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DeSantis Will Honor Florida Voters’ Decision on Legalization Despite State Officials’ Opposition, Says Cannabis CEO
The CEO of a major cannabis company, Kim Rivers of Trulieve, has expressed confidence that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R)…
White House Drug Czar Advocates for Cannabis’s Reclassification to Schedule 3
Dr. Rahul Gupta, the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, recently discussed the Biden administration’s efforts to…
Democratic Senator Expresses Ongoing Concerns Over Cannabis Banking Bill’s Lack of Criminal Justice Reform
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), who was the sole Democrat to oppose the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act…
Former Obama Drug Czar Criticizes Cannabis Rescheduling as Politically Motivated
Gil Kerlikowske, the former U.S. drug czar under President Barack Obama, expressed doubt about marijuana’s medical efficacy and criticized the…
High Demand, Low Supply: Martha’s Vineyard Faces Cannabis Shortage
Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket face the looming possibility of a cannabis supply shortage this summer due to stringent shipping regulations….
California Considers Introducing Cannabis Cafés
The California State Assembly recently passed AB-1775, titled “Cannabis: Retail Preparation, Sale, and Consumption of Non-cannabis Food and Beverage Products.”…
New York Cracks Down on Illegal Weed Shops Once More
Even among supporters of legal cannabis, there is a growing consensus that the proliferation of weed shops in New York…
First Legal Cannabis License in Syracuse Awarded to Health Care Agency, No Plans for Implementation
Early last year, an affiliate of Central New York’s largest nursing home operator, Loretto, was granted the region’s first conditional…
California Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Café Legalization Bill
California lawmakers have taken a significant step toward legalizing cannabis cafes in the state by approving a bill, months after…
Risk Management
Wellness Takes Center Stage for Cannabis Workers in 2025
The cannabis industry has experienced unprecedented growth over the last decade, creating a wide array of opportunities for workers in…
Risk Mitigation Strategies for Cannabis Equipment Providers
As the cannabis industry continues to expand, cannabis equipment providers face a unique set of challenges that require careful attention…
First Year in Cannabis Retail: High Injury Risk for Workers
The cannabis industry has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with new markets opening up as more states legalize…
Improved Safety: Fewer Job Deaths in Cannabis in 2023
Improved Safety in the Cannabis Industry: Fewer Job Deaths in 2023 Highlight Progress and Challenges The cannabis industry, a rapidly…
Skilled Worker Shortage Challenges Fire Protection in 2025
Skilled Worker Shortage Challenges Fire Protection in 2025: Implications for the Cannabis Industry The cannabis industry, one of the fastest-growing…
Cannabis Industry Adapts to ASSP’s New Safety Training Guidelines
Cannabis Industry Adapts to ASSP’s New Safety Training Guidelines: A Comprehensive Approach to Workplace Safety in the Cannabis Sector The…
Tech Meets Emergency Management to Boost Cannabis Fire Safety
The rapid growth of the cannabis industry has introduced a range of challenges, including fire safety risks that must be…
2023 OSHA Data Reveals Injuries and Illnesses in Cannabis Sector
The cannabis industry has been growing rapidly in recent years, with legalization spreading across various states in the U.S. As…
OSHA Finalizes PPE Regulations for the Construction Industry
Improperly-Sized PPE and Its Impact on Construction Worker Safety: An OSHA Revision to Address a Longstanding Industry Concern In the…
Prioritizing Fall Protection in Cannabis Workplaces
Prioritizing Fall Protection in Cannabis Workplaces: A Critical Safety Concern In the rapidly expanding cannabis industry, where safety concerns often…
Federal Rescheduling: Influential Groups Outline Strategies
The Biden administration has formally initiated the process to reschedule marijuana at the federal level, sparking anticipation from advocates and…