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
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Control commission takes another step toward cannabis cafes in Mass.
Years after legalizing recreational cannabis and welcoming its first pot shops, Massachusetts still lacks dedicated places for public consumption — imagine liquor stores, but no bars. The 2016 ballot question that greenlit adult-use marijuana also allowed Massachusetts to license cannabis cafes and other so-called social consumption sites, but efforts to get them off the ground … [Read more...] about Control commission takes another step toward cannabis cafes in Mass.
As cannabis industry nears saturation, Insa continues to grow
Easthampton-based Insa is cultivating one of the biggest cannabis footprints in Massachusetts, even as the industry becomes more and more competitive and saturated. Insa opened its first store in 2018. Now, it has the maximum number of licenses and operates five dispensary sites—the most of any company, according to state data. Per state law, marijuana businesses are limited to … [Read more...] about As cannabis industry nears saturation, Insa continues to grow
Cannabis Control Commission reviewing policies on social consumption of marijuana
WORCESTER, Mass. - Starting a process to establish social consumption sites for cannabis is now on the agenda of the Cannabis Control Commission. "Cannabis is unique," said CCC Commissioner Kimberly Roy. "It is now the top crop in Massachusetts. It actually outpaces cranberries, but it has different challenges with the federal illegality." What You Need To Know The Cannabis … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Commission reviewing policies on social consumption of marijuana
Couple caught in middle of marijuana scam after address listed online
BOSTON (WCVB) - A family in Boston is beyond frustrated after someone advertised their address for orders for a marijuana dispensary that appears to be part of a scam. Denise King says multiple people have shown up to her home seeking an order they made through the website for Starlight Greens Delivery Dispensary. Her family’s address is listed on the site that advertises … [Read more...] about Couple caught in middle of marijuana scam after address listed online
Has the cannabis industry in Massachusetts seen the end of the Green Rush?
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – In less than five years since cannabis has been legalized in Massachusetts, cannabis retailers across the state have seen more than $4.4 billion in gross sales. While revenue seems to be remaining on that upward trend, some industry experts are warning about growing pains. The 22News I-Team examines those challenges and explains if we’ve reached the … [Read more...] about Has the cannabis industry in Massachusetts seen the end of the Green Rush?
Proposal allowing Rhode Island cannabis businesses to advertise moves forward
(WJAR) — A proposal to allow Rhode Island cannabis companies to advertise is moving forward. If you've driven along highways in Rhode Island, you might've seen billboards advertising marijuana business. But they aren't Rhode Island companies -- they are all for Massachusetts shops. Rules on advertising were supposed to fall under the state's Cannabis Control Commission. But … [Read more...] about Proposal allowing Rhode Island cannabis businesses to advertise moves forward
Farmer: Hemp industry “may not survive” without regulatory changes
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (State House News Service) – Lawmakers and advocates are pushing bills this session that would ease restrictions on hemp and marijuana products, pitching it as a way to keep Massachusetts competitive with neighboring states and help local growers. Will TSA stop you for marijuana in your luggage? A Sen. Jo Comerford of Northampton bill (S 40) and a similar … [Read more...] about Farmer: Hemp industry “may not survive” without regulatory changes
Cannabis business Insa lays off workers, citing out-of-state competition
EASTHAMPTON — Marijuana grower and retailer Insa has laid off staff in recent weeks, citing numerous challenges from out-of-state competition that did not exist months before, according to Peter Gallagher, CEO and co-founder. “To address these new challenges, we have been focused on implementing important cost-saving measures to align with the new market. It was through this … [Read more...] about Cannabis business Insa lays off workers, citing out-of-state competition
Cannabis dispensary holds legal clinic to help expunge nonviolent drug charges
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One western Mass. dispensary is teaming up with local legal clinics to help expunge the records of people who are affected by non-violent drug offenses. 6 Bricks cannabis dispensary and local lawyers held their first annual expungement clinic Sunday afternoon. Head of community responsibility with 6 Bricks, Ariaun Stewart, told Western Mass … [Read more...] about Cannabis dispensary holds legal clinic to help expunge nonviolent drug charges
