Based in Portland, Oregon, Graham is Ganjapreneur's Chief Editor. He has been writing about the legalization landscape since 2012 and has been contributing to Ganjapreneur since our official launch in 2014.
Wed / Feb 28th
Oregon’s legal cannabis market experienced a downturn for the second consecutive year in 2023, with sales dropping to $955 million from a peak of $1.2 billion in 2021, amid challenges of oversupply and stagnant retail prices.
Tue / Feb 27th
A California auction of confiscated paraphernalia aiming to recover over $14.4 million in unpaid cannabis taxes yielded far less than expected, raising only $2,075.
Tue / Feb 27th
Canada is raising regulatory fees for cannabis operators to align with the nation’s 4.4% inflation rate, impacting various license application and annual fees to support the regulation of its legal cannabis market.
Mon / Feb 26th
Las Vegas has welcomed its first licensed cannabis consumption lounge, Smoke and Mirrors, marking a significant milestone seven years after Nevada’s legalization of cannabis and offering tourists and locals a legal place to enjoy their purchases.
Mon / Feb 26th
After much anticipation, Germany became the third EU country to legalize adult-use cannabis following a decisive vote in the Bundestag, marking a significant shift in drug policy and setting a precedent that may influence other EU nations.
Fri / Feb 23rd
Leading veterans groups and U.S. law enforcement officials have urged the Biden Administration to reschedule cannabis, highlighting its potential benefits for veterans and the need for reform to enhance treatments and reduce unnecessary legal consequences.
Fri / Feb 23rd
New Jersey’s cannabis sales have reached over $2 billion since 2018, with a significant boost from the adult-use market launched two years ago, as reported by the state’s top cannabis regulator to lawmakers.
Thu / Feb 22nd
Kentucky has partnered with Metrc for its first track-and-trace contract in the medical cannabis program, aiming to ensure regulatory compliance and safeguard patient health as the state prepares for the program’s launch.
Thu / Feb 22nd
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has approved a ballot initiative to enhance medical cannabis access, which includes a provision for the future legalization of adult-use cannabis contingent on federal decriminalization, aiming for a spot on the 2024 ballot.
Wed / Feb 21st
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee is proposing tax relief for cannabis operators by decoupling state and federal taxes, aiming to alleviate the financial burden imposed by IRS code 280E on the industry, with potential savings estimated in the millions.
Wed / Feb 21st
A Maryland-based cannabis grower is suing Smithfield police for allegedly lying about the legality of his operation and destroying seized cannabis that could have demonstrated its lawfulness, amidst claims of justice mishandling and evidence suppression.
Tue / Feb 20th
California officials auctioned off personal property from unlicensed and tax-delinquent cannabis dispensaries, marking a new strategy in the state’s efforts to regulate the cannabis industry and recover unpaid taxes, amid broader enforcement actions against the illicit market.
Tue / Feb 20th
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is urging state legislators to approve a proposal that would allow medical cannabis dispensaries to also cater to adult-use customers, following voter approval of adult-use cannabis but without the implementation of a market.
Mon / Feb 19th
New York cannabis regulators approved rules allowing adults to grow cannabis at home and issued 109 new cannabis licenses, with a 60-day public comment period set before the rules take effect, aiming to expand legal access and address challenges in the state’s cannabis market rollout.
Mon / Feb 19th
Virginia’s legislative chambers are advancing separate proposals to begin regulated adult-use cannabis sales by next year.
Mon / Feb 19th
The New Mexico Senate unanimously approved a non-binding resolution urging the Department of Health to explore the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms, highlighting bipartisan support and referencing research on its potential to treat depression and addiction.
Fri / Feb 16th
The Florida Senate has unanimously passed a bill to ban delta-8 THC products and impose strict regulations on the hemp industry, including THC caps and restrictions on products appealing to children.
Fri / Feb 16th
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a bill legalizing medical cannabis for conditions like cancer and PTSD, with the program expected to start in six months and targeting those affected by the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Thu / Feb 15th
As Thailand contemplates retracting its landmark cannabis decriminalization reforms, industry insiders prepare to launch lawsuits to safeguard their businesses amidst legislative attempts to restrict recreational use and pivot towards medical applications only.
Thu / Feb 15th
South Carolina’s Senate has passed a bill to allow medical cannabis for certain serious illnesses, mirroring a conservative approach that emphasizes tight regulation over production and dispensing, and setting a clear distinction from broader adult-use legalization.
Wed / Feb 14th
The U.S. Virgin Islands Cannabis Board voted on Tuesday to approve long-awaited rules and regulations for the territory’s adult-use cannabis industry, which was approved by lawmakers last January.
Wed / Feb 14th
Idaho lawmakers could strengthen the state’s already tenacious prohibition on cannabis under a new proposal that would establish a mandatory $420 fine for low-level cannabis possession cases.
Tue / Feb 13th
A new draft bill in California proposes significant regulatory changes for the cannabis industry, including placing hemp products under the regulatory control of cannabis regulators, restrictions on hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids, as well as hemp food and beverage standards.
Tue / Feb 13th
The U.S. Navy has updated its recruitment policy to no longer disqualify recruits who test positive for THC at boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois, aiming to adapt to the increasing prevalence and legal accessibility of cannabis.
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