In the Seattle area, the popularity of cannabis products easily exceeds that of cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping, according to new data from market-research firm Nielsen. In surveys conducted between March 2021 and January 2022, around 865,000 people age 18 and older in the Seattle market area — about 20% of the adult population — said they had used cannabis (including … [Read more...] about Seattle No. 2 among metros where cannabis is more popular than nicotine
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Cannabis sales drop in Washington state for 1st time since legalization
WASHINGTON STATE — For the first time since recreational marijuana was legalized in 2012, sales dipped over the entire fiscal year. According to numbers from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, total cannabis income from the 2022 fiscal year showed an 8% decline over 2021, translating to a drop of $44 million. In total, $515 million came from the sale of cannabis … [Read more...] about Cannabis sales drop in Washington state for 1st time since legalization
Bill under consideration would increase tax on high-potency cannabis in Washington
Bill under consideration would increase tax on high-potency cannabis in Washington A new state house bill under consideration in Olympia would significantly increase the tax on marijuana products, depending on the concentrations of THC. CONNECTING... A new state house bill under consideration in Olympia would significantly increase the tax on marijuana products, depending on … [Read more...] about Bill under consideration would increase tax on high-potency cannabis in Washington
Is President Trump a Man of Action?
Can Trump Just Get a Bong? A lot has happened in the last 12 hours. A sitting U.S President has met with the Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea aka North Korea. This historic meeting not only demonstrates a shift in world politics, but it may indicate that we have a president that is looking to tackle controversial and complicated issues. If the … [Read more...] about Is President Trump a Man of Action?