With Republicans’ new trifecta of control over the White House, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, it’s likely federal marijuana policy will change. But what could – or should – federal marijuana policy look like under a new Trump administration? As an industry veteran, I want the new administration to know state-regulated operations and priorities of the marijuana … [Read more...] about Are Republicans friend or foe of the state-regulated marijuana industry?
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Dallas officials ban vaping, add marijuana to citywide smoking prohibition
A new Dallas ordinance will ban “electronic smoking devices” in areas across the city. Elected officials and advocates of the policy said the move will benefit public health. The new policy approved by the council during Wednesday’s meeting created a category for vapes. That includes e-cigarettes and vape pens. John Palmer is a local board member of the American Lung … [Read more...] about Dallas officials ban vaping, add marijuana to citywide smoking prohibition
Seth Rogen Expands Houseplant Cannabis Lifestyle Brand With THC-Infused Beverage
Five years into its launch, Seth Rogen and his Houseplant lifestyle brand enter a new chapter of the business today, releasing its first consumable product in the US that gets you lifted. Cofounders Rogen and Mikey Mohr tell me that Houseplant is launching a hemp-derived Delta-9 THC-infused sparkling water with four flavors: Black Cherry, Blackberry, Citrus and Pineapple. “We … [Read more...] about Seth Rogen Expands Houseplant Cannabis Lifestyle Brand With THC-Infused Beverage
Cannabis ‘Cannibalization’ Among Concerns of NYS Pot Attorneys
New York's legal marijuana industry has closed in on $1 billion in combined sales since early 2023, with three-quarters of those sales generated during a "whirlwind" 2024, a state policy director said during Tuesday's Cannabis Control Board meeting. The market has thus far amassed nearly $919 million, with New York estimated to "comfortably" eclipse $1 billion when the final … [Read more...] about Cannabis ‘Cannibalization’ Among Concerns of NYS Pot Attorneys
Colorado Marijuana Sales Continue Getting Colder in 2024. Low-Potency Weed Won’t Heat Things Up.
Colorado marijuana sales continued falling on a monthly and annual basis through the fall, state Department of Revenue data shows.Looks like low-potency pot isn't sparking a sales revolution at dispensaries after all.A little over a week after the 9News story "Weaker weed sparking higher sales in Colorado" talked about how low-potency cannabis was driving new customers and more … [Read more...] about Colorado Marijuana Sales Continue Getting Colder in 2024. Low-Potency Weed Won’t Heat Things Up.
Stratford smoke shop busted again for illegal cannabis sales, police say
STRATFORD — A smoke shop that has been the target of several investigations into illegal marijuana sales again was the focus of a local/state undercover operation this week that resulted in one arrest, Stratford police said Friday. On Wednesday, a confidential source under age 21 bought a vape product at S&T Smoke and Snack on Honeyspot Road with no age verification, … [Read more...] about Stratford smoke shop busted again for illegal cannabis sales, police say
For Rastafarians, Marijuana Is Sacred. Should the Law Account for That?
For Rastafarians like Richard Chung, a leather craftsman with a bundle of salt-and-pepper dreadlocks, marijuana has long been both sacred and a livelihood. Those dual uses made Rastafarians instrumental in building New York’s illegal cannabis market, and made them frequent targets of the police. Mr. Chung, now 70 and known by his spiritual name, Ras Opio, was arrested several … [Read more...] about For Rastafarians, Marijuana Is Sacred. Should the Law Account for That?
FBI raids office of Michigan cannabis businesses’ minority owner
A minority owner in one of Michigan's largest marijuana processors had his Pennsylvania offices raided last week by the FBI, according to a report by Lancaster Online. The raid comes amid an investor dispute involving more than $100 million and an ATM network that plaintiffs say doesn't wholly exist, according to court filings. Agents raided the Lancaster, Pa., offices of … [Read more...] about FBI raids office of Michigan cannabis businesses’ minority owner
New Jersey Cannabis Law Does Not Imply a Private Right of Action for Job Applicants Who are Denied Employment Due to Cannabis Use
On December 9, 2024, the United District Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an important decision whether New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (“CREAMMA”) provides a private right of action for a job applicant who was denied employment because he failed a pre-employment drug test. The Court in Zanetich v. … [Read more...] about New Jersey Cannabis Law Does Not Imply a Private Right of Action for Job Applicants Who are Denied Employment Due to Cannabis Use
Marijuana Pops Up In These Popular Video Games
Video games are so popular around 25% of the world population plays them…so which ones have the marijuana in them? Over 3 billion people play video games globally with about 1.7 billion playing online. The average age is 32 years old with 53% being male. And also being mainstream, marijuana pops up in these popular video games. Cannabis has been featured in various video games … [Read more...] about Marijuana Pops Up In These Popular Video Games
