Apr 12 2023
Despite marijuana remaining illegal in much of the country, the legal marijuana industry in the United States supports over 417k full-time equivalent jobs. According to a new report by Vangst, a leading marijuana industry jobs platform, there are now 417,493 full-time equivalent jobs supported by the legal cannabis industry in the US. This is roughly …
Apr 12 2023
Marijuana-infused spirit Nowadays is now available in more than 35 states. Today Nowadays launches as “the first nationally available cannabis-infused spirit”, available in Low Dose and Micro Dose THC varieties. According to a press release, “Nowadays delivers a light and buzzy experience in a familiar format 750ml Bottle.” The brand was developed to “bridge the …
Apr 12 2023
There was roughly $250 million in legal marijuana sold in Michigan in March, the highest single-month since the start of legal recreational marijuana sales in late 2019. In total Michigan marijuana stores sold $249,674,216 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in March, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency Monthly Report. This marks a roughly 15% …
Apr 12 2023
Last week Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb joined Chief Prosecutor Aqueelah Jordan and Council President Blaine Griffin to file motions to expunge 4,077 records of marijuana convictions. The motions filed at the Justice Center wipe records dating back to 2017 for misdemeanor marijuana possession cases of 20 grams or less under Cleveland Codified Ordinance 607.02. …
Apr 11 2023
Colorado made $23 million in marijuana taxes in March according to data released today by the Colorado Department of Revenue. In total the state made $23,101,036 in taxes from the legal marijuana industry. This is roughly on par with, albeit slightly less than, the $24.7 million sold in February. However it is more than the …
Apr 11 2023
According to a pilot study published by the journal Biological Psychiatry, the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) “is effective for reducing seizure frequency and anxiety symptoms, with most patients showing reductions over time.” Conducted by researchers from Wayne State University and the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, the study is titled Effects of Cannabidiol Treatment on Anxiety, …
Apr 11 2023
Washington State’s full legislature has now voted in favor of establishing a task force and pilot program for the therapeutic and medical use of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms. Washington’s House of Representatives voted 87 to 10 today to pass Senate Bill 5263 through its third and final reading. The vote comes …
Apr 11 2023
Maryland’s full legislature has passed legislation that will prohibit police from using the smell of marijuana as reasonable suspicion or probable cause in order to detain an individual. House Bill 1071 was filed by Delegate Charlotte Crutchfield along with 43 cosponsors. The proposal was passed by the House of Delegates 101 to 36, and was …
Apr 11 2023
A bill that would expand Texas’ medical marijuana program has been passed by the state’s full House of Representatives. House Bill 1805, sponsored by Representative Stephanie Klick, was passed today by the house in an overwhelming 121 to 23 vote. This sends the measure to the Senate, with passage in the Senate sending it to …
Apr 11 2023
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has ruled that prohibiting someone from possessing guns simply because they consume marijuana is unconstitutional. The ruling from Judge Kathleen Cardone stems from a case brought forth by El Paso resident Paola Connelly. Connelly had been charged with multiple counts of possessing and transferring a …
