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The SAFE Banking Act, which would normalize financial services for the cannabis industry federally, has been pulled from a bill aimed to increase competition with China, The Hill reports. The measure was included in House Democrats’ COMPETES Act but not the Senate’s bipartisan U.S. Innovation and Competition Act which passed last year. In a statement, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), the bill’s prime sponsor, said the Senate’s inaction on the legislation – which has passed the House five times since 2019 – would continue to allow people to be killed and businesses to be robbed while excluding the cannabis industry from the…

One of the country’s best cannabis agencies offers flexible, powerful packages to consumer brands. (July 7, 2022) LOS ANGELES, CA – Avaans Media, best known for its bespoke PR services, breaks the rules with PR Sprints which are ideal for cannabis brands launching products, boutique, or local cannabis brands, or in need of a competitive boost for a short period of time. Widely accepted as one of the most powerful ways for consumer brands to increase awareness, increased demand for PR services and long-term commitments are squeezing out boutique or local cannabis brands. Traditional PR services require long-term commitments, and…

“They’re still going to get that hit from 280E…at the federal level, but at the state level, that burden could be reduced.” By Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch Iowa’s Medical Cannabidiol Board will ask the state Legislature to exempt medical marijuana products from Iowa’s sales tax and change its business licensing procedure for dispensaries. Iowa could follow other states’ lead in reducing costs for business owners and patients through changing state taxing systems for medical marijuana, board members said Friday. That includes exempting medical cannabidiol products from the state sales tax, as well as changing how the Iowa tax code…

More Americans now openly admit that they smoke marijuana or eat cannabis-infused edibles than say they’ve smoked cigarettes in the past week, according to recently released data from Gallup, with the pollster adding that cannabis consumption is likely to continue increasing even more in years to come. That’s despite that fact that possessing marijuana remains federally prohibited and is punishable with jail time in some states, while tobacco remains perfectly legal across the country. Trends in cannabis and tobacco use have been moving in this direction over the past several decades, as public health campaigns and other government prevention measures…

Total cannabis sales passed the $980 million mark the first eight months of 2022, By David Abbott, Arizona Mirror Arizona’s cannabis marketplace suffered a loss of nearly $7 million in August, as both medical marijuana and adult-use recreational sales dropped about $3.5 million each from the previous month, according to the most recent report from the Arizona Department of Revenue. The losses were offset, though, as ADOR revised July’s totals upward by almost $7 million. Despite the overall reduction, total cannabis sales passed the $980 million mark the first eight months of 2022 and will likely approach, if not eclipse, 2021’s…

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) seems poised to keep marijuana on the list of banned substances for athletes, despite a vociferous push for reform following the Olympics suspension of U.S. runner Sha’Carri Richardson over a positive cannabis test last year and the global body saying it would conduct a review of the drug’s status. Amid the fallout from the suspension, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said that the international rules “must change,” the White House and President Joe Biden himself signaled that it was time for new policies and congressional lawmakers amplified that message. However, a spokesperson for WADA told…

You don’t have to be a massive stoner to be familiar with Puffco. The device producer has introduced countless innovations to the concentrate segment since its inception in 2013. From improving pen technology to pioneering e-rigs, even the least engaged concentrate consumer has likely tried at least one of their products already. Not happy with settling for the status quo, Puffco is back again with another innovation to propel the hash game—and this time it’s not even water filtered. Led by Roger Volodarsky, known to his adoring fans as “Jolly Roger,” the company’s latest product is the result of two…

When the first rains of fall begin to descend and mornings are soaked in dew, magic begins emerging in the Pacific Northwest—magic mushrooms, to be exact. The perfect combination of humidity, hours of sunlight, wet weather, and warmth conjures psychedelic fungi forth from wood chips, mulch, riverbeds, and decomposing logs.  For many mycophiles, psychonauts, and avid foragers, the start of shroom season is the highlight of the year. Late September and October will find foragers all over the country, and especially in places like Washington and Oregon, venturing into urban parks, wetlands, and forests, armed with warm coats, deep pockets,…

If you look up the word weed in the dictionary it is defined as any undesirable or troublesome plant, one that grows profusely where it is not wanted. I don’t know about you, but cannabis is a weed I want in my garden! Not that long ago gardeners strived to have a weed-free garden. Times have changed and many are adding weed back into the garden (albeit a different kind of weed). Cannabis can be a great addition to your outdoor space, taking advantage of all that Mother Nature has to offer. Simply start some cannabis seeds alongside your flowers and vegetables in…

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