Social Equity in California Cannabis Needs to be more than a Political Photo-opportunity
CaliforniaMarijuana Industry News April 7, 2022 0
By Richard P. Ormond Starting in the 1930s when the modern era of drug enforcement laws was launched, communities of color were disproportionally caught in the crosshairs of the criminal-justice system in the United States, with prison populations looking nothing like a true cross-section of society. It is no... Read more
Consumers say Massachusetts weed stinks — and not in a good way
Marijuana Industry NewsMassachusetts April 7, 2022 0
Growers cite improvements but acknowledge state’s reputation for selling “schwag” In interviews and social media posts, many said the marijuana here — all of which must be grown within the state — has gradually improved since recreational sales began in late 2018. But their overriding perception was a negative... Read more
Can changing the name ‘marijuana’ help address racial divide from America’s drug war?
Marijuana Industry News April 7, 2022 0
Now, as legalization and decriminalization of marijuana spread, some wrestle with the word because of its racially charged etymology. Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to decriminalize cannabis at the federal level. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, among other provisions, would replace statutory references to “marijuana” and “marihuana”... Read more
Despite failures, can Delaware vote to legalize marijuana in 2022? There’s still a chance
DelawareMarijuana Industry News April 7, 2022 0
After more than five years, and multiple attempts, even vocal opponents to legalizing recreational marijuana acknowledge it will eventually become law in Delaware. The question is when it will happen, and specifically, can it happen by the end of this session in June. The Delaware House in March came... Read more
Beshear: Ready to explore action on medical marijuana issue
KentuckyMarijuana Industry NewsMedical Marijuana April 7, 2022 0
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — If a bill legalizing medical marijuana doesn’t reach his desk, Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s ready to consider taking action himself to give some ailing Kentuckians access to Governor Andy Beshear – Official Photo medicinal cannabis. The Democratic governor’s comments Thursday reflected his growing frustration... Read more
Detroit City Council Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Participation
Marijuana Industry News April 7, 2022
Michigan’s adult-use cannabis retail footprint is set to grow by more than 20% thanks to the state’s largest city opting in for participation. Detroit City Council members voted, 8-1, April 5 to allow adult-use cannabis sales in their jurisdiction, a decision that comes more than three years after Michigan... Read more
Colorado Senators’ Push For More Underage Cannabis Compliance Checks Stalls in Committee
Marijuana Industry News April 7, 2022
Citing concerns over zoning and a lack of guidance from the state, officials from Horn Lake and Madison announced April 5 that their cities will opt out of participating in Mississippi’s medical cannabis program. In Horn Lake, the state’s 10th largest city of roughly 27,500 people who reside just across... Read more
Louisiana House Approves Legislation to Prohibit Smoking Cannabis in a Vehicle
Marijuana Industry News April 7, 2022
Citing concerns over zoning and a lack of guidance from the state, officials from Horn Lake and Madison announced April 5 that their cities will opt out of participating in Mississippi’s medical cannabis program. In Horn Lake, the state’s 10th largest city of roughly 27,500 people who reside just across... Read more
New Mexico’s Ultra Health Reflects on First Days of Adult-Use Sales
Marijuana Industry News April 7, 2022
New Mexico launched its adult-use cannabis market April 1 and recorded $1.96 million in sales during the first 24 hours, leaving Ultra Health, one of the state’s vertically integrated cannabis operators, wondering if supply will be able to keep up with demand in the early months of the program.... Read more
New Mexico launched its adult-use cannabis market April 1 and recorded $1.96 million in sales during the first 24 hours, leaving Ultra Health, one of the state’s vertically integrated cannabis operators, wondering if supply will be able to keep up with demand in the early months of the program.... Read more
