Conservative Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pulling out all the stops to oppose ballot measures to restore abortion access and legalize cannabis in the state — spending millions in taxpayer dollars on TV ad campaigns designed to undercut both measures. “DUI crashes increase in states with legalized marijuana — putting everyone at risk,” says a TV ad run by the Florida Department … [Read more...] about DeSantis Spends Taxpayer Money to Warn About ‘Legalized Marijuana,’ Defend Abortion Ban
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Marijuana investors used ‘predatory’ contracts to snatch up Missouri microbusiness licenses
Missouri's microbusiness program was sold as a way to help victims of the War on Drugs get a toehold in the burgeoning industry. But contracts reveal out-of-state companies or industry insiders repeatedly attempted to use qualified applicants to win the licenses and then shut them out of the profit. Destiny Brown thought she had been recruited last year to own and operate a … [Read more...] about Marijuana investors used ‘predatory’ contracts to snatch up Missouri microbusiness licenses
Stamford man sentenced for money laundering as part of marijuana trafficking operation, feds say
FILE PHOTO — A Stamford man was sentenced in Bridgeport to 13 months in prison Thursday after federal officials say he laundered money as part of a marijuana trafficking operation. STAMFORD — A Stamford man was sentenced in Bridgeport Thursday to 13 months in prison after he laundered money made from a marijuana trafficking operation, federal officials said. Delroy Anderson, … [Read more...] about Stamford man sentenced for money laundering as part of marijuana trafficking operation, feds say
State police arrest eight after investigation into illegal marijuana grow operation
(WJAR) — Rhode Island State Police said they arrested eight people after an investigation into an illegal marijuana grow operation. State police said the eight people face charges various drugs and firearms charges. The investigation began after an anonymous tip about the illegal grow operation, officials said. According to state police, they conducted search warrants in … [Read more...] about State police arrest eight after investigation into illegal marijuana grow operation
Pot Shops Close Amid Oversaturation
New Mexico just hit $1.3 billion in cannabis sales, according to the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD). The total was reached after a lucrative August haul of more than $51,000,000. But that good news is being soured by reports of small cannabis businesses and even legacy operators permanently closing their doors because of market oversaturation and the unique … [Read more...] about Pot Shops Close Amid Oversaturation
Thieves ram SUV into San Francisco cannabis shop during heist
SAN FRANCISCO - Thieves used an SUV to break into a San Francisco cannabis dispensary early Thursday morning. Surveillance video captured the moment an SUV, with a chain attached to its rear, tore open the front iron gate of Cannabis Cultures located at 32nd Avenue and Judah Street in the Sunset District just before dawn. Two siblings were charged with murder in a botched … [Read more...] about Thieves ram SUV into San Francisco cannabis shop during heist
Black market marijuana cultivation in Maine is a big deal
MACHIAS, Maine — The blue four-bedroom house, with two red barns out back and neighbors few and far between, looked like any number of nondescript farmhouses that dot the sparsely populated towns of central and northern Maine. But last November, on a crisp fall day, as he got out of his cruiser to check out a tip about suspicious activity at the remote home, Machias Police … [Read more...] about Black market marijuana cultivation in Maine is a big deal
Chill Out With This Healthy Marijuana Beet Lemonade
A refreshing a healthy drink with a little something special Nothing cools and delights more than a fresh glass of lemonade, especially on a hot day. So why not experiment and take it to the next level? The juicing market is a global $100 billion plus market and juice bars are still popular with people looking for healthy and convenient ways to get their daily dose of … [Read more...] about Chill Out With This Healthy Marijuana Beet Lemonade
Monson woman arrested after police pursuit into Connecticut
According to the Connecticut State Police record, Monson police were in pursuit of a suspect wanted in connection with a domestic violence incident on Saturday. The woman, identified as 27-year-old Tiffany Marie Cahl of Monson, was driving a black Toyota Rav4 with a flat tire when she crossed the state line into Connecticut. At around 12:27 p.m., Monson officers contacted … [Read more...] about Monson woman arrested after police pursuit into Connecticut
Colorado cannabis tax revenue seen declining as marijuana tourism subsides
Tax revenues from the sale of cannabis in Colorado is estimated to decline by ~11% in fiscal year 2023-24 compared to the prior year as the state has seen fewer people come from surrounding states to purchase cannabis. In 2012, Colorado, along with Washington State, were the first states to legalize marijuana for recreational use. There are now 24 states plus the District of … [Read more...] about Colorado cannabis tax revenue seen declining as marijuana tourism subsides
