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Local owners protest CBD store selling drug paraphernalia

MMP News AuthorFebruary 2, 2023

The Hattiesburg Planning Commission on Wednesday denied a request for variance that would have allowed Wik Strom, owner of Paradigm CBD Shoppe, to operate a wholesale CBD operation near the Hattiesburg Zoo in the Kamper Avenues area. Strom’s original Paradigm CBD Shoppe located on U.S. 98 sells vapes and other ... Read More

Chris Baker Named Chief Strategic Officer at POSaBIT, Leading Cannabis Fintech

MMP News AuthorFebruary 2, 2023

KIRKLAND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–POSaBIT Systems Corporation (CSE: PBIT, OTC: POSAF) (“POSaBIT” or the “Company”), the premier cannabis payments and point of sale platform, is proud to name Chris Baker to the company’s newly-created Chief Strategic Officer role. “Chris’ extensive experience leading strategic initiatives and teams is a great fit. We could ... Read More

Florida recreational marijuana amendment clears first hurdle – Orlando Sentinel

MMP News AuthorFebruary 2, 2023

TALLAHASSEE — Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the recreational use of marijuana in Florida have passed a preliminary hurdle to get on the 2024 ballot. The Smart & Safe Florida political committee, which has been bankrolled by the multistate cannabis operator Trulieve, had submitted 294,037 valid ... Read More

Dolly Parton CBD gummies

MMP News AuthorFebruary 2, 2023

Editor’s Note: Previous coverage on Dolly Parton above. (WJW) — Dolly Parton is into goodies, and according to a social media post, she has a sweet tooth for cake, cookies and cornbread. But that’s not all she had to say about her relationship with treats. Fox 8’s Natalie Herbick shares ... Read More

Group: Recreational marijuana would bring millions in tax dollars to Oklahoma

MMP News AuthorFebruary 2, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – In a little more than a month, Oklahomans across the state will decide whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana in the Sooner State. On March 7, voters will head to the polls to voice their opinion on State Question 820. Organizers say State Question 820 will safely legalize, ... Read More

Akanda Books €1.8M of Revenue in Q4 2022 As German Sales Start

MMP News AuthorFebruary 2, 2023

FRANKFURT, Germany & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International medical cannabis company Akanda Corp. (“Akanda” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AKAN, WKN: A3DG83) today announced that it successfully launched its initial supply to German customers recognizing approximately €1,803,996M 1 in sales of EU GMP high-quality indoor-grown medical cannabis in the last quarter of 2022. On ... Read More