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Cannabis Grower Faces Ban From Industry for Illegal Operation
Vermont regulators plan to revoke the license of one of the state's most successful cannabis cultivators, alleging that the owners ran an off-the-books grow operation and, when confronted, lied about it and destroyed evidence. The owners of Forbins…
Spanberger vetoes marijuana market bill
In issuing her veto, Spanberger said she remains open to a lawful cannabis sales system but contends Virginia has not yet built the oversight and enforcement mechanisms necessary to implement one safely. “I share the General Assembly's goal…
Bay Area rapper Berner releases memoir behind Cookies cannabis empire
San Francisco native Berner released his new memoir, 'Becoming Legend,' which details his journey from hustling cannabis and making music to building the global Cookies brand. The rapper and entrepreneur reflected on surviving cancer, navigating…
Spanberger vetos bill that would establish a retail marketplace cannabis products
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger struck down several bills on Tuesday. One veto included House Bill 642 and Senate Bill 542, which would establish a retail marketplace for cannabis products without the timeline…
Virginia Gov. Spanberger vetoes retail cannabis legislation
It is still legal to consume, grow and possess marijuana and cannabis products in Virginia, but a plan for retail sales — something Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she supported while campaigning — has just been vetoed by her. The move…
Va. Gov.'s Cannabis Bill Veto Keeps State In Legal Limbo
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's veto of legislation to tax and regulate the sale of adult-use cannabis will keep the commonwealth in a state of cannabis legal limbo for the foreseeable future.... To view the full article, register now. Already a…
Dark story behind man bringing 16 packs of cannabis through Birmingham Airport
A smuggler who tried to sneak cannabis through Birmingham Airport has been spared jail after the dark story behind it was revealed. Joshua Galland flew back from Thailand via Doha in Qatar on January 24 this year. Border Force officials intercepted…
Inside the rise of Sherpa: A San Antonio cannabis story
Sherpa's story began shortly after the 2018 Farm Bill changed the future of hemp in the United States and opened the door for what would eventually become one of the more recognizable San Antonio cannabis brands in the state's growing hemp…
Scientists discover cannabis compounds that may help weight loss and blood sugar control
Cannabis is widely known for increasing appetite, often called giving people the “munchies.” But for years, scientists have noticed something puzzling: people who regularly use cannabis often have lower body weight and a lower risk of…
More than 1,000 pounds of illicit cannabis product worth $10M seized during Bell Boulevard raid in Bayside: DA
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Tuesday the closure of an unlicensed storefront cannabis dispensary on Bell Boulevard in Bayside after a court-authorized search of the premises on Thursday, May 14, resulted in the seizure of…
Andrew Left scrutinized hedge fund deals while cashing hedge fund checks, prosecutors say
Prosecutors in Andrew Left's securities fraud trial say the prominent short-seller wasn't always working alone in the tweet-and-trade tango he's been accused of. The Citron Research founder is accused of manipulating the market and deceiving retail…
TSA Updated Its Weed Policy: Here's How to Travel High This Summer
Airport weed culture has changed a lot over the last few years, even if federal law hasn't exactly kept up. Plenty of people are already traveling with gummies, vape pens, pre-rolls, rosin jars, and small mylar bags of flower the same way they…
This popular weed festival is happening on the summer solstice this year, complete with DJ sets, samplings and more
News Celebrate the start of summer with MARY fest. One of New York's biggest cannabis lifestyle festivals is getting a seasonal makeover this year. MARY Fest, the annual event from MARY Magazine, has moved away from its traditional 4/20 timing and…
Brave' soldier 'medically evacuated from Afghanistan' trying to 'blur memories
Former soldier Benjamin Mears who turned to supplying cocaine and cannabis has been spared jail. The 33-year-old served his country in a 'distinguished and incredibly brave way'. But when he was in a Ford Focus seen by police in Anchor Road…
Toxic betrayals & 'burning' skin - inside UK's most horrifying gangland murder
FLASHING a £65,000 Rolex and a smile while holding up his young daughter in front of the Arabian Desert's ever-flowing sands, Ryan Kennedy could easily be any of Dubai's wealthy British expats. But the south-east Londoner, 26, known as…
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