It’s good news for citizens in the state of North Carolina! After a previous failure, a Medical Marijuana Bill, the NC Compassionate Care Act, has a second chance of being signed into state law. North Carolina is one of eleven states without a viable medical cannabis program. Legislators and policy
A Cherokee Tribe in North Carolina is taking the lead in the medical marijuana industry in the state, as they have already begun harvesting medical marijuana and plan on opening a large medical marijuana retail store next year. Medical Marijuana In North Carolina Senate Bill 711, which aims to regulate
The rising controversy surrounding the legalization of medical marijuana can be the take-off tobacco farmers need to make the switch. The race to be the first, the legal fist-fight between North and South, is laying the opportunity wide open for the winner to take it all. Let’s dive into what
Although the vast majority of U.S. states have established medical marijuana programs, the legalization of medical marijuana still remains an issue in North Carolina. Despite repeated efforts, the North Carolina General Assembly has yet to pass a law allowing medical cannabis. However, a recent Meredith College poll reveals that the
Of the 123 professional sports teams across the NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB, 45 of them (or 36.6% of them) are based in states or provinces where recreational cannabis is legal for consumption by adults aged 21 and up. On top of that, 56 of them (or 45.5% of them) have home court/field/ice advantage in states or provinces where medical use of cannabis is legal. Don’t worry, we did the math – that’s 102 out of 123 teams, or a heavily lopsided 82% of sports teams from those four leagues. There are only six states remaining that have a pro team but do not have progressive cannabis reform in place – Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. That sure adds a new twist to draft day.
ALASKA – After months of research and deliberation, the Alaska Legislative Task Force for the Regulation of Psychedelic Medicines has recommended that Alaska prepare to legalize psychedelic therapy once the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizes substances like psilocybin and MDMA for medical use. This significant development in Alaska’s approach
What’s the biggest challenge facing the cannabis industry right now, and how are you and/or your company addressing it? The biggest challenge I see is profitability. Cannabis is highly regulated and with little access to capital, high tax rate, heavy labor requirements and high energy costs. Couple that with price
Circle K, the convenience store giant, has unveiled plans to introduce hemp-derived THC beverages in thousands of its locations across the United States. This once highlight and signals a growing mainstream acceptance of cannabis-infused products and has the potential to transform how consumers access them. Circle K Enters the THC
