Display of a cannabis plantation. Photo credit: Ginger Chevalier/flickr. Since the start of this year, cannabis farmers in California endured yet another increase to the cannabis’ cultivation tax. The costs have proved burdensome. In fact, one cannabis grower from the Sonoma County, Doug Gardner, had to resort to uprooting an entire acre of cannabis plants to avoid … [Read more...] about As Taxes for Cannabis Operators Rise — and Underground Sales Outpace Legal Ones — California Lawmakers Face Pressure
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California’s Cannabis Industry Protests High State Taxes
Efforts to suspend cannabis taxes are increasing in California. Photo credit: SeDmi. California, the birthplace of the modern cannabis industry, is in danger of losing its spot as America's number one in cannabis sales. The state announced a raise in cultivation and sales tax rates come January. The raise is due to reflect nationwide inflation rates that currently … [Read more...] about California’s Cannabis Industry Protests High State Taxes
7 Green Wednesday and Cyber Week Deals in 2021
Green Wednesday and Cyber Monday cannabis deals. Photo credit: Alena A. There’s no time quite like the day before Thanksgiving to stock up on cannabis goodies. In the spirit of Black Friday, cannabis businesses and brands prepare for one of their biggest days of the year, Green Wednesday. Green Wednesday is a day when cannabis consumers seek out exclusive deals at … [Read more...] about 7 Green Wednesday and Cyber Week Deals in 2021
Online Auction Aims to Help Emerald Triangle Communities Recover From Wildfires
One 10x15 print of Monument Fire Milky Way by David Feral will be available during the fire recovery auction. Credit: Humboldt Grace Fire Recovery Project. One community in Northern California is on a mission to help those impacted by the California wildfires. Last year, wildfires scorched more than 4.2 million acres across California, reports NBC News. In … [Read more...] about Online Auction Aims to Help Emerald Triangle Communities Recover From Wildfires
Jackie McGowan’s Pursuit to Govern
Photo courtesy of Jackie McGowan. On Sept. 14th, California will hold a recall election in an attempt to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Among 46 candidates is a California native and devoted cannabis advocate, Jacqueline McGowan. Within the past seven years, McGowan has worked in cannabis policy, consulting and lobbying. This gives her a deeper understanding … [Read more...] about Jackie McGowan’s Pursuit to Govern
