Michigan Sends $150 Million In Marijuana Tax Dollars To Cities, Schools And Transportation Fund As Officials Approve First Social Consumption Site – Marijuana Moment
Most New Yorkers voters are against allowing people with prior marijuana convictions to get a head start in launching adult-use retail stores in the state, a new poll found just days after regulators approved a proposal to do just that. The survey from Siena College shows that only 33 percent of New Yorkers favor “ensuring that many of the first licenses for marijuana retail stores go to those previously convicted of marijuana-related crimes or their family members,” compared to 54 percent who are opposed and 13 percent who said they aren’t sure. It’s an interesting data point, as there’s generally…
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In the Weeds: Connecticut’s Licensing Lottery, Illinois’ Delays, Michigan Universities to Study Cannabis – JD Supra
Connecticut Accepts Unlimited Applications Through Cannabis License Lottery In February 2022, Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) started accepting applications for certain cannabis licenses for a period of 90 days. The cannabis licenses will be awarded through a lottery process in which six general retail licenses and six social equity licenses initially will be available. Social equity applicants must provide proof of income and residency, among other requirements, and will be selected outside the lottery process by DCP. Additionally, DCP cannot award a license to an applicant that already has two or more licenses in the same license category (e.g.,…
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Murder changed my mind: Pass the SAFE Banking Act now
Murder changed my mind: Pass the SAFE Banking Act now | Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Haymaker is Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott’s opinion column about cannabis culture and politics Last Friday, Leafly published Amara Barnes’ startling account of an armed robbery at her cannabis store. Barnes is a staff member…
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Ridgefield could put retail pot on the ballot. But so far, residents haven’t weighed in on the issue – New Haven Register
RIDGEFIELD — Officials are gauging residents’ interest on retail cannabis through a series of public hearings, although attendance has been slim so far. The purpose of the hearings is to hear people’s thoughts, opinions and concerns about whether or not Ridgefield should permit the sale of cannabis locally as the town considers whether to hold a referendum on the issue. Four people attended the first hearing, First Selectman Rudy Marconi said. Recreational marijuana was legalized at the state level last summer. Since then, towns like Ridgefield have passed temporary restrictions on cannabis establishments as they figure out how — and…
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Ridgefield could put retail pot on the ballot. But so far, residents haven’t weighed in on the issue – The Ridgefield Press
RIDGEFIELD — Officials are gauging residents’ interest on retail cannabis through a series of public hearings, although attendance has been slim so far. The purpose of the hearings is to hear people’s thoughts, opinions and concerns about whether or not Ridgefield should permit the sale of cannabis locally as the town considers whether to hold a referendum on the issue. Four people attended the first hearing, First Selectman Rudy Marconi said. Recreational marijuana was legalized at the state level last summer. Since then, towns like Ridgefield have passed temporary restrictions on cannabis establishments as they figure out how — and…
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Missouri Bill Would Let Voters Mandate More Oversight On Medical Marijuana Revenue Distribution To Veterans – Marijuana Moment
Most New Yorkers voters are against allowing people with prior marijuana convictions to get a head start in launching adult-use retail stores in the state, a new poll found just days after regulators approved a proposal to do just that. The survey from Siena College shows that only 33 percent of New Yorkers favor “ensuring that many of the first licenses for marijuana retail stores go to those previously convicted of marijuana-related crimes or their family members,” compared to 54 percent who are opposed and 13 percent who said they aren’t sure. It’s an interesting data point, as there’s generally…
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Colorado Lawmakers Reject Marijuana Consumer Employment Protection Bill Even After Gutting Its Main Provisions – Marijuana Moment
Most New Yorkers voters are against allowing people with prior marijuana convictions to get a head start in launching adult-use retail stores in the state, a new poll found just days after regulators approved a proposal to do just that. The survey from Siena College shows that only 33 percent of New Yorkers favor “ensuring that many of the first licenses for marijuana retail stores go to those previously convicted of marijuana-related crimes or their family members,” compared to 54 percent who are opposed and 13 percent who said they aren’t sure. It’s an interesting data point, as there’s generally…
Read More »Congressional cannabis vote scheduled for next week (Newsletter: March 25, 2022) – Marijuana Moment
NH legalization bill amended; MO psychedelics hearing; MD lawmakers vote to fund legal marijuana implementation; MI local drug decrim effort Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good deed for the day: donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there. Daniel J. Delaney of The Delaney Policy Group: “I’ve been a lobbyist and consultant in…
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