Oklahoma Voters Reject Recreational Pot Legalization Initiative
Oklahoma voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have legalized recreational marijuana in the state, which already has one of the most robust medical marijuana progr
2,600 dispensaries and now adding recreational cannabis, what could go wrong in Oklahoma?
In 2018, State Question 788 in Oklahoma made the recreational use of cannabis illegal, but allowed it for medical use with an appropriate license. However, Oklahoma citizens will v
Missouri’s first month of legal recreational pot sales tops $100 million
Cannabis retailers in Missouri generated more than $100 million in sales in February, the state’s first month of legal recreational marijuana sales. Total cannabis sales for
Oklahoma activists prepare to legalize recreational pot
Oklahoma voters will go to the polls Tuesday to vote on State Question 820, a voting measure that would legalize recreational marijuana statewide. If passed, the initiative would l
Solvang, CA. Delays the decision on whether to allow recreational pot sales
City leaders in Solvang, California, made a decision Monday on whether or not to allow the sale of recreational cannabis in their jurisdiction. The Santa Maria Times reports that C
Recreational weed reduces demand for codeine, new study says
Opioids are powerful, addictive, and dangerous pharmaceutical drugs. This class of drugs is made with chemicals designed to relax the body, thereby relieving pain. Prescription opi
Oklahoma could generate nearly $500 million if recreational pot is legalized
As intense campaigning on both sides of the issue seeks to sway the March 7 vote, a new report released by the Yes on 820 campaign reveals the myriad economic benefits Oklahoma cou
A few hundred people in a Swiss town will try recreational marijuana as part of a major social experiment
A rare opportunity has arisen in the vibrant Swiss metropolis of Basel. The city has just launched its cannabis pilot project, giving exclusive access to a privileged few. A select
Guess the economic benefits of recreational cannabis to a city or state
At the time of writing, 21 states and Washington DC have legalized adult use of cannabis. Thirty-seven states have now legalized the medical use of marijuana. This trend is expecte
Connecticut Legislature Proposes Changes to Recreational Pot Program
The legal sale of marijuana in Connecticut is barely a week old, but lawmakers are already considering changes to the new law. CTPost reports that a number of new regulations for t
Connecticut launches recreational cannabis sales
Regulated sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday in Connecticut, less than two years after the state legalized cannabis for adult use. Adult cannabis is now available at sev
Recreational pot sales double in Maine
Sales of cannabis for adult use rose sharply in Maine last year, nearly doubling the total for 2021. Local news agency Masthead Maine, citing data released by the Maine Office of C
Montana tops $200 million in first year of recreational pot sales
Montana has raked in more than $200 million in its first year of recreational cannabis sales, the state reported this week. The Montana Department of Treasury released numbers show
Detroit issues first licenses for recreational pharmacies
Detroit officials on Thursday granted nearly three dozen adult-use cannabis retail store licenses, more than four years after Michigan voters approved a measure to legalize recreat
The governor of New York announces the start of recreational cannabis sales
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that regulated sales of recreational marijuana will begin next week with the opening of a licensed retail store in Manhattan. The dis
What are the chances of cannabis replacing alcohol as the leading recreational drug of choice?
I know some people would scoff at the idea of cannabis becoming the mainstream drug of choice. After all, alcohol is king! Well, that may be true today, but what about twenty
Rhode Island rakes in $1.6 million in first week of recreational pot sales
Rhode Island’s new adult cannabis market opened earlier this month, and so far business is going well. Local news station WPRI reported this week, citing the state’s De
Recreational cannabis now legal in Missouri
Cannabis is now legal for adults in Missouri, although legal sale of recreational marijuana is months away. Missouri voters legalized adult-use cannabis by passing Amendment 3 in N
Hawaii says they won’t raise enough tax revenue to cover the costs associated with a recreational cannabis market
Based on a recent agency report, the Hawaii State Internal Revenue Service estimates that legalizing cannabis for adult use would generate approximately $50 million in tax revenue
Recreational Pot Presents Opportunities for Missouri’s Medical Cannabis Biz
In less than two weeks, voters in Missouri will decide on an amendment to legalize recreational pot in the state, a prospect that has some established medical cannabis businesses e