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Americans Want It – Some Politicians Prefer a Nanny State

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16
May

Five myths about a state-run cannabis industry. Because the debate between having a state-run vs. privately-owned cannabis industry is riddled with fallacies. State-owned vs. privately-owned cannabis companies. What’s the difference? Is one more advantageous than the other? Are state-run (or government-owned) farms and stores more concerned for the public than those pesky “for-profit” dispensaries? Let’s […]

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Five Myths About a State-Run Cannabis Industry – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

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16
May

Five myths about a state-run cannabis industry. Because the debate between having a state-run vs. privately-owned cannabis industry is riddled with fallacies. State-owned vs. privately-owned cannabis companies. What’s the difference? Is one more advantageous than the other? Are state-run (or government-owned) farms and stores more concerned for the public than those pesky “for-profit” dispensaries? Let’s […]

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Schumer Tosses A Little Hope Toward the Marijuana Industry

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16
May

U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) give hope the beleaguered cannabis industry – again Here we go again…U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chair of the Senate Finance Committee made a joint statement supporting […]

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DOT Makes Change in Marijuana Policy

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16
May

  Facing a hiring crisis that has ramifications on national security and more, the Space Force announced a new pilot program that would grant certain applicants who test positive for THC, the main psychoactive component in marijuana, a chance to retest and possibly join the ranks.  Now, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) has taken this […]

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Delaware, the Latest State to go Recreational

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13
May

Some states get a lot of attention when they pass marijuana legalization bills, and some go more under the radar. The latter is the case with Delaware, which quietly passed a recreational bill last month. Read on for details. Delaware recreational cannabis legalization Delaware is a pretty small state, which might explain why its recreational […]

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After Tax Restructuring, California Weed Market Still Going Down

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12
May

It was a big story last year when the state of California finally changed it cannabis tax structure so as to help its ailing weed market. But was enough done? Or even the right things? Now, many months after this tax restructuring, the California cannabis market looks like it might well tank out. How did […]

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Taxpayer-Funded Drugs – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

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12
May

When people say “safe supply,” they mean taxpayer-funded drugs. A recent investigative piece in the National Post inspired lively debate about it in the House of Commons.  But, as Noam Chomsky wrote, “The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that […]

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Tilray Brands, And the Balance Between Cannabis and Beer

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12
May

Like most big brands, cannabis company Tilray has had a difficult time. At least on the weed front. But unlike other brands, it’s not only invested in the weed industry; its also invested in the alcohol industry. In fact, Tilray Beer Brands, its division of craft beers, just reached #9 in sales volume for small […]

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Maine Is Getting It Right About Legal Weed While California and others struggle

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12
May

Good afternoon aficionados, gardeners, farmers, breeders, and dispensary buyers. Our tolerance is Starship-high after 4/20 on Hippie Hill, plus judging dabs for The Emerald Cup. Today, we’re smoking on some fresh Pledg from Sherbinskis, Zkittlez from MOCA Humboldt, and East Coast Sour Diesel from UJ. Online and across the US, a deluge of new candy, […]

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Maryland About to Open Adult-Use Market

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12
May

Maryland was one of two states that passed a cannabis legalization measure in last November’s elections; and its not wasting time getting things started. Whereas some states take years to get measures approved, this state is doing it in less than one. With legislation recently signed, Maryland is set to open its adult-use market July […]

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