He claims a cannabis business owner used campaign contributions as “leverage” to have him “pushed out of office when his work concerning Oregon’s cannabis industry stood in her way.” By Lynne Terry, Oregon Capital Chronicle Gov. Tina Kotek (D) faced pressure from recovery advocates to fire the head of theContinue Reading
Maryland legal marijuana sales reached a record high of $87.4 million in July, the first month since the recreational market launched, state data shows. That more than doubles the sales totals for June, when medical cannabis dispensaries were only serving patients. About 100 of those existing dispensaries were cleared toContinue Reading
Massachusetts activists have filed a pair of initiatives to legalize the possession of certain psychedelics and allow for licensed facilities to provide supervised services that could go before voters on the state’s 2024 ballot. Massachusetts for Mental Health Options, which submitted paperwork to form the ballot committee last month, officiallyContinue Reading
Big St. Louis-based Cannabis firm to expand with acquisition Image Cannabis News August 2, 2023 Proper Brands, one of the St. Louis region’s largest marijuana firms, is acquiring another local cannabis business in a deal that CEO John Pennington said is the largest single acquisition in Missouri’s cannabis market. St.Continue Reading
Medical Cannabis paved the way for legalization in California. Now patients feel left behind Image Cannabis News August 2, 2023 Turn off Highway 99 in rural Elverta, drive five miles down the road and you’ll find a dusty lot crammed with cars on this scorching Friday evening. Behind the woodenContinue Reading
Denver issues ticket, warning letters to unlicensed Cannabis hospitality businesses Image Cannabis News August 2, 2023 On Saturday, the city investigated multiple locations after receiving complaints of illegal activity. Eight businesses have recently received warnings for hosting marijuana-related activities in Denver without the required license, with a separate ticket issuedContinue Reading
From a closet to 70,000 square feet: Cannabis home growers are redefining the market Image Cannabis News August 2, 2023 As New York’s legal cannabis industry lifts off, licensed operators in the sector are staring down the barrel of daunting headwinds like strict regulations, high taxes and competition from theContinue Reading
“I think as a general matter this is a group of workers that seems to be inclined toward organization.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current As a patient-care specialist at Warwick’s RISE Dispensary, Bruce Botelho recommends strains to customers and oversees purchases at a job he said initially provided goodContinue Reading
Bipartisan bill would allow people who consumed Marijuana to gain federal employment Image Cannabis News August 2, 2023 The Cannabis Users Restoration of Eligibility Act is sponsored by Reps Jamie Raskin and Nancy Mace. Recreational cannabis has been legalized in more than 20 states and Washington, D.C., and there isContinue Reading
Hulk Hogan launching Hemp Products in partnership with Flora Growth Image Cannabis News August 2, 2023 Flora Growth Corp has entered into an exclusive worldwide partnership with WWE legend Hulk Hogan. ( Benzinga ) Flora will launch legendary superstar Hulk Hogan’s consumer products portfolio through Just Brands. Under the agreement,Continue Reading
