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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.

DCC Unveils New Tool For Cannabis Businesses And Consumers

California has a new online tool to help cannabis consumers and business owners. On Thursday, California’s Department of Cannabis Control …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 27, 2022/ Adult-use, Agriculture, Business, California, Cannabis, Dispensary, Industry, Internet, Legalization, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, Product Spotlight, regulation, Tech, Technology/

Rhode Island Legalizes Cannabis

Rhode Island has officially become the nineteenth state to legalize cannabis. On Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee signed the Rhode Island …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 26, 2022/ Adult-use, Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Delaware Governor Vetoes Cannabis Legalization Bill

Cannabis advocates in Delaware seek an override after the governor strikes down a cannabis legalization bill. On Tuesday, Delaware Governor …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 25, 2022/ Adult-use, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

Study: Cannabis Reduces Cancer Patient Pain, Need For Opioids

A new study presents additional evidence that cannabis may be beneficial in treating cancer-related pain. The comprehensive assessment, published recently …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 24, 2022/ Cannabis, Education, Industry, marijuana, Medical, medical cannabis, Research, Science and medicine, study/

Hempacco Drops “Barely Legal” Documentary On Streaming

A California hemp pre-roll company company focused on disrupting the tobacco industry has released a documentary on cannabis criminalization, legalization …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 23, 2022/ Adult-use, Apple, California, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Education, Industry, Internet, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, medical cannabis, Product Spotlight, regulation, San Diego, Tech/

Thailand To Distribute 1 Million Free Cannabis Plants

Thailand’s government is preparing to give its citizens a considerable number of cannabis plants. Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health recently …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 20, 2022/ Agriculture, Cannabis, CBD, Decriminalization, Hemp, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

Vertosa Partners with Umass Amherst To Study CBG

A science-first cannabis company is teaming up with an East Coast institution of higher learning for cannabinoid research. On Tuesday, …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 19, 2022/ Business, California, Cannabis, Industry, Medical, medical cannabis, Research, Science and medicine, study/

Charlotte’s Web Report Demonstrates CBD Safety

One of the cannabidiol (CBD) industry’s most well-known companies has released results from a human safety study’s first and second …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 18, 2022/ Business, Cannabis, CBD, Education, Health & Fitness, Hemp, Industry, Medical, Research, Science and medicine, study/

Maine ‘Stoned’ Lobster Restaurant To Close

A Maine seafood restaurant known for getting its lobsters high will close after the 2022 season. Harbor, Maine’s iconic Charlotte’s …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 17, 2022/ Business, Cannabis, Community, Industry, Lifestyle/

New York To Host Workshops For Cannabis Entrepreneurs

An educational workshop series is coming to New York in preparation for legal adult-use cannabis sales later this year. The …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 13, 2022/ Adult-use, Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Education, Events, Industry, Legalization, Lifestyle, marijuana, regulation/