Aug 02 2023
According to a new report Illinois has the third largest cannabis market in the country, but it also has some of the highest prices. Titled A Deep Dive into the Illinois Cannabis Market, the report was conducted by the research firm Headset. It examines the Illinois cannabis market, which was approved for medical use in …
Aug 02 2023
July marked the first month of legal recreational marijuana sales in Maryland, with over $87 million sold. Maryland marijuana stores sold $87.4 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products in July, the first month marijuana sales were allowed to those who aren’t patients. This is roughly double the total number of sales for June, when …
Aug 01 2023
Today marked the first day of legal marijuana in Minnesota, with thousands visiting Red Lake Nation’s marijuana store, one of just two open in the state. As of today those 21 and older are allowed to possess and cultivate marijuana for recreational purposes in Minnesota. However, state-licensed marijuana stores are not expected to open until …
Aug 01 2023
In New Mexico over $45 million in marijuana and marijuana products were legally purchased in July. In total $45,733,682 in legal marijuana was sold in July in New Mexico, a similar number to the $46,076,614 sold in June. The top month for sales so far this year remains May, with $47.7 million sold. All of …
Aug 01 2023
The Northern Mariana Islands’ House of Representatives have overwhelming approved a bill to end pre-employment cannabis testing for most government jobs. Filed by Representative Diego Vincent Camacho, the legislation was passed by a 17 to 1 vote in the House, sending it to the Senate for consideration. The move comes around five years after the …
Aug 01 2023
According to a new study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) “shows promising effects in limiting adolescent alcohol binge drinking and rebalancing the bio-behavioural abnormalities.” The study was published online ahead of print by the National Library of Medicine, with the title Cannabidiol tempers alcohol intake and neuroendocrine and behavioural …
Aug 01 2023
Arkansas legislation that codifies gun rights for medical marijuana patients has officially taken effect. House Bill 1784, which took effect today, alters Arkansas’ laws related to concealed carry licenses to state that officials “shall not consider a person’s status as a qualifying patient or designated caregiver under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas …
Aug 01 2023
As of today, August 1, the possession and personal cultivation of recreational marijuana is legal in Minnesota for everyone 21 and older. Minnesota is now officially the 23rd state with legal recreational marijuana. The new law allows for the possession of up to two ounces of dried marijuana flower while in public and up to …
Jul 31 2023
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released a draft ballot explanation for a proposed initiated that would repeal the state’s medical marijuana program. This proposed initiated measure would repeal the state’s medical marijuana program that was approved by voters in the 2020 general election. The repeal would make all possession, use, cultivation, sale, manufacture, …
Jul 31 2023
According to the the 2023 Cannabis Global Price Index, New Yorkers consume the most marijuana in the world. The study found that New York City residents consume an average of 62.3 metric tons of marijuana each year, the highest amount in the world. Sydney, Australia came second with 45.8 metric tons per year, despite marijuana …
