Fifth-three percent of Missouri voters signed off on a constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana on Nov. 8, 2022 (Carol Yepes/Getty Images). The Missouri Cannabis Trade Association describes David Brodsky as “instrumental in developing the Missouri microbusiness community” and a mentor to disadvantaged business owners. In his cannabis consulting work, Brodsky … [Read more...] about Missouri cannabis microbusiness ‘mentor’ connected to licenses under state investigation
Connecticut
Rescheduling Hearings Begin: Not About If Marijuana “Good or Bad,” Says Judge
The first Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hearing on the Biden administration’s cannabis rescheduling proposal took place on December 2, with proponents and opponents appearing for a largely procedural meeting to prepare for more substantive hearings in 2025. The judge overseeing the proceedings made clear that the hearings are not meant to determine “whether marijuana is … [Read more...] about Rescheduling Hearings Begin: Not About If Marijuana “Good or Bad,” Says Judge
Marijuana Case Being Argued This Week In Federal Court Could Have Major Impact On Government’s Ability To Enforce Prohibition (Op-Ed)
A case heading for oral argument in a federal appeals court on Thursday challenges the government’s authority to enforce the Controlled Substances Act’s (CSA) application to economic activity of licensees and registrants who are complying with state marijuana laws. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is scheduled to hear oral argument in an appeal brought by … [Read more...] about Marijuana Case Being Argued This Week In Federal Court Could Have Major Impact On Government’s Ability To Enforce Prohibition (Op-Ed)
Public Comment Sought On Proposed Regulations For Adult-Use, Medical Cannabis
HARTFORD, CT – The state Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has opened a public comment period to receive input on newly proposed regulations for adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana.According to the DCP, the new regulations will mirror the original policies and procedures set up by the state for the Regulation of adult-use cannabis and will combine existing … [Read more...] about Public Comment Sought On Proposed Regulations For Adult-Use, Medical Cannabis
Podcast: Cannabis and Severe Mental Health Disorders
elcome to Entanglements. In this episode, hosts Brooke Borel and Anna Rothschild ask: Is cannabis safe for people with severe mental health disorders? The emerging science that probes at this question has been particularly invoked amid legalization and decriminalization efforts. To dig in, our hosts invited two experts with differing opinions to share their points of view, in … [Read more...] about Podcast: Cannabis and Severe Mental Health Disorders
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Acreage Expects to be Acquired by Canopy USA in Mid-December
Acreage Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated, multistate operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., announced that, further to its press releases of June 4 and June 5, 2024, Acreage anticipates that Canopy USA LLC will complete its acquisition of Acreage pursuant to the acquisitions (as defined below) in mid-December 2024. As further described … [Read more...] about Acreage Expects to be Acquired by Canopy USA in Mid-December
Connecticut’s Cannabis Comment Period: A Public Joke
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has the audacity to announce a public comment period for cannabis regulations like they've suddenly grown a conscience. For years, they've been stumbling through the weed game with the grace of a drunk elephant, ignoring feedback from actual users, advocates, and business owners alike. Now, they’re asking for “input” on … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s Cannabis Comment Period: A Public Joke
Green Thumb Industries Receives Repayments on Cansortium Loan
Green Thumb Industries Inc., a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, announced it received principal and cash interest payments related to a prior loan to Cansortium Inc. Following Cansortium’s recent financing, Green Thumb received approximately $23 million of principal plus 13% accrued interest, adding to its Q3 ending cash … [Read more...] about Green Thumb Industries Receives Repayments on Cansortium Loan
Connecticut moves to finalize legal pot regulations
John Gervasoni of Cheshire was among Shangri-La's first customers when it opened last week. The state Department of Consumer Protection currently limits transactions to a half of an ounce of raw cannabis flower or the equivalent for other products per transaction. There are no limits on how many recreational purchases someone can make in a single day. Steve Bigham … [Read more...] about Connecticut moves to finalize legal pot regulations
