Author: Johnny Green
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Over 93% Of Cannabis Sales In Washington D.C. Remain Unregulated
Voters in Washington D.C. approved adult-use cannabis legalization in 2014, however, recreational cannabis sales remain prohibited in D.C. due to Congress refraining from granting the federal district permission to conduct regulated adult-use cannabis commerce. Medical cannabis commerce is permitted in D.C. Unregulated cannabis sales have proliferated Washington D.C. during the last decade, and according to…
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25 German Cities Reportedly Want To Participate In Cannabis Pilots
Days ago, officials in Wiesbaden, a city in the western German state of Hesse, published a letter of intent to participate in the nation’s eventual regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot program. Cannabis pilot trials are part of ‘pillar 2’ of Germany’s legalization model. Regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot trials involve permitting a limited number of…
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Oregon Continues To Have The Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices In The U.S.
Oregon continues to have the lowest prices for legal cannabis in the United States according to a recent analysis by California-based Pacific Stone. The results of the analysis were first reported by Green Market Report. The State of Oregon became the third state to adopt a recreational cannabis legalization measure in 2014, only behind Colorado…
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Kentucky Has Received 170 Applications For Medical Cannabis Business Licenses
According to a social media post this week, the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis has received 170 applications for medical cannabis business licenses. On March 31, 2023, Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 47 (SB 47) into law, legalizing medical cannabis for Kentuckians beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Below is a breakdown by medical cannabis license…
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Swing State Voters Overwhelmingly Support Cannabis Legalization And Other Reforms
A recent poll conducted by market research firm The Terrance Group of likely voters in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin found strong support for legalizing cannabis for adult-use, in addition to other cannabis policy reforms. The polling results, which were first reported by Marijuana Moment, found that respondents favor liberalizing cannabis laws regardless of the voter’s political party…
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Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Sold Over 1,200 Pounds Of Cannabis Flower In First 5 Days Of Recreational Sales
Legal sales of recreational cannabis products through licensed Ohio dispensaries started on August 6th, 2024. In the first five days of sales, regulated dispensaries sold more than $11.5 million in flower, vape pods, edibles, and other cannabis products. “Dispensaries statewide had 138,466 receipts from the start of sales on August 6 until the end of…
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Worldwide Legal Cannabis Market Projected To Surpass $148.4 Billion By 2031
The legal global cannabis industry is set for significant expansion in the coming years, and a new report by Skyquest Technology Consulting is projecting that the regulated worldwide cannabis market will surpass $148.4 billion in value by 2031. “Cannabis market was valued at USD 36.4 Billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD…
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Cannabis Testing Services Market Projected To Be Worth $5.87 Billion By 2031
According to a new report by Coherent Market Insights titled, “Cannabis Testing Services Market Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2024-2031” the global cannabis testing services market is valued at $2.38 billion in 2024 and will increase in value to $5.87 billion by 2031. “The Cannabis Testing Services market has been growing significantly…
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How Long Have States Taken Between Cannabis Legalization And Launching Sales?
Currently, 24 states have adopted adult-use cannabis legalization measures in the United States, along with the District of Columbia. Cannabis remains prohibited at the federal level in the U.S., although cannabis is expected to be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III in the near future. The first states to legalize cannabis for recreational use…
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What Cannabis Courses Does Metropolitan Community College In Kansas City, Missouri Offer?
Missouri is currently home to one of the largest and fastest-growing legal cannabis markets in the United States. According to cannabis data company Headset, “Missouri’s cannabis market has shown a steady growth trajectory over the past two years, with total sales reaching approximately $123.3 million in July 2024.” “The industry also added roughly 4,000 jobs…