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Mar 06
Report: Evaluating Cocaine Market Interventions How External Shocks and Disruption of Criminal Networks Impact the Cocaine Trade and Social Outcomes

One would have thought the last 75 + years might have taught governments this. It’s not exactly rocket science ! John Collins the Director of Academic Engagement  at  the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime writes on Linked In Market enforcement shrinks drug markets. We also looked at the social impacts of enforcement. In short: […]

Mar 06
Illinois Cannabis Consumption Association – Press Release – Illinois Moves to Legalize On-Premise Cannabis Consumption – the On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act (HB3061 & SB1772).

Illinois Moves to Legalize On-Premise Cannabis Consumption The On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act (HB3061 & SB1772). This bill, crafted by the Illinois Cannabis Consumption Association (ICCA), would establish Cannabis ..  

Mar 06
Vicente: Jason Tarasek Promoted To Partner

Vicente LLP is pleased to announce that Minnesota attorney Jason Tarasek has been elevated to partner at the firm! Jason Tarasek is a leading voice on Minnesota cannabis law and policy and joined the firm in 2023, officially launching Vicente’s Minnesota office. He previously served as the Minnesota Political Director for the Marijuana Policy Project, […]

Mar 06
Montana state senator pushes new legislation to enable surveillance of cannabis purchases

The Daily Interlake Five years ago, 57% of Montana voters spoke loud and clear when they legalized cannabis for adults 21 and older. Shockingly, state Sen. Greg Hertz has proposed legislation — SB 255 — that would dramatically erode Montana’s voter-enacted cannabis legalization initiative, I-190, and recriminalize most cannabis consumers. Under I-190, the state is […]

Mar 06
Curaleaf pins US growth hopes on premium flower, hemp beverages

The cannabis giant is looking to fill product gaps and explore new markets to offset softening prices. The post Curaleaf pins US growth hopes on premium flower, hemp beverages appeared first on Green Market Report.

Mar 06
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Hands Out $USD18 Million In Grants To Local Govt For cannabis equity applicants and licensees

Careful!!! Like NY they might be asking to get it all back next year! Ganjapreneur The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on Tuesday announced over $18 million in grant funding for local governments to support cannabis equity applicants and licensees, FOX 40 reports. The funding is facilitated by California’s voter-approved cannabis legalization law, which […]

Mar 06
New York: New License Category Introduced – “Adult-Use Processor Type 3 – Branding License”

This license type authorizes the brand licensee to provide intellectual property (e.g. logos, product quality plans, etc.), non-cannabis ingredients (e.g. rolling papers, flavoring agents, etc.), equipment, and other materials (e.g. vaporizers) to another New York State licensed processor authorized for plant touching activities with which the brand licensee has entered into a white labeling agreement. […]

Mar 06
Texas lawmakers aims to ban consumable hemp products

Texas lawmakers are pushing a ban that would outlaw consumable hemp products.