Back in 2020, we predicted cannabis industry workers (as an industry) would overtake computer programmers. And, it happened. Currently there are 440,000 people working in weed, and 343,000 in computer programming. While a large amount of computer programmers work for marquee companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Apple and Stripe, most cannabis workers work for mom and pop … [Read more...] about Cannabis Workers Now Outnumber These Industries
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Bridgeport OK’s new Ayr Wellness cannabis dispensary for former Barnum Avenue bank building
BRIDGEPORT — Frankie's Diner owner and community leader Nick Roussos has no qualms with the prospect of having a recreational cannabis dispensary open near his Barnum Avenue restaurant. "I'm not a pot smoker," Roussos said. "But I'm happy they'll come get their cigarettes and then come to the diner and eat." This past week, Florida-based Ayr Wellness became the latest company … [Read more...] about Bridgeport OK’s new Ayr Wellness cannabis dispensary for former Barnum Avenue bank building
Bay Area startup shuts down, lays off 500 workers
An airplane descends to land at Los Angeles International Airport above a billboard advertising the marijuana delivery service Eaze on July 12, 2018, in Los Angeles. California’s largest cannabis delivery company, which at one point was valued at $700 million and was dubbed the “Uber of weed,” is shutting down, according to a note from its CEO on Sunday. Eaze is currently … [Read more...] about Bay Area startup shuts down, lays off 500 workers
Campaign to legalize marijuana in Florida is mostly bankrolled by one company
The battle to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida is being bankrolled almost entirely by one company: Trulieve. The company has contributed over $92 million to the Smart & Safe Florida political committee, which is leading the effort to pass Amendment 3. The battle to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida is being bankrolled almost entirely by one company: … [Read more...] about Campaign to legalize marijuana in Florida is mostly bankrolled by one company
California Gives Weed Outlets a Path to Become Restaurants
California has given the go-ahead for cannabis lounges in the state to recast their facilities into cafes where patrons can eat and drink as well as light up. Under the bill that was signed into law Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, local jurisdictions can now allow the pot shops to prepare and sell cannabis-free foods and beverages for on-site consumption as of Jan. 1. Only … [Read more...] about California Gives Weed Outlets a Path to Become Restaurants
Denver’s marijuana industry experiencing first-ever recession since legalization 11 years ago
DENVER — Denver's marijuana industry is experiencing its first-ever recession since recreational marijuana was legalized 11 years ago, the City and County of Denver confirmed. Data from the City and County of Denver shows a decline in both medical and retail marijuana gross sales following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The recreational industry has brought in $180 … [Read more...] about Denver’s marijuana industry experiencing first-ever recession since legalization 11 years ago
Bay Area dispensary called ‘the most important on Earth’ faces financial collapse
Oakland’s pioneering Harborside cannabis dispensary is probably the most influential cannabis dispensary in America. Founded in 2006, it went on to become the world’s largest dispensary, spawn its own reality show, be defended by members of Congress before weed was legal and eventually pave the way for marijuana legalization. But on Friday, Harborside is broke. The dispensary … [Read more...] about Bay Area dispensary called ‘the most important on Earth’ faces financial collapse
Not on Main Street: Middletown officials reject proposal to allow cannabis sales downtown
MIDDLETOWN — City officials soundly rejected a request for a special zoning exception and text amendment to allow cannabis retail establishments in the Main Street business district. Most of the Middletown Planning & Zoning members concurred during their meeting Wednesday that such an enterprise does not belong in the family- and business-friendly downtown. Middletown’s … [Read more...] about Not on Main Street: Middletown officials reject proposal to allow cannabis sales downtown
Marijuana Highs In Flower, Edibles and Others
Each journey is unique…but here are some differences in marijuana high in flower, edibles and others More people are leaning into cannabis and leaning away from alcohol. The marijuana of the 60s and 70s has given way to the marijuana of the 2020s. More people are comfortable consuming and a majority believes it should be legal. But for many, they are still figuring out how to … [Read more...] about Marijuana Highs In Flower, Edibles and Others
5 things to know from this week’s big report on cannabis
More than half of all U.S. states have legalized cannabis, be it for medical purposes, recreational use, or both. The shelves of cannabis dispensaries offer an ever-widening array of gummies, drinks and joints. Meanwhile, the federal government still considers most types of cannabis illegal. A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, … [Read more...] about 5 things to know from this week’s big report on cannabis
