‘A Land Grab’ for a Piece of New York’s Marijuana Business
It has been only five weeks since New York State legalized the use of recreational marijuana. The board that will oversee the rollout has yet to be appointed, let alone rules set for how licenses will be issued to cannabis businesses. The sale of legal pot in the...
Aiming for equity, D.C. may reserve some medical cannabis licenses for ex-inmates with drug convictions
“We have seen the significant disparity in terms of convictions and sentencing, particularly for people of color, for drug-related crimes,” White said. “This [bill] makes sure the people who are most impacted by the failed war on drugs, and the significant disparities...
The Founders Of GasHouse On Celebrities In The Weed Space, The Best State For Cannabis, And Organic Growing
The act of rolling up to a weed spot with little more than ID in hand is a luxury that Cali-based potheads like myself take for granted. But unless you’re currently living in California or one of the 15 other fully weed legal states, it’s not a convenience that every...
Third cannabis shop opens, based on plans hatched in college
PROVINCETOWN—Hennep Cannabis Dispensary is the third adult-use marijuana retail store to open in town, following Curaleaf and B\well openings last year. The shop at 246 Commercial Street had a soft opening over the...
Rebelle, A Luxury Cannabis Dispensary In The Berkshires, Embraces Hygge Through Thoughtful Design
Simply put, cannabis is becoming mainstream. As many states, including New York, begin to legalize marijuana, many entrepreneurs are creating new ways for consumers to engage with the plant. Rebelle’s interiors are inspired by the Danish concept hygge....
CBD Stocks Creating Opportunities – Established (BCCI), (STG), (WEED), (ACRGF), (RLTR), (CBMJ), and Newcomer (VAPR) Lead the Charge
You would have to be living in isolation to have not picked up on the hottest marijuana derivative consumable and therapeutic center isolate CBD. CBD “Cannabidiol” is the non-psychoactive full spectrum derivative of the hemp and marijuana plant largely credited for the majority of the medical beneficial attributes associated with marijuana.
Nevada Sports Regulators Send Proposal To Stop Penalizing Fighters Over Marijuana To The Governor
Nevada sports regulators have voted to send a proposed regulatory amendment to the governor that would formally protect athletes from being penalized over using or possessing marijuana in compliance with state law. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) met on...
U.S. Secret Service Loosens Rules On Past Marijuana Use By Prospective Agents
The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) has updated its employment policy to be more accommodating to applicants who’ve previously used marijuana—becoming one of the latest federal agencies to adjust cannabis rules amid the state-level legalization movement. Additionally, USSS...
People to know in NY Cannabis: Julia Evans
NY Cannabis Insider is hosting a full-day conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albany on May 18. Buy tickets here. Julia Evans is a cannabis and litigation associate at The Long Law Firm, PLLC. She answered seven simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s ‘People...
Editorial: Illinois’ cannabis industry has a lot riding on this
After some near misses, it now appears that a bill of crucial importance to the cannabis industry is getting another shot at life in Congress. A group of bipartisan lawmakers reintroduced the Secure & Fair Enforcement, or SAFE, Banking Act on April 25, after the...
San Diego may loosen cannabis rules to help minorities gain a piece of lucrative industry
San Diego is launching a comprehensive analysis of its laws governing cannabis businesses to see how they could be loosened to allow more minorities and low-income residents to become part of the lucrative industry. City officials say changes may include lifting a cap...
Cannabis Investors Need to Brush Up On This Valuation Technique
You’re reading a copy of this week’s edition of the New Cannabis Ventures weekly newsletter, which we have been publishing since October 2015. The newsletter includes unique insight to help our readers stay ahead of the curve as well as links to the week’s most...
Social equity in marijuana industry still largely a pipe dream
DENVER — Terrence Hewing was working for a package delivery company in 2007 when police approached his cargo van in suburban Denver. He was early for a pick up, and someone out for a walk called authorities after seeing him napping in the driver’s seat. Officers found...
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Clears Another House Committee, For A Total Of Ten So Far
A Maine House committee on Friday discussed a bill to decriminalize possession of all currently illicit drugs—and the Maine Medical Association (MMA) and a church coalition were among the organizations that testified in favor of the proposal. The legislation, LD 967,...
‘Smoke: Marijuana + Black America’ Director Says African Americans Shafted On Pot Policing, Pot Business – Contenders TV Docs + Unscripted
Marijuana laws have disproportionately impacted African-Americans going back decades. Last year the ACLU issued a report that found, “on average, a Black person is 3.64 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than a white person, even though Black...
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