Sep 10 2024
A political committee tied to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has received a $1 million donation from Trish Duggan, a prominent Scientologist, as part of its efforts to block marijuana legalization and abortion rights. The Florida Freedom Fund, chaired by DeSantis’ Chief of Staff James Uthmeier, raised $1.11 million from August 24 to 30, with Duggan’s …
Sep 10 2024
Today, during a press conference, Governor Mike Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a joint task force between the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) to combat the spread of unregulated psychoactive cannabis products in Missouri. This latest action comes after Governor Parson announced Executive Order 24-10 …
Sep 10 2024
Six marijuana dispensaries in Ohio were fined by the state for violating advertising regulations during the early stages of recreational marijuana sales, which launched on August 6. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) imposed fines on the stores for not adhering to strict advertising guidelines, with penalties totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. “All …
Sep 10 2024
Today, the Florida Young Republicans on officially endorsed Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana. “As champions of individual freedom, supporting Amendment 3 is the obvious choice for Florida Young Republicans”. said said Megan Echtenkamp, Communications Director for the Florida Young Republicans in a press release. “We’re ready to move past the outdated stigma surrounding marijuana …
Sep 10 2024
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company had over 4,000 patrons in its first weekend. Located on the tribal land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Cherokee (91 Bingo Loop Rd), the marijuana superstore opened its doors to everyone 21 and older at 10am on Saturday, September 7. Between Saturday and Sunday, the store had …
Sep 10 2024
In Connecticut, there was over $25 million worth of marijuana sold legally, the first time the market has crossed the $25 million mark since December 2023. The $25,664,059 in legal marijuana is a little over $1 million more than the $24,653,219 sold in July, and is an uptick from the $24.8 million sold in August …
Sep 10 2024
There’s now 127 licensed medical marijuana dispensaries that have received dual-use licenses to sell recreational marijuana to everyone 21 and older. When recreational marijuana sales began on August 6, there was nearly 100 dispensaries selling recreational marijuana. That number has since increased to 127. According to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC), there’s also …
Sep 10 2024
In California, more than $340 million worth of legal marijuana and related products (including edibles, concentrates, and more) were sold in August. According to data released by the research firm Headset, licensed marijuana stores in California recorded $343.1 million in sales in August. So far this year, marijuana sales in California have reached approximately $2.8 …
Sep 10 2024
The Cannabis Research Institute in Chicago is now open, with the goal of exploring how cannabis may help or harm those who use it. The institute, first announced around 18 months ago, is focusing on marijuana’s medical applications, including the potential use of cannabis for cancer treatment. Additionally, the institute will assist in developing a …
Sep 09 2024
Today, Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg fired Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) Chair Shannon O’Brien, who was responsible for overseeing the state’s legal marijuana market. Goldberg said she fired O’Brien after carefully considering more than 20 hours of meetings held earlier this year as well as various documents, case law and policies. Goldberg said she fired O’Brien …
