Anthony Martinelli

There’s now 127 licensed medical marijuana dispensaries that have received dual-use licenses to sell recreational marijuana to everyone 21 and older. When recreational marijuana sales began on August 6, there was nearly 100 dispensaries selling recreational marijuana. That number has since increased to 127. According to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC), there’s also …

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In California, more than $340 million worth of legal marijuana and related products (including edibles, concentrates, and more) were sold in August. According to data released by the research firm Headset, licensed marijuana stores in California recorded $343.1 million in sales in August. So far this year, marijuana sales in California have reached approximately $2.8 …

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The Cannabis Research Institute in Chicago is now open, with the goal of exploring how cannabis may help or harm those who use it. The institute, first announced around 18 months ago, is focusing on marijuana’s medical applications, including the potential use of cannabis for cancer treatment. Additionally, the institute will assist in developing a …

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Today, Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg fired Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) Chair Shannon O’Brien, who was responsible for overseeing the state’s legal marijuana market. Goldberg said she fired O’Brien after carefully considering more than 20 hours of meetings held earlier this year as well as various documents, case law and policies. Goldberg said she fired O’Brien …

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In Montana, there was most legal marijuana sales in August than any previous month. Data released by the Montana Department of Revenue shows that there was $25,851,878 worth of recreational marijuana sold in August via licensed retail outlets. This is in addition to the $3,865,003 worth of medical marijuana purchased by patients, combining for a …

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Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a multi-state cannabis company, has officially opened its 27th Florida dispensary, which is located in Ocala. The location, which is now open, marks the company’s 27th dispensary in the state and 31st nationwide. Located at 8750 SW 200th St., Suite 101, Planet 13 Ocala is open from 9 a.m. to 8 …

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This November, Arkansas voters will consider an initiative that would significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program, in addition to establishing a federal trigger for recreational marijuana legalization. The Arkansas Medical Cannabis Amendment of 2024, put forth by Arkansans for Patient Access (APA), will appear on the November 5 ballot. The initiative would expand the …

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Rhode Island is moving forward with plans to allocate 24 new cannabis retail licenses through a hybrid process that combines a merit-based screening and a lottery system. The state’s Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved the approach on Friday, which seeks to balance fairness with efficiency as Rhode Island’s recreational cannabis market continues to develop. Under …

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The Stop Pot Act, introduced by Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC) last September, is the most prominent piece of anti-marijuana legislation currently in the U.S. Congress, despite having only five sponsors from three states. The Stop Pot Act seeks to penalize states and tribes that have legalized recreational marijuana by withholding federal highway funds. Despite having …

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Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has responded to former President Trump’s recent remarks, where he expressed support for legalizing marijuana in Florida, federal rescheduling, and passing marijuana banking legislation. “As president, Trump cracked down on nonviolent marijuana offenses, undermining state legalization laws, opposed safe banking legislation, and even tried to remove protections for medical …

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