Month: March 2019 (Page 10)

Cresco Labs, a Chicago-based multistate cannabis operator, said it received prequalification licensing approval to enter the Michigan cannabis market. The company, which earlier this month said it plans to acquire Florida-based medical marijuana group VidaCann for $120 million, would have production and retail operations in 11 states once all outstanding applicationsContinue Reading

For centuries, cannabis has inspired many women writers. Check out which of the classics were fueled by cannabis. The post 7 Women Writers From History You Didn’t Know Liked Cannabis appeared first on Leafly. Read More: 7 Women Writers From History You Didn’t Know Liked CannabisContinue Reading

The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) in the city of Los Angeles is looking for someone to run its social equity program. The project is part of a handful of efforts in California intended to get minorities and those negatively affected by the war on drugs involved directly in theContinue Reading

The cannabis industry was built on the backs of people who look nothing like those who are on the front street of its success. It’s time for that to change. The post How Can Black People Get Rich Off Cannabis, Too? appeared first on Leafly. Read More: HowContinue Reading

New Jersey lawmakers called off their scheduled vote Monday on a bill to legalize adult-use marijuana after Gov. Phil Murphy failed to persuade enough lawmakers to support the legislation. New Jersey lawmakers cancel vote on adult-use cannabis bill is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news forContinue Reading

Does daily cannabis use, especially of high-potency “skunk” strains, lead to an increased risk of developing psychosis? Based on recent media coverage, you can be forgiven for thinking so. But you should really take a closer look before you believe the hype. The newest study to find itself in theContinue Reading

Two dozen of the leading cannabis companies in Canada collectively employ only 11 women on their boards, and most – including the market leaders – have not disclosed written policies relating to the identification and nomination of female directors. Analysis of regulatory filings for cannabis companies traded on Canadian stockContinue Reading