New Mexico lawmakers passed a bill to legalize recreational cannabis on Wednesday, making the state the second in the nation to approve such legislation this week. Also on Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York signed an adult-use cannabis law passed by the legislature late Tuesday, making the Empire... Read more
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried has always been pro-cannabis, and that isn’t going to change as she gains momentum in politics. Fried jokes that growing up as a Jewish girl in Miami, obtaining cannabis was easier than alcohol. “I’ve always been pro-cannabis but didn’t really... Read more
Weeks after lawmakers in the Commonwealth passed a bill clearing the way for recreational marijuana legalization, Virginia. Gov. Ralph Northam took steps to enshrine employment protections for medical cannabis patients. Northam late last week signed a bill into law that “prohibits an employer from discharging, disciplining, or discriminating against... Read more
Green Thumb Industries, a cannabis cultivator and dispenser in the Chicago area, is reportedly currently under federal investigation, following accusations that the company is guilty of pay-to-play violations during the time of COVID licensing. The investigation, originally reported by The Chicago Tribune, is looking into campaign donations, as well... Read more
A new report from cannabis market data analyst Headset shows that cannabis beverage sales continue to grow in North America and new trends indicate that the sector may be poised for gains in market share. Headset’s industry report for March focusing on cannabis beverages was released last week and... Read more
Start spreading the news: weed is legal today in old New York. On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older in the state, the culmination of several years of false starts and failed efforts. In a statement, Cuomo hailed the moment as... Read more
In an announcement that was surprising likely even for his fans, singer / songwriter / producer Russ has officially entered the cannabis space. Announced during a livestream last week, Russ is partnering with longtime cannabis operator Wonderbrett on the new line, which will be called CHOMP (branded in conjunction... Read more
A new study refutes what many claim is a danger of legal cannabis, as the findings showed that, while alcohol can have an impact on cortical thickness in younger users, cannabis does not. The study, titled “The effects of alcohol and cannabis use on the cortical thickness of cognitive... Read more
