Vermont Cannabis Control Board issues 1st retail marijuana cultivation license
Marijuana Industry NewsRecreational MarijuanaVermont May 17, 2022 0
The Cannabis Control Board issued its first license on Monday for retail marijuana cultivation in Vermont. Officials say more licenses are in the pipeline but frustration is growing for some who are trying to plant their roots in the industry. Despite a slight delay in the cannabis licensing process,... Read more
Fetterman’s not-so-secret weapon: Weed legalization
Marijuana Industry NewsPennsylvania May 17, 2022 0
The issue isn’t top of mind for most voters, but the Democratic frontrunner is betting that it could help draw people to the polls. LANCASTER, Pa. — Few Senate candidates sell campaign T-shirts emblazoned with marijuana leaves. But head over to Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s website, or drop... Read more
Ohio marijuana legalization effort delayed until 2023, under settlement with state officials
Marijuana Industry NewsOhioRecreational Marijuana May 14, 2022 0
Marijuana legalization will not be on the ballot for this November’s election in Ohio, under the terms of a settlement a group backing the effort said it reached Friday with state officials. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol instead said it will delay its legalization campaign until 2023.... Read more
Lawmakers set votes next week on legalizing marijuana in Rhode Island
Marijuana Industry NewsRecreational MarijuanaRhode Island May 14, 2022 0
After months of behind-the-scenes negotiation, legislation to legalize adult use of marijuana is headed for votes in legislative committees next Wednesday Legislative draftsmen are still putting the final touches on the reworked legislation, which will not be made public until sometime next week ahead of the anticipated voting on... Read more
How Michigan colleges work around federal ban to teach pot
Marijuana Industry NewsMichiganRecreational Marijuana May 14, 2022 0
Melanie Combs was driving in southern California on vacation in 2018 when her eyes widened at the sight of a billboard advertising marijuana. The sign not only caught her eye, but it showed the Lake Orion teen — then 18 — that attitudes about marijuana were changing. Maybe, she recalled,... Read more
