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Ohio’s Price for Medical Cannabis Lower than Surrounding States
The Ohio Medical Cannabis Industry Association (OMCIA) recently completed a survey of state-published pricing data across neighboring states with medical cannabis programs to find out how Ohio prices compare.
Cannabis Conference and Cannabis Business Times to Present Tommy Chong With Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award
LAS VEGAS, NV / Aug. 5, 2022– Cannabis Conference and award-winning media brand Cannabis Business Times are excited to announce Tommy Chong as their inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The award, which recognizes Chong’s many contributions to the industry,...
Cannabis Conference and Cannabis Business Times Announce Second-Annual Cannabis Leadership Award Recipients
LAS VEGAS, Nev. / Aug. 5, 2022– Cannabis Conference and award-winning media brand Cannabis Business Times are excited to announce the recipients of the 2022 Cannabis Leadership Awards. The awards, now in their second year, recognize cannabis industry professionals who...
Oregon Department of Agriculture is Seeking Nine Volunteer Hemp Commissioners
<![CDATA[ The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is looking for nine volunteers to serve as Hemp Commissioners. According to a press release, the department is seeking one public member, two handlers/processors, and six growers/producers. Four producer...
Green Thumb Industries Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results
<![CDATA[ CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRESS RELEASE -- Green Thumb Industries Inc. (Green Thumb) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE dispensaries, today...
Ayr Wellness Brings Award-Winning Cannabis Brand LIT To Massachusetts
<![CDATA[ MIAMI, Aug. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRESS RELEASE -- Ayr Wellness Inc., a vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (MSO), announced that it has expanded its extensive branded-product portfolio with the award-winning flower brand, LIT....
High Tide Closes the First Tranche in its Acquisition of Choom
<![CDATA[ CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 4, 2022 - PRESS RELEASE - High Tide Inc., a retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, is pleased to announce that further to its press release dated July 7, 2022, it completed its...
Washington Regulators Propose Rules to Create Social Equity in Cannabis Program
<![CDATA[ The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) announced Aug. 3 that it has proposed rules to create the Social Equity in Cannabis Program, launching a public comment period on the draft regulations. The Social Equity in Cannabis program is in...
Illinois Lawmaker Plans to File Legislation to Streamline Cannabis Regulations
<![CDATA[ From licensing blunders to litigation, Illinois’ cannabis licensees and business hopefuls have much to consider in launching and operating their businesses. The industry must also contend with multiple state agencies that oversee various aspects of the...
Former NBA Player Iman Shumpert Arrested for Felony Cannabis Possession
<![CDATA[ Iman Shumpert, a 10-year NBA veteran and 2016 champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers, was arrested and charged with a felony at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport July 30, after police reportedly found a “sizable amount” of cannabis in his bag....