For many entrepreneurs, working in Canada’s cannabis industry is a mix of passion and uncertainty. Who will survive another year of legalization?
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Politics
Why do states allow legal weed but not homegrowing?
Even in states that have legalized some form of weed, there remains a stigma on allowing individuals to grow a couple of plants for themselves. Learn about what’s stopping them and the harsh penalties they impose.
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New York dispensaries can now sell cannabis flower, but who’s got it in stock?
A dramatic change catches NY dispensaries by surprise. It could be days or weeks before the bud hits the shelves.
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This restaurateur wants cannabis on menus across Canada
This man is pushing for change at the government level to have cannabis-infused specialty restaurants.
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This Irish activist planted cannabis outside the Prime Minister’s office—and he’s not done yet
Martin Condon is sparking a national conversation about legalization in Ireland, one seedling at a time.
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Massachusetts town charges local cannabis companies $866,000 for “policing”
There’s no evidence that cannabis companies negatively impact their communities. So why are they paying massive impact fees?
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Craft growers are pushing for excise tax reform in Canada
The excise tax, as it is now, is devastating small businesses. This craft cultivator is pushing for reform.
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Marijuana arrests dropped 36% in 2020, FBI data reveal
Covid lockdowns and legalization laws led to the fewest weed arrests since the 1990s. But why arrest anyone at all?
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Los Angeles County dismisses 60,000 more cannabis convictions
Today’s move comes more than a year after LA County dismissed 66,000 prior cannabis convictions.
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She has to wait 5 years to work in weed. Why, exactly?
The Canadian cannabis industry has a long way to go before it can be considered inclusive of BIPOC folks, especially for those with a criminal record.
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