That can be seen in the deal just announced by Curaleaf Holdings Inc., the largest U.S. cannabis company, that aims to turn Europe into a launchpad for international growth. Or take a look at British American Tobacco Plc’s new stake in a Canadian marijuana company, Organigram Holdings Inc.  Read More via Bloomberg

In the post-pandemic economy, under the Biden Administration, many Americans are wondering, “where’s the money going to come from?” Especially with large regions under COVID-19 restrictions for the better part of a year, there’s a tangible level of fiscal uncertainty in the air, even with the latest $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposed by the new president. [...]

Cannabis industry professionals tell Benzinga that 2021 should be a year of ongoing regulatory movement even as uncertainty lingers due to the Jan. 5 Georgia Senate runoffs. Experts in the space predict a year of reform, setting up for continued progress throughout the decade. Read More via Benzinga

Catrena Almonte’s current educational pursuits were motivated by her experience in the Army National Guard Chaplain Corps. “Many soldiers I counseled struggled with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder,” Almonte said. “At some point, I thought I needed more tools.” Read More via Washington Post

The Department of Justice is issuing a different federal agency a grant to help to develop a method of differentiating hemp and marijuana. After hemp was federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, laboratories have been increasingly tasked with determining whether cannabis seized by law enforcement contains THC in excess of 0.3 percent, classifying it [...]

From restaurants to retail, the COVID-19 pandemic has, for better or worse, turned nearly every business on its head. The state’s medical cannabis industry is no exception. Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) declared medical cannabis dispensaries essential businesses under an executive order, allowing them to remain in operation throughout the course of the pandemic.  Read [...]

The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission has co-founded a new national association that will allow regulators across multiple states with legal marijuana industries to collaborate on industry policies and best practices. The MMCC is a founding member of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CNNRA), which will serve as a nonpartisan, interstate forum for industry regulators to engage [...]

Regulations allowing for the manufacturing and sale of edible cannabis products in Maryland may be confirmed as soon as December, and state producers are gearing up to bring a new array of medical marijuana-infused foods to market. The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) has finalized a set of draft regulations around how edibles, or medical cannabis-infused foods [...]

Nobody is invincible, not even Nicholas Patrick. Years ago, the Anne Arundel County resident felt discomfort below the belt and decided to get it checked out. Patrick thought it would be a quick fix, nothing that an antibiotic couldn't solve. He was wrong. Read More via Patch