A North Carolina pastor and his son are facing felony drug charges after authorities said they caught the pair operating an illicit drug operation out of a church. Josh Price, 50, and Matthew Price, 28, were arrested this week after deputies seized about 12 pounds of marijuana, nearly 32 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 41 THC vape pens, 20 marijuana plants, and about 2 pounds of … [Read more...] about Pastor, son charged with dealing weed, mushrooms out of North Carolina church
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These Denver neighborhoods are at max pot capacity
DENVER (KDVR) — Some of Denver’s neighborhoods are simply too tightly packed with marijuana. A release from Denver’s Department of Excise and Licenses shows which city neighborhoods are too full of marijuana businesses. Denver’s marijuana licensing program has tried to protect the areas with the heaviest concentration of marijuana stores and cultivation facilities from … [Read more...] about These Denver neighborhoods are at max pot capacity
Florida recreational marijuana effort clears crucial hurdle
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida crossed a major hurdle but still faces a likely challenge from the state’s attorney general. Florida’s Department of State reported that the proposed ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana gathered enough signatures to put it on the ballot in 2024. The constitutional amendment, proposed by … [Read more...] about Florida recreational marijuana effort clears crucial hurdle
The state of social equity in the cannabis industry
Over the past few years, social equity has become a critical priority for the cannabis industry. With the proliferation of cannabis legalization across the United States, there has been a concerted effort to address historical injustices of drug prohibition and promote diversity and inclusion in the industry. However, despite the promises made, many existing social equity … [Read more...] about The state of social equity in the cannabis industry
RI launches online medical marijuana card registration system
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Islanders can now apply for a medical marijuana card online. The R.I. Department of Health said its new Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing Portal also allows existing cardholders to renew their registration and update their personal information. Caregivers should visit the DBR Office of Cannabis Regulation for more information regarding their … [Read more...] about RI launches online medical marijuana card registration system
Dimondale cannabis company Skymint to be auctioned off
Dimondale-based cannabis company Green Peak Industries which operates under the name Skymint is sinking quickly. Crain’s Detroit Business reports the company's assets will be auctioned off. That's after a third-party entity took control over it in March to make sure it’s paying down its debt. It turns out Skymint was not able to be saved. After a lender sued the company for … [Read more...] about Dimondale cannabis company Skymint to be auctioned off
Authorities in Lancaster County seize more than 7,200 illegal Delta-8 and Delta-10 CBD products from 25 retailers
Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams and other law enforcement officials pose with some of the illegal Delta-8 and Delta-10 CBD items seized from 25 Lancaster County retailers. Credit: Lancaster County District Attorney's Office LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced that it recently issued a memo to several store owners and … [Read more...] about Authorities in Lancaster County seize more than 7,200 illegal Delta-8 and Delta-10 CBD products from 25 retailers
Trulieve, cannabis company disciplined for worker death in Holyoke, exits Mass. blaming poor business
The rear of the Trulieve cannabis growing facility in Holyoke that will be closing. (Don Treeger / The Republican) 6/1/2023 HOLYOKE — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced Thursday it expects to cease its Massachusetts operations by the end of 2023, closing its shops in Northampton, Framingham and Worcester by June 30. The move also includes the closure of its growing and … [Read more...] about Trulieve, cannabis company disciplined for worker death in Holyoke, exits Mass. blaming poor business
New York Regulators Will Launch Cannabis Farmers Markets ‘Within A Month’
Regulations and red tape make it hard to sell cannabis in New York. Currently, just over a dozen licensed retailers are actively operating in New York. By introducing a marijuana farmers market, more retailers could sell their products as regulators continue to work to license and set up more legal brick-and-mortar storefronts. Officials say the cannabis farmers markets could … [Read more...] about New York Regulators Will Launch Cannabis Farmers Markets ‘Within A Month’
Georgia medical marijuana dispensaries now offer nasal spray
MARIETTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - One month after the grand opening of the first two medical cannabis dispensaries in Georgia, the company that owns the stores is now offering a new type of product – a nasal spray. “The way that it’s dispensed is through your nose,” said Holly Chapman, general manager of Trulieve Medical Marijuana Dispensary’s Marietta location. The spray, … [Read more...] about Georgia medical marijuana dispensaries now offer nasal spray
