Competing Montana Marijuana revenue bills hinge on conservation funding
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
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
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
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
How ‘equity’ ruined Cannabis legalization in New York
How ‘equity’ ruined Cannabis legalization in New York Image Cannabis News April 10, 2023 New York’s legal weed experiment is going about as poorly as possible. Earlier this week, the state finally signed off on a handful of new dispensary licenses, a full two years after legalization. Illegal pot shops,Continue Reading
Why Cannabis jobs are going up in smoke
Why Cannabis jobs are going up in smoke Image Cannabis News April 10, 2023 For the first time in the history of the $26 billion legal pot market, employment declined last year, according to a new study exclusively obtained by Forbes. But analysts have high hopes for 2023. Here’s aContinue Reading
Congressional Progressive Caucus Urges Biden To Expedite Marijuana Scheduling Review And Push For Federal Guidance
The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is calling on President Joe Biden to direct federal agencies to “expedite” an active marijuana scheduling review and reinstate guidance protecting state cannabis programs from federal interference. As part of the caucus’s 2023 “Executive Action Agenda,” members said that the president should use his authorityContinue Reading
MD cannabis sales bill heads to gov’s desk (Newsletter: April 10, 2023)
AR medical marijuana & guns bill passes; NM gov signs cannabis expungements; MN psychedelics; TX medical expansion; Chicago Cubs CBD deal; MO sales Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day.Continue Reading
Arkansas Lawmakers Pass Bill Protecting Medical Marijuana Patients’ Gun Rights, Sending It To Governor’s Desk
The Arkansas Senate has approved a bill to clarify that medical marijuana patients can obtain concealed carry licenses for firearms, sending it to the governor. The legislation from Rep. Aaron Pilkington (R) has moved quickly through the legislature, clearing the House on Tuesday and then moving through one Senate committeeContinue Reading
Week in Review: Illinois Reports Record Cannabis Sales; Switzerland ‘Tries Out’ Legalization
In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Kentucky residents now have access to medical marijuana; Switzerland moves ahead with trialing an adult-use market; Illinois records best first quarter sales in adult-use since sales began; and a former Michigan House Speaker is charged with accepting bribes for licenses. Illinois Reports Record CannabisContinue Reading

