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Long Beach to look at reducing retail cannabis taxes as the industry continues to struggle Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 Long Beach could again look at cutting taxes for its ailing legal cannabis industry, as operators say the sector has been hamstrung by a long list of state and local taxes that continue to make it non-competitive with the ill

Rolling Embers dispensary and consumption lounge opens just over state line in New Buffalo Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 Northwest Indiana is now flanked with cannabis dispensaries just across the state lines of Illinois and Michigan. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians opened the Rolling Embers marijuana dispensary and consumption lounge la

California is changing how it goes after illegal Cannabis farms Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 A look at which counties had the most illegal cannabis plants in 2022 Fighting the illicit pot market It’s been five years since recreational cannabis sales began in California. Many have played by the rules, but the illegal growth and sale of the plan

Marijuana products in Colorado have lower THC potency than advertised on labels Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 The THC potency of marijuana products sold in Colorado's dispensaries is lower than what is advertised on label packaging, according to a new study. THC plays a significant role in consumers' decision to purchase a particular marijuana

Celebrate 4/20 in with deep-fried Twinkies, all-you-can-eat pizza, parties and rallies for Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 On the first 4/20, after Connecticut legalized marijuana, several Hartford-area venues are having events to celebrate, both on April 20 and the days after. One event is serious: CT CannaWarriors 4/20 Rally at the Cap

Connecticut bill would allow state tax deductions for Cannabis Businesses Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow cannabis businesses to take standard deductions on their state tax returns. A bill pending before Connecticut state lawmakers would allow businesses in the state’s nascent cannabis

Connecticut bill would allow state tax deductions for Cannabis Businesses Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow cannabis businesses to take standard deductions on their state tax returns. A bill pending before Connecticut state lawmakers would allow businesses in the state’s nascent cannabis

Illinois police department goes viral for Marijuana photo Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 MARION - Police in southern Illinois seized a massive amount of marijuana during a recent traffic stop. On Monday, the Marion Police Department posted a photo on Facebook that is going viral. The photo shows two officers sitting at a desk with three large cl

Curaleaf bounces back: Recreational Cannabis licenses renewed Image Cannabis NewsApril 18, 2023 TRENTON - Just four days after its stunning denial, New Jersey cannabis regulators reversed course and renewed a dispensary chain's license to sell legal weed to recreational customers at two South Jersey locations. Curaleaf, which operates 150 dispensar

Arizona voters made a huge mistake when we legalized Recreational Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 Everyone talks about the homeless problem, and now the DUI problem, but never addresses what has really changed in Arizona. The decision to legalize cannabis was a major mistake, especially after seeing the negative effects it had on Colora

The growth of Cannabis tourism Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 Each year, thousands of visitors flock to northern Michigan for our beaches, our wineries, our trout streams, and our Nordic ski trails…just to name a few. But are they also coming for our cannabis? Canna tourism has taken root in states like Colorado, Oregon, and California, where bu

CT is sending Cannabis Business owners to college Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 Open to people granted cannabis social equity licenses, the program partners with Oaksterdam University and reSET to help entrepreneurs with the technical aspects of starting their businesses. Included in the law that made the recreational use of cannabis legal in C

Illinois house considers bill banning vehicle searches based on Weed Odor Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 The Illinois House of Representatives is considering legislation that would bar police from searches based solely on the odor of cannabis. Members of the Illinois House of Representatives are considering a bill that would ban police searches

New city earns title of nation’s top city for Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 DENVER - Denver lost its place as the nation’s marijuana mecca, according to an analysis from Clever Real Estate. The new king of kush is Portland, Oregon. Oregon was two years behind Colorado in legalizing recreational cannabis. Washington and Colorado legali

Delaware Cannabis Bills Head to Governor’s Desk Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 Two cannabis bills which would legalize and regulate an adult-use industry are now on Delaware Gov. John Carney’s desk. As of April 14, two cannabis bills have officially been sent to the desk of Delaware Gov. John Carney. House Bill 1 legalizes small amounts of canna

Local school district sends reminder to not smoke Marijuana on school grounds Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 O’FALLON - A local school district is reminding parents of their drug and alcohol policy. The Francis Howell School District sent a letter to families on April 10 reminding them about their policies regarding smoking, vaping, alcohol and

Outrageous loans, plummeting prices spell trouble for Cannabis industry Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 CBR Funding lent Transcend $3.7 million in March 2022 to acquire at least portion of the Harvest Park property. The property is att 10310 Harvest Park Drive, east of General Motor’s Delta Township plant, from its original developers. The promis

Drone operations delivered drugs into prisons Image Cannabis NewsApril 17, 2023 Two drone operations delivered drugs into Pleasant Valley State Prison and the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth. Judging by the events of last week, drugs might be easier to find in prison than on the street. At least two major drone delivery operations flying drugs on