Minnesota Marijuana News

How much can your weed be taxed in Missouri? A legal fight is … – KCUR

A little sales tax on the buds or gummies you buy at the neighborhood cannabis dispensary is one thing. But another tax? And another? Various state and local sales taxes lumped onto your recreational marijuana purchase can add upwards of 20% to the cost of legalized Missouri weed. The state cannabis trade association, which is …

How much can your weed be taxed in Missouri? A legal fight is … – KCUR Read More »

DeKalb County’s first marijuana dispensary opens – Shaw Local – Shaw Local News Network

DeKALB – Jessica Beatrice said she was excited to learn that Excelleaf was planning to have a soft opening Friday. So much so, that the DeKalb resident stood first in line waiting for staff at the marijuana dispensary to open its doors. “Up until now, I had to drive up to North Aurora, which is …

DeKalb County’s first marijuana dispensary opens – Shaw Local – Shaw Local News Network Read More »

California And New York State Officials Tell People To Buy … – Marijuana Moment

Marijuana regulators in California and New York are encouraging people to take advantage of Black Friday deals and support small businesses by shopping for cannabis at licensed retailers. As companies promote savings on the post-Thanksgiving sales occasion, both the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) and the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) shared …

California And New York State Officials Tell People To Buy … – Marijuana Moment Read More »

Minnesota Launching Pilot Program for Saliva-Based Drugged Driving Tests

Minnesota’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is pilot testing a saliva-based roadside cannabis impairment test, FOX 9 reports. The test will screen for six different compounds, including cannabis and opioids.   Mike Hanson, director of OTS, told FOX 9 that officials are “not looking to find somebody who used 10 days or 14 days ago” …

Minnesota Launching Pilot Program for Saliva-Based Drugged Driving Tests Read More »

Alabama Cannabis Regulators Reach Deal to End Lawsuits

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) this week reached a settlement with license applicants covering most of the issues that led to lawsuits against the agency, WBRC reports. The settlement still needs to be ratified, which is expected during the AMCC’s November 27 meeting.  Under the settlement terms, the AMCC will toss the scores of …

Alabama Cannabis Regulators Reach Deal to End Lawsuits Read More »

This state may soon require higher education for dispensary workers … – GreenState

As the cannabis industry expands, the need for skilled workers continues to increase. Several plant-centric education platforms have popped up to meet this demand, hoping to equip candidates with the knowledge they need to succeed in weed. Four-year universities are also taking note, with more colleges adding cannabis curriculum every year. While many cannabis companies …

This state may soon require higher education for dispensary workers … – GreenState Read More »

Winter Weed | Discover Taos | taosnews.com – The Taos News

In New Mexico, recreational marijuana has only become legal in the last two years. The recent surge in popularity and access with dispensaries popping up throughout the state is plainly evident here in Taos, too. Many stores line the main drive, taking over buildings and leasing spaces that were often previously left vacant. One such …

Winter Weed | Discover Taos | taosnews.com – The Taos News Read More »

Lawsuit Filed Over 2022 Worker Death at Trulieve Facility in Massachusetts

The family of the woman who died last year at Trulieve’s Holyoke, Massachusetts cannabis facility has filed a lawsuit against the company and the people who worked on its HVAC system, NBC Boston reports. The lawsuit alleges negligence, recklessness, and misconduct surrounding the death of then-27-year-old Lorna McMurrey, who the Occupational Safety and Health Administration …

Lawsuit Filed Over 2022 Worker Death at Trulieve Facility in Massachusetts Read More »

How 1.2 Million Marijuana Arrests Will Shape New York’s Legal Market – The New York Times

A new map illustrating 42 years of marijuana arrests documents the way that New York disproportionately targeted working-class, Black and Hispanic people for decades. For young Black men like Justin Sullivan, growing up in Harlem in the 2000s came with regular harassment from the police, making it risky to use marijuana. But when he started …

How 1.2 Million Marijuana Arrests Will Shape New York’s Legal Market – The New York Times Read More »

Scroll to Top