The latest Pew Research Center survey released November 14th says the share of U.S. adults who oppose legalization has fallen from 52% in 2010 to 32% today. A strong majority of U.S. adults (91%) say marijuana should be legal either for medical and recreational use (59%) or that it should be legal just for medicalContinue reading “91% of U.S. Adults Say Marijuana Should Be Legal Either For Medical And Recreational Use”
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Michigan To Begin Recreational Marijuana Sales on December 1st
After one year of waiting – the initiative passed in November 2018, Michigan residents will be able to buy marijuana for recreational use on December 1. According to the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency, medical marijuana establishments must obtain a recreational license from the state. Michigan regulators started accepting and approving those licenses earlier this month.Continue reading “Michigan To Begin Recreational Marijuana Sales on December 1st”
Kikoko Raises $8M In Funding Securing Lead In Cannabis Wellness For Women
Kikoko has closed an $8 million round of Series A funding led by Bengal Capital. Series A funding is the first round of financing that a startup business receives from a venture capital firm. FlowKana, Kikoko’s distributor and supply chain partner, also participated in the round, which brings Kikoko’s total funding to $14 million toContinue reading “Kikoko Raises $8M In Funding Securing Lead In Cannabis Wellness For Women”
Green Street Monster Launches the Double Dragon Pre-roll Tube
With the increasing interest in cannabis both for its medicinal and recreational use, the demand for quality accessories is skyrocketing. Green Street Monster is answering the call in a big way with their new Double Dragon Pre-roll Tube—a 2-in-1 tube with 1 chamber for fresh pre-rolls and a 2nd chamber called the “graveyard” for half-smokedContinue reading “Green Street Monster Launches the Double Dragon Pre-roll Tube”
APCO MED Sets Grand Opening In Oklahoma’s First Cannabis-Friendly Mall
The APCO Group, the parent company of APCO MED, announced the November 15th, 2019 “Grand Opening of Gratitude” – a celebration for its first medical marijuana dispensary concept store located in Tulsa’s Flower District – Oklahoma’s first cannabis-friendly mall. Medical marijuana is legal in Oklahoma, but not for recreational use. CEO Ford Austin said, “SinceContinue reading “APCO MED Sets Grand Opening In Oklahoma’s First Cannabis-Friendly Mall”
Aphria Inc. Brands Win Top Honors at Canadian Cannabis Awards
Aphria Inc., a leading global cannabis company headquartered in Leamington, Ontario, announced that all five of its medical and recreational brands, as well as its subsidiary Broken Coast Cannabis’ Head Grower, were recognized at the 6th Annual Canadian Cannabis Awards. The Company received a total of seven awards. An expert panel of judges awarded BrokenContinue reading “Aphria Inc. Brands Win Top Honors at Canadian Cannabis Awards”
Stoner’s Pizza Joint Capitalizes On The Cannabis Wave
Founded in 2013, Stoner’s Pizza Joint is a millennial-focused, quick-service pizza franchise. Recently purchased, Stoner’s Pizza Joint launched its franchising program in late 2018 along with fresh new branding that is in line with the convergence of cannabis culture sweeping the food industry. Since the launch, Stoner’s has continued to identify the Southeast region asContinue reading “Stoner’s Pizza Joint Capitalizes On The Cannabis Wave”
Marijuana Company of America Enters CBD Drink Market With hempSmart
Marijuana Company of America announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, hempSmart, has entered into a CBD beverage product supply agreement with MCTC Holdings, Inc. hempSMART will market MCTC’s powdered drink mixes and other CBD edibles online and via hempSMART’s network marketing partners. The products, which are branded under the trademarks: Hemp You Can Feel, will be basedContinue reading “Marijuana Company of America Enters CBD Drink Market With hempSmart”
South Dakota Wants Marijuana Legalized
South Dakota is 1 of 17 states where cannabis is still completely illegal. Hopefully, that will turn soon. Marijuana reform groups submitted petitions containing over 80,000 signatures to the South Dakota Secretary of State to qualify two separate marijuana reform ballot initiatives for next year’s election. One initiative would establish a medical marijuana program forContinue reading “South Dakota Wants Marijuana Legalized”
Cannabis Industry Leaders Urge Lawmakers To Remove Marijuana From The Controlled Substances Act
In response to increasing reports of illnesses largely tied to illicit market vape cartridge products, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) delivered a letter to both chambers of Congress urging sensible and timely federal action. The letter, which was signed by nearly 800 business leaders, advocates, and policy experts, asks lawmakers to immediately work toContinue reading “Cannabis Industry Leaders Urge Lawmakers To Remove Marijuana From The Controlled Substances Act”
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