The newly established recreational cannabis industry in Guam is taking shape, slowly but surely. Pacific Daily News reported this week that government regulators in the United States territory have approved 11 so-called “responsible officials” to participate in the recreational pot market, but the Department of Revenue and Taxation says that “no one has taken the next step of … [Read more...] about No One Has Applied For A Cannabis Retail License in Guam Yet
Former marijuana company employees raise concerns about HEKA growing practices
Two former employees of a local marijuana company reached out to our newsroom, concerned that their growing process may not be safe for the public’s consumption WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Two former employees of a local marijuana company reached out to our newsroom, concerned that their growing process may not be safe for the public’s consumption. Those two former … [Read more...] about Former marijuana company employees raise concerns about HEKA growing practices
Northampton marijuana shop closing, first shutdown for the state’s cannabis industry
A sign points out onto Pleasant Street in Northampton from the entranceway of The Source dispensary. The store opened in April 2022. (Will Katcher/MassLive). NORTHAMPTON — The Source, a marijuana shop at 58 Pleasant St. that opened only in March will close Friday. It’s the first marijuana shop in Massachusetts to shut down since the first legal adult use dispensaries opened in … [Read more...] about Northampton marijuana shop closing, first shutdown for the state’s cannabis industry
Exploring The Relation Between Cannabis And Music
Every stoner knows how good it feels to listen to some tunes while high. Where does that tight bond come from? Cannabis has been used for centuries for both spiritual and recreational purposes. Its influence on popular culture and music is undeniable. From folk and blues to reggae, rock and roll, and hip-hop, cannabis has been a major influence on the sound and culture of … [Read more...] about Exploring The Relation Between Cannabis And Music
Los Angeles Selects 100 More Social Equity Applicants Following Lawsuit
The city of Los Angeles’ Department of Cannabis Regulation last week announced that it had “successfully conducted the retail application lottery, also known as the Phase 3 Retail Round 2 Lottery,” during which it “selected 100 verified Social Equity Individual Applicants (SEIAs) for the opportunity to apply for a cannabis retail license in the City of Los Angeles.” “The … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Selects 100 More Social Equity Applicants Following Lawsuit
Brittney Griner is Free, But Another American Remains Locked Up in Russia for Pot
Brittney Griner is back on American soil following ten months in Russian custody on drug charges. But other U.S. citizens remain locked up in Russia, including a 61-year-old man whose detention mirrors the experience of Griner. Politico published a story last week on Marc Fogel, who was arrested last year after Russian authorities found medical marijuana in his … [Read more...] about Brittney Griner is Free, But Another American Remains Locked Up in Russia for Pot
Cherokee cannabis company receives $63 million from Council
Tribal Council has authorized production of medical marijuana but is eyeing the potential of future expansion to general adult use. Cherokee’s recently created medical cannabis LLC will likely have $63 million at its disposal as it prepares for its first year of retail sales, thanks to a vote from Tribal Council Thursday, Dec. 8. The body also acted to set pay rates for the … [Read more...] about Cherokee cannabis company receives $63 million from Council
ACLU of Nevada Sues Board for Classifying Cannabis Under Schedule 1
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nevada isn’t accepting the Nevada Board of Pharmacy’s classification of cannabis: Despite legal cannabis for adults 21 and over in Nevada, the Board of Pharmacy continues to list cannabis as a schedule 1 substance—having no medical value. A back-and-forth legal saga ensued, beginning earlier this year, when the ACLU of Nevada filed a … [Read more...] about ACLU of Nevada Sues Board for Classifying Cannabis Under Schedule 1
Connecticut’s first retail cannabis sales to begin Jan. 10
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut’s first retail recreational cannabis sales will begin as soon as Jan. 10, state regulators said recently, with about half of the state’s medical marijuana operators expanding their businesses to include the new market for all adults 21 and over. As many as 40 more retailers, along with dozens of other marijuana-related businesses, are expected to … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s first retail cannabis sales to begin Jan. 10
The Sinaloa Cartel is losing its marijuana business, and El Chapo’s sons are going after the ‘premium weed’ market to make up for it
Over the past decade, a growing number of US states have legalized marijuana. The domestic production and sales that enables has eroded Mexican cartels' share of the US market. Mexico is also headed toward legalizing marijuana, and the Sinaloa Cartel sees an opportunity in it. Culiacán, SINALOA — The Sinaloa Cartel wants to take back a business that had long belonged to it … [Read more...] about The Sinaloa Cartel is losing its marijuana business, and El Chapo’s sons are going after the ‘premium weed’ market to make up for it
