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Britain Bars Bermuda From Legalizing Cannabis
<![CDATA[ The United Kingdom has barred the government from legalizing cannabis in Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory. Bermuda’s governor, Rena Lalgie, announced Tuesday that the United Kingdom blocked legislation to legalize the production and use of cannabis,...
Flora Growth Acquires No Cap Hemp Co
<![CDATA[ FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, & TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2022 - PRESS RELEASE - Flora Growth Corp., an all-outdoor cultivator, manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Just Brands LLC, has...
Florida Ag Commissioner Calls for DeSantis Administration to Revoke Medical Cannabis Dosing and Supply Caps
<![CDATA[ Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried is fighting back on the state's recently implemented dosing and supply caps for medical cannabis patients. Fried issued a letter to Joseph A. Ladapo, Ph.D., Florida's surgeon general,...
U.S. Senator Urges Senate to Approve SAFE Banking Act During Banking Hearing
<![CDATA[ U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., advocated for the passage of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act during a Senate banking hearing this week as the legislation continues to stall in the upper chamber. Menendez, a senior member of the Senate...
New Poll Reveals That Two-Thirds of Voters Support Cannabis Banking Reform
<![CDATA[ A new poll has revealed that two-thirds of voters support cannabis banking reform as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act continues to stall in Congress. The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced Sept. 6 that the...
Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Host Meeting to Examine Hemp’s Potential
<![CDATA[ One university is hosting a symposium dedicated to exploring hemp’s many potentials. From 8 a.m to 1 p.m. CT Sept. 17, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) is hosting its third Southern Illinois Hemp/Cannabis Symposium—sponsored by SIU’s Cannabis...
8 Tips for Protecting Outdoor Cannabis Crops Against Heavy Rain During Harvest Season: UPDATED
<![CDATA[ Editor's note: This story was updated at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 to remove specific references to 2019 rainfall records in Portland, Ore. Heavy rainfall during harvest season can leave outdoor cannabis and hemp cultivators across the country...
Montana Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Set Record, Approach 75% of Market
<![CDATA[ Licensed cannabis retailers logged a record $26.8 million in total sales this August, representing continued growth for one of the nation’s newest adult-use markets, according to the state’s Department of Revenue. That monthly total was a 1% increase over...
Veritas Brings Cannabis ‘Four-Packs’ to Colorado
<![CDATA[ © Veritas Fine Cannabis Veritas' build-your-own four-pack promotion is available at more than 200 dispensaries in Colorado. It’s a difficult time to succeed as a cannabis operator, for a number of reasons. Doing so in a mature and jam-packed market only...
Seattle City Council Approves Cannabis Equity Legislation
<![CDATA[ The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a package of legislation Sept. 6 to help create a more equitable cannabis industry. The bills, backed by Mayor Bruce Harrell, would, among other provisions, establish a social equity cannabis license for...