The Cannabis Industry Now Supports Over 440,000 Full-Time Jobs

As the 2024 elections draw near, the economic impact of cannabis legalization is set to become a prominent topic in political discourse. With billions in total sales and millions in tax revenue, the economic benefits of legal cannabis are clear. However, beyond the monetary gains, there is a crucial aspect that must not be overlooked:

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A new report from an equity-focused marijuana advocacy organization finds that nearly two thirds of American adults want legalization laws to prioritize social equity (68 percent), end cannabis arrests (68 percent) and ensure that people have legal access to marijuana products (65 percent). The vast majority—85 percent—also think legalization... Read more
More Americans now consume cannabis every day than drink alcohol on a daily basis, according to a newly published study that explores how marijuana use habits have changed in recent decades. Since 1992, it says, the per capita rate of daily cannabis consumption in the country has increased nearly... Read more
“I don’t wish us to continue with a very, very questionable model that’s not in the interests of the CAURD applicants or the state of New York.” By Rosalind Adams, THE CITY This story was originally published by THE CITY. Sign up to get the latest New York City... Read more
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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CURLF) Celebrates Miami North Biscayne Dispensary Opening

Curaleaf Celebrates Miami North Biscayne Dispensary Opening Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA)…

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Committee Blog: Unwrapping the Complexities – The Plastic Packaging Predicament
Balancing Protection, Sustainability, and Safety in the Packaging Industry In 2012, child-resistant packaging legislation prevented access to children while the legal cannabis market began to open up but the issue persists over a decade later and the topic is still controversial to some. “CR packaging on flower products... Read more
“It is my belief that it’s time we get them out of that business and let them focus on higher education.” By Wesley Muller, Louisiana Illuminator The two public universities that have held exclusive rights over medical marijuana farming in Louisiana could soon lose their duopoly after the legislature... Read more
Previously, the only current or former military members able to apply were disabled veterans, current and former National Guard members and veterans who had lost honorable status due to cannabis offenses.  By Christopher Ingraham, Minnesota Reformer More than 327,000 military veterans live in Minnesota, comprising about 6 percent of... Read more
A Senate panel in New Hampshire has narrowly approved a House-passed bill that would legalize marijuana, though members first adopted a handful of amendments from Senate President Jeb Bradley (R), who told colleagues that while he opposes the legalization proposal, he feels an “obligation to try to make it... Read more
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