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Kansas Lawmakers Take Another Step Toward Legalizing Marijuana At Second Of Three Committee Hearings

Kansas lawmakers held their second of three planned hearings on medical marijuana legalization on Wednesday, hearing testimony from supporters, opponents and neutral parties on the reform effort. This comes one week after the members of the legislature’s Special Committee on Medical Marijuana, which a bicameral panel formed in June, convened for an initial meeting that […]

Marijuana platform Leafly to cut 56 jobs, will save $16 million

Seattle-based marijuana commerce platform Leafly will eliminate 56 jobs, or 21% of its workforce, to save approximately $16 million beginning in 2023. As a result of the layoffs, the company will incur a one-time cash restructuring charge of $500,000 in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to a Tuesday news release. ADVERTISEMENT “These reductions will […]

South Dakota Marijuana Legalization Supporters And Opponents Release New Ads On Ballot Initiative As Election Day Approaches

Supporters and opponents of a marijuana legalization initiative in South Dakota have released new ads as they work to convince voters to take their side at the ballot box next month. The pressure is on for activists, who are facing a skeptical electorate according to recent polling that shows the measure trailing, despite the fact […]

Spotlight: Chris Dawson and Donald Currie of Dimensions on ‘conscious cannabis’

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Tobacco, cannabis and hash seized after suspected drone drop at Kingston prison

Staff vigilance and security checks were once again been credited with discovering contraband, including cannabis, found last week at the Joyceville Institution and believed to have been delivered by drone. While carrying out checks on Oct. 14, staff at the federal, multi-level security facility in Kingston, Ont., found a package containing 205 grams of tobacco, […]

Unlicensed cannabis company in D.C. sues city after multiple raids

The owners of an unlicensed D.C. cannabis company are suing the city after being raided several times in the past year. Mr. Nice Guys DC, which has been operating since 2014 according to the company’s website, is seeking US$750,000 in damages, reports NBC Washington. During a raid last August, officers seized cash, an ATM and […]

Canadian companies Green Organic Dutchman, BZAM Cannabis to merge

Two licensed producers are coming together in Canada’s latest cannabis industry merger. Mississauga, Ontario-based The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings and Vancouver-headquartered BZAM Cannabis said Wednesday they entered into a binding agreement to combine their businesses. ADVERTISEMENT After the merger closes around Nov. 3, the new company would be the sixth-biggest licensed producer in Canada by […]

Backyard bandits on the hunt as Ontarians harvest cannabis plants

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Oklahoma governor sets March 7 special election to decide marijuana legalization

Oklahomans will vote on legalizing recreational marijuana on March 7 at a special statewide election set by Republican Gov. Kevin Still. If voters approve adult use, a 15% excise tax as well as a standard sales tax will be levied on marijuana sales. ADVERTISEMENT The tax proceeds would be earmarked for local governments, court systems, […]

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