Two bills were recently introduced to prevent illegal cannabis cultivation efforts, which are using more water than ever in the wake of a historic California drought. “Illegal cannabis farming is devastating the desert communities of San Bernardino County,” said San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman in a press release. “The County is […]
Author: Eric Sheetz
Cannabis Events Just Might Save Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey could return to its original glory as a tourist destination with the boom of the Green Rush and the cannabis business events that follow. A city once dominated by the gambling industry is now facing its unknown future, and local experts think cannabis business-to-business events could solve that problem. The familiar […]
Missouri Medical Cannabis Licenses Suspended Over ‘Irregularities’
Regulators in Missouri have suspended four medical weed licenses and ordered products to be destroyed over alleged irregularities at the cannabis operators. The suspensions, which were revealed by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Thursday, are part of a compromise agreement that marks the end of a dispute between the licensees and state regulators over reported […]
Joe Rogan Slams U.S. Customs for Seizing Weed and Psychedelics
Joe Rogan isn’t happy after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) for seizing a recent shipment containing cannabis, psilocybin, and MDMA from a vehicle. Once again, the podcaster is being loudly vocal about his views, saying the CPB officers should try psychedelics themselves instead. Port of Champlain CBP officers encountered a vehicle with a […]
Five Texas Cities to Vote on Decriminalization This Year
This could be a big year for Texas, as there are currently five different decriminalization measures on November ballots from five different cities. It appears that, even though progress is happening slowly, this will be a big year for decriminalization across the super-sized state. Last week, activists in Harker Heights with the progressive group Ground […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Former Cop, Says ‘Light Up’
At an appearance at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) held June 1 – 3 in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams spoke on Friday and told millions of New Yorkers to “light up.” He told attendees to support even unlicensed businesses during the gray area time period until New York’s market matures. […]
Massachusetts Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Officially Exceed $3 Billion, State Reports
Massachusetts adult-use marijuana sales have officially surpassed $3 billion since the market launched in 2018, state officials reported on Wednesday. With 216 cannabis retailers and 11 delivery businesses operating across the commonwealth, the total gross sales for recreational marijuana reached $3,001,846,490 as of May 14. The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) noted that it’s only been […]
Colorado Monthly Marijuana Sales Rebound In March, But Purchases Still Down From A Year Ago
So far this calendar year, more than $458 million of marijuana has been sold in Colorado. By Robert Davis | The Center Square Marijuana sales in Colorado rebounded slightly to $162 million in March, according to the latest data from the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR). The sales total represents a climb of more than […]
Illinois Marijuana Sales On The Rise Again, With $132 Million Of Cannabis Sold In April
Illinois adult-use marijuana sales reached nearly $132 million in April, the second highest monthly total since the market launched in 2020 and another sign that the state’s industry is stabilizing following a slump at the beginning of this year. The first couple of months of 2022 saw lagging sales, but state data on cannabis purchases […]
Ann Arbor Approves Entheogenic and Fungi Awareness Month
In Michigan, Ann Arbor City Council members named September “Entheogenic Plants and Fungi Awareness Month” on August 16. Councilmembers Jeff Hayner and Kathy Griswold were two of the individuals who sponsored the effort. In a digital city council meeting, Councilmember Jeff Hayner explained the reasoning regarding why September is the month that was chosen. “With […]