Fatal shooting of Oakland police officer renews fears of crimes around Bay Area cannabis shops
The fatal shooting of an Oakland police officer responding to a burglary at a cannabis shop brought renewed calls Saturday for the city to confront a plague of violent robberies and other crimes that law enforcement officials and business owners say has spiraled out...
Medical marijuana company appeals a judge’s decision on Florida’s license fees
A medical marijuana company has gone to the 1st District Court of Appeal in a challenge to a Florida Department of Health rule that led to dramatically increased license-renewal costs for marijuana operators. Sanctuary Cannabis on Wednesday filed a notice of appealing...
Dispensary for recreational, medicinal marijuana opens in Albany
First dual licensed cannabis dispensaries opens doors One of the first dual licensed cannabis dispensaries in New York state opened its doors Friday morning. Verilife opened in Albany at 10 Executive Park Drive in Albany. It sells a variety of marijuana products for...
California police officer killed while answering burglary call at marijuana dispensary, shooter on the loose
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An Oakland, California, police officer was shot and killed Friday while answering a report of a burglary at a marijuana dispensary, authorities said. Tuan Le, 36, was one of several who responded to a report of a burglary in progress at the...
More than 50 dispensaries opened in New Jersey this year as the state’s cannabis industry continues to grow
The long-awaited opening of Jesse Marie Villars’ cannabis dispensary in Lambertville was longtime goal for the previously underground entrepreneur, and a sign that New Jersey’s cannabis market is flourishing in parts of the state. Baked by the River, which welcomed...
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Cannabis shops have blossomed in Fall River. Is the market becoming too saturated?
In six years, cannabis has gone from illegal vice to pillar of Fall River’s business community. What do customers want, and how do pot shops respond?
Tilray sees better days for cannabis amid U.S. presidential race
The upcoming U.S. presidential elections will likely bring about positive changes for the cannabis industry, Irwin Simon, CEO and Chairman of Canadian Licensed Producer Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY), …
1 No-Brainer Marijuana Stock to Buy and Hold Forever
T he cannabis industry has faced significant challenges in recent years, with most marijuana stocks losing over half their value in the past five years. This downturn can be attri …
Cannabis dispensary employee arrested, accused of fatally shooting 2 suspected of attempted robbery at store
Portland police said Jason Steiner, 34, was arrested on allegations of two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon.
Cannabis Growers Showcase’s successful run ending, sparking calls for an extension
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. (WRGB) — 2023 is coming to a close– and so too is a widely successful initiative that has helped licensed cannabis growers flourish. The Cannabis Growers Showcase was the state Office of Cannabis Management’s way to help licensed marijuana farmers and...
Big Gas Dispensary and Delivery to start distributing cannabis products this weekend
Dec 28, 2023, 10:47pmUpdated 3h ago An Orange County business is about to do something that’s never been done in the Mid-Hudson region: legally deliver recreational marijuana. Big Gas Dispensary and Delivery will start taking orders for marijuana products such...
More cannabis, better housing market? How LI’s economy might change in 2024
Modest increases in the price of food and other staples, falling interest rates, a shortage of both affordable housing and workers and uneasy consumers — all will affect how fast Long Island’s $208 billion economy grows in 2024, experts said. Local economists...
Cannabis stores are expanding into more Dot, Mattapan villages; Tax reform, pricing concerns vex retailers
With six adult-use, recreational cannabis stores now open in Dorchester and Mattapan, and several more expected to come online in 2024, local retailers are getting a better feel for the day-to-day challenges of the evolving industry and its real-world issues – tax...
New Year Brings Employment Protections for California Cannabis Users
California workers who use cannabis will gain new employment protections under two laws that go into effect beginning on January 1. Under legislation passed by the California legislature last year, employers will be barred from discriminating against workers who test...
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