Jun 08 2023
There was $17.2 million in marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Maine in the month of May. According to the Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy, there was $17,264,322 in legal marijuana sold in May, a modest but noticeable increase from the $16,289,077 sold in April. This beats the previous record of $17,042,278 set in …
Jun 08 2023
According to a new report released by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) a large majority of licensed truck drivers in the US support legalizing marijuana federally and an even higher percentage support loosening marijuana testing policies. The Impacts of Marijuana Legalization on the Trucking Industry report found that 72% of truck drivers support “loosening …
Jun 08 2023
A study published in the recent issue of the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse has found that twins who reside in legal marijuana states are less likely to experience negative consequences from drinking alcohol as compared to their co-twins who live in jurisdictions where marijuana is illegal. “As more states pass recreational cannabis …
Jun 08 2023
According to a new study published in the journal Clinical Gerontologist, the use of CBD tincture is associated with symptom improvements in those with Dementia. The study was conducted by researchers at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the Greek Association of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, and the University of Ioannina, all in Greece. The …
Jun 07 2023
Legal marijuana stores sold nearly $9 million in legal marijuana in May, a new monthly record for the state with a population of just less than 1.1 million. According to data released by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations, there was $6,037,183.97 in recreational marijuana sold in May, as well as $2,979,828.99 worth of …
Jun 06 2023
There was just shy of $80 million in legal marijuana sold in May in Oregon. In total Oregon marijuana stores sold $79,071,330 worth of marijuana and marijuana products. This is slightly less than, but roughly on par with, the $80.7 million sold in April and the $81 million sold in March. It’s about 6% less …
Jun 06 2023
The cost of marijuana in Massachusetts is now just $6.05 a gram, according to data released by the Cannabis Control Commission The average price per gram of legal marijuana in Massachusetts dropped from $6.63 in March, to $6.05 in April. The previous all-time low was $6.15 in January. The roughly $6 per gram average marks …
Jun 06 2023
Legislation scheduled for a hearing next week in the Massachusetts Legislature would give legal protections to tourists who have a valid medical marijuana authorization from another state. Filed by Senators Susan Moran, Lindsay Sabadosa and Patrick O’Connor, Senate Bill 1082 has been scheduled for a hearing by the Joint Committee on The Judiciary at 1pm …
Jun 06 2023
The Maine Legislature has given approval to legislation that doubles the current limit for the personal cultivation of marijuana. House Bill 555, filed by State Representative David Boyer along with a bipartisan coalition of nine other lawmakers, has now been passed by both the House of Representatives and Senate. It will soon be sent to …
Jun 06 2023
Rhode Island legislation that would legalize the possession and cultivation of the psychedelic compound psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms) has been passed by a key House committee. The House Judiciary Committee voted 12 to 2 today to pass House Bill 5923, roughly three months after it was introduced. The proposal would allow those 21 and …
