The legal cannabis industry is thriving in the U.S., reaching its highest-ever number of jobs and sales, a new report shows. Vangst, a cannabis industry job platform, found that at the beginning of the year, there were 440,445 full-time-equivalent jobs in the legal cannabis industry—a 5.4 percent increase from 2023. Annual sales of legal marijuana, recreational and medical, … [Read more...] about US Marijuana Industry Hits All-Time High
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Maryland Names Five New Eastern Shore Marijuana Dispensary Licensees
MARYLAND - Maryland’s Cannabis Administration (MCA) has identified several Eastern Shore recipients of new marijuana dispensary licenses following a lottery selection of applicants. On March 14, MCA conducted their license lottery, selecting 172 smaller business applicants from a pool of 1,515 across Maryland. 5 applicants from the Eastern Shore were selected, but the awarded … [Read more...] about Maryland Names Five New Eastern Shore Marijuana Dispensary Licensees
The Facade of Social Equity
The air was thick with the acrid scent of burning dreams. Welcome to the Green Rush—a twisted carnival where the American Dream collided head-on with the Devil’s Lettuce. In this sordid tale, we delve into the dark underbelly of marijuana social equity programs, where the scent of betrayal hangs heavier than a bong hit on 4/20. I. The Illusion of Equality: A Contact … [Read more...] about The Facade of Social Equity
Another 4,000 marijuana plants seized in Stanislaus County
(FOX40.COM) — Nearly two weeks after law enforcement busted thousands of marijuana plants and guns in several Stanislaus County homes, another illegal grow operation was discovered. On Wednesday, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department said it acted on a search warrant at a residence on the 1100 block of North Carpenter Road in Modesto. During the search, “a large illegal … [Read more...] about Another 4,000 marijuana plants seized in Stanislaus County
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Two CT vape shop employees arrested after police seize marijuana, several hundred illegal THC products
Two vape shop employees were arrested and charged after police reportedly seized seven pounds of marijuana, illegal THC products and over $1,000 in cash during a search in Norwalk, police said.On Thursday, the Norwalk Police Department‘s Special Services Division, along with the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division, executed a search and … [Read more...] about Two CT vape shop employees arrested after police seize marijuana, several hundred illegal THC products
Massive shakeup on CT cannabis council after spending on lip balm, more revealed
The state’s cannabis program’s Social Equity Council began the year by purchasing 3,000 each of yummy round lip balm with melon flavor, black tote bags, lime with black trim alligator clips, and green pen sprayer hand sanitizer, alarming Andrea Comer.Upon learning of those and other SEC expenditures, Comer announced on April 4 she was resigning as chair of the state agency’s … [Read more...] about Massive shakeup on CT cannabis council after spending on lip balm, more revealed
3 hurt when SUV crashes into marijuana dispensary in Massachusetts, police say
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — Three people were hurt after an SUV crashed into a marijuana dispensary building in Massachusetts Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. The Attleboro Police Department said it received multiple calls about a vehicle that crashed into Zahara Cannabis at around 1:30 p.m. A Nissan SUV, driven by a woman in her 60s, crashed into the southwest … [Read more...] about 3 hurt when SUV crashes into marijuana dispensary in Massachusetts, police say
New Hampshire House Passes Bill To Legalize Marijuana Through ‘Agency Store’ Model That Senators Oppose
New Hampshire’s House of Representatives has approved a bill to legalize and regulate marijuana in the state and set strict limits on advertising and marketing. The legislation, from Rep. Erica Layon (R), next proceeds to the Senate, where many expect it will receive a cold welcome for departing from a state-controlled model supported by Gov. Chris Sununu (R). Layon has spent … [Read more...] about New Hampshire House Passes Bill To Legalize Marijuana Through ‘Agency Store’ Model That Senators Oppose
German Officials Consider Cannabis Ban at Oktoberfest
Weed is finally legal in Germany, but it may still be verboten at one of the country’s signature events. According to Forbes, the “German federal state of Bavaria is considering the possibility of restricting cannabis use at the famous Oktoberfest following the legalization of cannabis for personal use.” “Bavaria government aims to restrict public spaces for consuming cannabis … [Read more...] about German Officials Consider Cannabis Ban at Oktoberfest