Connecticut, long known for its charming shoreline and overpriced pizza debates, is now making headlines for something a little more herbal. Since legalizing recreational cannabis in 2021, the Nutmeg State has been rolling—literally—into a booming green economy. In 2022 alone, residents sparked up nearly $100 million worth of legal cannabis, proving once and for all that … [Read more...] about Green Is the New Black: Connecticut’s Cannabis Boom Grows Like a Weed
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Who’s In The Billion-Dollar Club
In 2024, the legal marijuana market in the United States reached new heights, with 21 states collectively generating over $23 billion in sales. This surge reflects the growing acceptance and economic impact of cannabis legalization across the nation.Top PerformersCalifornia led the pack with an impressive $4.27 billion in sales, maintaining its position as the largest cannabis … [Read more...] about Who’s In The Billion-Dollar Club
Oregon regulators embark on cannabis industry crackdown, starting with tax delinquents
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Legislature has generated a lot of attention within the past few months, thanks to a long session now stalled by the Senate Republican walkout. That's stolen some of the limelight from another arm of state government: the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. The OLCC regulates the state's alcohol and marijuana industries, and it has generated its … [Read more...] about Oregon regulators embark on cannabis industry crackdown, starting with tax delinquents
Feds abruptly drop effort to seize legal weed profits being transported from Kansas City
KCUR The U.S. Attorney's Office in Kansas did not say why it was dismissing its civil forfeiture action against Empyreal Logistics. The armored truck was carrying profits from medical marijuana sales in Kansas City, Missouri, to a credit union in Colorado. The company claimed that federal and state law enforcement agencies were targeting its armored cars because the civil … [Read more...] about Feds abruptly drop effort to seize legal weed profits being transported from Kansas City
Equity Council Chair explains why rich towns are getting social equity cannabis funds
News Provided by Connecticut Public Radio | By John Henry Smith Connecticut’s 2021 marijuana legalization act was intended to cultivate a state cannabis industry aimed at righting past wrongs by giving cannabis license preference to businesses majority-owned by people from groups that have suffered the most consequences from the drug war. However, columnist Dan Haar recently … [Read more...] about Equity Council Chair explains why rich towns are getting social equity cannabis funds
