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Cannabis Legalization in Maryland

Majority of Voters Support Cannabis Legalization in Maryland

In a recent poll by Goucher College, it was found that the majority of Maryland voters support cannabis legalization. The poll, which surveyed 1,008 Maryland residents, found that 59% of respondents would vote in favor of legalizing cannabis if the issue were to be put on the ballot, while 34% said they would vote against […]

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Consumption-Friendly Show Coming to MA

NECANN’s Consumption Friendly Show Coming to MA

The NECANN New Consumption-Friendly High Lifestyle Show is coming to Boston from October 7th to the 9th. NECANN is hosting a new event called the High Lifestyle Show. This event is a three-day gathering of cannabis brands, retailers, distributors, growers, artists, and consumers. The event will take place at a private resort hotel, the Regency

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Arrests in NJ Plummet Post-Legalization

Cannabis Arrests in New Jersey Plummet Post-Legalization

In the state of New Jersey, there has been a precipitous drop in arrests related to cannabis manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing since the legalization of adult-use cannabis, according to data released by the New Jersey State Police which was shared in a Politico article. When NJ legalized possession of recreational-use cannabis, it didn’t permit unlicensed

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Cannabis Firm Fined

Cannabis Firm Fined $115K in Michigan

The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency recently fined eight cannabis firms a total of $116,000 for failing to submit required financial reports by the deadline. Michigan regulators began publishing disciplinary action reports recently to cannabis businesses. The first report includes eight fines totaling $116,000 for failure to submit proper financial reports. No other violations were reported

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Female-Led Companies

Business Financing Harder for Women-Led Cannabis Companies

According to a recent Yahoo Finance report, female-led cannabis companies face significant challenges when it comes to raising capital, compared to their male counterparts. As the cannabis industry continues to grow, female-led cannabis companies are finding it increasingly difficult to raise capital. This is largely due to the high costs associated with running a cannabis

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Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in New York

Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Delayed Until Middle of Next Year in New York

The Executive Director of New York’s Office of Cannabis Management, Chris Alexander, said that applications for cannabis cultivation, processing, and other industry activities will be delayed until the middle of 2023.   “You’ll see regulations come out sooner – in the next two months or so – but middle of next year you’ll see those

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Adult-Use Legalization in Maryland

Adult-Use Legalization Campaign Support Launches in Maryland

The Yes on 4 campaign launched with a promotional video and website.The campaign is advocating for the legalization of cannabis for adults in the state. They argue that the legalization would help to reduce crime, raise revenue, and improve access to medicine.   Former National Football League player-turned-cannabis businessman Eugene Monroe is chairing a new

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$1B Cannabis Sold in Illinois

$1 Billion of Cannabis Sales in Illinois This Year

Illinois has surpassed more than $1 billion in cannabis sales by the end of August, which represents a 16% year-over-year increase from the previous year. According to Ganjapeneur, “The $1,015,700,115.70 in total sales represents a 16% year-over-year increase from August 2021 — last year, Illinois did not reach the $1 billion sales mark until October,

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dosage limits for medical cannabis in Florida

Commissioner Seeking to Overturn Medical Cannabis Dosage Limits in Florida

The Florida Department of Health on August 26 issued an emergency rule that creates limits on dose amounts in various forms of medical marijuana, state documents show. The rule went into effect the following Monday. Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried is seeking to overturn new medical cannabis dosage limits that took effect last month,

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50+ Citations Issued in New Jersey

Over 50 Citations Issued to Cannabis Businesses in New Jersey

Between January 2020 to April 2022, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission issued 54 citations to seven cannabis companies. The allegations included failing to register patients in the medical cannabis registry, security violations, and mold. According to Ganjapeneur, “Some of the companies that received the citations – including Verano Holdings Corp., Curaleaf Holdings Inc., and

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