The higher the THC content, the higher the state tax?
As the legal cannabis industry begins to flourish, a new threat looms on the horizon: the dreaded potency tax. Retailers and consumers alike would feel the crisis as products highe
New York state officials are at odds over new cannabis regulations
City and county officials in upstate New York are at odds over the community’s implementation of rules governing the sale and cultivation of marijuana. The dispute, taking pl
Washington State Announces Social Justice Motions for March 1st
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has officially announced that it will file social justice requests on March 1st. The application window only lasts 30 days and
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
This state is next in line for adult sales
Missouri will begin legal adult cannabis sales on February 6th. Last month, on December 8, 2022, consumers were legally allowed to possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana, and the Depa
Utah Group aims to legalize shrooms in the state
A group in Utah wants to legalize psilocybin in the state. The aptly named non-profit Utah Mushroom Therapy has started a petition to “strongly encourage Utah legislators to
Will Oklahoma be the next state to legalize marijuana?
By Jax James, NORML State Policy Manager Oklahoma voters will vote on a citizen-initiated measure (State Question 820) to legalize the marijuana market for adult use in a special e
Rising levels of depression and anxiety have fueled increased marijuana sales in this state
The ongoing impact of the pandemic has led to increases in several mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety. For some young Floridians, this has led to an investment in m
Annual cannabis sales in Washington state fall by $120 million
Cannabis sales in Washington state fell by about $120 million last year, according to a recent market analysis report, marking the first time regulated cannabis sales have fallen i
The granite state begins to crack?
Lawmakers in the New Hampshire House of Representatives are expected to introduce bipartisan cannabis legalization legislation. However, this bill is expected to meet a degree of r
This state expects over $30 million in weed tax revenue, making it more profitable than alcohol
Through Nina Zdinjak Which vice brings in more taxes – weed or alcohol? It depends on the state, the local trend and the taxes that are imposed. But with the legalization of
This state will again tackle the legalization of medicinal cannabis next year
A Republican state senator in Kansas plans to introduce a medical marijuana legalization bill in January, putting the state on the list of potential new U.S. cannabis markets that
Limited adult sales begin next month in this state
By Adam Jackson Connecticut will allow the sale of adult-use cannabis next month, regulators announced Friday. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has advised l
This state only has the green light for cannabis delivery – this is how it will work
On December 9, 2022, the New York City Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released Cannabis Delivery Guidance, allowing retail dispensaries, including CAURD (Adult-Use Retail Disp
What the future of state cannabis legislation looks like with the new Congress
Around the 118th Congress and what it can and cannot achieve in the next two years. With the House of Representatives now controlled by Republicans and the Senate and Executive Bra
A Rhode Island grower won a cannabis contest – the state fined him $10,000
With Rhode Island starting adult sales last week, growers will be looking to compete with those vying for the grow’s notoriety. However, an operator’s experience serves
Slow down Minnesota! State Pops Edible Manufacturer for Selling 2,500 mg Gummy Candies
ST. PAUL, Minnesota — The Minnesota Pharmacy Board of Pharmacy on Monday sued a Moorhead-based maker of THC-infused gummies, saying the company’s candies contain far higher
This State Is On Track To Beat Its $1.3 Billion Record Sales Year
By John Schroyer Recreational cannabis in Illinois continues to boom, with sales in October this year surpassing $131 million, according to state data. Sales continue to grow annu
Residents of this state don’t think it’s too dangerous to drive high
A Virginia poll shows residents don’t think marijuana is as risky as other drugs when it comes to driving. The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) said the results were
Only 4% of cannabis companies in Washington state are black-owned
The latest available data from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) shows that of all cannabis entrepreneurs in Seattle, Washington, only 4% are owned by blacks. A