Virginia Governor’s Race Offers Two Drastically Different Visions For Legalizing Cannabis

Polls show McAuliffe, an establishment candidate who is running for his old job—he was governor of Virginia from 2014-2018—is neck and neck with Youngkin. The private equity executive, whose net worth is estimated at roughly $354 million, has used his personal wealth to flood Virginia’s airwaves with virulent attack ads against his rivals. “There is […]

British Columbia Government Urges Cannabis Consumers to Use Legal Market

The British Columbia, Canada government is urging cannabis consumers to purchase legal cannabis after finding contaminants in confiscated unregulated cannabis, Marijuana Business Daily reports. Farnworth indicated the tests found 24 distinct pesticides and “unacceptable levels of bacteria, fungi or heavy metals.” The testing was part of a pilot program by the BC Centre for Disease […]

Cannabis Marketing Summit Announces Speaker & Workshop Line-Up Coming Online June 8-10

Last year’s event attracted attendees from across North America representing prominent brands, retailers, and marketing agencies from all major markets. “Cannabis marketers have historically faced enormous challenges getting their brand message to market. There will be 12 sessions over 3 days — 3 networking sessions, 3 panels, 3 workshops, and a special CMA Members-Only track […]

Thai Company Releases Cannabis-Flavored Beverages

Ichitan Group, Thailand’s largest producer of “ready-to-drink” teas, has released two cannabis scented drinks, Nikkei Asia reports. Thailand legalized medical cannabis in 2019 and recently relaxed its rules governing hemp, allowing Thai companies to sell food and cosmetic products infused with hemp extracts. Still, Ichitan is poised to enter the market when hemp extracts are […]

Feds Announce New Standard THC Dose for Cannabis Research

In its notice, NIDA recognized that “the same quantity of THC may have different effects” depending on a number of variables, including the method of administration, other ingredients in the product, an individual’s genetic make-up and tolerance levels, and more. Based in Portland, Oregon, Graham is Ganjapreneur’s Chief Editor. Be advised that possessing, using, distributing […]

Texas House Approves Medical Cannabis Expansions Bill

The Texas House on Wednesday granted approval to House Bill 1535, which seeks to expand the state’s limited medical cannabis program to include chronic pain patients, cancer patients, and people with PTSD, the Texas Tribune reports. However, the current structure has been characterized by many advocates as a “medical CBD” program, not a medical cannabis […]