CANADA: Weekend Unlimited has provided additional information in respect to its arm-length securities purchase agreement to acquire equity interests in California’s Canna … Read the full article...
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Business
Weekend Unlimited Broadens Its Brand Portfolio, Adds Canna Candys And Canna Medibles
Empower Clinics To Launch Telemedicine Platform For Medical Cannabis, Wellness Treatment
WASHINGTON: Empower Clinics, a leading owner and operator of medical cannabis and wellness clinics in the US, announced that it is nearing completion of a telemedicine … Read the full article...
Sproutly Develops Cannabis And Hemp Infused Functional Beverage Portfolio
CANADA: Sproutly Canada has completed the development and formulation of an initial portfolio of functional beverages with its proprietary naturally water soluble … Read the full article...
Legal
WSLCB Issues Emergency License Suspensions Issued For Port Angeles’ North Coast Concentrates
Mexico: Supreme Court Strikes Down Marijuana Ban
OLCC Commissioners Approve Stipulated Settlements for Recreational Marijuana Violations
NORML Delivers Over 10,000 Public Comments To FDA Regarding International Classification Of Cannabis
All You Need To Know About DUI Marijuana Law In California
Politics
First Ever Veterans-Focused Medical Bill Introduced In Senate
NORML PAC Endorses Senator Bernie Sanders for Reelection
Roger Tilton’s Clarion Call To New Hampshire: “Let’s Be Tenth!”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Introduces Bill To End Federal Marijuana Prohibition
President Trump Expresses Support For Bipartisan Marijuana Fix
Hemp
OLCC Rules Advisory Committee Meeting For Hemp (HB 4089) Is Thursday 9/27
OREGON: The OLCC Advisory Committee Meeting for Hemp Bill (HB 4089) is this Thursday, September 27, 2018. Event Details Date and Time: 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 27, 2018 Location: Oregon Liquor Control Commission 9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Portland, OR 97222 Presiding … Read the full article...
Cannabis Refinery Leasing And High End Multi Processing Announce Multi-Year, $21M Industrial Hemp Processing Agreement In Upstate New York
CALIFORNIA: Cannabis Refinery Leasing and High End Multi Processing (H.E.M.P.) today announced an up to $21M, multi-year agreement to build New York State’s largest industrial hemp refinery. Cannabis Refinery Leasing, Inc. (CRL), in partnership with Applied Extracts, Inc., will supply its … Read the full article...
Global Hemp-based Foods Market 2018-2022
High Demand for Organic Hemp-based Foods to Boost Growth The global hemp-based foods market is expected to accelerate at a CAGR of over 24% during the forecast period, according to the latest market research report released by Technavio. The growing vegan population and increasing cases of celiac … Read the full article...
Isodiol Agrees To Acquire 51% Of Round Mountain Technologies, Commences Certified Organic Hemp Farming in Nevada
CANADA: Isodiol International, a global CBD innovator specializing in hemp based health and wellness products, the development of pharmaceutical CBD delivery methods and the manufacturing of a pure, natural CBD as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient for use in finished pharmaceutical products, is … Read the full article...
Natural Pet Science Launches Pet Treats Made From Hemp And Crickets
CANADA: Premium pet brand Natural Pet Science has launched a line of hemp-based health-conscious pet treats infused with crickets - yes, crickets! - to provide a one-of-a-kind snacking experience for pets. The launch features two of the Vancouver-based brand’s inaugural pet treats: Slim’Dog, a … Read the full article...
Senate Passes Farm Bill, Which Includes Senator McConnell’s Hemp Farming Act
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Senate passed the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill), which takes serious steps to ensure the future of American agriculture. A conference committee made up with members from both chambers will … Read the full article...
Events
The Emerald Cup Recognizes Willie Nelson With Honorary Award At Annual Cannabis Celebration
CALIFORNIA: The Emerald Cup, one of the cannabis industry’s premier culture and awards events, announced today that Willie Nelson will be honored as the recipient of an honorary award at the 15th annual cannabis celebration. The award will be given during a ceremony taking place on December 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds … Read the full article...