“I would argue it’s the nuclear option, hence why we’ve heard today that it’s never been done on a state agency.” By Bhaamati Borkhetaria, CommonWealth Beacon Lawmakers on Beacon Hill said they are frustrated with the dysfunction at the Cannabis Control Commission, but they were wary of what they calledContinue Reading
Marijuana retailers in Illinois have already sold more than $1 billion in legal cannabis products during 2024, Gov. JB Pritzker (D) announced on Wednesday, noting that the state reached the billion-dollar mark at a faster pace than it did in 2023. The total sales amount includes more than $850 millionContinue Reading
“Although the Legislature has worked to address medical marijuana, further study is needed.” By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Republican Sen. Michael Fagg made a compelling case for scheduling joint House and Senate hearings on options for developing medical marijuana legislation in advance of convening the 2025 Kansas Legislature. The LegislativeContinue Reading
Greentank’s all-new vape tech, the Quantum Vape, is a massive stride forward for the cannabis industry. Find out how it works. The post Meet Quantum Vape: A revolution in heating technology appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Meet Quantum Vape: A revolution in heating technologyContinue Reading
“When we regulate a substance, we have the most control over its production, distribution and consumption.” By Kora DeBeck, Simon Fraser University, and Perry Kendall, University of British Columbia Should heroin and cocaine be legally available to people who need and want them? If we are serious about stopping theContinue Reading
Discover New York’s best cannabis info and culture today, including strains, dispensaries, events, education and more. See all Discover Manhattan’s newest legal dispensaries: Discover Queens newest legal dispensaries The post What are you smoking? New York’s best bud appeared first on Leafly. Read More: What are you smoking? NewContinue Reading
A new analysis of violence between intimate partners concludes that legalizing marijuana for adult use “results in a substantial decrease in rates of intimate partner violence.” The finding also indicate that recreational cannabis legalization “substantially impacts the relationship between heavy drinking” and intimate partner violence (IPV), possibly as the resultContinue Reading
California’s Cannabis industry shifts 710 strategy on heels of new vape rules Image Cannabis News July 10, 2024 Sales of concentrates are on the rise across the country, even as California operators adapt to new terminology and a focus on sustainability. As cannabis companies across the U.S. set up toContinue Reading
Minnesota’s THC Beverage Boom: A Case Study in Cannabis Innovation Image Cannabis News July 10, 2024 Weed drinks are everywhere in Minnesota, other states are now embracing them. The state’s market for THC drinks has exploded into a nearly $200 million industry over the last two years. Call it theContinue Reading
A GOP-led House committee is directing the Biden administration to account for how it arrived at the decision to reschedule marijuana, while also expressing concerns about cannabis-impaired driving and the market for intoxicating hemp-based cannabinoids. In a series of reports attached to 2025 Fiscal Year spending bills being considered byContinue Reading
