Rolando García

Rolando García

Benzinga Staff Writer

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Rolando is a Benzinga Staff Writter specialized in Cannabis and Economy. He is also a scientific researcher and professor, holds a PhD in Economics, and a degree in Sociology
Woman Faces 30-Year Prison Sentence And $1M Fine For 8 Ounces Of Bong Water Found In Her Car
A woman from Fargo (Minnesota) is facing possible 30-years-in-Prison felony charges for water on the bottom of a Bong.
German Company Launches Largest Digital Platform For Medical Cannabis In All Europe
German Cannabis market is shaken by Bloomwell, as the company announces the creation of the largest centralized digital platform...
Washington Provides Tax Break For Medical Cannabis Users, But Is It Enough?
Washington Provides Tax Break For Medical Cannabis, But Is It Enough to help medical cannabis users and improve competitive position?
Barcelona's High Society: Inside The Hidden World Of Spain's Cannabis Clubs
Discover the untold secrets of cannabis clubs in Barcelona in the testomony of Tamara Bernal, a veteran CC worker.
These New Scientific Findings In Cannabis Pave The Way To A Broader Understanding Of The Plant
Discover the most recent scientific findings in cannabis research that allow us to understand our use and relationship with the plant.
Cherokee Tribe Moves Forward With Recreational Cannabis Sales, While North Carolina And Neighboring States Remain Fully Illegal
Cherokee Tribe Council legalized recreational cannabis. Qualla Enterprises aims to employ 500 and generate $260 million in profits
New Jersey Cannabis Most Expensive In The Nation: State Senator Has A Solution For Medicinal Users
Medicinal users face significant financial burdens, while lawmakers propose two potential solutions: home cultivation and price caps.
New Milestone In Psychedelics Market: Canadian Start-Up Will Export Psilocybin And MDMA To Australia
Canada Magic Mushrooms and MDMA market is hitting new milestones as canada has licensed Optimi to export psilocybin and MDMA to Australia
Thailand's Cannabis Industry Faces Potential Recriminalization Plan: $274M At Stake, Trade Group Says
Thailand's Cannabis Industry Faces Potential Setback with Recriminalization Plan: $274 Million At Stake, Trade Groups Alerts
Louisiana Lawmakers Advance Cannabis Reforms With New Bills And Amendments
Louisiana cannabis lawmakers advance reforms with new bills on decriminalizing paraphernalia, granting pardons, and regulating hemp
A Look at Illinois' Cannabis Sales and Tax Allocation: Where Are The Greens Going?
The fiscal year 2024 has already seen the state amassing nearly $180 million in cannabis-related taxes. Where is the money going?
Budding Technology: How AI's Growing Role Impacts Cannabis Executive Decision-Making
AI revolutionizes the cannabis industry, enhancing decision-making for executives, optimizing production, and streamlining operations
Cannabis-Focused Software Co. Springbig Sees Slight Q1 Revenue Decline But Improves Net Loss, Keeps Full Year Financial Guidance
Paul Sykes, CFO, remarked on achieving a positive adjusted EBITDA for the first time at $0.2 million, compared to a loss of $1.3M last year
Gov. Gavin Newsom: Authorities Seized $61M In Unlicensed Cannabis Products, Plants So Far This Year
California has reported stats on its crackdown on illegal cannabis operations, with state law enforcement seizing over $61 million worth...
Psychedelics Surpass Cannabis With Unprecedented Bipartisan Support In Congress, Says Top VA Official
Speaking at a Horizons psychedelics conference, VA Under Secretary for Health Shereef Elnahal shared insights on psychedelic medicine
Nearly 58,000 Misdemeanor Cannabis Convictions Expunged Under Minnesota's Marijuana Legalization Law
Minnesota has expedited the expungement with 57,780 records cleared and 213 excluded...The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) announced Monday that it completed the expungement of 57,780 records for cannabis convictions as stipulated by the state’s
Thailand's Cannabis Reversal Intensifies: Advocates Want Government To Provide Scientific Justification For Recriminalizing Marijuana
Thailand is witnessing rising tensions as pro-cannabis advocates threaten to protest at the Ministry of Public Health from Thursday...Tensions are rising in Thailand as pro-cannabis advocates are protesting the Ministry of Public Health’s recent decision to
Contradictory Moves In Global Cannabis Legalization: Thailand, Morocco And Pakistan Take Different Paths
Thailand tightens regulations, Morocco moves towards recreational legalization, and Pakistan focuses on medicinal use... and more
Planet 13 Wraps Up VidaCann Acquisition To Enter Florida Market With $63.4M Deal And 26 Cannabis Dispensaries
Las Vegas-based cannabis giant, Planet 13 Holdings Inc. has successfully concluded its acquisition of Florida's VidaCann
Thailand's Shift: New Prime Minister Plans To Criminalize Cannabis Reversing 2022 Decision
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin plans to re-criminalize cannabis, reversing the 2022 decision.