationwide. The post Two State Police Groups Now Back Legal Weed first appeared on High Times.

Japan Government Opens Public Comment Period for Cannabis Reform Over the next few weeks, public comments will be submitted regarding the future of Japan’s cannabis regulatory framework. The post Japan Government Opens Public Comment Period for Cannabis Reform first appeared on High Times.

DeSantis Likely To Veto Hemp Bill that Would Limit THC, Sources Say Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is an opponent of adult-use cannabis, but may save the hemp industry if he vetoes SB 1698. The post DeSantis Likely To Veto Hemp Bill that Would Limit THC, Sources Say first appeared on High Times.

‘Cannabis Factories’ in U.K. To Be Cleared for Student Housing Police said that the total value of the plants was almost £4m. The post ‘Cannabis Factories’ in U.K. To Be Cleared for Student Housing first appeared on High Times.

Trulieve Opens 200th Dispensary as World’s Largest Cannabis Retailer The Brooksville, Fla., retail facility, which will have a grand opening celebration June 14, is also the company’s 138th store in the Sunshine State.

Former women staffers allege they were bullied at embattled Cannabis Control Commission Three former high-level staffers at the state’s Cannabis Control Commission say they suffered workplace bullying by the agency’s communications chief, adding to a growing list of complaints about a toxic… The post Former women staffers allege they were bullied at embattled Cannabis Control Commission appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Bad News for Intoxicating Hemp Products By Griffen Thorne, Attorney at Harris Sliwoski For years, people have tried to decipher the incredibly poorly worded (I can’t stress this enough) language in the 2018 Farm Bill and… The post Bad News for Intoxicating Hemp Products appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

High Five: 5 Low-Key Ways to Get Lit If you’re traveling you may need some discreet ways to get high. The post High Five: 5 Low-Key Ways to Get Lit first appeared on High Times.

Back to the Source Honoring legacy cannabis cultivation through the Ganjier. The post Back to the Source first appeared on High Times.

DeSantis moving toward vetoing bill that would regulate sale of cannabis products in Florida At the same time Governor Ron DeSantis has come out against a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana in Florida, he is likely to throw an unexpected lifeline to the hemp industry by vetoing a… The post DeSantis moving toward vetoing bill that would regulate sale of cannabis products in Florida appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Veterans, businesses ask Texas lawmakers to keep hemp products legal; others call for complete ban For Mitch Fuller, the hemp-derived products available to legally purchase in Texas are life-saving medications that can prevent veteran deaths by suicide or lethal overdoses from opioids that are prescribed… The post Veterans, businesses ask Texas lawmakers to keep hemp products legal; others call for complete ban appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Consuming Cannabis Before Bed Doesn’t Cause Impairment the Next Day, Study Affirms People who took THC before bedtime passed nearly all cognitive and psychomotor tests the next morning. The post Consuming Cannabis Before Bed Doesn’t Cause Impairment the Next Day, Study Affirms first appeared on High Times.

Betting on Yourself – Parlay LA High Times spoke with Parlay LA to take a brief look into a small cannabis brand making big noise from California to Europe - and managing to do it with 10 percent of the canopy space some of the bigger brands have. The post Betting on Yourself – Parlay LA first appeared on High Times.

Research Shows Terpenes Can Help Treat Pain Caused by Chemo Medications When it comes to chronic pain, morphine-based opioid medications lead to addiction and heightened tolerance, but injecting terpenes does not. The post Research Shows Terpenes Can Help Treat Pain Caused by Chemo Medications first appeared on High Times.

Illinois Delta-8 Regulation Bill Stalls in House of Representatives The Illinois House of Representatives has adjourned for the summer without passing legislation to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids. The post Illinois Delta-8 Regulation Bill Stalls in House of Representatives first appeared on High Times.

Self-Care Sundaze Comedian Mike Glazer walks you through how he takes care of his mental wellbeing in this week’s WEIRDOS. The post Self-Care Sundaze first appeared on High Times.

Ascend Wellness Appoints Julie Francis to Board of Directors Francis, currently the chief operating officer for The Schwan’s Co., will increase the total number on Ascend’s board to seven.

Farm Bill 2024: 'The Sky Isn't Falling ... Yet' for Hemp Industry The industry responds to the 2024 Farm Bill amendment that would redefine hemp, closing ‘loopholes’ and shuttering a multibillion-dollar industry built around hemp cannabinoid products. And what happens next.