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The Kind Idaho campaign to legalize medical cannabis in the state shut down its effort last month after telling supporters they had not collected enough signatures to make this year’s ballot. The campaign now says it is planning to push for a noncommercial cannabis legalization initiative in 2026 that will prioritize personal use over a regulated marketplace, Marijuana Moment reports. Campaign treasurer Joe Evans said Kind Idaho’s new plan hopes to avoid many of the issues the campaign has previously encountered while trying to drum up support, including concerns about an overly regulated cannabis industry and patient registries potentially serving…

In a letter to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), a group of 18 organizations expressed concerns about the administration’s perceived pivot away from social equity commitments outlined in the state’s adult-use cannabis law. The groups, which include New York civil rights organizations, small business supporters, cannabis social equity leaders, and drug research advocates, called on Hochul to appoint leadership at the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) with the expertise and commitment to fulfill the law’s equity-centered vision.  “… In the past few months, we have grown increasingly concerned by the lack of political leadership in fully implementing the (Marijuana…

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are planning, once again, to introduce legislation during the upcoming legislative session to legalize adult-use cannabis in the state, WGAL reports. State Rep. Dan Frankel (D) told WGAL that the proposal “will deliver a market that protects the public health,” benefits taxpayers and uplifts “communities that were disproportionately harmed by prohibition policies.”  “We have a moral obligation to not only legalize but also to work to repair the damage caused by decades of marijuana arrests.” — Frankel to WGAL  State Rep. Rick Krajewski (D) who led the House Health Subcommittee on Health Care and chaired five hearings…

The owner of an unlicensed cannabis retailer in upstate New York is facing a $9.5 million judgment after investigators found the Rochester-based store had been selling unlicensed cannabis products since at least September 2022, the New York Law Journal reports. Issued by New York State Supreme Court Justice Frederick Reed, the judgment against George West, who owns Jaydega 7.0 in Canandaigua, was issued after West allegedly ignored a June 2023 notice from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to stop selling cannabis without a license. As penalty, West is ordered to disgorge more than $1 million in profits from selling…

Rapper and marijuana cultural icon Snoop Dogg is expanding his cannabis brand Smoke Weed Every Day (S.W.E.D.) with a new direct-to-consumer retail platform selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products, smoking supplies and other merchandise. The launch of the platform will also act as a directory for S.W.E.D.’s physical retail marijuana locations, including a Los Angeles dispensary and a coffeeshop in Amsterdam, both of which were announced this summer. Products sold through the new S.W.E.D. online store include “a curated selection of authentic Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records branded hemp-derived cannabis products, smoking accessories, premium tobacco cigars and wraps, as well as…

Cannabis sales in Ohio totaled more than $44 million during the first month of sales, according to state Division of Cannabis Control data outlined by WCMH. Mandy Morton, owner of Locals Cannabis, told WCMH that her dispensary has “had at least six times the amount of people” that they had when they were medical only.  During the first five days of the legal market, the state’s dispensaries generated more than $11.5 million in sales.  According to the state data, adult-use cannabis sales in the state have grown by about $10 million per week. The average price per gram of flower…

Photo: Marek Studzinski / Unsplash The rapid growth of the cannabis industry has been accompanied by a pressing need to address the historical injustices of federal prohibition and provide opportunities and assistance for individuals and communities disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. However, many state programs have largely fallen short of their goals due to a variety of challenges—financial, operational, and legal—faced by equity applicants and licensees. In the years since the first social equity programs launched in 2020, the shortcomings have been obvious. There are plenty of implementation issues to address, but there are also solutions that start…

Giving dogs a dose of CBD could help counteract the ill effects of accidental THC consumption, according to a new study that authors are calling “the first report of treatment of canine THC toxicosis by administration of CBD.” The paper, which is set to be published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine, looks at six cases of “non-medical, presumptive THC toxicosis” in dogs. Five of those were treated exclusively with transmucosal CBD—sheets that dissolve on a dog’s inner lips or gums. In less than an hour, all of the clinical signs of THC intoxication had been “noticeably reduced” in…

California officials say the state collected over a quarter billion dollars in cannabis tax revenue during the third quarter of 2024, according to a San Joaquin Valley Sun report. The state collected $250.5 in cannabis tax dollars so far during Q3 2024 including $148.4 million in excise taxes and $102 million in sales taxes on licensed cannabis businesses. Additionally, with some outstanding returns still yet to be accounted for, the Q3 total sum is expected to increase, the report said. However, the Q3 total falls short of the $269 million in second-quarter cannabis taxes posted by the state this year,…

The CBD industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by increasing consumer interest in natural wellness products and supportive regulatory changes. As public awareness about CBD’s potential benefits for stress relief, pain management, and overall well-being grows, demand for high-quality CBD products has surged. This trend is expected to continue, with analysts forecasting substantial CBD market expansion in the coming years. For retailers and business owners, this presents an exciting opportunity to capitalise on CBD growth by introducing a range of products that cater to diverse consumer needs. Strategic CBD business growth involves offering a variety of product…