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WA weed industry should be safe, equitable. To do it, modernize Liquor and Cannabis Board
Business & Finance
Ten years ago, Washington voters created the first legal adult-use cannabis industry in the country. That industry drives billions in revenue to the state and provides 18,360 jobs statewide. But as we look at the last decade in preparation for the next, we are concerned Washington is losing its head-start advantage. It’s time to course correct, and
Delta 8 THC: Relief from pain and anxiety or a legal way to get high?
Business & Finance
Products ranging from tinctures to gummy bears containing a hemp byproduct with euphoric THC effects are legal and for sale all around Indiana, where the purchase and use of traditional marijuana violates the law. Delta 8 THC products abound, available at CBD stores, smoking supply shops and even gas stations. While some states regulate or ban the
Actress Mercedes C. Young grows successful cannabis business
Business & Finance
  Mercedes C. Young is an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. She holds the titles of actress, television writer and producer, children’s book author, and serial entrepreneur. While writing a book, acting in roles, and producing, she started a cannabis company, Earth’s Dew, during the pandemic. Earth’s Dew products are made with all-natural, o
What's the state of cannabis in the Empire State?
Business & Finance
A candid conversation with a local cannabis consultant about what's going on in New York. The race for New York has begun. All types of entrepreneurs looking to enter the state's cannabis marketplace are busy preparing for the soon-to-be-released application process. Hemp farmers are poised to switch to marijuana crops, legacy entrepreneurs are ope
What Weed Tourism Looks Like In 2022 And Beyond
Business & Finance
Whether it’s a new market, or an old one continuing to push its limits with recreational marijuana, weed tourism does not plan to slow down any time soon. As leisure travel continues to recover and countries lift their travel bans and COVID-19 restrictions one by one, many tourist destinations are eagerly awaiting new visitors. No matter how luxuri
Organization launches NFT collaboration for cannabis industry reform
Business & Finance
The Black Comics Collective and The Weldon Project are collaborating on a NFT project that will benefit those who have be impacted by the War on Drugs. Non-fungible tokens (NFT) take the stage again, this time with a cannabis-related collaboration featuring unique music and art. Burn1, a blockchain company that provides “financial rocket fuel for c
Neighbors of planned marijuana dispensary not happy with proposed Kent location
Business & Finance
Neighbors of a planned medical marijuana dispensary in Kent are concerned about its location near families, the entrance the Kent State University, fraternity houses and the city's Portage County Municipal Courthouse. The business, Slightly Toasted, is planning to open at 331 E. Main St. and brought site plans and a request for conditional zoning t
CDC issues best practices for fleet marijuana policies
Business & Finance
The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety. Per the CDC, marijuana should be addressed in motor vehicle safety programs. Marijuana is a particularly challenging issue as THC can remain at detectable levels long after any intoxicating effect has ceased. Indeed,
Deadline looms for decisions concerning New Jersey’s recreational cannabis sales
Business & Finance
It’s been almost a year since lawmakers legalized adult use marijuana in New Jersey. Since the legalization of adult use recreational marijuana, it seems like it’s been one deadline after the next. There’s another one coming up next month, one the cannabis industry in New Jersey has long waited for. Original link
Plant count increases ahead of New Mexico marijuana sales
Business & Finance
New Mexico regulators have doubled the number of marijuana plants that licensed growers can cultivate as the state prepares for recreational sales to start this spring, officials announced Tuesday. Increasing the plant count makes sense “to ensure that everyone can maximize the benefits of a thriving cannabis industry,” said state Cannabis Control
Lessons The Recreational Cannabis Industry Can Learn From Big Tobacco
Business & Finance
In order for the cannabis industry to consistently achieve and maintain a high sales volume, it needs to be more nimble and prepared for changes than the tobacco industry was. Given the rapid rate the recreational cannabis space has grown at, it’s only natural to wonder what, if anything, could slow that growth down. In order to find out what some
UA cannabis certificate program teaches skills for legal marijuana industry
Business & Finance
The University of Arizona is going green by adding new courses this spring, teaching students the skills needed to work in the legal marijuana industry. They were able to create the noncredit Cannabis Certificate Program by partnering with the cannabis education company, Green Flower. Dr. Craig Wilson, vice provost for Online, Distance and Continui
Why Sundial, Canopy Growth, and Aurora Cannabis stocks just tanked
Business & Finance
Did one rogue Senate candidate just blow up prospects for marijuana legalization in 2022? Cannabis stocks are behaving rather oddly on Tuesday -- a day when news for the marijuana sector is by and large bullish. As of 12:30 p.m. ET, shares of Sundial Growers (NASDAQ:SNDL) are falling 3.5%, Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:CGC) is down 4.6%, and Aurora Cannabi
Kansas and California cops used civil forfeiture to stage armored car heists, stealing money earned by licensed marijuana businesses
Business & Finance
The Institute for Justice argues that the seizures violated state law, federal law, and the U.S. Constitution. Because the continued federal prohibition of marijuana makes banks and payment processors leery of serving state-licensed cannabis suppliers, many of those businesses rely heavily on cash, which exposes them to a heightened risk of robbery
Could Innovative Industrial Properties stock help you retire a millionaire?
Business & Finance
Cannabis stocks aren't typically high on my list of go-to durable wealth creators -- except when it comes to Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR). Between its highly repeatable business model, persistently rising cash flows, and valuable service it provides for the cannabis industry, Innovative Industrial Properties (IIP) is a great option
Cannabis businesses will face challenges trying to open in CT, experts say
Business & Finance
Finding a location will likely be a challenge for those interested in starting one of Connecticut’s first recreational-use cannabis businesses, experts say. Original link

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