R.I. marijuana business hampered by delay in creating cannabis commission, legislators say
© Provided by The Boston Globe Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee hands his pen to state Representative Scott A. Slater, left, after he signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. The ceremony took place on the steps of the Rhode Island State House on May...
Cannabis Workforce Initiative’s new in-person program brings hope to South Bronx Community
NY Cannabis Insider is hosting a full-day conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albany on May 18. Buy tickets here. The Cannabis Workforce Initiative celebrated a major milestone on April 20, when it released its first partially in-person certificate program in...
Oregon secretary of state is sorry for outside marijuana job
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan apologized Monday for taking a job as a consultant for a marijuana company — part of an industry that her office just audited — that paid far more than her state salary. After previously refusing to disclose...
About 46% of Gov. Wes Moore’s blind trust in cannabis stock
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration announced Monday he has formally created a blind trust for his assets, which include nearly $1.2 million in shares of stock in a cannabis company — or about 46% of his assets outlined in the trust....
Marijuana consulting job places OR secretary of state under fire due to conflict of interest
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan is in hot water, with Republican lawmakers calling for her resignation and the Democratic governor seeking investigations because Fagan took a consulting job with a marijuana firm. Fagan released a statement late Friday saying...
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Marijuana Fintech Co. POSaBIT Reports 67% YoY Drop In Q1 Revenue, Renews Focus On Sustainable Profitability And Growth
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Marijuana giant Trulieve to pay $350K fine tied to Mass. employee’s death
An employee of one of the nation’s largest marijuana companies died after suffering a severe asthma attack at its Massachusetts production facility. Now, the company is facing a hefty fine.
Illegal cannabis shop owners challenge Adams’ crackdown on unlicensed NYC pot stores
A group of unlicensed New York City smoke shop owners claim the Adams administration’s crackdown on illegal cannabis sellers is unconstitutional, according to a new federal lawsuit. The …
Mired in red tape, $20 billion legal cannabis industry seeks government help
() – The marijuana industry is thriving. Last year the $21 billion industry grew by over 5%, faster than the U.S. economy as a whole. At the same …
U.S. cannabis sales to hit $71B in 2030 even without federal reforms – report
Cannabis analytics firm New Frontier Data sees brighter days for the U.S. pot industry, projecting $71B of legal marijuana sales in 2030 if the current trend in state-level legalization continues even without legal immunity at the federal level. APPLE INC. +1.27...
Why hemp farmers have concerns about Minnesota legalizing cannabis
Minnesota is on the verge of legalizing adult-use cannabis, sparking a lucrative new recreational marketplace, but supporters are cautioning lawmakers not to inadvertently snuff out a widely popular hemp industry. Legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis and...
Cannabis tourism in Michigan is a real thing. Here’s what to know, where to stay
As people start to make their summer travel plans, there are a growing number of options for travelers to Michigan to consume marijuana on vacation, from cannabis music festivals to consumption lounges and cannabis-friendly lodging. While the number and variety of...
Marijuana job lands OR secretary of state in trouble
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan is in hot water, with Republican lawmakers calling for her resignation and the Democratic governor seeking investigations because Fagan took a consulting job with a marijuana firm. Fagan released a statement...
7 Years After Legalization, Why Licensed Cannabis Sellers Still Face Stiff Competition From Illicit Market
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