Since the start of recreational sales in 2014, Coloradans have spent more than $9.9 billion on medical and recreational cannabis. While the global pandemic has caused thousands of businesses to close, the cannabis market has seen positive effects. In Colorado, cannabis sales have reached recording-breaking heights in 2020. Colorado Cannabis Sales Increase … [Read more...] about 2020 Cannabis Sales Reach Recording Breaking Heights in Colorado
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The Dime: 11/6/2020
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. Written by Katie Bryan | Emerald Magazine An eventful year fraught with strife was bookended with major wins for the cannabis … [Read more...] about The Dime: 11/6/2020
The Dime: 10/9/2020
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. Written by Katie Bryan | Emerald Magazine PBR and A Shot of THC On Wednesday, October 7th, Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) announced … [Read more...] about The Dime: 10/9/2020
Vermont Takes one Step Closer Towards Commercialized Legalization
While adult-use has been legal in Vermont since 2018, the state has yet to pass legislation establishing a system for retail sales. That's why the bill that legalizes commercial adult-use cannabis in Vermont is officially on it’s way to the desk of Governor Phil Scott. Thus, while possession of up to one ounce of flower, and cultivation of two plants are legal, there … [Read more...] about Vermont Takes one Step Closer Towards Commercialized Legalization
Illinois Social Equity Applicants Want to Delay Lottery Licensing Program
According to a 2017 survey by Marijuana Moment, just 19% of those who launched a cannabis business and/or have an ownership stake in a cannabis company are racial minorities.The need for social equity within the cannabis industry is pressing. Hard. And while many states have been pushing to increase their programs to right some of the wrongs done by the War on … [Read more...] about Illinois Social Equity Applicants Want to Delay Lottery Licensing Program