Oct 29 2024
Sugar Cookie.
From Christmas-inspired names to flavors reminiscent of holiday favorites, these strains offer both seasonal appeal and current popularity, making them readily available in most states where cannabis is legal.
Whether you’re selecting for yourself or as a gift, here are the top marijuana strains for the holidays.
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Oct 29 2024
Previously, legal marijuana delivery services were only available to the state’s medical marijuana patients. The expansion represents a significant step forward for Arizona’s marijuana market and consumer accessibility.
This expedited timeline, well in advance of the January 1, 2025, deadline, comes thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Arizona Department of Health Services all while maintaining the directive of creating a safe, highly regulated marijuana program. Along with the changes to the adult use marijuana program additional changes to the medical marijuana program have also been published. The final rules for both programs can be found on the Arizona Department of Health Services website or Title 9 Chapter 17 Medical Marijuana and Chapter 18 Adult Use Marijuana.
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Oct 28 2024
The lottery, held today, granted licenses in four categories: Tier I-III cultivators and processors. Among the successful applicants were Jefferson County’s 1248 KYP LLC and Synapse Remedies LLC, announced by Governor Andy Beshear.
The licensing draw was conducted by officials from both the Office of Medical Cannabis and the Kentucky Lottery Corporation.
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Oct 28 2024
The report anticipates that the market will continue to see rapid growth. At an anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.29%, the market is expected to be valued at $25.33 billion by 2032.
According to the report, the market “is expanding steadily due to the significant changes in legislative frameworks that have made it easier for hemp to be grown and processed, the growing awareness of the advantages hemp has for the environment, and the expansion of hemp applications into a wide range of end-use industries.”
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Oct 28 2024
This lab, aimed at bolstering quality control, will test products for safety and potency, addressing the potential for misleading claims in a market with over $1 billion in annual sales of joints, edibles, and other cannabis products.
This new laboratory, expected to be operational by fall 2025 according to a report from The Beacon, will be based at the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory in Jefferson City. The state has allocated $3.8 million for the lab in fiscal year 2024, followed by $2.4 million in 2025, to support its establishment and operations. Testing will focus on cannabinoid levels, especially THC, and will screen for contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, and mold.
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Oct 28 2024
According to the survey, 27% express confidence in the Democratic candidate’s handling of the issue compared to 20% favoring the GOP nominee. The poll also found that marijuana policy is a greater priority for Trump supporters, 17% of whom say it is an important issue, compared to 11% among Harris supporters.
When asked about current cannabis rescheduling efforts, respondents across the political spectrum showed support for the Biden administration’s push to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. Support was particularly high among Harris supporters, with 86% endorsing the rescheduling move, while 51% of Trump supporters also approved. Among registered voters overall, 69% backed the policy change.
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Oct 28 2024
Apple Fritter.
Based on data from the New York Office of Cannabis Management as well as sources such as Leafly and Weedmaps, the following list highlights the top 10 strains currently in high demand across the state. Perhaps unsurprisingly, many of these strains are also popularity in other parts of the country like California and Oregon, while some are only
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Oct 28 2024
Specifically, their study explored how CBD and THC mixtures influence the growth and motility of breast cancer cells in vitro.
The research team focused on a cannabinoid blend that mirrors the natural composition of Lebanese cannabis. They conducted various assays, including cell cycle analysis, immunofluorescence, and ELISA, to observe how the compounds affect cell death and autophagy in breast cancer cells.
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Oct 27 2024
Curaleaf is “urging the UK government to take immediate action against the rapidly growing online illicit cannabis market, which is allowing street cannabis to be sold from unregulated and unpoliced websites and platforms”, according to a press release sent today.
Curaleaf’s latest report reveals that illegal online cannabis sales via the open and dark web have risen by 50% in the past two years, and increased by 67% across open web retailers.
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Oct 27 2024
The upcoming lottery will grant licenses to those tasked with cultivating and processing medical cannabis, marking a key milestone in Kentucky’s rollout of its newly legalized medical cannabis program. A separate lottery for dispensaries is anticipated by year’s end, paving the way for retail outlets to open in communities that permit them.
Kentucky’s medical marijuana law defines cultivators as entities responsible for growing, harvesting, and curing raw cannabis, while processors handle the transformation of raw cannabis into usable products. In this first lottery, 16 cultivator licenses and 10 processor licenses will be awarded randomly, with 584 applicants vying for cultivator slots and 344 for processor slots. The lottery event, open for public viewing, will be livestreamed at 2 p.m.
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