Tag: recreational cannabis
No President Yet, but Cannabis Is a Big Winner in 2020 U.S. Election
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a year that has seen never-imagined changes to life as we know it, America just experienced what is likely its...
Vermont Set to Tax and Regulate Recreational Cannabis Sales
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont is set to become the eleventh state in the nation to regulate and tax recreational cannabis sales after Governor Phil...
House Set to Vote on Federal Marijuana Decriminalization
WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. House this September will vote on the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019, or MORE Act, which...
Cannabis and Coronavirus: Will New York Delay Legalization Due to Budget Woes?
ALBANY, N.Y. – Those looking forward to seeing legalized recreational cannabis in New York may have to wait even longer than they had hoped.Governor...
First Week of Illinois Legal Cannabis Sales Yields $11M
CHICAGO – In the first five days of legal recreational cannabis sales in Illinois, media reports said cannabis vendors raked in nearly $11 million....
Illinois Celebrates New Year with First Day of Recreational Cannabis Sales
CHICAGO – On January 1, 2020, Illinois became the eleventh state to legalize non-medicinal cannabis sales. Despite product shortages and long lines (which is...
5 Myths About Today’s Cannabis Consumer
Cannabis: In its short history of being a regulated substance in parts of the United States, many already consider it to be a staple...
Michigan Recreational Cannabis Sales Could Start as Early as Next Month
LANSING, Mich. – Sales of recreational cannabis could actually start ahead of schedule in one state. Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has notified dispensaries that...
The Key to Doing Business in Any Newly Legalized State: Listen and Learn
In June, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation
allowing recreational marijuana possession and sales starting January 1, 2020.
In so doing, he gave final approval to...
Four Ways to Attract Cannabis Shoppers on a Budget
Everybody loves a deal. Like a treasure hunt—it’s the feeling of having found a way to acquire your desire and at the lowest cost....