Illegal Cannabis Grows Rise With Licensing Increase

While many people have followed the rules since adult-use cannabis sales began in January 2018, the unlawful cultivation and sale …

by Michael Sands/ August 31, 2021/ Agriculture, Business, California, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Law Enforcement, Legalization, marijuana, regulation/

South Africa’s Cannabis Industry Strategy

South Africa’s government launched a master plan aimed at leveraging a 28-billion-rand ($1.9-billion) cannabis economy that could generate 25,000 jobs …

by Michael Sands/ August 31, 2021/ Agriculture, Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, International, Legalization, marijuana, regulation/

Marilyn Alverio Appointed To Connecticut Social Equity Council

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has appointed a new member to the state’s Social Equity Council (SEC). On Wednesday, August 25, …

by Benjie Cooper/ August 30, 2021/ Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, regulation/

Astronaut Sorbet Among Spaced Food’s Early Access Offerings

A Canadian edible maker is offering early access to some of its upcoming edible products. The Vancouver-based Blackhawk Growth Corp. …

by Benjie Cooper/ August 27, 2021/ Business, Canada, Cannabis, Food & Drinks, Industry, International, marijuana, New Products/

Board of Supervisors Approves Thousand Palms Dispensary

The Thousand Palms Board of Supervisors gave their unanimous approval to a cannabis retail outlet in the unincorporated Thousand Palms …

by Michael Sands/ August 27, 2021/ Business, California, Cannabis, Industry, marijuana, regulation/

Shasta Supervisors Approve Budget To Combat Illegal Cannabis

The Sheriff Marijuana Eradication Team funding has gotten a $350,000 increase from the Shasta County Board of Supervisors. The boost …

by Michael Sands/ August 26, 2021/ Agriculture, California, Cannabis, Community, Crime, Law Enforcement, marijuana, regulation/

Amazon Backs Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill

Amazon has endorsed federal legislation to legalize cannabis and pledged not to test some of its employees for the substance. …

by Michael Sands/ August 26, 2021/ Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legislation, marijuana, Politics/

House Reintroduces Cannabis Decriminalization Bill

In May, the House of Representatives reintroduced a bill to legalize cannabis and develop social equity programs. After overwhelmingly voting …

by Michael Sands/ August 26, 2021/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/