Nov 26 2024
A Minnesota judge on Monday halted a planned lottery to award adult-use marijuana licenses after applicants who were denied access filed a lawsuit alleging the process lacked transparency and did not provide an appeals mechanism. Ramsey County District Court Judge Stephen Smith made the decision following an hourlong online hearing, calling off the lottery that …
Nov 26 2024
A coalition of Democratic senators and representatives is urging the Biden administration to finalize plans to limit federal marijuana prosecutions and expand clemency efforts before President Joe Biden’s term concludes in January. In a letter sent Tuesday, first reported by Rolling Stone, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) joined Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA), …
Nov 25 2024
Sunburn Cannabis, a Florida-based and vertically integrated cannabis operator, has announced the opening of its first dispensary in Cape Coral, the Company’s 15th store in the state. The store is located at 1628 Del Prado Blvd S and regular hours are Monday-Sunday from 9 AM–8:45 PM, according to a press release. Sunburn Cannabis is inspired by Florida’s rich history …
Nov 25 2024
Kentucky has issued its initial 36 medical marijuana dispensary licenses through a lottery conducted Monday at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. The recipients, selected from specific regions, were chosen from a pool of 4,075 applicants, according to Sam Flynn, executive director of the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis. “This marks another significant step in …
Nov 25 2024
Just in time for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, the top marijuana strains and flower brands of 2024, according to budtenders, have been unveiled by Leafly. This fall, more than 900 budtenders from across the country cast their votes to identify the best cannabis strains and brands in their states. The final results highlight winners …
Nov 25 2024
A new survey reveals that approximately 70% of Indiana voters support legalizing marijuana for adults 21 and older. The survey, conducted by Causeway Solutions, asked registered voters in the state two key questions: whether they favor legalizing marijuana for adults and how a state legislator’s support for legalization would influence their vote. The findings indicate …
Nov 25 2024
A study published in The Cureus Journal of Medical Science highlights the potential benefits of cannabinoid use for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Conducted by researchers from Concentra Urgent Care (Orlando), the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, and the University …
Nov 24 2024
New York’s legal marijuana market is on track to surpass $1 billion in sales by the end of December, according to state officials. Since its launch two years ago, the market has recorded $863.9 million in sales, with recent months showing substantial growth. The state reached $500 million in cumulative sales by August, signaling accelerating …
Nov 24 2024
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., opened a new medical cannabis dispensary in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, November 23. The new location means that Trulieve now has 160 dispensaries open throughout Florida, more than any company in any medical marijuana state. A grand opening celebration will be held Friday, December …
Nov 24 2024
As of November 2024, Florida’s cannabis market showcases a diverse array of strains that have captured the preferences of consumers statewide. Despite recreational marijuana remaining illegal in Florida, the state has a burdening medical marijuana market featuring hundreds of dispensaries. This, combined with the underground market and online, have allowed specific strains to soar in …
