CDC Warns ‘Workers Under The Influence Of Marijuana Do Not Have The Skills Needed To Drive Safely’
[ad_1] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is giving advice to businesses on how to develop marijuana policies, reported Marijuana Moment. The CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety…
‘Cannabis Companies Are Specifically Targeted By Criminals:’ Prohibition, Lack Of Banking Pose Big Public Safety, Social Equity Issues
[ad_1] On Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, the U.S. Cannabis Council hosted a virtual briefing called “UNSAFE Banking & Cannabis: The Real-Life Impact on Public Safety and Social Equity,” where speakers shared…
Marketing Cannabis On Instagram And TikTok In 2022: Tips And Tricks To Make A Splash
[ad_1] Joey Brabo and Mitch Pfeifer are co-owners of Respect My Region (RMR,) a music, cannabis and media company that exploded onto the cannabis scene in 2018 with a viral post…
Who Is Kim Rivers, Cannabis CEO? How Is She Succeeding In The Boys Club The Weed Industry Has Become?
[ad_1] On September 13 and 14, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference will bring together most of the top female-led companies in the cannabis industry at the Palmer House Hotel in…
Amazon Rejected Your Job Application Due To Weed Use? Worry Not, You May Be Eligible Now
[ad_1] Original publication: September 21, 2021 Amazon AMZN disclosed last September that its earlier decision to end drug testing for cannabis will be retroactive, meaning former workers and applicants who…
[Video] Could This Beverage Counteract The Effects Of THC? If So, Would You Try It?
[ad_1] Benzinga’s Cannabis Hour is a live show for cannabis investors. On Thursday’s show, hosts Javier Hasse and Elliot Lane invited Cameron Forni, Special Advisor to the CEO of Select at…
Racism, Social Equity And The US Cannabis Industry: One Organization And Its Noble Mission To Make Weed Inclusive
[ad_1] Via El Planteo. In the United States, the cannabis industry is moving full steam ahead while advocates of cannabis legalization at the federal level argue that taxes generated by…
Marijuana And Hallucinogen Use Among Young Adults Reached All-Time High In 2021, Alcohol The Most Used Substance
[ad_1] Marijuana and hallucinogen use in the past year reported by young adults 19 to 30 years old increased significantly in 2021 compared to five and 10 years ago, reaching…
Where Is The Cheapest Weed In America? A Close Look At Cannabis Pricing In PA And FL
[ad_1] Pablo Zuanic from Cantor Fitzgerald offered an industry update, covering cannabis pricing in Pennsylvania and Florida based on retailers’ menus. “Think of this report as ‘food for thought’ – we are…
German Health Minister Openly Supports Cannabis Legalization On TV
[ad_1] The German government coalition has indicated one of its many priorities is the legalization of cannabis for adult use. “We are introducing the controlled supply of cannabis to adults for…
4Front Ventures Reports Financial Results: Accelerates Growth In Massachusetts And California
[ad_1] 4Front Ventures Corp. FFNT FFNTF, a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, announced its financial results late Monday for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. 4Front reported pro…
604% Revenue Increase: Flora Growth Reports Financial Results For First Half Of 2022
[ad_1] Flora Growth Corp. FLGC, a manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis products and brands, reported late Monday its financial and operating results for the six months ended June 30,…
Cannabis Regulatory Update: News In Alabama, D.C., Maine And Nevada
[ad_1] New Rules In Alabama Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission adopted new guidelines for medical dispensaries in the state, reported wsfa.com. The changes include legal definitions and a decrease in the…
New Jersey Adult-Use Sales ‘Got Off To A Great Start’: TerrAscend Second Quarter 2022 Revenue Increases 10% YoY
[ad_1] TerrAscend Corp. TER TRSSF reported its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, late Thursday. Jason Wild, executive chairman of TerrAscend, noted the firm grew revenue 31% sequentially…
Trulieve Cannabis: A Top Pick Operator In A Small Pond? Analyst Offers Model Update Post 2Q22
[ad_1] The Analyst Pablo Zuanic from Cantor Fitzgerald maintained a rating of Overweight for the stocks of Trulieve Cannabis Corp. TRUL TCNNF and lowered its price target to $54 from…
Federal Lawsuit In Arkansas Considering RICO Act: Is This The End Of Medical Marijuana In The State?
[ad_1] On August 4, a proposed initiative to legalize recreational marijuana was turned down by the State Board of Election Commissioners. The commissioners dismissed the amendment, with one of the…
Gustavo Petro Takes Office in Colombia: What is The Cannabis Policy Of The First Leftist President In The History of The Country?
[ad_1] Gustavo Petro took office as president of Colombia on Sunday, before hundreds of thousands of people who attended the inauguration ceremony in Bogotá. Sunday was a historic day as the former…
Ric Flair, 73, Wins Bloody Final Wrestling Match: Did Cannabis Help?
[ad_1] Retired professional wrestler Ric Flair uses cannabis for recovery and relaxation in place of prescription drugs and alcohol. But that hasn’t always been the case. At the Benzinga Cannabis…
Zimbabwe: National Government Authorizes Medicinal Cannabis Sales
[ad_1] The cannabis industry seems to be expanding rapidly in Zimbabwe. In 2021, the Government created a Green Industry Fund to attract investors to the local cannabis industry, through Zida, an…
EXCLUSIVE: Why One Top Hedge Fund Manager Is Bullish On US Cannabis Stocks
[ad_1] Investment expert and former hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson, current president and CEO of Empire Financial Research, recently stopped by Benzinga Cannabis Hour to discuss his investment thesis including his 2022 outlook as…
The US Cannabis Council Announced A New Media Campaign During A Briefing On SAFE Banking For Cannabis Businesses
[ad_1] On Wednesday, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined Steven Hawkins, CEO of the U.S. Cannabis Council, for a briefing about marijuana banking…
Afghanistan: Can Hemp Become An Alternative To Opium?
[ad_1] Amin Karim and Babur Kabiri are two hemp growers in Afghanistan trying to convince the Taliban that the plant could contribute to tackling the opium industry—which supplies most of…
Canadian Initiatives Award Millions For Cannabis Firms To Transform The Country’s Prairies
[ad_1] Canadian federal agencies have made available millions of dollars for cannabis business expansion and research, reported MJBizDaily. The funds were allocated to businesses that contribute to transforming regional economies. PrairiesCan:…