Recreational marijuana sales in Massachusetts remain on pause in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, but state officials are moving toward making delivery an option for when they do resume. The Cannabis Control Commission announced last Thursday that it will make license applications available on May 28 for third-party companies... Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has not materially hurt cannabis producer Tilray Inc.’s ability to sell pot to medical patients and recreational customers, the company said late Monday as it reported a wider-than-expected net loss. Shares of Tilray TLRY, +3.85% fell 1.9% in the extended session after closing up 3.9% to close at $8.08... Read more
You no longer have to be a Maine resident to open a recreational marijuana business in Maine. The state and Wellness Connection of Maine reached a legal agreement Monday stipulating that the Office of Marijuana Policy will no longer enforce a residency requirement on those seeking an adult-use cannabis... Read more
Four years ago, Maine voters approved a ballot initiative legalizing recreational marijuana. Yet, there are still no marijuana retailers in the state. The industry’s roll-out since since 2016 has been impeded by a number of legislative and regulatory twists and turns, including a gubernatorial veto. But few, if any,... Read more
Coronavirus hasn’t kept some cannabis companies down: They’re staffing up even as unemployment in many other sectors soars. Weed businesses around the country that were in strong financial shape heading into the pandemic are hiring additional workers in response to robust demand for marijuana products. Almost all states have allowed... Read more
Massachusetts marijuana companies are getting closer to being able to offer delivery of retail cannabis, as some state regulators on Thursday said they believe delivery is a priority during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. But one commissioner said she was concerned about the safety of delivery amid the pandemic. The... Read more
A bill that would legalize cannabis for adult use in Minnesota was introduced Tuesday. Authored by House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley), the bill would allow for possession and consumption of cannabis by those 21 and older. Winkler, an outspoken advocate for cannabis legalization, said while the COVID-19... Read more
The team at Drizly, a Boston-based alcohol e-commerce marketplace, has launched a new company to deliver marijuana. Lantern is the first on-demand cannabis e-commerce company in Massachusetts, according to a news release. While it was started by the team at Drizly, the two companies are separate. The company is starting with... Read more
You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / Illinois / Illinois legal weed sales during the first full month of coronavirus lockdown amount to almost $37.3 million May 5, 2020 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment Legal weed sales during Illinois’ first full month of coronavirus lockdown amounted to... Read more
his year’s canceled legislative session prevented the General Assembly from voting on many hot-button issues — including potentially making Connecticut the 12th state to legalize recreational marijuana sales. In early March, Gov. Ned Lamont gave his full support for adult-use legalization, proposing a blueprint for establishing a regulated pot... Read more
