A grand opening celebration will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Dec. 20, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, storewide discounts, merchandise giveaways, and onsite medical card certification services for patients with qualifying conditions for the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Program. "This dispensary helps expand access to low-THC products for patients in western … [Read more...] about Trulieve Opening Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Georgia
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Are Republicans friend or foe of the state-regulated marijuana industry?
With Republicans’ new trifecta of control over the White House, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, it’s likely federal marijuana policy will change. But what could – or should – federal marijuana policy look like under a new Trump administration? As an industry veteran, I want the new administration to know state-regulated operations and priorities of the marijuana … [Read more...] about Are Republicans friend or foe of the state-regulated marijuana industry?
Cannabis regulators hike special fee for 2025
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved hiking a fee intended to pay for social equity programs by $1.26 per ounce starting on Jan. 1. (Kevork Djansezian | Getty Images) New Jersey cannabis regulators on Thursday approved raising a cannabis fee intended to pay for social equity programs and announced a long-awaited application process for consumption lounges. The … [Read more...] about Cannabis regulators hike special fee for 2025
Going to Pot: Legalizing Weed Doesn’t Make it Good for You
As “Make America Healthy Again” becomes the latest political catchphrase, it is ironic that one idea garnering support from both the left and right won’t make any of us healthier: legalizing pot. Removing restrictions on marijuana is a rare point of agreement among President-elect Donald Trump, his Health and Human Services nominee Robert Kennedy Jr., outgoing President Joe … [Read more...] about Going to Pot: Legalizing Weed Doesn’t Make it Good for You
The Weed Industry Isn’t Feeling Too Anxious About Trump 2.0
This year’s presidential election was a historic one for weed, with both major presidential candidates endorsing marijuana legalization for the first time ever. Kamala Harris said that she would legalize adult-use cannabis at the federal level. At the same time, Donald Trump announced that he was backing Florida’s Amendment 3, which would have legalized recreational weed in the … [Read more...] about The Weed Industry Isn’t Feeling Too Anxious About Trump 2.0
Thousands of Kansans are Missouri medical marijuana patients
TOPEKA — Thousands of Kansans are crossing the Missouri border with medical marijuana cards in hand, and that’s unlikely to change as Kansas lawmakers resist medical legalization in 2025. Legislators tabled a medical marijuana bill in March and promised to revisit it at the beginning of the 2025 session, which begins Jan. 13. In October, a majority of medical marijuana … [Read more...] about Thousands of Kansans are Missouri medical marijuana patients
‘Tremendously out of step’: Texas cannabis advocates react to proposed THC ban, Patrick clarifies bill
Cannabis advocates in Texas have responded strongly to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Wednesday announcement of a proposed all-THC ban. Though Patrick clarified on Thursday the ban will not impact the state’s limited medical marijuana program, those with cannabis businesses and organizations that support marijuana legalization feel the proposed bill is “tremendously out of step” with … [Read more...] about ‘Tremendously out of step’: Texas cannabis advocates react to proposed THC ban, Patrick clarifies bill
FDA greenlights study of marijuana as PTSD treatment for veterans
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the go-ahead for a controversial clinical trial to test whether marijuana can be used to treat combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The long-delayed study is sponsored by the nonprofit Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and had been delayed since 2021 due to several objections by … [Read more...] about FDA greenlights study of marijuana as PTSD treatment for veterans
DEA’s Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Set To Begin In January 2025 As Controversy Mounts
The long-awaited hearing to discuss cannabis rescheduling will begin on January 21, 2025, marking a significant moment in the ongoing debate over cannabis regulation. As Business of Cannabis reported, the six-week hearing will continue until March 6, 2025, but its outcome remains uncertain due to political and procedural challenges. With key positions in the new administration … [Read more...] about DEA’s Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Set To Begin In January 2025 As Controversy Mounts
Missouri cannabis microbusiness ‘mentor’ connected to licenses under state investigation
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
