Got a sticky question about what’s legal and what’s not in the state and on the street? We’ve got answers. Go anywhere in San Francisco and you’re bound to smell it: the pungent whiff of cannabis. Marijuana has been legal in California for medical use …
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Michigan Civil Service Commission Considers Ending Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing For Gov Workers
Michigan officials are moving closer to the idea of ending pre-employment cannabis testing for most government job applicants and providing those who have been penalized in the past over positive THC tests with the opportunity to have their sanctions r…
Cannabis Isn’t Legal Nationwide, But Americans Increasingly Approve of It
America’s on board Cannabis may face financial and regulatory malaise in the US, but that isn’t affecting the perceptions of consumers, who increasingly approve of it. A survey of nearly 4,400 US marijuana consumers and 1,200 nonusers shows how accepta…
New York State Issued Cannabis Lounge Consumption Guidelines
State cannabis regulators have framed draft regulations for businesses that will serve as venues for the controlled consumption of marijuana. On-site consumption lounges were envisioned in the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act approved in 2021, the…
Delaware Becomes 22nd State To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis, Bypassing Governor’s Signature
Delaware is the latest state to embrace the green revolution, becoming the 22nd state to fully legalize recreational marijuana. The state’s legislature recently enacted two bills: House Bill 1 (HB 1) removes all penalties for marijuana use or possessio…
The Newest NYC Dispensary Is a Women-Owned White-Glove Experience
After perhaps too long, recreational weed was finally made legal across New York State in March 2021. Since then, New York City has slowly rolled out four legal dispensaries—each operated by individuals or organizations selected for their charitable mi…
Social Equity Cannabis Entrepreneurs Still Face Hurdles, Demand Action From State
Representatives of 17 local organizations urged Illinois lawmakers to take action on social equity legislation for cannabis licenses before their session wraps in Springfield next week. As CBS 2’s Tara Molina reported, issues at the state level are sti…
‘Growing Belushi’ Co-Star On Cannabis Biz, Legalization And Growing Weed
Since its 2020 debut on the Discovery Channel, Growing Belushi, a reality TV show starring performer Jim Belushi and his cannabis farm in Southern Oregon, has become a popular mainstay. Currently, in its third season, the show features a cast that also…
Recreational Cannabis Enthusiasts Get Closer To Legalizing Weed In Ohio
Recreational marijuana advocates have started to collect signatures to put weed on the ballot this November. The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Coalition is now collecting petition signatures from people like Sam from Cleveland to change state law. “Y…
How Advertisers Are Building Up Their Cannabis Ad Budgets As Marijuana Regulations Loosen
This past 4/20, Gbemi Maiyegun was surprised to see just how many mainstream brands were celebrating with cannabis-friendly ads, partnerships and marketing messages. There were the usual suspects like Jack in the Box and Ben & Jerry’s (whose campai…