– Amsterdam Police have arrested a man, Joel Faresta, who is accused of selling cannabis to individuals under the age of 21 at a shop called Higher Grounds located at 2 Ann Street. – The arrest followed multiple complaints from local residents about alleged illegal sales, leading the police to send an undercover agent into […]
San Diego’s New Cannabis Equity Program Criticized by Advocates
Protesters gathered outside of Mayor Todd Gloria’s annual state of the city address in San Diego, advocating for better equity in the cannabis industry. The city had recently launched the grant-funded Social Equity and Economic Development (SEED) program aimed at providing opportunities for those criminalized for cannabis to enter the now-legal ind
Catskill Cannabis Dispensary Update from Greene County Rep
A cannabis dispensary, named Catskill Roots, has been proposed for the Catskill area. The project representative, Demetri Chriss, has spoken at a Village Planning Board meeting, stating that the application for the dispensary license is in place with the New York state Office of Cannabis Management and Cannabis Control Board, and expressing confide
Survey: Cannabis Outperforms Traditional Meds for Pain Relief
Patients with chronic pain and other conditions have reported that cannabis is often more effective than conventional treatments, according to a survey published in the journal Frontiers in Medicine. Over 200 patients participated in the survey, most of whom suffered from chronic pain. Patients reported reductions in their daily pain following cann
Michigan Cannabis: Possible Game Changers in 2024
The Michigan cannabis industry reached the $3 billion mark in sales in the previous year and continues to grow at an astounding rate. The competition in the market is expected to intensify in 2024, with winners and losers emerging in the industry. There are speculations about potential federal rescheduling of cannabis and the enactment of […
Annual Mille Lacs Band Ojibwe Event: Priorities, Progress & Cannabis Plans
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, led by Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin, announced plans to open a cannabis growing facility as part of their progress in 2023. This decision was supported by a majority of band members and construction began in the fall, with completion expected by late summer. Benjamin outlined the band’s priorities for [&hell
DA Greene Talks Cannabis Advocacy and Future Plans
Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene testified before the Pennsylvania Senate Law and Justice Committee regarding legalization of adult-use marijuana in February 2022. Greene, who has admitted to using cannabis most of his life, also recently acquired his medical marijuana card. Greene’s concealed carry permit was revoked as a result of
Cannabis Sales Stabilize as Third Anniversary of Recreational Use Nears
Arizona’s recreational and medical marijuana markets have been somewhat stable with adult-use sale being at least double of the heavily regulated medical industry. Recreational sales have been hovering around $85 million for the past three months, while medical sales dipped to $25.3 million with medical sales consistently being one-third of r
Proposed Medical Cannabis Cultivation Site in Winterport
– A proposal has been made for a medical cannabis cultivation site in Winterport. – The proposed site, near Flight’s Corner, would be used for the cultivation, manufacturing, and delivery of medical cannabis and cannabis products. – The proposal will be discussed further in a public hearing, allowing locals to voice their op
Newsom Rejects Psychedelic Decriminalization & Cannabis Cafés
– In 2016, then lieutenant governor of California, Gavin Newsom, supported Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana in the state. As governor, he has acknowledged the potential of “psychedelic medicines” for mental health. However, in October, he vetoed bills that would have decriminalized four naturally occurring ps