Illinois’s governor says that while he’s “incredibly proud” of the state’s progress in repairing the harms of marijuana prohibition, he’s “not satisfied” yet and pledged to continue to promote equity in the legal cannabis industry. He also took a jab at surrounding states that have yet to enact legalization and estimated that 25 percent of Illinois’s cannabis sales come from … [Read more...] about Illinois Governor Says Marijuana Market Is Boosted By ‘Cannabis Tourists’ From Other States
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Cannabis Firm Fights Insurer’s Denial of Business Income Loss Claim Following Fire
A Berkshire Hathaway insurer is insisting it does not owe $1.3 million in claimed business income losses to a cannabis growing company after a building fire shuttered one of its “flowering” rooms for 68 days. National Fire and Marine Insurance Co. and its insured, Theraplant, are at odds over what caused the claimed business income loss and, if there was a revenue loss, whether … [Read more...] about Cannabis Firm Fights Insurer’s Denial of Business Income Loss Claim Following Fire
Beboe Elevates New York’s Cannabis Scene with Premium, Socially-Dosed Edible and Vape Offerings
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or the “Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, today announced the expansion of Beboe, its luxury cannabis brand created for those looking for a mindful and elevated … [Read more...] about Beboe Elevates New York’s Cannabis Scene with Premium, Socially-Dosed Edible and Vape Offerings
Missouri cannabis leader accused of using ‘predatory’ contracts to win social-equity licenses
“We made history,” said John Payne, center, campaign director for the group Legal MO 2022, as he and other supporters celebrate passage of Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri, during an election night watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Ballpark Village. When John Payne was leading the campaign to legalize recreational cannabis in 2022, he faced a … [Read more...] about Missouri cannabis leader accused of using ‘predatory’ contracts to win social-equity licenses
Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalizing
BANGKOK--Thailand will work towards legislating marijuana for medical use, a deputy prime minister said Tuesday, signaling a U-turn on plans to re-criminalize the plant and another change in the government’s hazy position on cannabis.Thailand in 2022 became one of the first countries in Asia to decriminalize marijuana, doing so without a law to govern it or clear regulations in … [Read more...] about Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalizing
Fake Test Result Accusations Cost This California Cannabis Lab Its License
A cannabis testing lab in California failed to get its license renewed by the state regulator.Why? The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) cited 12 pages of violations by California Cannabis Testing Labs (CCTL), listing 20 different reasons that prompted the decision, including falsification of records and improper testing for dangerous contaminants, as first reported by … [Read more...] about Fake Test Result Accusations Cost This California Cannabis Lab Its License
Let’s bust three myths around decriminalizing cannabis
Debate around the decriminalization of cannabis, or marijuana, is growing in West Virginia’s capital city council. The City of Charleston could soon see a measure on the ballot this November giving voters the opportunity to decide if marijuana should be decriminalized in city limits. That is, if the city council chooses to not adopt the ordinance first. Although there’s not … [Read more...] about Let’s bust three myths around decriminalizing cannabis
Just say no: Florida Sheriffs Association releases resolution opposing recreational marijuana amendment
'By opposing the legalization and commercialization of recreational marijuana, we are committed to safeguarding our citizens from various potential harms.' The group that represents Florida’s Sheriffs — which has often aligned itself with the state’s Republicans — is taking a formal stance against the amendment that would allow recreational marijuana. The Florida Sheriffs … [Read more...] about Just say no: Florida Sheriffs Association releases resolution opposing recreational marijuana amendment
Florida Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative Has Enough Support To Pass, With Bipartisan Majority Of Voters In Favor, New Poll Finds
A new poll signals that a Florida marijuana legalization initiative that will appear on the November ballot has enough support to pass, with majority support across every demographic surveyed.The University of North Florida (UNF) poll, released on Tuesday, found that 64 percent of likely voters back the cannabis reform measure, surpassing the 60 percent threshold required for … [Read more...] about Florida Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative Has Enough Support To Pass, With Bipartisan Majority Of Voters In Favor, New Poll Finds
More than two dozen artisan cookie shops pop up across NYC since pot was legalized in 2021
It’s never been easier to satisfy a case of the munchies. Artisan cookie shops have been popping up across New York City, with more than a couple dozen opening since the state gave a green light to legal grass in 2021 — and more are on the way. Manhattan baker Oriana Molina Garcia of Oriana’s Cookies said she has had stoned customers at farmers’ markets that “would be like, … [Read more...] about More than two dozen artisan cookie shops pop up across NYC since pot was legalized in 2021
