A job opening for a full-time marijuana content creator has garnered hundreds of applications, but remains open for those interested in applying. Earlier this month Custom Cones USA announced what they call the “Ultimate Stoner Dream Job”. A week later, and the job remains open, although hundreds have applied. “One full-time social media guru and …
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Mar 10 2024
North Carolina Marijuana Megastore Opening On Tribal Land to Everyone 21+ On April 20
A marijuana megastore located in a refurbished bingo hall will open April 20 on tribal land, and anyone 21 and older can be a customer. The megastore cost over $50 million to create, and will open at 9am on April 20 on the tribal land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (ECBI). Although it …
Mar 10 2024
New Hampshire House Passes Bills to Double Medical Marijuana Possession Limit, Allow Medical Marijuana for Any Condition
New Hampshire’s full House of Representatives has passed a set of bills meant to expand the state’s medical marijuana program. The House has given approval to House Bill 1350, filed in December by State Representative Heath Howard (D). If approved into law, the possession limit for medical marijuana patients would be increased from two ounces, …
Mar 08 2024
73% of Humboldt County Voters Reject Initiative to Restrict Marijuana Cultivation
An initiative to significantly restrict marijuana cultivation in Humboldt County, California has been overwhelmingly rejected by voters. 73% of voters opposed Measure A, the Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative, in finalized results from Tuesday’s election. The measure would have placed a number of restrictions and limitation on marijuana growers. Specifically, the proposal would have:
Mar 08 2024
Massachusetts: $143 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in February, Total Sales Pass $7 Billion, Prices Reach All-Time Lows
There was over $143 million in marijuana sold legally in February in Massachusetts, with prices reaching a new low. According to data compiled and released by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), there was $143.2 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold in February, almost identical to the $143.8 million sold in January despite …
Mar 07 2024
President Biden Promotes Marijuana Reform at State of the Union in Historic First
For the first time in history a President of the United States has promoted marijuana reform at a State of the Union address. During tonight’s address President Biden mentioned “directing my Cabinet to review the federal classification of marijuana, and expunging thousands of convictions for mere possession, because no one should be jailed for using …
Mar 07 2024
US House Passes Legislation to Study State Marijuana Laws
A provision to have federal agencies study state marijuana laws while preparing for federal legalization has been included in a set of spending packages passed by the full United States House of Representatives. The provision directs the Department of the Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to work with experts to assess state …
Mar 07 2024
Virginia Governor Set to Veto Bill to Legalize Marijuana Sales
Based on recent comments from the bill’s sponsor and the state’s governor, a Virginia bill to legalize marijuana sales is likely to receive a veto. Late last month Virginia’s Legislature passed legislation to allow licensed marijuana sales to begin on May 1, 2025, with marijuana taxed at 11.6%. Those 21 and older would be authorized …
Mar 07 2024
Federal Legislation to Allow Marijuana Banking Now Sponsored by More Than a Quarter of US Congress
Legislation to allow marijuana banking has 140 sponsors in the United States Senate and House of Representatives. The SAFE Banking Act in the House now has 104 sponsors, with the updated SAFER Banking Act in the Senate having 36. This brings the combined total to 140, representing 26% of the entire US Congress. Although they …
Mar 07 2024
Maine: $18 Million Worth of Marijuana Sold in February, Over 325,000 Different Transactions
In Maine, February marijuana sales topped $18 million. There was $18,014,488 worth of marijuana sold legally in February according to the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy. This is roughly half a million dollars more than the total sales for January, but around $1 million lower then December. Sales were distributed across 326,888 different transactions in …