4/20 stories, pt. 2

NZ: "There will be an increased consumer appreciation for sustainable and organic cultivation"

We continue with our 4/20 special series with insights on the cannabis industry's developments and prospects. Today, we take a closer look at the New…

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NJ CRC Board reverses itself and approves Curaleaf's adult use license renewals

Curaleaf Holdings announced that on Monday, April 17th, the Board of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory (CRC) reversed itself and voted to approve…

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US: Cannabis regulators association urges federal action to address hemp-derived product regulation

CANNRA urges federal action to provide a regulatory framework for hemp-derived cannabinoid products. These products currently lack federal…

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US (PA): Oversupply has Pennsylvania cannabis store owners not feeling the buzz

Medical cannabis users in Pennsylvania have been enjoying a two-year high, with prices falling as much as 62%, but store owners are not feeling the…

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US (OR): Blumenauer introduces tax reform to remedy “grotesquely unfair treatment” of state-legal cannabis businesses

Congressman Earl Blumenauer, founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, introduced the Small Business Tax Equity Act, which creates an…

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US (VA): Changes coming to hemp industry with newly approved amendments

Virginia’s General Assembly has approved new hemp regulations, with revisions to identical bills from the House and Senate by Gov. Glenn Youngkin,…

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Where do MMJ issues stand in the Oklahoma Legislature?

Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing through legislation aimed at Oklahoma's medical cannabis industry. These efforts come after Oklahomans voted down…

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South Africa: Government seeking public input on cannabis reform

In late 2018, South Africa’s Constitutional Court issued a historic ruling. In a case involving three cannabis consumers facing cannabis charges, South…

Kathleen Tucker joins MariMed's Board of Directors

Kathleen Tucker has been appointed to MariMed's Board of Directors. Ms. Tucker has more than 25 years of senior executive experience in consumer marketing,…

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US (CT): State is sending cannabis business owners to college

Included in the law that made the recreational use of cannabis legal in Connecticut is a provision to create a small business accelerator program.   Open to…

HVAC importance in vertical farming

"HVAC is very important in vertical farming because it can control and optimize the growing environment of the plants. Resulting in healthy plants and…