NY’s Cannabis Workforce Initiative aims to train next generation of entrepreneurs
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry NewsNew YorkRecreational Marijuana April 8, 2022 0
When Amy Desjardins started advocating for New York to legalize medical marijuana, the cannabis industry’s job creation potential was central to her support. As executive director of the nonprofit Workforce Development Institute, she felt the weed industry could become a huge driver of jobs that provide middle-class wages. And those careers... Read more
Video: NCIA Today – Thursday, April 7, 2022
ColoradoMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics April 7, 2022 0
NCIA Deputy Director of Communications Bethany Moore checks in with what’s going on across the country with the National Cannabis Industry Association’s membership, board, allies, and staff. Join us every other Thursday on Facebook for NCIA Today Live. This episode of NCIA Today is brought to you by... Read more
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
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
Bhang Receives OU Kosher Certification in Florida
Florida April 7, 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada–(Newsfile Corp. – April 7, 2022) – Bhang Inc. (“Bhang” or the “Company“) (CSE: BHNG) (OTCQB: BHNGF), a global cannabis CPG brand company with an award-winning portfolio of products, is pleased to announce that its chocolate is now kosher-certified in the state of Florida. OU Kosher-certified labeling for applicable... Read more
