Benjie Cooper, Author at Candid Chronicle

Author: Benjie Cooper

A Southern California native, Benjie has worked in cannabis news for over half a decade with the Nug Life Radio Show, Speakeasy 710 Show, and the Candid Chronicle.

Jared Polis Signs EO To Protect Cannabis Users’ Jobs

Cannabis-using workers in Colorado have received workplace protections thanks to a new executive order from the governor. On Thursday, Governor …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 15, 2022/ Adult-use, Agriculture, Cannabis, colorado, Decriminalization, Industry, Lifestyle, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

Trinity County Operation Uncovers 150+ Environmental Crimes

A recent operation in California uncovered many environmental crimes at unlicensed cannabis farms. On Wednesday, the California Department of Fish …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 14, 2022/ Agriculture, California, Cannabis, Concentrates, Crime, Law Enforcement, marijuana, oil, regulation/

Pacific Stone And RIP Partner To Reduce Medical Debts

A California cannabis company has entered a partnership to help with family medical debts. On Tuesday, Pacific Stone announced an …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 13, 2022/ Business, California, Cannabis, Community, Dispensary, Financial, Industry, Lifestyle, medical cannabis/

NBPA Partners With Al Harrington For Athlete Wellness

An American basketball association has partnered with former NBA star Al Harrington to provide healing and relief for athletes. Today, …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 12, 2022/ Business, Cannabis, CBD, Health & Fitness, Industry, Lifestyle, medical cannabis, Science and medicine/

Innovative Cannabis Business Pilot Grant Recipients Announced

Colorado has revealed the first small cannabis companies to receive grants under a new program. On Thursday, the Polis Administration …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 11, 2022/ Business, Cannabis, colorado, Community, Financial, Industry, marijuana/

Vermont Hemp Production To Enter New Phase in 2023

Hemp production in Vermont will undergo regulatory changes at the beginning of 2023. On Wednesday, Vermont’s Agency of Agriculture, Food, …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 8, 2022/ Agriculture, Business, Cannabis, CBD, Hemp, Industry, Legislation, regulation/

D.C. Mayor Signs Medical Cannabis Self-Certification Act

Accessing medical cannabis just got easier for potential patients. In late June, the D.C. Council gave unanimous approval to the …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 7, 2022/ Cannabis, Industry, Legislation, marijuana, Medical, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

HempMeds Launches CBD-Epilepsy Study In Argentina

A California cannabis company is teaming up with a South American hospital to launch a new cannabidiol (CBD) study. Today, …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 6, 2022/ Business, California, Cannabis, CBD, Hemp, Industry, International, Medical, medical cannabis, Research, Science and medicine, study/

IU Receives Grant For Adolescent Cannabis Use Study

While adolescent cannabis use is not a new phenomenon, it is an issue that has some people concerned as legalization …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 5, 2022/ Cannabis, CBD, Edibles, Education, Health & Fitness, Industry, marijuana, regulation, Research, Science and medicine, study/

Jazz Pharma’s Cannabinoid Spray Fails MS Trial Endpoint

An Irish biopharmaceutical company has announced top-line results from its Phase 3 trial on a cannabinoid-based multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment. …

by Benjie Cooper/ July 1, 2022/ Cannabis, CBD, Industry, Medical, medical cannabis, Research, Science and medicine, study/