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Federal Legalization
Marijuana Regulators And Stakeholders Hold Closed-Door Conference To Discuss Future Of Reform And Industry Challenges
MARIJUANA MOMENT
Marijuana government regulators, trade associations and businesses are meeting for a two-day conference beginning on Monday to help chart a path forward as the state-by-state legalization movement continues to grow amid relative federal stagnation.
Marijuana government regulators, trade associations and businesses are meeting for a two-day conference beginning on Monday to help chart a path forward as the state-by-state legalization movement continues to grow amid relative federal stagnation.
Sanders says forget marijuana, go after Wall Street
SALON
Sen. Bernie Sanders suggested Friday that instead of bringing the weight of the criminal justice system down on marijuana users, the United States should use its resources to crack down on corporate crime as prosecutions of law-breaking businesses and white-collar offenders remain at record lows.
Sen. Bernie Sanders suggested Friday that instead of bringing the weight of the criminal justice system down on marijuana users, the United States should use its resources to crack down on corporate crime as prosecutions of law-breaking businesses and white-collar offenders remain at record lows.
Marijuana Companies Teaming Up To Sue Federal Government With All-Star Legal Firm, Multi-State Operator CEO Says
MARIJUANA MOMENT
Several leading marijuana businesses and stakeholders are banding together to sue the federal government over what they believe to be unconstitutional policies impeding their operations, according to the CEO of one of the companies. A
Several leading marijuana businesses and stakeholders are banding together to sue the federal government over what they believe to be unconstitutional policies impeding their operations, according to the CEO of one of the companies. A
Social Equity
Pueblo dispensary owner elevating others through cannabis business coaching
CHIEFTAIN
Steve Duran is seeking to help those most impacted by the war on drugs by coaching people on how to build their own cannabis businesses.
Steve Duran is seeking to help those most impacted by the war on drugs by coaching people on how to build their own cannabis businesses.
California
Marijuana business is booming in Sacramento and so are the jobs that come with it
THE SACRAMENTO BEE
Since California legalized recreational marijuana in 2018, thousands of jobs have been created in Sacramento. So much so, that it is now Sacramento’s ninth largest industry
Since California legalized recreational marijuana in 2018, thousands of jobs have been created in Sacramento. So much so, that it is now Sacramento’s ninth largest industry
Illinois
Judge allows Illinois to issue licenses for 185 new cannabis stores following prolonged legal delay
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Michael Mullen lifted stays that were issued in July and August of last year, though further litigation may jeopardize those licenses again.
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Michael Mullen lifted stays that were issued in July and August of last year, though further litigation may jeopardize those licenses again.
New York
New York Marijuana Regulators Approve Rules On Packaging, Advertising And Testing As State Readies For Adult-Use Sales
MARIJUANA MOMENT
New York marijuana regulators on Wednesday took another step toward setting up the state for the launch of its adult-use retail market, approving a series of proposed rules for packaging, labeling, advertising and testing requirements.
New York marijuana regulators on Wednesday took another step toward setting up the state for the launch of its adult-use retail market, approving a series of proposed rules for packaging, labeling, advertising and testing requirements.
New York’s Weed Rush Is Here. They Came to Cash In.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
For generations, entrepreneurs and dreamers have moved to New York City to strike it big. Now they’re coming to sell a lot of cannabis.
For generations, entrepreneurs and dreamers have moved to New York City to strike it big. Now they’re coming to sell a lot of cannabis.
NY Senate passes bill to crack down on illicit cannabis possession and sales
SYRACUSE.COM
State senators passed a bill that would expand the authority of the New York Office of Cannabis Management and Department of Taxation and Finance to enforce laws banning sale and possession of “illicit cannabis.”
State senators passed a bill that would expand the authority of the New York Office of Cannabis Management and Department of Taxation and Finance to enforce laws banning sale and possession of “illicit cannabis.”
Oregon
How marijuana has struggled to find roots in one of America’s most conservative states
COURTHOUSE NEWS
While cannabis has been legalized to some degree in many parts of the country, pot advocates looking for success in Idaho, a state dominated by red politics and a reputation for being slow to accept cultural change, have hit a wall.
While cannabis has been legalized to some degree in many parts of the country, pot advocates looking for success in Idaho, a state dominated by red politics and a reputation for being slow to accept cultural change, have hit a wall.
Culture
New York Taxpayer-Funded Ad Slamming Racist Marijuana Criminalization Laws Airs During NBA Finals
MARIJUANA MOMENT
A first-of-its-kind taxpayer-funded marijuana PSA aired in most of New York during an NBA Finals game on Thursday, boldly addressing the racially discriminatory harms of cannabis criminalization and highlighting steps that state regulators are taking to right the wrongs of prohibition.
A first-of-its-kind taxpayer-funded marijuana PSA aired in most of New York during an NBA Finals game on Thursday, boldly addressing the racially discriminatory harms of cannabis criminalization and highlighting steps that state regulators are taking to right the wrongs of prohibition.
The Cannabis Supper Club Elevates Weed-Infused Fine Dining
FORBES
Sipping smoke out of a champagne glass, our server too-casually offers up seven courses of mind-blowing culinary creations infused with weed. The decadent Cannabis Supper Club strikes again.
Sipping smoke out of a champagne glass, our server too-casually offers up seven courses of mind-blowing culinary creations infused with weed. The decadent Cannabis Supper Club strikes again.
$17 Billion Cannabis Tourism Industry Will Only Continue Growing
TRAVEL PULSE
America’s budding cannabis tourism industry continues to grow as consumers increasingly look for 420-friendly activities, businesses and destinations in their vacations.
America’s budding cannabis tourism industry continues to grow as consumers increasingly look for 420-friendly activities, businesses and destinations in their vacations.
Freedom Grams launches fight for cannabis prisoners in the US
CANNABIZ
Freedom Grams has been launched with all proceeds going to the Last Prisoner Project, fighting for the release of US cannabis prisoners.
Freedom Grams has been launched with all proceeds going to the Last Prisoner Project, fighting for the release of US cannabis prisoners.
Upcoming Events
FREE WEBINAR - Empire State Conditional Cultivators and Conditional Retailers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
EMERGE LAW GROUP
Emerge attorney Duncan Delano will provide an overview of New York’s first available adult-use cannabis licenses.
Emerge attorney Duncan Delano will provide an overview of New York’s first available adult-use cannabis licenses.
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