Cannabis shop robberies, deaths fuel calls for federal banking bill – The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

“It makes absolutely no sense that legal businesses are being forced to operate entirely in cash, and it’s dangerous — and sometimes even fatal — for employees behind the register,” Washington Sen. Although 18 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, and 37 allow its medical use, it remains illegal under federal law. Dozens […]

Chronic health conditions, acute health events, and healthcare utilization among adults over …

Research on cannabis-related health outcomes in diverse older adults is limited. Adjusting for covariates as possible, participants with a cannabis diagnosis had significantly greater risk of coronary heart disease, chronic non-cancer pain, stroke, myocardial infarction, cyclic vomiting, and injuries, over time, compared to controls. In a diverse sample, older adults who used cannabis had worse […]

‘Day of reckoning’ coming for Kootenay cannabis growers as pressures mount – BC News – Castanet

It’s difficult to get an exact picture of what’s happening in the local cannabis economy – even nearly four years after legalization, many people are still employed under the table by the quasi-legal ‘grey’ market. “I have a friend who said they are worried about paying rent this month,” adds Ymir resident Velvet Kavanagh. Both […]

Lots of cannabis stories opened. Now lots are going out business: Regulator

There are 1,457 cannabis retail stores operating in Ontario, with applications for 471 others under review, according to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario . “There is a process to ensure that the operator has taken the necessary steps to close their store, including dealing with any remaining inventory, which must be sold prior […]

Legalize Fest supports marijuana decriminalization, cannabis community – North Texas Daily

Electric music fills the ground of Killer’s Tacos as members of local rock band Blue Feel are illuminated by lights of blue, red and green. Sarah McPartland, local artist and Punks and Painters member, said seeing such a supportive crowd encourages her to continue her work collaborating with other artists in the collective. Dolly said […]

Ex-NBA Star Al Harrington is Building a Multi-Million Dollar Cannabis Team – EURweb

*In 2011, former NBA star Al Harrington founded Viola, one of the nation’s leading producers and licensed wholesalers of premium quality cannabis products. “Viola produces a range of cannabis products catered to individuals’ palates and needs. In January, Viola raised $13 million from investors to expand to Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. “It’s about […]

There Are So Many Cannabis Stores Popping Up In This Province Right Now, They Have …

There are 155 licensed cannabis stores in the province, compared to slightly above 100 Tim Hortons locations. The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba keeps track of who’s selling weed in the province. The owners say they know the market is super competitive in Manitoba, but the reactions they have gotten to the store’s […]

Global Ayush Investment & Innovation Summit: ‘Cannabis meets Ayurveda’ at Delhi-based …

It was after he co-founded another Ayurveda venture — Nirogstreet — in 2016 that he became aware of the everyday pain-points of Ayurveda doctors, said Shrey Jain, co-founder and COO of the company. “One of the most common pain-points of these Ayurveda doctors was the lack of a formulation to address chronic pain which is […]