Read more about each story featured this week:
Monday:
1. Cannbis company Tilray acquired 8 beers brands from Anheuser-Busch: https://apnews.com/article/tilray-anheuserbusch-beer-shock-top-redhook-b85a8234c94abf97bda78e0244103c7a
2. 14 year old was charged with robbing a Boston dispensary Monday: morning https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/14-year-old-charged-with-breaking-into-boston-cannabis-dispensary/3150132/
3. Missouri Marijuana microbusiness licenses awarded: https://health.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/0db522c9-745d-4471-acb9-c9efb672120f/marijuana-microbusiness-licenses-awarded
4. Over 60 Jamaican school kids hospitalized after eating cannabis rainbow candy: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/over-60-jamaican-school-kids-hospitalized-after-eating-cannabis-rainbow-candy-2023-10-03/
Tues:
1. The House Rules Committee once again blocked Congressional Democrats’ attempts at ending drug testing for federal jobs: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/key-house-committee-again-blocks-amendments-to-end-marijuana-testing-for-federal-job-applicants/
2. British police arrested 50 year old Dasaki Achnas, alleging the man was in possession of 1kg and “”objects resembling ancient artifacts.”: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/10/03/arrest-after-man-found-with-cannabis-ancient-artefacts/
3. Romanian officials seized a record 1.2 tons of cannabis, nabbing three in the bust: https://www.romania-insider.com/record–locally-grown-cannabis-seized-romanian-prosecutors-2023
4. Residents in one of Texas’ most populous cities are working to decriminalize marijuana: https://www.texastribune.org/2023/10/03/texas-marijuana-legalization-lubbock/
5. Marijuana ‘Entourage Effect’ With Multiple Cannabinoids Produces A Stronger And Longer Lasting High Than Pure THC, Study Finds https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-entourage-effect-with-multiple-cannabinoids-produces-a-stronger-and-longer-lasting-high-than-pure-thc-study-finds/
Wednesday:
“1. Marijuana e-commerce platform Leafly regains Nasdaq compliance https://mjbizdaily.com/marijuana-e-commerce-platform-leafly-regains-nasdaq-compliance/
2. Hearing set for challenge to adult-use cannabis appearing on Florida ballot https://mjbizdaily.com/hearing-set-for-challenge-to-adult-use-cannabis-appearing-on-florida-ballot/
3. USDA Says Genetically Modified Hemp Plant ‘May Be Safely Grown And Bred’ In The United States https://www.marijuanamoment.net/usda-says-genetically-modified-hemp-plant-may-be-safely-grown-and-bred-in-the-united-states/
4. New York Opens Marijuana Business License Application Period As Governor Highlights Efforts To Combat Illegal Market https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-york-opens-marijuana-business-license-application-period-as-governor-highlights-efforts-to-combat-illegal-market/
5. Political Tensions Stall Health and Cannabis Reforms in Colombian Congress https://bnn.network/politics/political-tensions-stall-health-and-cannabis-reforms-in-colombian-congress/
Thursday:
“1. Just 13 Percent Of Top Capitol Hill Staffers Think Marijuana Banking Bill Will Pass During Current Congressional Session, Survey Finds https://www.marijuanamoment.net/just-13-percent-of-top-capitol-hill-staffers-think-marijuana-banking-bill-will-pass-during-current-congressional-session-survey-finds/
2. New Jersey awards $12 million in grants to marijuana businesses https://mjbizdaily.com/new-jersey-awards-12-million-in-grants-to-marijuana-businesses/
3. High Times parent, chair pay $600,000-plus to settle SEC charges https://mjbizdaily.com/high-times-parent-chair-pay-600000-plus-to-settle-sec-charges/
4. 6 children home from hospital after eating candy labeled ‘cannabis infused’ at Boys and Girls Club in Lauderhill https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/6-children-home-from-hospital-after-eating-candy-labeled-cannabis-infused-at-boys-and-girls-club-in-lauderhill/
5. Illinois Officials Highlight ‘Unprecedented Growth’ Of Legal Marijuana Market As Cannabis Revenue Outpaces Alcohol https://www.marijuanamoment.net/illinois-officials-highlight-unprecedented-growth-of-legal-marijuana-market-as-cannabis-revenue-outpaces-alcohol/
Friday:
“1. Low-THC marijuana oil sales to begin at Georgia independent pharmacies https://mjbizdaily.com/low-thc-marijuana-oil-sales-to-begin-at-georgia-independent-pharmacies/
2. Feds Threaten To Make It Harder For Medical Marijuana Patients To Get State Gun Permits In Arkansas https://www.marijuanamoment.net/feds-threaten-to-make-it-harder-for-medical-marijuana-patients-to-get-state-gun-permits-in-arkansas/
3. Michigan man growing marijuana worth millions won’t face major charges, court says https://apnews.com/article/michigan-marijuana-law-limits-f436cc43c23293f8613f1ae038f9035b
4. Georgia will be first state with medical marijuana in pharmacies https://apnews.com/article/medical-marijuana-georgia-independent-pharmacies-02e8b4cc85f54274fbf08a48268c9869 ”
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