Are States Redlining Cannabis Dispensaries?
“Urban decay” in America speaks a universal language, a vernacular seen and heard in movies, political ads and in real life. It sounds like this: Broken windows, vacant buildings, graffiti-covered walls and doors. Ne’er do-wells loitering outside liquor stores and pornography merchants (less visible in the online era but still a part of this classic trope). But thanks to cannabis legalization, struggling areas in America have another feature: legal cannabis dispensaries. The higher concentration of dispensaries in America’s lower income areas may be due to the destructive practice of “redlining.” According to recent research out of Washington state and published in the journal Drug and Alcohol…
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New medical marijuana dispensary opens in Stamford – News 12 Bronx
Feb 24, 2022, 10:22pmUpdated on Feb 25, 2022 By: News 12 Staff A new medical marijuana dispensary opened in Stamford this week as the state prepares to roll out licenses for recreational sales. Fine Fettle Dispensary opened its third Connecticut location on Research Drive in Stamford. Pharmacy manager Yatish Parmar says products are available only to registered patients with a card for one of the state’s approved conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain. Recreational use for adults will open up for retailers later this year or next year. The latest rolling lottery for hybrid cannabis licenses began…
Read More »South Dakota Senate passes bill to legalize recreational pot – CT Insider
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Senate on Wednesday passed a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana, as Republicans reasoned they should jump ahead of a campaign to legalize it on the November ballot. The bill passed by a single vote in the Republican-controlled Senate, showing just how divided lawmakers are on pot legalization. The proposal will next head to the House, where Republicans have pushed tighter restrictions on medical marijuana. They have been prodded by voters, who approved by 54% a 2020 constitutional amendment, known as Amendment A, to legalize recreational pot, medical marijuana and hemp. However, Republican Gov….
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A case against issuing warrants + exploiting marijuana rule changes – Marijuana Business Daily
(You can have cannabis finance content such as this delivered directly to your inbox. Simply sign up here for our weekly MJBizFinance newsletter.) Deal of the Week / In partnership with Viridian Capital Advisors Is Enveric Biosciences move warranted? Enveric Biosciences (Nasdaq: ENVB), a biotechnology company in Florida focused on using psychedelic-derived molecules and synthetic cannabinoids to treat mental health and cancer, on Feb. 15 closed on a $10 million public units offering. Details of the deal: Enveric sold 20 million units at 50 cents per unit. Each unit included one common share and one warrant with a five-year term and a 10% exercise…
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New Haven Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison for Firearm and Drug Offenses – Department of Justice
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that THEO SARGENT, also known as “Ciph,” 43, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 33 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlawfully possessing firearms and narcotics. According to court documents and statements made in court, on May 10, 2019, New Haven Police conducted a court-authorized search of his residence on Quinnipiac Avenue in New Haven and seized three handguns, more than 300 rounds of ammunition, approximately 20 grams of crack, quantities of marijuana…
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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 428,000 Full-Time Workers – Norml
The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 100,000 new jobs in 2021 and now employs over 428,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Leafly.com and Whitney Economics. According to its latest report, the cannabis industry created an average of 280 new jobs per day in 2021. That represents a 33 percent year-over-year increase, and it marks the fifth year in a row of annual jobs growth greater than 27 percent. “At a time when the rest of the economy is struggling and people are leaving their jobs in droves, the legal cannabis industry is blooming, showing exponential employment growth, and…
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Acreage Holdings Emerges from Turnaround with Consolidated Footprint in High Growth Markets – New Cannabis Ventures – New Cannabis Ventures
Exclusive Interview with Acreage Holdings CEO Peter Caldini About 18 months ago, Acreage Holdings (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTCQX: ACRHF, ACRDF) began a turnaround process that focused on identifying key markets and financial discipline. CEO Peter Caldini spoke with New Cannabis Ventures about Acreage’s core markets, branding and the company’s growth opportunities in 2022. Listen to the entire interview or read the summary below: The Turnaround Team Caldini stepped into the CEO role in December 2020. He brings with him a background in the healthcare and CPG industries. He has experience leading brands, working in regulated environments and in emerging markets….
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Toolkit: How to talk to kids about cannabis
Toolkit: How to talk to kids about cannabis | 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. When it comes to talking to kids about cannabis, many parents don’t know where to start. From what’s age-appropriate to what language to use, the stress around opening up the conversation can leave many to put off having…
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