Despite legalization, many cities in New York and New Jersey are opting out of retail sales. Photo credit: Twenty20photos. After years of breaking through century-long stigma and outdated laws, the states of New York and New Jersey finally gained rights to recreational cannabis. As this was a victory for both states, it is only the beginning for cannabis. Retail is the … [Read more...] about New York and New Jersey Approve Recreational Weed, but Many Cities are Opting out of Retail Sales
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The Dime: 8/20/2021
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. California County Offers Grants to Legacy Cannabis Operators On August 16th, officials with Project Trellis in Humboldt County, California — a … [Read more...] about The Dime: 8/20/2021
From Middle School Teacher to CBD Industry: a Conversation with Founder of The Botanica Boutique
The Botanica Boutqiue edibles. Photo credit: Kris Haas. Emerald Media speaks with Kris Haas, CEO of Botanica Boutique, about her personal and professional experience with cannabis. Haas’s excitement about the growing cannabis industry and her desire to help others prompted her to launch The Botanica Boutique during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I want to teach people that they … [Read more...] about From Middle School Teacher to CBD Industry: a Conversation with Founder of The Botanica Boutique
Emerald Visits TheCannaBossLady, a CBD Shop in New Jersey
Opening a CBD store during a global pandemic? That’s something only a real cannba-boss lady could do. This April I got the honor of visiting TheCannaBossLady herself, Jill Cohen, and her CBD shop in New Jersey. Not only does she currently work for our very own Emerald Magazine as a managing director for Emerald Live webinars and ad sales, but she also managed to open … [Read more...] about Emerald Visits TheCannaBossLady, a CBD Shop in New Jersey
Green Zones in Newly Legalized States
New York and New Jersey have hopped on the cannabis legalization wave. However, dispensaries still face barriers ahead as officials adjust zoning regulations for densely-populated areas. Post-Legalization Legalizing cannabis is a feat in and of itself as only 16 states and the District of Columbia have legalized its recreational use. However, the challenge of bringing … [Read more...] about Green Zones in Newly Legalized States
