Cheech Marin, left, and Tommy Chong arrive for the world premiere of "Cheech & Chong's Last Movie" at the Paramount Theatre during the South by Southwest Film Festival on March 12, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Cheech and Chong are coming to Portland. The iconic duo will be celebrating the grand opening of their first Maine Dispensoria. The cannabis store at 58 Exchange St. … [Read more...] about Cheech and Chong are coming to Maine for cannabis store’s grand opening
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In Vermont, regulators are worried about the cannabis industry getting too high
MONTPELIER, Vt. — In June 2022, three months before retail recreational marijuana sales were about to start, the state’s legislative fiscal office predicted Vermont would have a fledgling cannabis industry doing $86 million in sales within two years. But when June rolled around this year, the numbers were even better than expected: Eighty retail shops registered $128 million in … [Read more...] about In Vermont, regulators are worried about the cannabis industry getting too high
Cannabis shops will be allowed in downtown Providence. Why they aren’t coming soon.
PROVIDENCE – Retail cannabis shops are officially an allowed use across Providence following a City Council vote on Thursday night to allow them in the city's two commercial zones, downtown zone and its industrial zones.Why it matters: Before, Providence's zoning rules only allowed for the already existing medical marijuana operations, not the new retail stores recently … [Read more...] about Cannabis shops will be allowed in downtown Providence. Why they aren’t coming soon.
Is Smoking Marijuana Bad For Your Lungs
It is clear tobacco is bad for the lungs and body, but what about cannabis? More people are consuming marijuana, and it is taking a toll on the alcohol industry. But while marijuana is healthier than alcohol, what about tobacco? Is smoking marijuana bad for your lungs? There are multiple ways to consume cannabis – gummies, oils, vapes and smoking. Smoking is currently holding … [Read more...] about Is Smoking Marijuana Bad For Your Lungs
Best Feminized Seeds: Female Weed Seeds to Grow in 2024
Choosing the right feminized seeds is important to successfully growing cannabis plants.Some of the factors to consider when selecting cannabis seeds include THC levels, flowering time, seed type, expected yields, and price.Our list of female weed seeds is topped by some of the best female seeds for first-time growers - Quater Punder. We will also examine six other high-quality … [Read more...] about Best Feminized Seeds: Female Weed Seeds to Grow in 2024
New York Office of Cannabis Management releases three-year study report
ALBANY, N.Y. — On Thursday, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the official publication of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) Implementation Report, highlighting three years of progress in establishing one of the nation’s most comprehensive legal frameworks for the adult-use cannabis, medical cannabis, and cannabinoid hemp … [Read more...] about New York Office of Cannabis Management releases three-year study report
Former NBA standout Harrington returns home with NJ dispensary
Former NBA player and New Jersey native Al Harrington has launched a recreational dispensary back in his home state: Village, Located at 516 Washington St. in Hoboken. - PROVIDED BY JMARTINVISUALS13-year veteran of the cannabis space launches Village in HobokenListen to this articleAl Harrington retired from the NBA nine years ago, but the New Jersey native is only just getting … [Read more...] about Former NBA standout Harrington returns home with NJ dispensary
Houston-based THC shop investigated for alleged money laundering, selling illegal marijuana
Two owners of the Houston-area THC shop, THC Club, are among several that have been charged with alleged money laundering and the possession of over 20 pounds of marijuana, according to court documents.Brothers Krish and Kyle Arora are accused of laundering over $4 million from Jan.1, 2020, to Sept. 25, according to documents. The investigation began in January of this year … [Read more...] about Houston-based THC shop investigated for alleged money laundering, selling illegal marijuana
DEA could reclassify marijuana to a less restrictive category – a drug policy expert weighs the pros and cons
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced in early 2024 that it would act on President Joe Biden’s call to reclassify marijuana, moving it from the tightly controlled Schedule I category that it has been in since 1970 to the less restrictive Schedule III status of the Controlled Substances Act. That triggered a long process of hearings and reviews that will not be completed … [Read more...] about DEA could reclassify marijuana to a less restrictive category – a drug policy expert weighs the pros and cons
Is Washington DC’s ‘Cannabis Gifting’ Economy Coming To An End?
As Washington D.C.’s regulatory landscape around cannabis continues to evolve, the District’s “cannabis gifting” economy faces an uncertain future. Benzinga Cannabis spoke with Grace Hyde, director of Commercial and Production Operations at District Cannabis and co-chair of the Regulated Cannabis Association of DC. Hyde shared her perspective on the recent efforts to crack down … [Read more...] about Is Washington DC’s ‘Cannabis Gifting’ Economy Coming To An End?
