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Since there are so many products to discuss, I will start with my common opinion. Overall, great results, but I have mixed (but overall positive) thoughts about Arete's carts and concentrates. Before we get into the main topic, there is one thing to note. You won't know what kind of loads you'll be under before you try them yourself, but if you want to see how each one has been tested, check out Arete's lab report. The link is in the header of the site. Overall, this bud delivered an above average effect in terms of strength. In terms of…

New research shows medical marijuana laws could significantly reduce health insurance costs for employers.Getty Images If you own or work for a company in one of the 38 states (and the District of Columbia) that have legalized medical marijuana, you could potentially save thousands of dollars. A new study from Leafwell that looked at U.S. companies from 2003 to 2022 found that: · Medical insurance premiums were 3.4% lower for commercial private insurance plans in medical marijuana states than in states that prohibit medical marijuana. This results in annual savings of $238 per employee, the study reports. · Employee Plus…

The cannabis industry is facing increasing financial pressure as investors become more selective with their funds. With fewer early-stage funding opportunities, companies are finding it harder to stand out and secure investment. As the market evolves, companies must adapt and prove their long-term value. Investor priorities in cannabis Dai Truong, managing director at Arlington Capital Advisors and speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, shared his views on the qualities that are currently attracting attention from investors. According to Truong, only the top performing companies get the slots. “The bar remains incredibly high, and investors are looking for companies that…

If you're in Texas, you've probably heard a lot about THCa. But what exactly is it and why is everyone talking about it? THCa, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a natural compound found in raw cannabis plants. What's surprising is that even though recreational use of marijuana itself remains illegal in Texas, THCa found a loophole in the law to allow its sale and use in the state.But how could that be? According to an article in Texas Monthly, it all comes down to technical differences in how the law is written and how compounds interact with heat. THCa itself is…

Photo courtesy of The Flowery Sign up for QNS' email newsletters to receive news, updates and local information delivered straight to your inbox. The Flowery, a Florida-based medical and recreational cannabis provider, opens its second New York dispensary in Forest Hills, followed by a new store in Brooklyn, as part of a broader expansion across the state. is planning to open. The new store, located at 63-54 108th St., follows the launch of the Staten Island branch, which opened earlier this year. This will be the second legal cannabis dispensary to open in Forest Hills. In July, international cannabis operator…

Governor Gavin Newsom's emergency ban on hemp-derived THC products officially went into effect on September 16, halting the sale of various hemp products across California. This drastic measure could eliminate up to 90-95% of available hemp products, leaving patients, farmers, manufacturers, and retailers grappling with economic uncertainty. Get Benzinga's exclusive analysis and top cannabis industry and market news delivered to your inbox every day, free of charge. Subscribe to our newsletter here. If you're serious about your business, you can't afford to miss it. In light of this ban, an upcoming webinar, “Hemp Derivatives Advocate,” hosted by Pablo Zuanic, senior…

According to U.S. regulations, once a hemp plant exceeds a 0.3% THC concentration standard, it magically turns into cannabis. Despite nearly 80 years of precedent, one senator wants to more than triple the THC limit. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) this week said he would ease “unnecessary restrictions” on the federally legal cannabis industry and create transparency and certainty by defining margins of error for cannabis testing. Introduced the Cannabis Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act. .The HEMP Act is a five-page bill that would amend the Agricultural Products Marketing Act of 1946 and redefine hemp from 0.3% THC to 1% THC…

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) on Wednesday introduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA), aimed at establishing a federal framework for regulating cannabis-derived cannabinoids such as CBD and delta-8 THC. did. This law aims to protect public health by establishing national standards for age restrictions, safety testing, and labeling of hemp products. FDA to oversee safety and access of hemp products Wyden's CSRA proposes a national age limit of 21 years for the purchase of hemp-derived cannabinoid products and requires all such products to undergo safety and manufacturing testing to ensure a clean process are. The bill would give the…

U.S. law enforcement will make more than 217,000 arrests for marijuana-related offenses in 2023, with possession alone accounting for 84% of those arrests, according to new FBI data. While this is a slight decrease from the previous year, when more than 227,000 marijuana arrests were reported, advocates say the numbers are still unacceptable given the growing public support for legalization. claims. Additionally, new data reveals that racial disparities in enforcement remain an ongoing problem. Black Americans, who make up about 13.6 percent of the U.S. population, accounted for 29 percent of drug arrests in 2023, according to the data. This…

MONTPELIER — In response to concerns about market saturation, regulators are temporarily closing licenses for marijuana retailers and secondary cultivators in Vermont. At Wednesday's Cannabis Control Board meeting, board chairman James Pepper called the move “a temporary pause while we try to get back on our feet.”Mr. Pepper said, “We know that the unnatural distribution of retail stores is an inevitable result of the Legislature's decision to prohibit retail in towns that did not actively vote to allow retail.'' “I'm working on it,” he said. “Right now, two years into retail sales, just over two years, I don't see much…