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Connecticut Governor Signs Cannabis Legalization Legislation

Adult-use cannabis is officially legal in Connecticut. On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 22, Governor Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill …

by Benjie Cooper/ June 23, 2021/ Agriculture, Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

New Jersey Warns Businesses Against Cannabis Gifts

New Jersey is warning cannabis companies about offering free cannabis products with purchases of snacks, baked goods, and other products. …

by Benjie Cooper/ June 21, 2021/ California, Cannabis, Industry, Law Enforcement, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Can Weed Give Africa’s Economies A Buzz?

Steel cranes continue to load containers full of raw tobacco leaves into ship holds in the bustling Indian Ocean port …

by Michael Sands/ June 16, 2021/ Agriculture, Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Hemp, Industry, International, Legalization, marijuana, Medical, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

The House of Representatives Reintroduce MORE Act

After overwhelmingly voting to decriminalize cannabis at the federal level last year, House leaders proposed a bill on Friday to …

by Michael Sands/ June 10, 2021/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Parent Company Invests $50 Million In Glass House

A vertically integrated California cannabis company is investing millions in one of the top growers in the state. The Parent …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 19, 2021/ Agriculture, Business, California, Cannabis, Community, Financial, Industry, Local, marijuana/

Federal Jury Convicts Mayor Of Extorting Cannabis Vendors

A former mayor in Massachusetts has been found guilty on charges related to a scheme to extort cannabis vendors for …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 18, 2021/ Business, Cannabis, Crime, Financial, Industry, Law Enforcement, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Black Farmers Protest SAHPRA Cannabis Licensing

Farmers and cultural groups have opposed the issuance process of cannabis cultivation licenses, accusing the South African Health Products Regulatory …

by Michael Sands/ May 13, 2021/ Agriculture, Business, Cannabis, Industry, Legalization, Lifestyle, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Curaleaf Opens New Shop In Westmont

There’s a new cannabis shop in Illinois, rooted in efforts to improve local communities and the lives of residents. On …

by Benjie Cooper/ April 19, 2021/ Business, Cannabis, Community, Events, Industry, Lifestyle, marijuana, New Products/

Mercer Park To Acquire Glass House Group

A special purpose acquisition company is acquiring one of California’s top cannabis brands. Mercer Park Brand Acquisition Group (BRND) has …

by Benjie Cooper/ April 9, 2021/ Agriculture, Business, California, Cannabis, Financial, Industry, Local, marijuana/

Virginia Governor Proposes Expediting Cannabis Legalization

Governor Ralph Northam wants to speed up cannabis legalization in Virginia. Last week, Governor Northam proposed legalizing cannabis possession by …

by Benjie Cooper/ April 6, 2021/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Lifestyle, marijuana, Politics, regulation/