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The legal cannabis industry is thriving in the US, reaching its highest-ever number of jobs and sales, a new report shows. Vangst, a cannabis industry job platform, found that at the beginning of the year, there were 440,445 full-time-equivalent jobs in the legal cannabis industry—a 5.4 percent

Law Enforcement Leaders Advocate for Marijuana Rescheduling, Impact on Criminal Justice Explored. A rethinking of how the government classifies marijuana could have wide-ranging effects on research, the cannabis industry, and criminal justice — and some law-enforcement professionals are behind it

Legal Marijuana Industry Warns Against Dramatic Increase in Pot Stores in New York. A group representing the legal marijuana industry is warning Governor Hochul’s cannabis regulators that a dramatic increase in the number of pot stores could have “disastrous consequences” for current licensed

Mike Tyson Temporarily Halts Cannabis Use Ahead of Boxing Match Against Jake Paul. Mike Tyson temporarily halted cannabis use to comply with boxing regulations ahead of his match against Jake Paul, affirming his commitment to the sport while maintaining advocacy for cannabis's medicinal benefits

Navigating the Legality of Cannabis in North Carolina: A Comprehensive Guide. As in other parts of the U.S., it is illegal to possess, sell or smoke marijuana in North Carolina, but there are a few cannabis-based substances that you are allowed to have in the state. In 2018, hemp became legal

Hemp Generation Navigates Cannabis Industry's Gray Areas in North Carolina. Despite a lack of clear regulations around hemp in North Carolina, Hemp Generation’s cofounders want to offer customers a gentle experience with cannabis products. With a baby strapped to her chest, a supermom ready to

Political Drama Delays Virginia's Cannabis Legalization Plans. Virginia’s planned legalization of the cannabis market faces delays due to political drama that are more like a script for a future political drama series than logical. The veto by Governor Youngkin underscores a significant ideological

NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson to Visit 6 Bricks Cannabis Dispensary in Springfield. 6 Bricks Cannabis Dispensary in Springfield will host NFL Hall Of Famer Calvin Johnson famously known as “Megatron.” The event is at 2:00 Friday afternoon at the dispensary’s location on Main Street. Johnson is at

Another legislative hearing on recreational marijuana legalization focused on avoiding the mistakes of other states. Legislators want to focus on equity, but economic considerations can make it difficult. “Due to lack of funding, many companies who are equity (license holders) are controlled by

Munich's beer-soaked Oktoberfest may be declared a "cannabis-free" zone, even though the drug was just legalised. Marijuana was part-decriminalised across Germany on 1 April - but the rules have met resistance, especially among conservatives. Bavaria's leader says his state won't become a "stoner's

The Best Places for a Pot-Friendly Getaway. The trend of U.S. states legalizing recreational marijuana use is lifting tourism to new heights in 2024 and travelers have never had more choices when it comes to picking the perfect place for a cannabis-centric vacation. The team at Upgraded Points

Cannabis consumers would vote for the US presidential candidate who endorses pro-cannabis policies, regardless of their party, according to a new poll. As the 2024 U.S. Presidential election approaches, analyzing voters’ issue priorities is crucial for understanding trends. Among the issues at stake

The pungent odor of cannabis has emerged as a quality-of-life issue from New York City to Amsterdam. In what’s considered a nationwide first, a 76-year-old woman in Washington, DC’s Cleveland Park neighborhood sued the tenant who lived in a rental apartment adjoining her home, arguing that she was

Delaware Marijuana Industry on Track Despite Challenges, Commissioner Says. Delaware remains on track for opening the first recreational cannabis shop in March next year, but the state’s marijuana Commissioner Rob Coupe says staying on track depends on “a lot of things going right.” The Delaware

Judge Strikes Down New York's Cannabis Advertising Rules. New York’s struggling legal pot industry has been thrown into turmoil yet again after a judge issued a ruling striking down state rules banning cannabis advertising and marketing as a violation of commerce and free speech. The same Albany

Iowa Senate Passes Bill to Cap THC Potency in Hemp Products. A bill to put a THC limit on consumable hemp products is headed to the governor’s desk after the Iowa Senate passed the measure on Tuesday. The Iowa state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to cap the THC potency of consumable hemp products