Stephanie Price
Stephanie is a journalist for Business of Cannabis, writing about science, research, policy and industry developments in cannabis, CBD and psychedelics. In 2013 Stephanie gained her BA in English and Media, focusing on journalism and propaganda, where her magazine 'Game Theory' focused on developments and disruptors over the coming decade including cannabis, psychedelics, blockchain/crypto and free speech. In 2015 Stephanie received her National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) diploma whilst working as a reporter in North Wales. Stephanie has a specialism in Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD through the University of Colorado, and a certificate from the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society on "Medical Cannabis Explained".
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Canada Launches New Cannabis Testing Initiative
Health Canada has confirmed that this year, its Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch Cannabis Laboratory will begin the random purchase of cannabis products from dispensaries across the state and test them for analysis.
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New York Issues Lender Request for Social Equity Fund
New York’s social equity fund is aiming to facilitate the development of an equitable cannabis industry, prioritising loans and funding for those who have been disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs.
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Cannabis Sales Tax Could Generate up to $431.3m if Florida Legalises
A 2024 ballot initiative to legalise adult use of cannabis could see Florida generate up to $431.3 million in sales tax if passed.
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Michigan Ends State Employment Cannabis Testing
Despite being legal since 2018, workplaces in Michigan have been screening potential state employees for cannabis use – with automatic disqualifications for those who test positive.
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California Lagging Behind With Dispensary Openings
State-level regulations are preventing the California cannabis industry from flourishing.
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Cannabis Legalisation Sees 61% Drop in Cannabis Prisoners
The number of people in Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) custody for cannabis is down 61% from 2013 to 2018, according to the latest Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics report.
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Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program Adds IBS and OCD as Eligible Indications
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has announced it has added irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to the list of qualifying medical conditions for participation in Minnesota’s medical cannabis programme.
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Cannabis Data for Rescheduling Review Handed to Government
A number of states have handed over cannabis data to the US Government in view of the upcoming cannabis rescheduling review ordered by President Biden in 2022.
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Cannabis Sales in Massachusetts Hit Record High
The month of June saw record medical and adult use cannabis sales in Massachusetts – reaching a total of USD$151.8 million.
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Out-of-State Visitors Now Able to Buy Medical Cannabis in New Hampshire
Both out-of-state visitors and visitors from Canada will now be able to purchase medical cannabis in New Hampshire.
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Virginia Governor Doesn’t Plan to Legalise Adult Use Cannabis Sales
Although Virginia has legalised adult use cannabis possession and cultivation, it has not yet legalised adult-use cannabis sales.
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$40 Million for Maryland Social Equity Fund
In its second round of funding, the Maryland Cannabis Business Assistance Fund now has $40 million grant funding available – with up to $5 million is available for each awardee.
