More Than $13B of Cannabis Sold in Colorado Since Legalization in 2012
Mon / Nov 7th
Colorado has sold $13.4 billion worth of adult-use cannabis since its legalization in 2012, generating $2.2 billion in taxes for the state.
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Mon / Nov 7th
Colorado has sold $13.4 billion worth of adult-use cannabis since its legalization in 2012, generating $2.2 billion in taxes for the state.
Mon / Nov 7th
A recent poll in Idaho found that 68% of voters believe medical cannabis should be legalized in the state.
Mon / Nov 7th
Hemp fiber processing company FyberX is set to invest $17.5 million into its U.S. headquarters in Virginia.
Fri / Nov 4th
Entertainer Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has agreed to purchase Cresco Labs Inc. and Columbia Care Inc for close to $185 million.
Fri / Nov 4th
The U.S. Cannabis Council has launched a “Buy Legal” advertising campaign to encourage consumers to purchase cannabis products from regulated, legal sources.
Fri / Nov 4th
The national hemp harvest this year is estimated to be 46% smaller than in 2021.
Fri / Nov 4th
The National Industrial Hemp Council of America is seeking quick approval from the FDA to include hempseed-based ingredients in animal feed.
Thu / Nov 3rd
Cannabis is the sixth-most valuable crop in the U.S., according to the 2022 Leafly Cannabis Harvest Report.
Thu / Nov 3rd
New York has eliminated its adult-use cannabis testing limits for yeast, bacteria, and mold but will continue to monitor lab test results and licensees.
Thu / Nov 3rd
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board has received 100 applications for adult-use consumption lounges.
Thu / Nov 3rd
The mayor of St. Louis, Missouri has come out in opposition to adult-use cannabis legalization in the state, indicating that the amendment will create a “permanent exclusion” of minorities from the state’s cannabis industry.
Wed / Nov 2nd
Actor Jim Belushi’s cannabis company, Belushi’s Farm, has opened a new license partner location on Saint Regis (Akwesasne) Mohawk Tribe territory in upstate New York.
Wed / Nov 2nd
The Hawaii Tax Department released projections that adult-use cannabis legalization could lead to an estimated $50 million in additional annual state revenue.
Wed / Nov 2nd
Florida’s medical cannabis market saw its patient count increase by 25% during the fiscal year 2022, during which the industry sold some 546 million ounces of cannabis.
Wed / Nov 2nd
Cannabis advocates in South Dakota have opened an inquiry into whether state officials spoke in an official capacity to campaign against medical cannabis legalization, which is a violation of state law.
Tue / Nov 1st
Canopy Growth Corporation announced it will look to fast-track its expansion from Canada into the U.S. cannabis market.
Tue / Nov 1st
The New Jersey Assembly passed a proposal to let licensed cannabis businesses deduct certain expenses from their state tax filings; the bill still needs to pass the Senate and be signed by the governor.
Tue / Nov 1st
Maryland’s bid to legalize adult-use cannabis is seeing strong support among voters as evidenced by another poll in the state.
Tue / Nov 1st
A large group of cannabis businesses in New York and New Jersey sent a signed letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) requesting that he include restorative justice provisions in the SAFE Banking Act.
Mon / Oct 31st
A new survey found that 71% of Americans think adult-use cannabis legalization improves states’ economies.
Mon / Oct 31st
The California Cannabis Industry Association published a white paper this month describing the nationwide sale of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids as a public health crisis.
Mon / Oct 31st
New York officials have released the state’s regulations for adult-use cannabis sales by licensed dispensaries.
Mon / Oct 31st
The Missouri Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) is campaigning for voters to approve adult-use cannabis reforms during the midterm elections with the aim of rectifying the harm done to communities by the war on drugs.
Fri / Oct 28th
The California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce announced on Wednesday that it recently eradicated 7,503 plants and more than 936 pounds of cannabis flower.
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