Multistate marijuana company MedMen Enterprises has closed a non-brokered private placement worth $10 million that will be used “to drive” new store openings in Boston and San Francisco. MedMen sold $10 million worth of units at 32 cents per unit. Each unit includes one subordinate voting share and one share purchase warrant redeemable for an …
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A coalition of stakeholders from across California joined forces to deliver a message to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature: Help victims of the war on drugs get into the legal cannabis industry or face a court fight. Kika Keith, president of the Los Angeles-based Social Equity Owners and Workers Association, and other social …
CA marijuana social equity advocates demand help, threaten to sue state Read More »
If you’ve been reading our blog for the last few years, you know that California has taken a pretty absurd position on hemp-derived CBD for the last few years. Though the state led the charge to legalize cannabis (in California, “cannabis” is legally defined as only marijuana and not hemp), the state just can’t get …
Minnesota’s Legislature approved smokable flower for medical cannabis patients, which could significantly boost sales in what has been a heavily regulated MMJ market that has only two operators. The change, effective no later than March 2022, will provide a more affordable option to customers and might financially strengthen the state’s MMJ program overall. House lawmakers …
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom might need all the political ammunition he can muster later this year when he faces a recall election, but he probably shouldn’t count on an outpouring of support from the marijuana industry – despite having championed recreational legalization when it was on the ballot five years ago. Newsom even offered a …
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The CEO of a licensed Simcoe, Ont., cannabis producer says he hopes to create an experience similar to that of a winery or brewery, except with marijuana. Geoff Hoover expects Thrive’s farm-gate retail store, the first in Canada, will bring the product a little more quickly to consumers by allowing purchase of the company’s two …
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On Monday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed off on the state’s medical cannabis bill, SB 46, making Alabama the 36th state to legalize medical cannabis. Gov. Ivey thanked Sen. Tim Melson and Rep. Mike Ball for leading efforts on legalization over the years. In a press release, the Governor stated, “As research evolves, Sen. Melson …
The maker of Samuel Adams beer and Truly Hard seltzer is moving into Canada’s cannabis beverages market. The Boston Beer Co. says it will create a subsidiary to serve as a Canadian research and innovation hub for non-alcoholic cannabis beverages. The subsidiary will help the company develop and pilot pot drinks ahead of the possible …
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As we come out of the pandemic and workers head back to the office, our pets may be dealing with anxiety. A shoreline couple has come up with a new dog treat designed to help Fido feel better. Maybe it will help Cooper, a dog who looks pretty freaked out every time he gets in …
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I recently stumbled on this article published on “The Hill” entitled “To Safeguard public health let science guide marijuana legalization” written by Dr. Richard S. Rosenthal. In this article, the good doctor argues that “Science should be sitting at the center of all policy decisions regarding cannabis!” of which I actually agree. But then, upon …
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