Many Ohioans are likely planning to celebrate the start of recreational marijuana sales in the state but don't expect a festival-like atmosphere at dispensaries. Ohio recently released guidelines for what the shops are allowed, and largely not allowed, to do to commemorate the start of the new recreational industry. No dispensaries have been granted dual-use certificates of … [Read more...] about No music, samples or food trucks for start of Ohio recreational marijuana sales, state says
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GOP Lawmakers Demand Answers From Biden Administration About ‘Unusual’ Marijuana Review Process Behind Rescheduling Push
Two more congressional lawmakers are joining the ranks of GOP members who are challenging what they say is the “unusual” process that led the Biden administration to propose rescheduling marijuana, expressing concern about how the review was carried out and demanding answers.In a letter sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) … [Read more...] about GOP Lawmakers Demand Answers From Biden Administration About ‘Unusual’ Marijuana Review Process Behind Rescheduling Push
Saratoga Springs welcomes woman-owned cannabis business as first dispensary
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — Saratoga Springs' first adult-use marijuana dispensary is celebrating its opening today, made possible by a partnership between local woman-owned business and a popular Northeastern marijuana chain. Silver Therapeutics, a New England marijuana company, in conjunction with Spa City Cannabis, LLC, is hosting a grand opening at the 75 Weibel Avenue … [Read more...] about Saratoga Springs welcomes woman-owned cannabis business as first dispensary
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency asks for clearer guidance on marijuana changes
Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency on Monday laid out how the Drug Enforcement Administration's plan to change the classification of marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug could benefit Michigan consumers and cannabis companies, from potentially allowing businesses to file for bankruptcy to offering consumers products that meet uniform safety standards. However, … [Read more...] about Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency asks for clearer guidance on marijuana changes
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed
From breaking news emerging from the Office of Cannabis Management to running a longform profile about an influential lobbyist, we at NY Cannabis Insider had another busy week, let’s take a look at the stories we covered. The OCM saw four high-profile resignations last week. Exits include General Counsel Linda Baldwin Deputy Director of Licensing Danielle Holmes, Director of … [Read more...] about NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed
Trulieve adds $5 million to Florida recreational marijuana campaign
TALLAHASSEE - The medical cannabis company Trulieve has contributed another $5 million to a campaign to allow recreational marijuana in Florida.The company made the contribution on July 15 to the Smart & Safe Florida political committee, which is leading efforts to pass a recreational marijuana initiative on the November ballot."Access to regulated adult-use marijuana would … [Read more...] about Trulieve adds $5 million to Florida recreational marijuana campaign
Nearly 43,000 people commented on the DEA reclassifying cannabis. What did they say?
Analysis shows 59% of commenters want the proposed rule change to go further and for marijuana to be decriminalizedThe two-month public comment period for the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rules to reschedule cannabis closed this week and the agency will now review the submissions – taking into account the American public’s views on cannabis for the first time … [Read more...] about Nearly 43,000 people commented on the DEA reclassifying cannabis. What did they say?
New Cannabis Dispensary and Product Line Launch in Arizona
Elevate Cannabis has arrived in the Arizona cannabis market, unveiling a curated line of products for Arizona consumers. Currently, Arizona customers can find Elevate Cannabis products at the Elevate Cannabis dispensary in Springerville, which will soon be rebranded to Key Cannabis dispensary, as well as at Herbal Wellness Center and Deeply Rooted dispensaries in the Phoenix … [Read more...] about New Cannabis Dispensary and Product Line Launch in Arizona
Kamala Harris Admits ‘I Inhaled’ Marijuana And Now Pushes For Legalization: What This Means For 2024 Elections
Vice President Kamala Harris is making headlines as she prepares to become the Democratic nominee for president in the 2024 election after President Joe Biden opted not to seek reelection. If Harris secures the Democratic nomination and wins the presidency, she would make history as the first major party presidential nominee to fully support marijuana legalization. See Also: … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris Admits ‘I Inhaled’ Marijuana And Now Pushes For Legalization: What This Means For 2024 Elections
Only 27% Of U.S. Cannabis Businesses Are Profitable, Survey Shows
Cannabis businesses in the U.S. continue to struggle to break even—let alone become profitable—and a new survey illustrates the situation in terms of robust, data-driven numbers. On Wednesday, Whitney Economics, a cannabis and hemp business consulting, data, and economic research firm based in Portland, Oregon, announced preliminary findings from its 2024 Cannabis Industry … [Read more...] about Only 27% Of U.S. Cannabis Businesses Are Profitable, Survey Shows
