Photo Credit: Yahoo. In 2005, a Harvard professor of economics named Jeffrey A. Miron published a report titled “The Budgetary Implications of Marijuana Prohibition.” Funded by The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), Miron concluded that cannabis legalization on a federal level would save the government $7.7 billion per year. He also estimated that the tax revenue would generate … [Read more...] about How Legalization is Creating Jobs and Boosting Revenue
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California State Fair to Allow Cannabis Consumption and Sales
Photo courtesy of castatefaircannabisawards.com The California State Fair is making headlines this summer as it prepares to become the first state fair in the nation to allow on-site cannabis sales and consumption. Held annually at Cal Expo in Sacramento, the fair takes place from July 12 to July 28. According to organizers, adults aged 21 and older attending the … [Read more...] about California State Fair to Allow Cannabis Consumption and Sales
Cannabis Reform Continues To Spread Across Europe
photo courtesy of International Conferences Group In February 2024, members of Germany’s Bundestag approved a long-awaited adult-use cannabis legalization measure. The successful vote came after nearly 2.5 years of debate and discussion among domestic lawmakers, as well as negotiations between Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach and the European Union (EU). If … [Read more...] about Cannabis Reform Continues To Spread Across Europe
Breaking Barriers: Marlon Coburn’s Trailblazing Leadership Journey in Cannabis
Photo Courtesy of Marlon Coburn Marlon Coburn, CEO of the California-based cannabis cultivation company THC Design, brings a unique perspective to the cannabis industry, drawing from his extensive experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. As a Black leader, Coburn fosters diversity and inclusion within THC Design and the broader cannabis community. Emerald spoke … [Read more...] about Breaking Barriers: Marlon Coburn’s Trailblazing Leadership Journey in Cannabis
Soft Power Sweets: Ethical Practice Meets Premium Cannabis Chocolate Treats
Photo courtesy of Soft Power Treats. In a saturated edibles market, Soft Power Sweets does business differently by focusing on ethics, sourcing, and ingredients while creating lavish cannabis-infused sweets. A love for “plants, candy, and the Earth” is the foundation for this New York-based company, which strives to create products that are rooted in gentleness and concern … [Read more...] about Soft Power Sweets: Ethical Practice Meets Premium Cannabis Chocolate Treats