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Cannabis sales in California drop for first time in five years Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 The state has struggled for years to get a handle on its illicit cannabis market, which is likely the primary factor driving the decrease. California cannabis may be in trouble. The state has seen an 8% dip from last year in the amount of legal marijuana
‘We want to be Disruptive’: Halo Infusions expands with massive new Cannabis Kitchen Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 A year ago, southern Arizona's largest cannabis-infused product manufacturing operation underwent a risky business move. In a landmark $30 million sale, Halo Infusions shed its retail and cultivation licenses to focus on the product
Cannabis economy is tanking Image Cannabis NewsMarch 1, 2023 Emerald Triangle communities were built on cannabis. Legalization has pushed them to the brink. HAYFORK — It’s shortly before 8 a.m. and a touch above freezing at the Trinity County Fairgrounds. The food bank’s February distribution won’t begin for another half hour, but the line of cars
What employees should know about state adult use Cannabis laws Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 27, 2023 Adult use of marijuana for recreational purposes is legal in 21 states, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. As of last October, 37 states and the District of Columbia permit marijuana for medical use, as do Puerto Rico, the Vi
New York’s new drug problem: what to do with a billion dollar Weed mountain? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 27, 2023 Cannabis farms are booming upstate, but red tape frustrates newly legal shops in the city. Result: confusion – and a very big stash. Let’s Be Blunt: No smoking in the plazas” is the message that has been placed around Times Square follo
Arizonans spent more than $1.4 billion on marijuana in 2022, driven by recreational sales Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 24, 2023 Total Arizona marijuana sales in 2022 mirrored the total from 2021, the first year of the legal adult use market, but the paths that each year reached $1.4 billion in sales were strikingly different. In 2021, medical mariju
Jerry Garcia’s Cannabis brand joins California mass extinction Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 24, 2023 “It’s even worse than it appears, but it’s alright.” There’s a mass cannabis exodus out of California, and, no, that’s not a reference to the Bob Marley song, although you should snag Marley Natural while they’re still in the golden state, Cali frien
Illinois Marijuana industry still falling short on social equity in dispensary ownership, data shows
Illinois Marijuana industry still falling short on social equity in dispensary ownership, data shows Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 23, 2023 CHICAGO - There is a lot of money to be made in the Illinois marijuana industry - $1.5 billion in fact - but data analysis shows not everyone is getting an equal chance to cash in on cannabis. State leaders toute
New Jersey releases revised drug testing policy for law enforcement Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 22, 2023 New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin recently released updated drug testing policy rules for law enforcement, which was updated to help prevent police from needing to be drug tested for cannabis. It’s been nearly a year since New Jerse
California launches $20 Million grant program to support Cannabis retailers Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 22, 2023 Regulators in California announced last week the launch of a new program designed to increase consumer access to legal marijuana in cities and counties that have not yet licensed cannabis retailers in their jurisdictions. Under the progr
'The cards aren't stacked evenly': Rising number of Alberta cannabis retailers are calling it quits Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 21, 2023 Last year alone, 68 cannabis retailers cancelled or didn't renew their licenses. Just 19 stores did the same in 2021. Increasing numbers of cannabis retailers in Alberta are getting out of the business, a testamen
As part of rebranding effort, off-Strip boutique hotel wants to be ‘cannabis-inclusive’ Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 21, 2023 A Las Vegas off-Strip hotel plans to have an entire floor of cannabis-friendly rooms. Under new ownership by Elevations Hotels & Resorts, the Artisan Hotel Boutique will be rebranded as The Lexi. Officials at the 64-room prop
Las Vegas delays vote on Marijuana lounge rules Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 16, 2023 The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday postponed a possible vote on regulations for the upcoming cannabis consumption lounges. The decision came as a relief to an industry trade group and Nevada provisional license holders, who told the council that a proposed 1,0
Bill would eliminate tax on medical Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 16, 2023 A bill introduced at the state Legislature on Wednesday would eliminate the sales tax on medical marijuana, allowing recreational market to pick up the tab for the state cannabis division. The aptly-titled House Bill 420 would eliminate the 4% statewide tax on medica
Pennsylvania Lawmakers will introduce bill allowing farmers to grow Medical pot Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 15, 2023 Pennsylvania officials say the current “prohibitions on acquiring new permits harm both entrepreneurs and consumers.” A pair of Pennsylvania lawmakers want to create new opportunities for farmers in the state to grow medical marijuan
Bill to allow retail Marijuana sales in Virginia by 2024 fails Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 15, 2023 RICHMOND - Virginia won’t begin retail sales of marijuana by 2024 after the last remaining bill to set up the market failed. A Republican-controlled House of Delegates subcommittee voted 5-3 along party lines Tuesday to kill legislation from state Se
