Virginia medical cannabis patients traveling elsewhere with high prices locally, new study finds
Read full article: Virginia medical cannabis patients traveling elsewhere with high prices locally, new study findsA new study shows some of the flaws when it comes to Virginia’s medical cannabis market.
Marijuana leading cause of ER visits for children, copycat products raise concern
Read full article: Marijuana leading cause of ER visits for children, copycat products raise concernOn Wednesday, Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that starting July 1, copycat THC products will be illegal in Virginia.
Lynchburg man giving away thousands of free cannabis seeds to clear up confusion over new law
Read full article: Lynchburg man giving away thousands of free cannabis seeds to clear up confusion over new lawMany in Lynchburg have come to call Johnathan Zinski Virginia’s Johnny Appleseed of cannabis.
Drake goes into business with Canadian cannabis firm
Read full article: Drake goes into business with Canadian cannabis firmOn Thursday, Aubrey Drake Graham, best known as hip-hop artist Drake, partnered with Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth to launch the More Life Growth Company cannabis producer in Graham's hometown of Toronto. Drake joins a surging wave of celebrities who have aligned themselves with the cannabis industry by selling products, joining corporate boards, or, in this case, creating a joint venture business. It made perfect sense that Snoop Dogg, actor Seth Rogen and even Snoop's pal Martha Stewart were venturing into the cannabis industry. Drake's arrangement with Canopy Growth does stand apart from most of the celebrity cannabis deals, which are mostly endorsements, minority investments or advisory roles. "Canadian cannabis brand development is difficult with restrictions specifically prohibiting utilizing celebrity names, and we believe Canopy is ceding a cash flow positive asset."