Wed.May 22, 2024

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The DEA’s Shift: Cannabis Reclassification and Its Ripple Effects

MaxQ Cannabis

What is it? In a landmark decision, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced the reclassification of cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape surrounding this controversial plant. This move has sparked considerable interest and speculation regarding its implications for the cannabis industry, including access to banking […] The post The DEA’s Shift: Cannabis Reclassification and Its Ripple Effects appeared fir

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The Cannabis Industry Now Supports Over 440,000 Full-Time Jobs

Canna Law Blog

As the 2024 elections draw near, the economic impact of cannabis legalization is set to become a prominent topic in political discourse. With billions in total sales and millions in tax revenue, the economic benefits of legal cannabis are clear. However, beyond the monetary gains, there is a crucial aspect that must not be overlooked: job creation. The 2024 Cannabis Jobs Report by Vangst reveals that over 440,000 jobs have been generated in states with legal cannabis, marking a 5.4% increase in

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Visit Illinois News Joint at NECANN

Illinois News Joint

We’re one week away from the 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention , and Illinois News Joint invites vendors and attendees to stop by Booth 221 for some free swag and learn about the array of services we provide for the Illinois cannabis industry, including News Joint Events, News Joint Printing, News Joint Bar Service, News Joint Consulting, and more. For those who forgot to create swag for the 4 th annual NECANN convention, News Joint Printing will create customized shirts and other swag and hand

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Setting the vibes right for your long weekend

Leafly

If you’re in Los Angeles, you know that a long weekend calls for setting the vibes just right. And who better to guide us than our favorite weed influencer, Biz? With his finger on the pulse of the cannabis scene, Biz shares his top picks to elevate your long weekend experience. Featured products Biz’s strain […] The post Setting the vibes right for your long weekend appeared first on Leafly.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Review: X Bites Gummies by Select

Illinois News Joint

As the legal market ages, more brands are looking to cater to “seasoned” consumers. Select’s latest approach is a new formulation and line of gummies called X Bites. I recently picked up from Curaleaf Weed Street three flavors from the new line: Rainbow Upload, Strawberry Spacewalk, and Orange Matter. Each flavor of X Bites comes as a 10-pack of gummies with 10mg of THC per gummy.

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