In a survey by EO Care, Inc., 88% of medical cannabis users stated that using the drug had caused them to consume less alcohol, prescription medication, or both. In addition, 51% of respondents said they would be likely or very likely to use cannabis if it were available through their health plan, according to the […]
Medical cannabis sales in Arkansas have surged this year, totaling $211.3 million, according to data provided by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) and reported by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Since the state’s first dispensaries opened in 2019, the DFA has collected $113 million in tax revenue from medical cannabis sales. Based on the DFA’s
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Republican Senator Mary Felzkowski, who sponsors a medical marijuana legalization bill in Wisconsin, expressed that her Democratic colleague’s push for broader cannabis legalization for recreational use is hampering efforts to garner Republican support for her medical-focused reform. Sen. Felzkowski, a cancer survivor and proponent of a more limited medical marijuana system in the state, mentioned
A coalition of cannabis operators and investors, including some of the nation’s largest multistate operators, has taken legal action against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. They argue that the federal government has no legitimate basis for enforcing the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) within state-regulated, intrastate cannabis operations. The lawsuit’s central aim is to prevent the
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For years, Michigan has enjoyed its status as a hotspot for Ohioans seeking affordable and accessible cannabis. With dispensaries dotting the border between the two states, Michigan has welcomed a steady influx of out-of-state customers. However, Ohio is now poised to challenge Michigan’s dominance in the cannabis market. On November 7, Ohioans will vote on
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In 2019, Travis Lane ventured into Virginia’s hemp industry, seeking an escape from his construction job and a chance to explore horticulture. Initially planning to wholesale hemp crops, he soon transitioned into retailing hemp products due to plummeting prices. When COVID-19 hit in 2020, Lane’s Nova Hemp adapted by establishing its own storefront and offering
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A recent survey conducted by Fort Hays State University, known as the “Kansas Speaks” survey, has revealed strong public support for cannabis legalization in Kansas. The survey indicates that nearly 70% of Kansans are in favor of legalizing adult-use cannabis, while only 16.9% oppose it. One of the most striking findings from the survey is
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A group of cannabis companies based in Massachusetts has initiated legal action against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, challenging the constitutionality of federal cannabis laws. The plaintiffs, which include Canna Provisions, Inc., Wiseacre Farm, Inc., Verano Holdings Corp., and Gyasi Sellers, an individual operating a cannabis courier business, contend that federal cannabis laws are an
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In a recent poll conducted by Stockton University, it was revealed that a majority of New Jersey adults, about 57%, often or sometimes encounter the smell of cannabis in public spaces. Among the respondents, 28% reported frequently smelling cannabis, while another 29% said they encountered the odor on occasion. Conversely, 32% of those surveyed claimed
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The U.S. Census Bureau has unveiled an interactive map that provides detailed information about the quarterly revenue generated by states through cannabis excise taxes, as well as the percentage of their total revenues represented by these taxes. This dataset encompasses the second half of 2021, all of 2022, and the first half of 2023. It’s
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