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A multi-story, green-and-white sign reading “Con Bud” is being erected over the facade of 85 Delancey St on the Lower East Side, where Coss Marte plans to open his marijuana dispensary. Marte put down a $420,000 deposit on a 10-year lease in the building and is on the hook for $38,000 a month in

A former owner of a Warren marijuana dispensary faces at least nine years in federal prison for tax evasion and obstructing the IRS, officials said. Ryan Richmond, 46, of Bloomfield Hills, was found guilty by a federal court jury, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement Monday. Richmond

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any weirder, the alphabet people have struck again. The DEA has defended their decision to fire a special agent who tested positive for cannabis after using CBD oil to replace opiates, drugs which if I’m not mistaken his employer spends a great deal of time

Almost 100 pounds of processed marijuana was found in packages at the Dollar General in Corning last month, according to the Corning Police Department (CPD). Officers were called out on Aug. 14 for reports of suspicious packages. Employees told the CPD they could smell a strong odor of marijuana

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 diversity in the city. Pure Oasis , a pioneer in the

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 in place against parents. She argued that the number of

Germany Paves the Way: Europe's Shifting Attitude Toward Cannabis Legalization. German ‘gras’ it’s the most commonly consumed illicit drug in Europe, but apart from prescribed medicinal use, a handful of growers clubs, and coffee shops in the Netherlands, the shift toward legalization of cannabis

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 operating an adult recreational market, should voters pass a

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 launching legal marijuana

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 were working with electricity

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: today, the plant grows on every continent

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 by wildfires. Last week, an organization representing

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 the president’s ambitious campaign promise to

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: colorful cans of CBD and THC drinks, recently legal to sell and consume in Minnesota

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 cannabis be reclassified

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 and marijuana products worth $9,000, according to

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 process, alleging a conflict of interest with its mayor, former

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 reality? "I don't think this is really a concern over whether the market is

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 programme. Consumers in California are currently

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 while the drug can be effective for certain illnesses, it should