Snoop Dogg announces ‘death row Cannabis’ brand
Snoop Dogg announces ‘death row Cannabis’ brand Image Cannabis News January 3, 2023 Legendary label, Death Row Records, has entered the cannabis industry under the leadership of Snoop Dogg. On Friday (Dec 30th), the Death Row Records instagram account shared a brief animated video announcing the new endeavor – DeathContinue Reading
Cannabis tax relief bill in Congress (Newsletter: January 3, 2023)
CT clears marijuana records; VA cannabis sales bill changes equity provisions; Study: Legalization tied to employment boost; MA nears $4B in 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. (function()Continue Reading
40 Under 40: The Superstars, Power Players and Top Cannapreneurs
The Cannabis Now “40 under 40” honorees for 2022 have collectively moved the needle in some significant way in the US impacting millions of prospective consumers. Be they artists, politicians, marketers or business executives, the honorees embody their generation’s all-in approach to cannabis: There’s no time like the present. GivenContinue Reading
Marijuana Legalization Boosts Job Opportunities In The Agricultural Sector, Study Finds
Despite prohibitionist arguments that marijuana legalization harms the workforce, a new study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) found that, if anything, the reform actually increases job opportunities. Researchers at San Diego State University and Bentley University said that their study is the “first to explore theContinue Reading
Massachusetts Recreational Marijuana Sales Are About To Cross The $4 Billion Mark
In May, Massachusetts topped the $3 billion mark in sales and is poised to eclipse $4 billion in sales in the coming weeks. By Brent Addleman, The Center Square Adult-use marijuana sales in Massachusetts continue to stuff state coffers with cash from tax revenue. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission reportsContinue Reading
What We’ll All Be Talking About in 2023
Responses to consumer desires, including product innovation, demands around increased environmental and social responsibility, and impressive progress in global legalization will continue to shape the cannabis landscape in 2023. Look out for these top five influential developments that just may be the buzz of the industry in the coming year.Continue Reading
GOP Congresswoman Files Bill To Provide Federal Tax Relief For Marijuana Businesses By Amending IRS’s 280E Code
State-legal marijuana industry operators would finally be able to take federal tax deductions that are available to any other business under a congressional bill that was filed on Friday, seeking to amend an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code known as 280E. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC)Continue Reading
Nearly 43,000 Marijuana Records Automatically Cleared In Connecticut, Days Before First Adult-Use Sales Start
The governor of Connecticut announced on Sunday that the state has cleared nearly 43,000 records for marijuana-related convictions. Gov. Ned Lamont (D) previously noted last month that legalization legislation he signed in 2021 empowered the state government to facilitate mass cannabis clemency, which it has now processed for 42,964 cases.Continue Reading
Could Amsterdam's days as a Cannabis capital be numbered?
Could Amsterdam’s days as a Cannabis capital be numbered? Image Cannabis News January 2, 2023 Mayor attempts ban on cannabis sales to tourists as government moves to further regulate iconic coffeeshops. On an average night in Amsterdam’s De Wallen district, the streets are packed with tourists — often on theirContinue Reading
Rising depression and anxiety have led to more Cannabis use in Florida
Rising depression and anxiety have led to more Cannabis use in Florida Image Cannabis News January 2, 2023 Floridians shared that while cannabis helped them manage their mental health, it also eliminated some of the concerns associated with prescription medications. The lingering effects of the pandemic have created a riseContinue Reading