Search Results: Massachusetts

Meg Sanders: Cannabis Industry Faces Widespread Struggles

By Bayley Greenleaf / May 31, 2024 /

Meg Sanders, CEO of Canna Provisions, recently appeared on the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss the regulatory hurdles facing the cannabis industry. She highlighted the difficulties of working with…

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A Decade On: Is Colorado’s Regulated Cannabis Model Still Leading the Nation?

By Bayley Greenleaf / May 31, 2024 /

Ten years ago, Colorado pioneered the model for state-regulated, adult-use marijuana, using alcohol and tobacco regulations as a guide. Since then, nearly half of all U.S. states have legalized adult-use…

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Monitoring the Evolving Business Landscape of Weed

By Gene Mcklnley / May 29, 2024 /

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) recently shared that the state collected $1.8 billion in cannabis sales during 2023. This figure reflects a combined total of recreational cannabis sales ($1.56…

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U.S. Drug Policy Director Addresses Cannabis Rescheduling Impact

By Becci Marti / May 29, 2024 /

Dr. Rahul Gupta, the Director of the Office of National Drug Policy (ONDCP) and President Joe Biden’s appointed “drug czar,” recently commented on the ongoing discussion of rescheduling cannabis. In…

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Kowloon Partners with Cannabis Beverage Brand to Launch Mai Tai Seltzer

By Bayley Greenleaf / May 29, 2024 /

LEVIA, a cannabis beverage brand based in Massachusetts, is partnering with Kowloon Restaurant to debut a limited-edition seltzer. AYR Wellness, LEVIA’s parent company, announced this collaboration on Tuesday. The Mai…

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New Hampshire Senate Passes Amended cannabis Legalization Bill, Sparking Opposition from Key House Lawmakers

By Phil Greenwood / May 24, 2024 /

For the first time ever, New Hampshire’s Senate passed a marijuana legalization measure on Thursday, returning the bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence on recent amendments before it…

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MedMen’s Bankruptcy: Receiver Schedules Creditors Meeting

By Mary Marty / May 22, 2024 /

The once-prominent cannabis operator, MedMen Enterprises, has hit rock bottom as it enters bankruptcy proceedings, marking a significant downfall in the cannabis industry. With creditors lining up to claim hundreds…

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DOJ Argues Cannabis Rescheduling Process Supports Federal Prohibition Rationality

By Mary Marty / May 22, 2024 /

In a recent court hearing, attorneys for the Justice Department argued that the federal government’s move to reschedule marijuana “supports the rationality” of the overall law prohibiting cannabis. However, the…

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Federal Judge Opens Doors: Public Access Granted to Cannabis Lawsuit Against DOJ

By Phil Greenwood / May 21, 2024 /

A federal judge has approved a request from marijuana companies to allow public access to a crucial hearing this week in a significant case concerning shielding in-state cannabis activity from…

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High Demand, Low Supply: Martha’s Vineyard Faces Cannabis Shortage

By Gene Mcklnley / May 21, 2024 /

Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket face the looming possibility of a cannabis supply shortage this summer due to stringent shipping regulations. Two prominent dispensaries, Island Time in Vineyard Haven and Green…

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