When I joined Green Thumb in June 2019, I knew virtually nothing about cannabis. Previously I’d worked for Sam’s Club for 15 years, 12 of which as a supervisor in the meat section. I wanted to move on, and a former colleague told me about GTI. The long…
pennsylvania
How a 6-foot-8 steel-town mayor became 2020’s unlikely legalization rock star
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman makes no apologies for his outspoken views—or his marijuana flag.
The post How a 6-foot-8 steel-town mayor became 2020’s unlikely legalization rock star appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis MSO Jushi plans $50 million expansion in Pennsylvania
Fast-growing multistate cannabis operator Jushi Holdings said it will invest $50 million to expand its Pennsylvania cultivation and processing facility to meet increasing market demand. The Florida-based MSO plans to expand the facility in Scranton fro…
$6 billion question: Which states are likely to legalize recreational marijuana in 2021?
Recreational marijuana legalization victories at the ballot box in Arizona and New Jersey this month have set the table for adult-use legalization in a handful of nearby states in 2021 – with more than $6 billion in business opportunities possibly up f…
New Jersey legislative panels advance adult-use cannabis bill
Two New Jersey legislative committees advanced legislation Monday that would implement an adult-use cannabis market, a first step after voters passed a milestone legalization referendum on Election Day. The identical state Senate and Assembly measures,…
Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis To Provide A Second Chance, Reform Criminal Justice System
Earlier this year, House Bill 2050 was introduced – a measure to allow for the legal sale of adult-use cannabis through a permitting structure for growers, processors, and dispensaries. There are several great components contained in this bill, includi…
Ayr Strategies moves into Ohio medical cannabis market, boosts PA presence
Ayr Strategies announced deals worth $39 million that will allow the multistate marijuana operator to enter a new market, Ohio, and expand its presence in Pennsylvania. The company’s two transactions in Ohio are worth a total of $18.2 million and…
4Front closes on sale of three Maryland medical marijuana dispensaries
Multistate cannabis operator 4Front Ventures said it has completed the sale of three medical marijuana dispensaries in Maryland for $5.5 million, as the Arizona-based company shifts its focus to adult-use markets such as in Illinois. Philadelphia-based…
Pennsylvania governor calls for marijuana legalization to boost economic recovery
Gov. Tom Wolf puts recreational legalization at the top of his autumn 2020 legislative agenda.
The post Pennsylvania governor calls for marijuana legalization to boost economic recovery appeared first on Leafly.
New York cannabis legalization will pair with neighboring states, Governors say
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania officials plan regulatory parity for legal marijuana.
The post New York cannabis legalization will pair with neighboring states, Governors say appeared first on Leafly.