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Cannabis growers expect at least 6-month delay for N.Y. tracking system
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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August 20, 2025
Cannabis growers said Tuesday they expect New York's seed to sale tracking system will be delayed between six months and a year as state regulators assess how an unexpected merger will impact its rollout. The state Office of Cannabis Management...
OSU Study Measures Cannabinoid Levels in Cows Fed Spent Hemp Biomass
Cannabis Science & Technology
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August 19, 2025
In a recently published study, researchers with Oregon State University (OSU) tested the accumulation of cannabinoids in cows when given hemp in their feed, finding that the cannabinoids became undetectable over time. Noting that the use of spent...
420 With CNW - New York's Cannabis Social Equity Program Faces Another Legal Challenge
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) New York's cannabis industry faced another setback recently after a federal appeals court ruled that the state unlawfully discriminated against applicants from outside New York in a recent licensing process. The...
What You Need to Know: Texas Substantially Expands Medical Cannabis Program
National Law Review
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August 19, 2025
Everything’s bigger in Texas, unless you’re talking about the medical cannabis program. It’s no secret that Texas has the potential to be a behemoth in the space, but for years, Texas’ medical cannabis program has lagged behind other states. At...
Six illegal cannabis shops seized, 4 arrested and over 300lbs of cannabis recovered
WABC ABC 7 - New York
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August 20, 2025
QUEENS, New York (WABC) -- Six stores have been shut down that officials say were illegally selling cannabis in Queens, District Attorney Melinda Katz announced. Over 300 pounds of illegal cannabis products and over 170 pounds of illegal tobacco...
Forsyth cannabis dispensary joint days away from opening doors
Wand - Illinois
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FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND) — The long-awaited Forsyth cannabis dispensary, Bud & Rita's, which was approved in January, is getting ready to open next week. Bud & Rita's General Manager Nicole Trueblood said they are eager to open their doors to the...
Police arrest three, seize synthetic cannabis and firearms in Canterbury
The National Tribune
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August 20, 2025
Three people have been arrested, and synthetic cannabis, cash, and ammunition seized, following five search warrants in Christchurch this morning. Detective Sergeant Brad Grainger, from Canterbury’s Organised Crime Team, says there has been an...
Synthetic cannabis and firearms seized in Christchurch bust
1News
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Police have arrested three men and seized nearly 8 kilograms of synthetic cannabis after a series of coordinated search warrants across Christchurch this morning. The operation involved five separate searches and uncovered a firearm, 50 rounds of...
Dubai Mr Big shared business with drug-dealing bodybuilder snared by Encrochat
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 20, 2025
Dubai-based gangster Ross McGill was in business with a drug-dealing Mr Scotland before the pair were exposed in a cracked Encrochat bust. McGill co-owned EKLean dry cleaning business in East Kilbride with professional bodybuilder John Barry...
Santa Barbara County Caps Cannabis Acreage; Responds to Grand Jury
Santa Barbara Independent - California
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August 19, 2025
Two separate cannabis-related items came before the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, as the board went forward with a proposed acreage cap on cannabis cultivation and heard the county’s official response to a grand jury report...
Is the mall dead? Readers have their say as businesses exit CBD in waves
Bendigo Advertiser
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August 20, 2025
"I've said it several times around the place, but Canberra might provide some pointers - when I was up there a few months ago, I was amazed by the transformation of a previous desolate retail area, transformed, safe and full of activity -...
Goldflower Cannabis Opening 10th Florida Medical Dispensary in Lakeland
Cannabis Business Times
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August 19, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE] – ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 19, 2025 – Goldflower Cannabis, one of Florida's fastest-growing vertically integrated cannabis companies, announced the grand opening of its 10th dispensary at 3970 US Highway 98 N #3962, Lakeland, Fla.,...
Convicted Felons Busted With Guns, Drugs, Cash Near Waldorf Businesses: Sheriff
Daily Voice
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August 19, 2025
Deputies said the Neighborhood Enforcement Team launched an investigation in June 2025 after repeated complaints about drug trafficking in the 300 block of Smallwood Drive in Waldorf. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, investigators observed 39-year-old...
The Business of Selling Dreams
Beaufort County Now
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Publisher's Note: This post appears here courtesy of The James G. Martin Center. The author of this post is Reagan Allen. The point of a college degree is to gain essential skills and knowledge that support your career. In other words, it is to...
Anti-Marijuana Groups Narc On D.C. Dispensaries In Letter To Trump, Saying They Are Too Close To Schools
Marijuana Moment
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August 19, 2025
Anti-marijuana organizations are formally narcing on several locally licensed cannabis businesses in Washington, D.C.—sending a letter to President Donald Trump, the U.S. attorney general and a federal prosecutor that identifies dispensaries they...
High Peaks Canna hosts block party
WNYT - New York
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August 19, 2025
High Peaks Canna hosts block partyA cannabis dispensary in Saratoga Springs is celebrating its first year in business. High Peaks Canna is hosting a block party on Wednesday for its anniversary. A cannabis dispensary in Saratoga Springs is...
Trump Reviews Recommendation To Highlight Harms Of Marijuana And Other Drugs For Young People
Marijuana Moment
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August 19, 2025
The Trump administration is reviewing draft recommendations aimed at promoting young people’s health—including proposals to increase awareness about the impact of THC, vapes and the kratom-derived compound known as 7-OH. The leaked draft document...
CannaPharmaRX Expands Cannabis Exports, Projects $1M+ Q3 Revenue
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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CREMONA, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2025 / CannaPharmaRX, Inc. (OTC PINK:CPMD), an emerging leader in global cannabis cultivation and exports, announces a series of strategic developments. The goal is to strengthen its international...
A new marijuana dispensary applies to open in Grove City after 2 rejected
The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio
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A third marijuana dispensary application has been submitted in Grove City, and unlike the prior two prior applicants appears to comply with city regulations. Previous applications were denied due to stricter city rules regarding proximity to...
Colorado Marijuana Laws Explained: What to Know Before You Toke
Westword - Colorado
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August 19, 2025
Colorado’s cannabis laws are fairly simple, but you should still know a few things before you waltz into a dispensary or spark a joint on the street. Here are the basics: Who Can Buy Marijuana in Colorado? You must be 21 or older to purchase...