CBDistillery Launches Nationwide Gimmick-Free CBD Campaign
Campaign Provides a Call-to-Action for Industry Players to Step Up with Real Results, or Get Out …
CBD Brand Spotlight: Prestige CBD
Brand Name: Prestige CBD Brand Overview: Prestige CBD is a renowned CBD manufacturer which produces premium grade Cannabidiol-infused…
Activists Launch a Bid for Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative in Idaho
Cannabis activists recently launched a bid for legalizing the use of medical marijuana in the state of Idaho.…
Flowr Corp is Slated to Acquire 100% Interest in Holigen, Up From Its Previous Announcement of 19.8%
The Flowr Corp (OTC: FLWPF) made an announcement earlier about its foray into a definite deal to purchase…
Public Education Campaign Launched by California Officials to Curb Unlawful Cannabis Market
California cannabis regulators have announced a new campaign strategy on Friday to curb sales and businesses of illegal…
Pioneering Research Demonstrate That PlusCBD Oil Aids in Enhancing Sleep, Weight Loss, and Overall Wellness
CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: CVSI), a prominent manufacturer and industry leader in CBD products with their renowned brand,…
CBDistillery Launches Nationwide Gimmick-Free CBD Campaign
Campaign Provides a Call-to-Action for Industry Players to Step Up with Real Results, or Get Out CBD is everywhere. From coffee shops to beauty products, when you think you’ve seen it all something new pops up. Balanced Health Botanicals (BHB), parent company to the fast-growing CBDistillery brand, recently unveiled their Gimmick-Free CBD campaign…
CBD Brand Spotlight: Prestige CBD
Brand Name: Prestige CBD Brand Overview: Prestige CBD is a renowned CBD manufacturer which produces premium grade Cannabidiol-infused products that are created with absolute adherence to high quality, potency and safety levels. With its’ mission aimed at offering its valued consumers the goodness of CBD through carefully engineered products which are also appropriately priced, Prestige…
Activists Launch a Bid for Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative in Idaho
Cannabis activists recently launched a bid for legalizing the use of medical marijuana in the state of Idaho. These activists would soon be collecting signatures for putting a voter initiative during the 2020 election. The initiative was filed by the members of the Idaho Cannabis Coalition with the Idaho Secretary of State. Once the initiative…
Flowr Corp is Slated to Acquire 100% Interest in Holigen, Up From Its Previous Announcement of 19.8%
The Flowr Corp (OTC: FLWPF) made an announcement earlier about its foray into a definite deal to purchase the remaining 80.2 percent interest in Holigen Holdings Limited by acquiring its shares. Previously, the company had declared its intention of buying 19.8 percent of Holigen. Within the final completion of the acquisition, Flowr Corp is presumed…
Public Education Campaign Launched by California Officials to Curb Unlawful Cannabis Market
California cannabis regulators have announced a new campaign strategy on Friday to curb sales and businesses of illegal marijuana market by informing consumers of the many ill effects of the unregulated market and illicit products. The Chief of the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), Lori Ajax, stated in a press release that a statewide…
Pioneering Research Demonstrate That PlusCBD Oil Aids in Enhancing Sleep, Weight Loss, and Overall Wellness
CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: CVSI), a prominent manufacturer and industry leader in CBD products with their renowned brand, PlusCBD Oil, proclaimed that findings of a controlled clinical study had showcased their product to have enhanced sleep, reduced appetite and improved the quality of one’s life. This pioneering study is the first of its kind, proving…
40% of Americans Want CBD to be Sold Over-the-Counter and Over Two-Third Conscious of Its Benefits
In accordance to survey data, almost four in ten Americans (39%) support the legal sale of Cannabidiol (CBD) oils for adults as an over-the-counter buy, while 21 % agree that CBD should be brought only on the lines of doctors’ recommendations. A small percentage, around 2%, argues that such products shouldn’t be made available with…
CBD Brand Spotlight: Populum
Brand Name: Populum Brand Overview: Populum is a cannabinoid company that offers premium range hemp CBD products rich in quality and efficacy to the likes of its varied consumers and communities. Aimed at well-being and daily routine care, the company utilizes high-grade hemp extracts that are available on the market in union with local…
Stocks of Neptune Wellness Solutions Rise Steeply after Signing of Contract With Tilray
Neptune Wellness Solutions stock (NASDAQ: NEPT) hits a new high, surging 19.4 percent higher as of Friday. The surge comes at the wake of Neptune’s announcement of its recent multi-year agreement with a prominent Canadian cannabis company, Tilray, to offer extraction and purification services. (NASDAQ: TLRY). Agreement with Tilray The Deal with Tilray is slated…
The Booming Industry of Hemp and CBD Adds Another State With its Legalization in Louisiana
With Governor Jon Bel Edwards signing the House Bill 491, which permits the production of industrial hemp and also legalizes the sale of CBD related products on Thursday (June 17) in the state of Louisiana, the legal scenario surrounding CBD may finally clear up. The legality of CBD in the state has been smeared in…
Lack of Enforcement From City’s End to Curb Illegal Marijuana Shops Puts L.A. in Legal Scare
California cannabis trade group, CMA, threatens to sue Attorney Office With unlicensed and illegal marijuana businesses still breaking in the Los Angeles market, legal and licensed cannabis operators are finding themselves in a tough spot. Berate at the city’s lackluster effort, the California Minority Alliance (CMA) is seeking to sue the attorney’s office in…
Congressional Funding Bill Allows Washington to Legalize Marijuana Sales and Offers Protection to Cannabis Banking
Federal officials would no longer be able to penalize banks for working with marijuana businesses. This move comes under the annual funding bill released by the congressional democratic leaders. A House subcommittee would review the bill and remove the longstanding block that stops the city from legalizing sales of recreational cannabis. The Bill Lets…
CBD Brand Spotlight: Remedi CBD
Brand Name: Remedi CBD Brand Overview: With changing laws pertaining to CBD, Cannabis-derived products have become more popular than ever. Several companies are now coming out with great CBD infused products that have a broad range of benefits for people suffering from various disorders as well as aimed at general health and well-being. Remedi…
You can Now Bring Hemp-Derived CBD Products on Flights as per the Latest TSA Policy Changes
The Transportation Security Administration [TSA] recently made modifications to its already existing policy on travel with hemp-derived CBD products. The medical cannabis section of the official website of the TSA has been updated to inform that travelers can carry FDA-approved medications consisting of medical cannabis along with them. The organization is sending out a…
Bill for the Expansion of Medical Marijuana Program Passed by The New Jersey Assembly
On Thursday, the Democrat-led Assembly of New Jersey passed a bill for the expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program. The bill was sent to the Democrat-led Senate following the assembly vote of 65-5 with 6 abstentions. The legislation gets its name from Jake Honig, a 7-year old from Howell, who passed away last year…
Village Farms International Extends its Hemp Cultivation & Extraction Programs to Colorado
Village Farms International, Inc. recently announced its joint venture with Arkansas Valley Hemp, LLC for outdoor cultivation and extraction of hemp in Colorado. Village Farms would have a 65 percent stake in this joint venture with Arkansas Valley Hemp having 35 percent share. Based in Colorado, Arkansas Valley Hemp was set up to capitalize…
CBD Oil Solutions – The Only Online CBD Store You Ever Need to Visit
CBD Oil Solutions, a forefront leader in e-commerce platforms that provide a plethora of CBD products, has been touted as a one of the most reliable and respectable one shop destination for an expansive selection of CBD products and oils. The Goal & Responsibility of CBD Oil Solutions Launched in August 2017, the e-commerce store,…
Family Video Stores Now Sell CBD Products in Michigan
Select Family Video stores in Michigan have stocked the latest CBD products to attract more people to boost their sales. This move has taken everybody by surprise. More than 70 Family Video stores in Michigan have started selling CBD based products such as sprays, gummies, oils and balms. CDB is obtained from the cannabis…
Should You Buy Aurora Cannabis (ACB) Stocks Before Next Week’s Third Quarter Earnings Release?
Aurora Cannabis stocks has been struggling recently in Canadian cannabis market. The pot sales in the home country have not materialized for the company in a meaningful way. The company can materialize the US market where great global opportunity exists as stock valuations promise the best relative value. The stock currently is back trapped below…
More than 35 Attorney Generals Appeal Congress to Integrate Marijuana Industry Into the Banking System
Attorney Generals numbering more than 35 urged Congress to legally open the door of the banking system to the cannabis industry. Although a major population resides in states where marijuana is legally available, most banks do not want to do anything with money from the cannabis industry. This is because of the fear that that…
Hemp Legalization Finally Given the Nod by Florida Legislature
For years, innovators, processors, and farmers across the state of Florida have been waiting for a green light considering the legality of hemp. Some intended to return to century-old family land in order to farm again. They had just been waiting for the hemp growing program to receive an approval from the government. Their wishes…
CBD Brand Spotlight: Basic CBD
Brand Name: Basic CBD Brand Overview: Basic CBD, a renowned CBD manufacturer in Colorado is offering highly potent and top-grade CBD supplements amidst a market of products filled with additives and toxins. With adulterants and chemical constituents being constantly administered at every stage of our lives from our daily food, to water and even…
Kim Kardashian Hosts a CBD-Themed Baby Shower to Welcome Fourth Baby
Welcoming her fourth child into her family, Kim Kardashian West recently hosted a CBD-themed baby shower amidst her famous friends and family members. Married to rapper Kanye West, Kardashian awaits the birth of her fourth child through surrogacy. And as usual, the theme of the party, which is very in lieu with ‘Kardashian style’ was…
PAX Labs Secures Equity of $420 Million in a New Round of Funding, now Valued at $1.7 Billion
PAX Labs, a prominent consumer brand and frontier manufacturer of vaporizers, has acquired a deal of $420 million in equity funds from influential global investors who are vested within the interest of new technology, healthcare, and consumer products. Existing financiers, Tiger Global Management and Tao Capital Partners along with newly acquired investors have extended their…
The State of Maine Unveils a Draft Involving Regulations for Recreational Marijuana Market
Slated regulations look into every aspect of the marijuana market in Maine. Read below to get a gist. With residents of Maine voting for the legalization of Marijuana two years back, a draft of regulations prepared by a consulting firm, Freedman & Koski of Colorado, for the state released on Monday detailing how the…
An Unprecedented rise in Tennessee hemp farming by 1,100% from last year worries farming veterans of being too fast
A whopping 1,100 percent increase in a year with more than 2,600 farmers and businesses acquiring licenses to grow hemp has left many astonished in the state of Tennessee. Experienced farmers who have pioneered the rearing of Tennessee hemp worry that the new cash crop is expanding too fast for the new farmers to…
CBD Brand Spotlight: CBDistillery
Brand Name: CBDistillery™ Brand Overview: Founded by a team of Colorado natives, CBDistillery is a cannabinoid company that offers high grade and inexpensively priced hemp derived CBD products in the market. Aimed for overall wellbeing, these potent products are engineered to benefit a whole range of consumers. From tinctures to pure CBD isolates, CBD…
You Can Soon Buy CDB Products in 1,500 Walgreens Outlets
Those longing to explore the wonders of CBD can soon find CBD infused products being sold at their nearest Walgreens outlet, but only in select states. The company will soon start selling, CBD sprays, patches and creams in its 1,500 outlets in select states. CBD, a hemp derived non-psychoactive ingredient in cannabis is increasingly…
Toronto-based Pot Producer, Cronos, Posts Low Fourth-Quarter Revenue With Its Stocks Slumping
Cronos Group Inc. had an increase in their fourth-quarter income which was bolstered by the legalization of cannabis last year, but according to analysts, the Toronto based company missed its estimates and has returned with a quarterly net loss. Though the licensed cannabis producer has its revenue multiplied to almost $5.6 million in the…
The First Congressional Banking Vote of Cannabis 2019 Scheduled for This Week
A bipartisan bill which was drafted in the interest of protecting banks that finance the marijuana industry from legal actions and penalties by federal regulators, will be put to vote in an important congressional committee this week. Conferred in the first cannabis-related hearing of 116th congress in the last month, the regulation will be…
CBD Brand Spotlight: Citizen CBD
Brand Name: Citizen CBD Brand Overview: Citizen CBD is not just a manufacturer that markets high-quality CBD products but is also revolutionizing a significant change for communities in need. They look forward to providing premium hemp-based products to all those in need from different strata of life with no compromise in quality and quantity.…
First-Ever CBD Expo Unveiled in Indianapolis This Friday and Saturday
A year after the legalization of CBD Oil by the state of Indiana for its sale and use, a nationwide CBD Expo tour is now heading to Indianapolis for a week’s time to endorse the medical applications of CBD products and educate on the subsequent industry that has been steadily taking shape. Starting off on…
Travis Barker Talks About CBD Use on Joe Rogan Podcast
During the course of a recently held Joe Rogan podcast, Travis Barker, the Blink-182 drummer, discusses in detail about his experience with CBD. Being an advocate and user of Cannabis, Rogan asked Barker if he still used weed; to which Barker replied that he had stopped taking weed and had switched on to CBD instead.…
Blue Moon Hemp Release Official Statement in Response to Louisiana ATC Report
The Louisiana ATC recently release a report citing “Banned Substances” including THC in multiple CBD products. Cannabis Network News has reached out to the team at Blue Moon Hemp, one of those brands mentioned, and received an Official Press Release Statement in regards to this report. That full statement can be read below and the…
Rescheduling of Cannabis in Talks After Recommendation by World Health Organization
Member states of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) received the recommendations levied by the World Health Organization Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) on cannabis in December. The CND was anticipated to reclassify cannabis in its annual meeting slated to be held in March 2019. But with the delay in receiving the…
Baristas Coffee Company Inc (OTCMKTS: BCCI) Stock Soars High on CBD
The stocks of Baristas Coffee Company Inc (OTCMKTS: BCCI) took a notable upward swing in the aftermath of the company’s multi-tier approach in the marketing campaign for its CBD-infused coffee products. With the company inking an advertising deal with ReelTime Media, Cannabis-infused coffee products will now be advertised at 61 NASCAR permitted races. With the…
Daniel Bryan Reveals Eco-friendly WWE Championship Belt Made of Organic Hemp After Fight Against Styles
The WWE Royal Rumble 2019 at Chase Field which occurred the following Sunday the 27th of January, saw Daniel Bryan defending his WWE championship against AJ Styles. True to his word, he is striving and following it up to his promise of making wrestling more environment-friendly, especially in regard to the leather championship belt. …
First-ever Hemp Winery in America to Unveil a Tasting Room in Skaneateles Lake
After a trip to Amsterdam, Jim Castetter, a Resident in Binghamton, was enthused by the idea of imbuing wine and hemp to produce a novel concoction that would take the United States by surprise. His ‘hemp-wine’ enterprise launched in 1997 in the Southern Tier. Unfortunately, his business lasted only a few years before federal authorities…
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis Says CBD Might Have Extended His Football Career
Talking to TMZ sports about the launch of his wellness brand Defy, Terrell Davis discusses his personal stance about the use of CBD and how it might have aided in extending his football career. Rising to fame with his spectacular performance in 1995 after making into the league, Terrell Davis had all the makes for…
Watch The Medical Marijuana Super Bowl Commercial That CBS Network Refuses To Air
With the CBS network rejecting an ad showcasing the benefits of medical marijuana, the stigma of cannabis, especially in the federal circles has been brought to light. Acreage Holdings, a company associated with manufacture, processing, and selling of medical cannabis had produced a 60-second ad to be broadcasted during the upcoming Superbowl event. The ad…
CBD Brand Spotlight: Aponi BioBotanica
Brand Name: Aponi BioBotanica Brand Overview: With the myths regarding hemp gradually starting to dispel with both documented evidence and researches supported by medical professionals, hemp extracts are now being utilized for their therapeutic benefits. Aligned toward the same cause, Aponi BioBotanica is a company that provides one hundred percent natural hemp products which are…
This Coffee Shop in Northern Michigan Serves You Lattes and Smoothies Infused with CBD Oil
Have you heard of the latest addition to the menu of a coffee shop in Traverse City, Michigan? These CBD oil-rich drinks are claimed to heal everything from anxiety to arthritis. Dan Guy, the owner of Espresso Bay, is being lauded for his signature creation, a CBD Oil latte. CBD is a legal cannabinoid derived…
CBD Brand Spotlight: CBDfx
Brand Name: CBDfx Brand Overview: With modern society gradually coming to grips with the proven medicinal properties of cannabis, CBDfx is a company that’s striving hard to dispel the stigma surrounding the use of the hemp plant through its full spectrum of high quality CBD products at affordable prices. Providing consumers access to such…
The Legality of Cannabis Still Hangs in the Balance in Wisconsin
A board of health experts, lawmakers and attorneys from the State of Wisconsin are closely examining the legal and health issues of CBD and Marijuana. With a new Democratic governor in office, certain lawmakers are optimistic as discussions are being held by the State health panel over possible future regulations of cannabidiol. State Representative Chris…
CBD Brand Spotlight: Receptra Naturals
Brand Name: Receptra Naturals Brand Overview: With the objective of providing wholesome physical & mental performance with its range of Active Lifestyle Hemp CBD Oils, was born Receptra Naturals, a company which markets premium CBD products that are made from hand-selected hemp plants grown in Colorado and are 100 percent organic. Grown at family…
CBD Brand Spotlight: CBD Drip
Brand Name: CBD Drip Brand Overview: CBD Drip has long stood as a pioneer in the hemp CBD oil industry, crafting a whole range of CBD products tailored to the varied needs of its consumer group. From CBD Vape Oil to ingestible liquid CBD oils, the company offers quality-assured & tested CBD products in diverse…
Prominent Cannabis Company, Canopy Growth, Acquires The World’s Most Technologically-Sound Vaporizer Company, Storz & Bickel
Canopy Growth Corporation has settled the final transaction to procure Storz & Bickel GmbH & Co. KG, related entities, and IP at a price of approximately €145 million. Renowned for its pioneering vaporizer design and production, Storz & Bickel have had a successful 22-year run, leading the industry’s vaporizer segment. The acquisition is viewed to…
Farm Bill 2018 with Legalization of Hemp Cultivation Sent to the President’s Desk After Approval of U.S. Senate and House
The final 2018 Farm Bill has been brought to the congressional floor after months of discussions and debates. The U.S. Senate took to the approval of the $867-billion agriculture law on December 11 with a vote share of 87/13 which was followed by the approval of the bill by the U.S. House on December 12…
Judge Rules in Favor of CBD, USPS (United States Postal Service) Loses Claim After Hemp CBD Seizure
In what appears to be a landmark verdict, in late September Chief Admisitrative Law Judge Honorable James G. Gilbert of the United States Postal Service Judicial Officer Department wrote an opinion ruling in favor of an appeal filed by Colorado Hemp Cultivator KAB, LLC after the United States Postal Service (USPS) seized a package in January…
Canadian Cannabis Company Shares Declining Despite Revenue Growth
Touted to become a $146 billion sector in less than a decade, the cannabis industry has attracted the likes of many investors. However, analysts are wary, advising investors to not rush into buying stocks of the publicly traded companies. Since the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, there have been several cannabis companies that are…
CBD Brand Spotlight: Blue Moon Hemp
Brand Name: Blue Moon Hemp Brand Overview: Blue Moon Hemp was founded and came into existence to fill a void they felt existed in the market for high-grade CBD Oil products at affordable prices to customers without cutting back on quality. With nationwide studies and testimonies establishing the therapeutic effects of CBD, the company is…
Alabama CBD Store Owner Arrested, Police Issue Warning To Public
A recently opened CBD store ran into trouble with the authorities after their products were found to contain a controlled substance. Shelby County investigators have issued a clear notice to the public after arresting Harry Autry, the owner of The CBD Store on Highway 280. “CBD in the state of Alabama is illegal”, stated Captain…
Canada Cannabis Shortage: Retailers Facing Shortage Since Legalization
Barely a month after the legalization of recreational cannabis, a Canada Cannabis Shortage has quickly developed. Cannabis Retailers eagerly wait for continued and hurdle-free supply. With legalization of marijuana on the final talks, James Burns was assured that his company, Alcanna, would meet the demands of the consumers with his five new stores stocked…
Coffee Shop in Dinkytown slated to sell CBD-infused drinks meets legal pushback
With plans made to open last month, a coffee shop in Dinkytown runs into legal trouble after being questioned for its proposed decision to sell CBD-enriched drinks, pushing the owner to rework his business model. A coffee shop, Cosmic Bean Dispensary, which was set to open at Dinkytown last month, has run into a legal…
Resignation of Jeff Sessions as AG Could Spell Major Change for the Cannabis Industry
Elections on Tuesday are slated to have some major impacts on the marijuana policy both on the short and long haul. With Michigan becoming the tenth state to legalize marijuana for adults followed by favorable ballot counts in Missouri and Utah bringing the number of states with legalized marijuana laws to 33 in the books.…
CBD Brand Spotlight: AdvoCanna
Brand Name: AdvoCANNA – Advocates of Cannabis for Beauty Brand Overview: AdvoCANNA is a company that offers specialized CBD Beauty products by drawing in the undeniable benefits of CBD oil on the skin. They dispel all the wrong notions about the use of cannabis and negate such news with proven research and success stories of…
Massachusetts Marijuana Testing Licenses Approved, Retail Sales Not Far Off
It does not seem far when the sale of recreational marijuana would be in full swing in the state of Massachusetts. State regulatory recently demonstrated their approval by clearing licenses of two Massachusetts Marijuana Testing labs so that they can officially commence their operations. “Commence full operation” notices were issued to two labs, MCR Labs…
Cannabis Compound CBD Makes Waves in Treating Epileptic Seizure Without Intoxication
The main issue with marijuana is its psychoactive nature that tends to give a feeling of “high” when consumed; making it a cause for concern in the US. However, in recent times, with awareness seeping in about the plant and legalization of it in many places, there has been a paradigm shift happening with studies…
CBD Oil Solutions Wins 2018 Best Vaping Consumables Provider Business Excellence Award
Online CBD Marketplace CBD Oil Solutions Recognized as 2018 Best Vaping Consumables Provider by Acquisition International DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / June 28, 2018 / CBD Oil Solutions, one of the first ever online multi-vendor CBD marketplaces, has been named Best Vaping Consumables Provider in the 2018 Business Excellence Awards by Acquisition International. This…
Alaska Cannabis Classic Fined $20,000 For Event Sales & Consumption
The Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Board has levied hefty fines against hosts of the recent Alaska Cannabis Classic. The board, which regulates marijuana in the state, says that the operators of the event both illegally sold marijuana and promoted public consumption. The event took place on May 19th in Anchorage and while marijuana is…
Money Does Grow on Trees – Cultivation is Cash King in Cannabis
They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but when it comes to cannabis, maybe it does. “Trees” is a loosely used term to describe cannabis and those types of trees are reaping real results. A recent survey suggests that cultivation is where the true profits lie in the cannabis industry. According to Cannabis At Work,…
San Luis Obispo County’s First Permitted Marijuana Business Already Shut Down
Less than a year after becoming the first licensed medical marijuana provider in California’s San Luis Obispo County, Elite Care has been shut down after a dispute with the city of Arroyo Grande. The Arroyo Grande City Council was the one who initially approved an application for the delivery business to serve patients in the…
Collaboration between Boehner’s firm and South Jersey Dispensary brings medical marijuana to New Jersey
A major retail and real estate company that supports the nation’s largest cannabis cultivation, Acreage Holdings, has partnered with Compassionate Care Foundation, a South Jersey Medicinal marijuana dispensary in a bid to open and supervise a 100,000-square-foot growing site in Gloucester County. The site agreed upon between the two foundations involves a 100,000 square-foot building…
The City of Detroit Stands to Lose Millions in Medical Marijuana Revenue
With the state of Michigan planning to grant licenses for medical marijuana business, a potent player could be missing out the benefits from the profitable venture. The City of Detroit, though at a time had been home to 250 medical marijuana dispensaries, is currently going through a legal tussle with tension prevailing between the city…
Colorado Announces New Unified Symbol for Marijuana Products
The State of Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division, or MED for short, released on Monday, March 12, 2018 information and imagery for a new unified symbol that will be included on all packaging of retail and medicinal marijuana products sold legally within the state. This change aims to further protect public health and safety according…
77-Year-Old Air Force Veteran Finds Parkinson’s Relief from CBD Oil
Gary Griffin had neither tried nor was ever inclined to the likes of cannabis in his 74 years of age. The former Airman and Castle Rock businessman considered the product to be ‘The Devil’s Weed’ and was apprehensive about its merits. But distress struck Griffin when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. With the…
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Speaks Out for Marijuana
A well-known New York Senator is fed up with Big Pharma and is speaking out about the opioid crisis, pharmaceutical companies, and marijuana. Kirsten Gillibrand is an American attorney and the current junior United States Senator for the state of New York, a position she has held since 2009. Senator Gillibrand was previously the U.S.…
Indiana Continues To Move Forward Towards CBD Oil Legalization
Indiana has been confused for months about CBD Oil. They’ve gone from banning to unbanning it, and months of unknown in between. Ironically, as some say, any press is good press even when it’s bad. That very well could be the case for the hemp CBD oil industry in Indiana which may have unintentionally received…
Former Illinois State Representative & Current Cook County Lawmaker Goes Public About His Medical Marijuana Prescription
John Fritchey is a 54 year old Democratic member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, representing representing the 12th District since 2010, and a zoning attorney in Chicago. Fritchey was a former member of the Illinois House of Representatives elected at age 32 in 1996 serving the 11th District for 14 years until 2010. Fritchey co-sponsored the bill that lead…
Illinois Introduces Medical Marijuana Plan To Battle Opioid Crisis
On Wednesday, February 7th, 2018, the Illinois Senate Executive Committee overwhelmingly passed SB336 in a 16-1 passing. This is a bill that would allow people with opioid prescriptions to apply for a medical marijuana card. Minority Leader Bill Brady, a Republican from Bloomington, was the only No vote. If it were to become a law, SB336 would…
St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Sue Wisconsin Attorney General Over Hemp Plans
As Hemp and CBD popularity continues to rise, states remain confused about their roles and plans for the future. A northern Wisconsin Native American tribe has filed a federal lawsuit against Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel. A full transcript of the suit can be found at: St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin v. Brad Schimel, Wisconsin Attorney General.…
CBD Oil Solutions Online CBD Marketplace Announces Relationship with Damian Marley’s Stony Hill CBD
DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2018 — CBD Oil Solutionsannounced today they have joined forces with the brand new hemp CBD provider Stony Hill CBD. CBD Oil Solutions will distribute Stony Hill CBD products on their leading online CBD Oil marketplace. Stony Hill was founded by Grammy award-winning musician Damian Marley. CBD Oil Solutions is…
The State of Washington Has Too Much Weed
Yes, you read the headline correctly. For many, having too much marijuana is never a bad thing. For the State of Washington, it’s becoming a problem. The swelling of the market is causing a drastic decrease in prices, both on the retail and wholesale fronts. Following the Fall 2017 outdoor harvest, which was the state’s largest…
Pennsylvania Hemp Sees Resurgence, Hot Topic of 102nd Annual Farm Show
Hemp was the message spoken loud and proud this week as the 102nd Pennsylvania Farm Show is underway from January 6-13, 2018 in Harrisburg, PA. Erica McBride, Executive Director of both the Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council and the National Hemp Association, had the following to say during the show, “We want to see people from all…
CBD Oil Solutions Creates Multi-Vendor Online CBD Marketplace
Press Release Denver, CO As the number of consumers searching for Hemp derived CBD Oil products continues to rise, those consumers can now be excited about CBD Oil Solutions, a one-stop online marketplace for a wide range of CBD products from many of the industries top brands. The digital marketplace allows consumers to shop from…
Slow growth, low patient count, political uncertainty: The state of medical pot in Illinois
The following post first originally appeared on ChicagoTribune.com Revolution Enterprises’ two Illinois medical marijuana cultivation facilities — each about the size of five Millennium Park ice skating rinks — are allowed under their state license to get much, much bigger. But with retail sales of medical marijuana in the state only topping about $9.3 million last month,…
Illinois Farmers Plan Another Push for Industrial Hemp
This post first originally appeared on PeoriaPublicRadio.org Making it legal to raise industrial hemp has been a topic of discussion in Illinois for years. Wisconsin is the most recent state to allow farmers to grow it. Will Illinois be next? Back in 2014, the federal farm bill authorized states to grow hemp for research purposes.…
Muscatine business owner says $5,000 worth of CBD oil was wrongfully seized by police
The following post originally first appeared on WQAD.com MUSCATINE, Iowa– “I used to love coming to work. This place is our passion. Now I’m afraid to come to work everyday,” says Muscatine store owner Shelly Meier. Meier has owned Nutrition Outlet with her husband for 18 years. She’s been selling oil called CBD for three…
2 ASX cannabis companies to cash in on Canada’s pot stock boom
The following post originally first appeared on MotleyFool.com.au Californian potheads can rejoice: as of 1 January they have officially become the most recent state in the US to legalise the recreational use of cannabis. Stoners in San Diego, Santa Cruz, the San Francisco Bay Area and Palm Springs queued up in droves to become the…
How Tech Will Help California Now that Pot Is Legal
The following post first originally appeared on GovTech.com (TNS) — A day after recreational marijuana sales became legal in California, a top Los Angeles police official said authorities are working to ensure that soon-to-be-permitted retail establishments in the city — and marijuana users — comply with the rules. Recreational marijuana sales became legal in the state under a…
LAPD’s Main Worry About Legal Pot Is Stoned Drivers
This story originally first appeared on KQED.org With the advent of the legal recreational marijuana business, it’s “a new day in law enforcement” in California, a senior LAPD official said Tuesday. He said officers will pay particular attention to drivers who are impaired by the drug and anyone supplying it to a minor. “This is…
Get a pencil: California marijuana-tracking system not used
The following post originally appeared on NJHerald.com LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s legal pot economy was supposed to operate under the umbrella of a vast computerized system to track marijuana from seed to storefronts, ensuring that plants are followed throughout the supply chain and don’t drift into the black market. But recreational cannabis sales began…
Los Angeles gets ready for ‘largest marijuana marketing campaign’
The following post originally appeared on CNBC. January 1 saw the official legalization of recreational marijuana in California, and with it a potential huge boost to an industry that one research company estimated could be worth $6 billion by 2021. And those living in and around Los Angeles should get set for trucks driving around the…