Joe Caltabiano

Voters were taken to task in five states on whether to approve recreational marijuana, and the results were mixed.
Three states rejected the ballot measures before them:
Arkansas (56.2% opposed)
South Dakota (52.9%)
North Dakota (54.9%)
However, Maryland (65.5%) and Missouri (53.1%) both approved adult-use cannabis.
While those in the industry hoped for a clean sweep, or even a majority grab, many view the results as meaningful developments while federal reconsideration of the plant’s legalit...

Five states voted on adult-use cannabis legalization yesterday. Two of the five approved the measure. Maryland and Missouri voted in favor of recreational use, while Arkansas, South Dakota, and North Dakota rejected cannabis legalization.
The results are an encouraging signal that even conservative portions of the country are becoming more tolerant of cannabis. There are now 21 states with legal adult-use.
Wana Brands CEO Nancy Whiteman said of the results, “Although cannabis-related ballot i...

Industry pundits mostly praised the mixed results for cannabis votes in Tuesday’s midterm elections, as Maryland and Missouri became the 20th and 21st U.S. states to allow adults over 21 to buy cannabis.
Ballot measures failed in Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota, however. The results signified a marginal gain for the adult-use cannabis industry.
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Many people worldwide have embraced CBD for its various medicinal properties. Due to its high potential, cannabis has been the subject of numerous studies. According to experts, there are numerous advantages to using CBD for anxiety and panic attacks. However, it’s still up to the professionals to administer it properly.
Potent Hemp Has Benefits
The type of hemp used by the manufacturers is critical in determining CBD’s benefits. Many suffering from anxiety and panic attacks claim that a pote...

Most people who consume marijuana have had a friend who took an edible and then decided they weren’t high enough. Usually, this story ends with the friend taking another edible and going even higher. There are various types of marijuana products that can address this issue. With fast-acting marijuana products, users can enjoy the same effects without needing a lot of commitment. These are also incredibly portable and discreet.
Compared to their predecessors, fast-acting marijuana products are...

Joe Caltabiano talks about fast-acting edibles.

Joe Caltabiano talks about the benefits of cannabis for anxiety.

Seeking to help researchers find a new treatment approach for children fighting cancer recurrence, cannabis industry pioneer Joe Caltabiano, co-founder of Cresco Labs (OTC: CRLBF) and founder of JSC Fund, a family office seeking opportunities in regulated markets including cannabis, has made a $250,000 donation to Gateway for Cancer ResearchSM (Gateway), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding transformational early-phase cancer research.
A survivor of childhood cancer, Caltabiano was d...

As the economy careens toward recession, smart businesses have reached back to a familiar strategy we all leaned into during the pandemic: The Pivot. Millions of companies have pivoted business models. The huge growth of online sales during the pandemic is now becoming permanent and has been called the small business “pivot to digital.” Even employees are pivoting, seeking new careers in what has been coined the “Great Resignation.” There’s so much pivoting, most of us have whiplash at this p...

President Joe Biden’s stunning announcement Thursday that his administration would review whether marijuana should remain a Schedule 1 drug sent shockwaves through the cannabis industry and fanned speculation that the move could lead to lower taxes for MJ businesses and more scientific research involving the plant.
Industry advocates and analysts also said it could pump renewed momentum into federal marijuana reform at a time when such measures continue to stall in the U.S. Senate.
“This is a...

President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he will pardon all prior federal offenses for simple marijuana possession, sending cannabis stocks soaring.
"No one should be in jail just for using marijuana," Biden said.
The pardons will also apply to anyone in Washington DC convicted of simple possession of marijuana, a senior administration official told reporters.
More than 6,500 individuals with prior convictions for simple weed possession will be impacted by the pardons and thousands more...

Those who are looking to go beyond edible products will be happy to learn that there are a variety of ways to consume cannabis. The rapid emergence and evolution of the cannabis-infused beverage industry has been promising for the mainstream market.
This category comprises products with high-quality cannabinoids, such as THC, CBD, and Delta-8. Most of these products have a combination of CBD and THC, which creates a more relaxed effect. Listed below are some products that are vegan-friendly a...

The times have changed dramatically when it comes to cannabis. Today, you can find people passionate about edibles on LinkedIn, become an ambassador for a cannabis brand, or deliver cannabis products to your customers. Due to the increasing number of states that have legalized the use of cannabis products, the demand for workers in the industry has increased significantly. There are many high-paying jobs in the industry, and as it continues to grow, so does the number of job openings.
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Cannabis industry pioneer and co-founder of Cresco Labs Joe Caltabiano in August donated $250,000 to Gateway for Cancer Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding transformational early-phase cancer research.
A survivor of childhood cancer, Caltabiano was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, when he was just 7 years old. He has cited the diagnosis as being one of the most profound moments of his life, as well as a motivating factor f...

As the cannabis industry continues to move forward, most people believe it will continue to accelerate in the coming years, from consumers to the distributors and retailers.
The rapid growth of the cannabis industry is attributed to the various steps governments have taken toward legalization. In 2021, investors doubled down on their support for the technology that is currently helping to drive the industry forward.
Despite the challenges that the industry faced in the past year, such as the ...