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Federal Legalization
Momentum builds in Senate for major cannabis bill
THE HILL
Senators on both sides of the aisle are throwing support behind a proposal to tuck key marijuana banking legislation into a larger package aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness, increasing the odd…
Senators on both sides of the aisle are throwing support behind a proposal to tuck key marijuana banking legislation into a larger package aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness, increasing the odd…
Don’t believe the high: FDA issues warning over misleading legal weed claims
THE GUARDIAN
Food and Drug Administration warns against unproven health claims of delta-8 THC and packaging that appeals to children
Food and Drug Administration warns against unproven health claims of delta-8 THC and packaging that appeals to children
With Legalized Pot in the Air, a Federal Trial Riles Advocates
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Although some states have approved cannabis sales, the federal government still considers it a serious drug. That muddle was on display in a case where a man faced 10 years to life in prison.
Although some states have approved cannabis sales, the federal government still considers it a serious drug. That muddle was on display in a case where a man faced 10 years to life in prison.
Social Equity
Funding NY’s social equity cannabis businesses more than an Albany problem
SYRACUSE.COM
There are only six states that fund social equity businesses, but none have offered the money prior to the opening of their recreational-use markets.
There are only six states that fund social equity businesses, but none have offered the money prior to the opening of their recreational-use markets.
California
Study: California needs to eliminate cultivation tax so legal cannabis can compete with the illicit market
YAHOO! FINANCE
California could increase legal cannabis sales and bring in 123% more in total monthly cannabis-related tax revenue by 2024 by eliminating its cultivation tax, according to a new study by Reason Foundation, Good Farmers Great Neighbors, and Precision Advocacy.
California could increase legal cannabis sales and bring in 123% more in total monthly cannabis-related tax revenue by 2024 by eliminating its cultivation tax, according to a new study by Reason Foundation, Good Farmers Great Neighbors, and Precision Advocacy.
Illinois
Illinois’ cannabis license residency requirement faces court challenge — the latest legal fight affecting the state’s 2-year-old recreational pot industry
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
The litigation is just the latest in a series of lawsuits that have kept much of the state’s legal cannabis industry in limbo.
The litigation is just the latest in a series of lawsuits that have kept much of the state’s legal cannabis industry in limbo.
Missouri
Missouri House Committee Approves Joint Resolution To Put Marijuana Legalization On The Ballot
MARIJUANA MOMENT
A Missouri House committee on Tuesday approved a GOP-led joint resolution seeking to place the issue of marijuana legalization before voters on the November ballot. The Special Committee on Criminal Justice passed an amended version of the legislation, sponsored by the panel’s chairman Rep. Shamed D…
A Missouri House committee on Tuesday approved a GOP-led joint resolution seeking to place the issue of marijuana legalization before voters on the November ballot. The Special Committee on Criminal Justice passed an amended version of the legislation, sponsored by the panel’s chairman Rep. Shamed D…
New Jersey
Oversight hearing over delayed opening of N.J. legal weed market set for next week
NJ.COM
New Jersey legal weed sales began April 21, and continue at 12 dispensaries across the state.
New Jersey legal weed sales began April 21, and continue at 12 dispensaries across the state.
New York
New York Regulators Approve More Marijuana Cultivators As State Prepares To Launch Retail Sales ‘This Year’
MARIJUANA MOMENT
New York regulators on Thursday approved a second batch of applications for recreational marijuana cultivators as the state prepares for the launch of retail sales “later this year.” The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) granted an additional 36 cultivator licenses for existing hemp businesses as part of…
New York regulators on Thursday approved a second batch of applications for recreational marijuana cultivators as the state prepares for the launch of retail sales “later this year.” The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) granted an additional 36 cultivator licenses for existing hemp businesses as part of…
Oregon
Workers at Gresham cannabis operation walk out, say company blocking unionization efforts
OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING
Workers and officials with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 said the company CBN Holdings has been interfering with organizing efforts involving about 20 employees who work in multiple facets of the operation
Workers and officials with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 said the company CBN Holdings has been interfering with organizing efforts involving about 20 employees who work in multiple facets of the operation
Science & Research
New research shows Cannabis flower is effective for treating fatigue
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
Researchers at The University of New Mexico have used a mobile software app to measure the effects of consuming different types of common and commercially available Cannabis flower products on fatigue levels in real-time. As part of the study,...
Researchers at The University of New Mexico have used a mobile software app to measure the effects of consuming different types of common and commercially available Cannabis flower products on fatigue levels in real-time. As part of the study,...
Business
Licensed marijuana sales in 2021 eclipsed coffee giant Starbucks
MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY
Regulated cannabis sales in the United States have outstripped the coffee giant’s North American sales by at least a third.
Regulated cannabis sales in the United States have outstripped the coffee giant’s North American sales by at least a third.
Cannabis confusion: Thousands of truckers taken off the job amid supply chain woes
POLITICO
“Drivers who are off duty or even on vacation for a week can’t enjoy marijuana in a legal state,” one Alabama trucking company complained to DOT.
“Drivers who are off duty or even on vacation for a week can’t enjoy marijuana in a legal state,” one Alabama trucking company complained to DOT.
Competitive Edges: How to Build and Protect Your Brand in the Cannabis Industry
Emerge attorneys Sean Clancy and Delia Rojas cover the basics of brand protection in the cannabis industry, such as identifying brand assets, naming your bus...
Culture
How Travelers Can Make The Most Of The Cannabis Tourism Boom
FORBES
The recreational cannabis industry is becoming a big driver of tourism but it’s worth remembering what’s legal in terms of travel and remaining sensitive to local issues. Here’s how to stay smart while participating in cannabis tourism.
The recreational cannabis industry is becoming a big driver of tourism but it’s worth remembering what’s legal in terms of travel and remaining sensitive to local issues. Here’s how to stay smart while participating in cannabis tourism.
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