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House of Representatives passes bill permitting research into government-produced cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 14, 2021

On Thursday, July 1, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an extensive bill that could prompt new cannabis research opportunities. The measure contains a provision to permit investigations into impaired...

California’s cannabis grow sites are in danger of wildfire damage

California’s cannabis grow sites are in danger of wildfire damage

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 12, 2021

As wildfires continue to tear through California's Northernmost region, the state's cannabis cultivation operations are at risk of being destroyed. Flames are currently raging through more than 48,000...

Drones are emerging as valuable tools for outdoor cannabis cultivators

Drones are emerging as valuable tools for outdoor cannabis cultivators

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 12, 2021

The sustainability of cannabis cultivation could be enhanced by drone technology. This is according to agricultural drone manufacturers, many of whom believe that they can provide cannabis/hemp cultivators...

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UN report: Cannabis markets were positively influenced by the coronavirus pandemic

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 5, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic caused certain retail markets to grow much faster than they would have had the pandemic not erupted. This is according to an up-to-date report by the United Nations Office on Drugs...

Study: Legal cannabis market is forecast to generate $43 billion in revenue by 2025

Study: Legal cannabis market is forecast to generate $43 billion in revenue by 2025

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 30, 2021

As 10 more states prepare to start selling cannabis before the end of this year or the next, it’s safe to say that the U.S. cannabis market is on a roll. In fact, analysts from New Frontier Data predict...

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Increasing number of cannabis employees vote to join unions in Illinois

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 30, 2021

A handful of Illinois-based cannabis facilities have decided to unionize. Announced by The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union,...

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House goes full steam ahead with cannabis protections for banking

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 30, 2021

On Thursday, June 24, a House subcommittee decided to approve an expansive funding bill that would safeguard banks from being penalized if they work with cannabis businesses.  A voice vote from the...

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Cannabis tech platform Weedmaps makes its Nasdaq with $579 million in gross proceeds

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 25, 2021

On Wednesday, June 16, cannabis industry-focused tech company Weedmaps began trading on the NASDAQ. Shares climbed nine percent on this date, at which point they were valued at more than $20 each. Weedmaps’...

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Connecticut to join 17 other U.S. states in legalizing adult-use cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 22, 2021

Preparations are being made for Connecticut's adult-use cannabis market, which was voted into effect by the state’s House of Representatives  on Wednesday, June 16. Members of the Senate followed suit...

NFL to invest $1 million into medical cannabis pain management research

NFL to invest $1 million into medical cannabis pain management research

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 15, 2021

On Tuesday, June 8, the National Football League’s pain management committee and the NFL Players Association declared their joint effort to donate $1 million for cannabis research purposes.  The...

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Adult-use cannabis sales revenue has generated almost $8 billion in tax revenue

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 15, 2021

A healthy $7.9 billion in new tax revenue has been generated by the adult-use cannabis market in the United States.  This is according to a recent analysis carried out by the Marijuana Policy Project...

Amazon strives to stop drug testing job seekers for cannabis and supports legalization

Amazon strives to stop drug testing job seekers for cannabis and supports legalization

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 15, 2021

World-famous tech company Amazon has announced some news that will likely have cannabis consumers rejoicing.  As per a recent statement from the company – which is acknowledged as the second-largest...

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