Rhode Island's cannabis market continues to gain momentum in 2025, with the state's Office of Cannabis Regulation reporting a total of $58.18 million in combined adult-use and medical marijuana sales during the first six months of the year.Of this total, adult-use cannabis sales accounted for a significant $45.4 million, while medical marijuana purchases contributed $12.78 … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Reach $58.18 Million in First Half of 2025
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Rhode Island Attorney Sentenced for Role in Federal Detention Center Smuggling Scheme
A Rhode Island attorney has been sentenced for her involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle contraband into a federal detention center in Cranston, raising serious concerns about professional misconduct and breaches of institutional security.U.S. District Court Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. sentenced 52-year-old attorney Donna M. Nesselbush to one year and one day in federal … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Attorney Sentenced for Role in Federal Detention Center Smuggling Scheme
Mass. attorney pleads guilty to smuggling marijuana-soaked papers into detention center
A Massachusetts attorney pleaded guilty Wednesday to participating in a conspiracy with three others to smuggle contraband into a federal detention center in Rhode Island. Theresa Marie DiJoseph, 51, conspired with three other individuals in late 2023 to smuggle 10 papers soaked with K2, a synthetic marijuana, into the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls, R.I., … [Read more...] about Mass. attorney pleads guilty to smuggling marijuana-soaked papers into detention center
Rhode Island: Nearly $10 Million in Legal Cannabis Sold in January
Licensed marijuana outlets in Rhode Island sold $9.57 million worth of marijuana between January 1 and January 31, according to the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. While this marks a slight decline from the $10.11 million recorded in December, it represents a modest rise from the $9.50 million sold in January 2024. Of the $9.57 million in sales, $7.89 million … [Read more...] about Rhode Island: Nearly $10 Million in Legal Cannabis Sold in January
Rhode Island Cannabis Regulators Dodge Suit Over Equity Program
Rhode Island’s Cannabis Control Commission escaped a lawsuit brought by a prospective marijuana business owner claiming that the state’s social equity licensing program is unconstitutional. The Cannabis Act gives special treatment to licensing applicants disproportionately impacted by criminal enforcement of marijuana laws. “The plaintiff’s claims are not ripe for judicial … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Cannabis Regulators Dodge Suit Over Equity Program
Draft regulations for R.I.’s retail cannabis market are out. The public has 30 days to comment.
Rhode Island’s Cannabis Control Commission on Wednesday released 200 pages of draft regulations for public comment, which will be open through Feb. 7, 2025. (Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current) Long-awaited rules that will govern Rhode Island’s budding recreational cannabis market are finally coming, putting the state one step closer to issuing licenses for two dozen retail … [Read more...] about Draft regulations for R.I.’s retail cannabis market are out. The public has 30 days to comment.
Cannabis regulators pull one grower’s license, fine another
(WJAR) — Rhode Island cannabis regulators take action against two growing operations. The state’s Department of Business Regulation issued a decision Friday denying the license renewal for cannabis cultivator Seaweed Pharms. Regulators claim the marijuana growing company in Warwick failed to properly tag and/or track dozens of plants and thousands of grams of product, as … [Read more...] about Cannabis regulators pull one grower’s license, fine another
Cannabis use is rising among R.I. middle schoolers; high school alcohol use is down, survey finds
Rebecca Elwell, regional director of the state-partnered Newport County Prevention Coalition, holds up a medication lock bag, designed to prevent kids and teens from accessing or using drugs at a Dec. 3, 2024, press conference at Classical High School in Providence for the latest results of the Rhode Island Student Survey. A free bag can be obtained at the prevention … [Read more...] about Cannabis use is rising among R.I. middle schoolers; high school alcohol use is down, survey finds
Cannabis shops will be allowed in downtown Providence. Why they aren’t coming soon.
PROVIDENCE – Retail cannabis shops are officially an allowed use across Providence following a City Council vote on Thursday night to allow them in the city's two commercial zones, downtown zone and its industrial zones.Why it matters: Before, Providence's zoning rules only allowed for the already existing medical marijuana operations, not the new retail stores recently … [Read more...] about Cannabis shops will be allowed in downtown Providence. Why they aren’t coming soon.
State police arrest eight after investigation into illegal marijuana grow operation
(WJAR) — Rhode Island State Police said they arrested eight people after an investigation into an illegal marijuana grow operation. State police said the eight people face charges various drugs and firearms charges. The investigation began after an anonymous tip about the illegal grow operation, officials said. According to state police, they conducted search warrants in … [Read more...] about State police arrest eight after investigation into illegal marijuana grow operation
