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Boston's first recreational Cannabis dispensary opens new Location Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 11, 2023 Pure Oasis, the first recreational cannabis dispensary in Boston, MA, has recently opened their newest Boston location to the public. The opening of their second Boston dispensary location marks them a progressive leader of cannabis and diversit
Recreational pot in Ohio could generate hundreds of millions in taxes Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 11, 2023 Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Ohio Could Yield Up to $403 Million in Annual Tax Revenue, Research Shows. The state of Ohio could collect $276 million to $403 million in marijuana excise and state sales taxes by the fifth year of operat
Cannabis sales top $5B in Massachusetts Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 11, 2023 Retail weed sales in Massachusetts hit the $5 billion mark, according to a press release from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). In January, adult-use sales reached $4 billion and a mere eight months later surged to $5 billion. With more East Coast states laun
Cannabis farm discovered at disused nursing home Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 A cannabis farm has reportedly been discovered at a disused nursing home in Chippenham. Police have been on scene at Leonora Home in Wood Lane since Wednesday night (6 September). Yesterday (Thursday, 7 September), officers remained guarding the large property and
How humans brought Cannabis to every corner of the globe Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 Cannabis originated in East Asia but can now be found growing on every continent except Antarctica – thanks to human trade and cultivation. From its origins on the Tibetan plateau, humans have transported cannabis across the planet. Cannabis is everywhere:
Cannabis farmers want to be included in wildfire recovery program Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 Wildfire smoke could lower the quality of crops or damage it entirely, says farmer. B.C. cannabis farmers are calling on the provincial government to ensure they receive the same recovery benefits and support as other agriculture sectors affected
Lawmaker calls for punishing parents if kids get access to Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 A state lawmaker in New Jersey wants to make it a crime if children are able access to their parents’ marijuana. The cannabis regulatory commission already has regulations for packaging, but Assemblywoman Aura Dunn wants criminal penalties put
Marijuana rescheduling falls short of expectations on Biden Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 8, 2023 Rescheduling Marijuana Falls Short: Racial Justice Issues Remain Unaddressed. The Biden administration’s recommendation last week for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reschedule marijuana marked one of its most significant steps related to t
Minnesota entrepreneur sees opportunities, obstacles for people of color in Marijuana industry Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 Plift co-founder Todd Harris worries that people of color will not benefit greatly from the legalization of marijuana. Many places you go these days, liquor stores, co-ops and even convenience stores, you see them: col
Cannabis Rescheduling is Not Enough Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 7, 2023 US Health Department Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis: What's Next for the Industry? In a historic development for cannabis in the US, The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recommending that ca
Thieves steal $9,000 worth of marijuana from Queens smoke shop Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Police are searching for a group accused of robbing a smoke shop in Queens Monday. Police said the thieves entered Zaza Smoke Shop on Bell Boulevard and threatened a 20-year-old employee working there by displaying a gun. The group stole merchandise
Lawsuit accuses N.J. Mayor of rigging Cannabis Approval for his OWN town Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 6, 2023 Cannabis Company Sues Hopewell Borough Over Licensing Process Amidst Allegations of Mayor's Conflict of Interest. A cannabis company has filed a suit against Hopewell Borough, a municipality in Mercer County, over its cannabis licensing pro
Is NJ legal Weed's explosive growth slowing down? Inside the 'tug of war' over Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023 When it comes to the roaring success — or critical failure — of the New Jersey cannabis industry, fingers are pointing in every direction. The dispensary operators. The regulators. The legislators. The black market. But in re
California doubles funding for Cannabis retail grants Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023 California Doubles Funding for Retail Access Grants to Expand Cannabis Access Across the State. California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has announced it has doubled funding for the Phase II round of its Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant program
Major study advises young people, pregnant women and drivers to avoid Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023 Umbrella review of research over past 20 years says marijuana can be effective for illnesses such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain, ‘not without adverse events’. A major international study of cannabis use found that
Cannabis companies demand retail licences in New York Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023 New York Cannabis Companies Urge Governor to Issue Retail Licenses Amid Program Rollout Chaos. In a letter to New York’s governor, four cannabis companies have highlighted the mess of New York’s adult-use cannabis programme rollout, calling on the state to is
