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Expanding Equity: Illinois Grants 35 Conditional Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses

By / May 6, 2024 /

In a significant move towards promoting social equity in the cannabis industry, Illinois has granted 35 conditional adult-use retail licenses to social equity applicants. Here’s a breakdown of the latest…

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Canadian Medical Cannabis Exports Soar Amid Domestic Sales Decline: A Market Analysis

By / May 6, 2024 /

In a significant shift in the Canadian cannabis industry, exports of medical marijuana have reached unprecedented levels, signaling a growing trend among licensed producers to tap into international markets. Here’s…

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Florida Cannabis Campaign Mobilizes Veterans in Push for Legalization

By / May 6, 2024 /

Smart and Safe Florida is ramping up efforts to garner support for Amendment 3, a ballot measure seeking to legalize adult-use cannabis in Florida. In a strategic move, the campaign…

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Florida GOP Takes Stand Against Cannabis Legalization, Opening Door for DeSantis’ Counter Campaign

By / May 6, 2024 /

In a significant move, the Florida Republican Party has formally declared its opposition to a marijuana legalization initiative slated for the November ballot. This decision paves the way for Governor…

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Criminal Defense Lawyers Call on Biden: Free Cannabis Prisoners

By / May 6, 2024 /

In a significant move aimed at reforming federal cannabis policies, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is urging the Biden administration to decriminalize marijuana and commute the sentences…

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Connecticut Welcomes Zen Leaf Dispensary to its Cannabis Market

By / May 6, 2024 /

Verano Holdings, a prominent multi-state cannabis operator, has unveiled its latest venture in Connecticut with the grand opening of Zen Leaf Naugatuck. This marks the company’s third social equity joint…

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Massachusetts Psychedelics Legalization: Committee’s Warning Sets Stage for Ballot Battle

By / May 6, 2024 /

A Massachusetts joint legislative committee is advising the legislature not to pass a psychedelics legalization initiative—but activists are already collecting additional signatures to put the reform before voters on the…

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Lubbock Votes Down Cannabis Decriminalization Amidst Legal Battle: Texas AG Challenges Municipal Laws

By / May 6, 2024 /

In a recent election, residents of Lubbock, Texas, delivered a decisive blow to a local measure aimed at decriminalizing marijuana. The initiative, which sought to reform cannabis laws within the…

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Vermont Moves Closer to Psychedelics Reform: Senate Approval Paves Way for House Consideration

By / May 6, 2024 /

A bill in Vermont seeking to establish a task force on psychedelic-assisted therapy has moved forward in the House, with lawmakers making adjustments to its scope. Focus on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy…

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Manchester Airport Discovers Eight Suitcases Loaded with Cannabis

By / May 3, 2024 /

Border Force officers at Manchester Airport made a significant discovery on Wednesday, uncovering eight suitcases packed with a total of 278 packages of cannabis. This seizure marks one of the…

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Contrasting Cannabis: New Jersey’s Triumph vs. New York’s Trials

By / May 3, 2024 /

The cannabis industry in New Jersey is experiencing a remarkable surge, with sales skyrocketing by 38% in the first quarter of 2024. This substantial increase, reported by the New Jersey…

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Meghan Markle Denies Rumors of Netflix Show Filmed on Cannabis Farm

By / May 3, 2024 /

Meghan Markle is gearing up for the launch of her new cooking show on Netflix, but recent rumors swirling around suggest that the series is being filmed on a cannabis…

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