“Our largest competition being the unlicensed illicit market, which doesn’t have tax obligations, doesn’t have the cost of compliance, doesn’t have cost of testing, they can sell for much, much cheaper.” By Dana Gentry, Nevada Current Nevada’s marijuana growers say they are being overtaxed and on the brink of goingContinue Reading
Arguably, the greatest lubricant for cannabis normalization hasn’t been enthusiasts, activists or lawmakers, but pop culture. Of course, culture alone hasn’t been enough to usher in legalization (if it had, it would’ve happened much sooner). But it’s fair to say that the soft (but undeniable) advocacy employed by screen actors,Continue Reading
A drug policy think tank that is working to promote education about how lawmakers and advocates can effectively prevent the monopolization of the marijuana industry released a new toolkit to help guide reform efforts on Monday. The Parabola Center for Law and Policy, a nonprofit focused on advancing equity-centered reform,Continue Reading
What’s Truckers take on marijuana legalization? Image Cannabis News April 10, 2023 Washington – The American Transportation Research Institute is asking truck drivers to take a survey on the impact of marijuana legalization on driving and industry operations. Open until April, 28, the survey includes the following questions: Do youContinue Reading
Georgia lawmakers try to wrap heads around regulating Hemp-based recreational products Image Cannabis News April 10, 2023 In the final days of this year’s Legislative session, a bill aimed at regulating hemp products fell short after lawmakers tried to insert language banning Delta-8 THC and similar products that are oftenContinue Reading
Former Michigan House speaker charged with accepting bribes for Cannabis licenses Image Cannabis News April 10, 2023 All four defendants signed plea deals admitting guilt to the charges. Rick Johnson, a former Republican Michigan House speaker turned cannabis regulator, received more than $110,000 in bribes in exchange for supporting companiesContinue Reading
Competing Montana Marijuana revenue bills hinge on conservation funding Image Cannabis News April 10, 2023 Montana lawmakers are considering how to distribute tax revenue from cannabis sales. One measure would strip funds from the Habitat Montana program while the other would dedicate funding to conservation projects. Senate Bill 442 keepsContinue Reading
Despite supply hurdles, Missouri posts second strong month of Recreational Cannabis sales Image Cannabis News April 10, 2023 Missouri dispensaries sold a little more than $126 million in recreational and medical marijuana in March, eclipsing the $103 million figure the state posted in February. March’s numbers break down to $93.5Continue Reading
Bill could be California’s last shot at Cannabis equity Image Cannabis News April 10, 2023 California’s cannabis industry is broken. But here’s how we can fix one part of it. Broken promises. Constant funding delays. Nonsensical regulations. Ask Kika Keith, owner of Gorilla Rx Wellness Co. in Leimert Park, aboutContinue Reading
California’s Cannabis industry is broken Image Cannabis News April 10, 2023 Broken promises. Constant funding delays. Nonsensical regulations. Ask Kika Keith, owner of Gorilla Rx Wellness Co. in Leimert Park, about the many ways that California’s cannabis industry is broken and you’re sure to get an earful, as I didContinue Reading
