The iconic moniker Cannabis Cash Queen is so catchy, Cannabis & Tech Today had to get to know Jennifer Makris, the woman who wears it well. Firstly, where did it originate? “I appeared on a podcast where the host referred to me that way!” said Makris. “In that moment, the Cannabis Cash Queen was crowned!…
How Jen Makris, the Cannabis Cash Queen, Counts the Money Read More »
Few countries have seen as many cannabis ups and downs as Thailand. Just three years ago, it surprised the entire world by decriminalizing pot and ushering in a cultural, tourism and economic boom that transformed its image in Asia. Shops, dispensaries, and a green rush delighted travelers and locals alike. But there was also legal…
Thailand Names ‘Cannabis King’ as Prime Minister: A Chance for Read More »
Hemp is not what it used to be. Once dismissed as rope and rags, the hemp plant is now being redefined not just by its industrial potential but by its cannabinoid chemistry. To truly understand hemp and how it fits into modern cannabis science, we need to talk about chemotypes. A chemotype refers to the…
What Are Cannabis Chemotypes? A Guide to Hemp’s Five Categories Read More »
[PRESS RELEASE] – SEATTLE, Sept. 10, 2025 – PRESS RELEASE – Canada is, for the first time, consistently seeing pre-rolls surpass flower as the highest-grossing cannabis category in the country, according to the Top 50 Canadian Pre-Roll Brands of 2025 industry report just released by Custom Cones USA, the leading provider of pre-rolled cones, pre-roll packaging and pre-roll machines worldwide.Drawing…
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A congressional committee has approved a spending bill with an attached report that says researchers should be studying a broader range of marijuana products that better represent “the variety, quality and potency of commonly available cannabis strains” that consumers are actually using. The House Appropriations Committee report approved on Tuesday covering Labor, Health and Human…
Congressional Committee Wants Marijuana Studies To Include Strains With More Read More »
Commissioners in Clayton County, Georgia (population: 298,000) have approved an ordinance decriminalizing low-level marijuana offenses. The ordinance, which took immediate effect, amends county code so that the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana is reduced to a civil violation punishable by no more than a $150 fine. The decriminalization ordinance was proposed by…
Dem lawmaker: Trump “revolutionary” for marijuana & psychedelics; Fmr Cabinet secretary slams rescheduling; MO cannabis initiative; TX gov’s hemp plan Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Free to…
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There is a particular kind of clarity that comes only from packing everything you own into a small Ford Focus and heading west. It was a move born not of a grand plan, but of a singular, powerful purpose: to find my place and grow in the cannabis industry, an industry that had always felt…
The Rent is [Over] Due: The Shasta Cannabis Story Read More »
TL;DR: The “illegality defense” is dead. From Skittles to RAW, cannabis copycats keep losing in court. Infringement is infringement. Some cannabis hustlers think they’re slick. Grab a famous brand, twist the name (Skittles becomes Zkittlez, Oreos turn into Oreoz) and sell it as weed. When the lawsuits land, they play what they think is a…
Think You Can Sell ‘Skittles Weed’? See You in Court Read More »
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: LeafLink Expands Banking Network with Confia Partnership LeafLink, the nation’s leading cannabis wholesale and banking platform, announced a partnership…
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