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Johnny Boone, Leader of the Cornbread Mafia, and ‘Godfather of Grass,’ Passes Away
Omertà. It’s the Italian word for “code of silence.” And it’s tattooed on the back of Kentucky’s most notorious marijuana-growing…
Legal Challenge Against NYC’s Cannabis Shop Crackdown Alleges Unconstitutionality
Dozens of businesses closed in NYC’s cannabis enforcement blitz are filing a class-action lawsuit against the city. They claim the…
Cannabist Co. Exits Florida Market After $19M Loss in 2023
New York-based Cannabist Co. Holdings, formerly known as Columbia Care, has announced plans to divest its entire Florida portfolio, including…
Cannabis Takes Center Stage at California State Fair
California’s state fair has moved to become the first event of its kind by allowing the sale and consumption of…
Toxic Tokes: High Pesticide Levels Found in Cannabis Products
Weed is legal and subject to regulation in the Golden State. But as a joint investigation by The Times and…
Vermont’s Attempt to Overturn Safe Drug Consumption Site Veto Fails by One Vote
The Vermont General Assembly failed to gather enough votes to overturn the governor’s veto of a safe consumption site (SCS)…
Florida Hemp Industry Relieved as DeSantis Vetoes Delta-8 THC Ban
The hemp community in Florida is breathing a collective sigh of relief following Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) veto of a…
Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill to Research Psychedelics Therapy for Veterans
The Massachusetts Senate has approved a bill focused on military veterans that includes provisions to create a psychedelics working group…
Netherlands Expands Legal Cannabis Cultivation: A New Era Begins
The Netherlands’ famous marijuana-selling “coffee shops” can now acquire regulated cannabis from licensed growers in eight additional cities as the…
Opponents Condemn FDA’s Cannabis Rescheduling Process, Citing Poor Study Quality
Leaders of a prohibitionist group publicly criticized the government’s planned rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances…
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…
