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North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger announced Monday that a measure to legalize the private possession and retail sale of marijuana has met the requirements to appear on the November ballot. New Approach ND, the campaign organizers behind the effort, announced in July that they had turned in 25,762 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office – roughly 10,000 signatures more than the number of signatures necessary. NORML’s Executive Director Erik Altieri commented, “North…

With its usual coverage of medical cannabis, analytical science, cultivation, hemp and CBD, the Cannabis Science Conference (CSC) is adding for the first time a “psychedelic sciences” expert-led educational section, to be featured in its upcoming Baltimore gathering this September. Considering the growing popularity of psychedelics, this should come as no surprise. In fact, another major marijuana event will be featuring a novel psychedelics section later this year as well. The three-day event has educational…

On Thursday, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Pablo Zuanic offered an update on New Jersey’s recreational cannabis market. Zuanic analyzed the competitive landscape and the changes in the recreational cannabis market in The Garden State. Although the report is not a second-quarter preview, the analyst offered an estimation of the evolution of the state market. Recreational cannabis sales reached $24.2Mn. There were 212,433 transactions, for an average basket size of $114 for the first month of legalization…

Survey conducted by Baselice & Associates, Inc revealed that 64% of Republican primary voters in Texas favor legalizing medical marijuana prescribed by a physician for serious medical conditions. The survey also found that 72% of Republican primary voters in Texas favored allowing physicians to prescribe medical marijuana as an alternative to opioids for treating chronic pain patients. Michael Baselice of Baselice & Associates, Inc stated, "These survey results show that large majorities of Texas Republicans…

According to a Care Quality Commission (CQC) publication, unlicensed medical cannabis prescribing in the private healthcare sector increased by 935% from 2020 to 2021 with 15 providers that offer unlicensed cannabis-based products for medicinal use registered and more being assessed. The recent report Safer management of controlled drugs: Annual update 2021” noted there were 37,634 items prescribed between January and November 2021 by non-NHS healthcare services as compared with 3,636 items prescribed between January and…

In a recent House Rules Committee assembly, Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) supported alternative treatment research for military members in the 2023 defense bill. Almost 1,200 filed amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including a dozen related to marijuana & psychedelics, have been presented to the committee. Several of the major drug policy reforms have been cleared for votes on the House floor and are now set to be considered…

The New York State Cannabis Control Board advanced the so-called Seeding Opportunity Initiative by approving the final regulations for Conditional Adult-use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses, the key to get the ball rolling. The resolution that passed Thursday approves the application form for CAURD licenses and establishes that the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) must post the opening date on its website at least 14 days before the application period opens, which is expected later this…

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), through its Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP), awarded over $1.7 million to assist qualified cannabis cultivators. Through this, marijuana growers will be able to obtain their annual license and promote sustainable cultivation practices. In this first CDFW award round, cannabis cultivators can get funds through eligible entities, including non-profits, government agencies, or tribes. “CDFW Awards First Funds From Qualified Cultivator Grant Program,” announced CDFW on Twitter. In…

The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has proposed standards for statewide lab testing methods and is accepting public comments through August 2, 2022. Also, a public hearing is scheduled for August 1 for those who want to testify in person. “One of the challenges we face in regulating an industry that is not federally recognized is the lack of standardized, and validated methods for testing,” DCC director Nicole Elliott said in a press release.…

In January 2022, Cannabis Training University (CTU) - a leading online source for cannabis education in Denver, Colorado - announced the launch of Masters of Cannabis, an integral training program for entrepreneurs and professionals in the cannabis industry. “The online cannabis career training program has been receiving high satisfaction scores from students,” said Karen Getchell, CTU’s Director of Content Development. “So far, students have given the course an average satisfaction rating of 4.59 on a…

In select studies, celebrity endorsements have produced an average 4% sales increase. At this time, it appears that isn't the case in the US cannabis market. To date, most celebrity cannabis brands, whether endorsed or owned, leave some questioning their market impact. The unease appears warranted when considering how various celebrities have failed to live up to critical metrics, toplined by sales, market saturation and product quality. Success stories are scant at this time. -…

Cannabis has never been more accessible. With its popularity skyrocketing, many professional athletes have been outspoken regarding their use of marijuana. Megan Rapinoe, an Olympic gold medalist, two-time Women's World Cup soccer champion and 2019 FIFA Women's World Player of the Year told Benzinga earlier that she ventured into cannabis in a search of a “healthier, more natural option for pain management, sleep aid, relaxation while flying, and general recovery.” - Read the entire article…