Cannabis News Today

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 24, 2022: Here are the cannabis headlines making marijuana news globally and in the Caribbean and Latin America for today, June 24, 2022 in less than 60 seconds:

Actor, DJ and record producer, Redman, has parlayed his love for cannabis into a position in pot politics. He recently cofounded the National Cannabis Party, a political party advocating for the legalization of marijuana.

New York Has Named NBA Hall of Famer, Chris Webber, to Lead its new cannabis industry toward the next steps. Social Equity Impact Ventures Will sponsor and manage the $200-million Social Equity Cannabis Investment Fund.

A commercial bus driver has been charged with 38 counts of reckless endangerment after blacking out behind the steering wheel while snacking on gummies he says he didn’t know were infused with THC. Jinhuan Chen appeared in Bridgeport Superior Court This WEek after being arrested at his home in Boston, MA.

The global medical marijuana market is estimated to grow to about USD 51.36 billion by 2028, per Zion Market Research study.

An estimated 22.2 million adults in the European Union, or 7.7% of the population, consumed cannabis in the past year, according to a report by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA).

Epican Medicinals Jamaica has unveiled new strains to the local cannabis market. The launch event took place at its Market Place location, and was supported by the company’s ambassadors including dancehall hitmaker Aidonia and rising social media influencer-duo The Tsang Twins, Alyssia and Alaina.

State-legal marijuana businesses would be able to be listed on national stock exchanges and access key financial services under a bipartisan US congressional bill that was filed on Thursday.

Wana Brands has expanded its international presence to the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, launching with Wana Quick Fast-Acting Gummies, the company’s innovative and popular fast-onset infused cannabis edible line featuring “happy hour”-inspired flavors.

And three marijuana stocks to Watch are: Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (CNSX:CURLF), Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (NYSE:IIPR) and Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ:CGC).