The New York state cannabis industry is coming online and Women of Color in Cannabis (WOCC) is on a mission to provide industry-related education throughout the five New York City Boroughs. WOCC, pronounced “woke,” is an education-first nonprofit group that empowers women of color to enter the cannabis space. The group was founded by Shaloma
South Dakota officials as of Tuesday had approved 306 patients for the state’s medical cannabis program along with 90 physicians to make patient recommendations, according to state Department of Health (DOH) data outlined by KELO. Health officials have also denied 45 applications by physicians seeking to participate in the program. According to state rules, a
A majority of New York voters – 54% – oppose giving the first batch of the state’s adult-use cannabis licenses to social equity applicants, according to a Siena University poll published on Monday, which found a just a third of voters approved the plan. According to the poll, the proposal is opposed by 72% of
Pabst Labs, a subsidiary of beer company Pabst Blue Ribbon, is opening a “cutting edge manufacturing facility and distribution center” for its Cannabis-Infused Seltzer in Desert Hot Springs, California, Food & Wine reports. The company describes the facility as “one of the few dedicated cannabis beverage facilities in America,” which would give the company more
A bill introduced in Kentucky – which passed the Senate earlier this month – seeks to ban delta-8 THC products in the state, according to a Spectrum News report. The proposal comes following a February decision by a Boone County Circuit Court judge that imposed a temporary injunction on officials cracking down on the products
Cannabis packaging is becoming a significant subject as the marijuana industry gains traction and global attention. With support for cannabis hitting new levels, the number of marijuana companies and consumers is expected to rise. For this reason, the future of designer weed packaging holds a great deal of excitement for consumers and packaging companies alike.
The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division (CCD) has issued a recall for products sold by licensed medical cannabis vendor Sacred Garden, according to the NM Political Reporter. The recall comes after a medical cannabis patient found flower tainted with mold and reported it to the Division. Although the flower passed presale pathogen tests, the more
Arizona officials are set to hold a drawing next month for social-equity cannabis licenses. In all, there are 26 licenses set aside for individuals from communities that were disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs. The state Health Department said in a press release that more than 1,500 applications for the licenses were filed but
A bill proposed in Louisiana would reimplement jail time for individuals under 18-years-old convicted of possessing 14 grams or less of cannabis, the Louisiana Illuminator reports. The measure would impose a 15-day jail term for a minor’s first offense, a two-year sentence for a third conviction, and a four-year term for a fourth offense. The
Business-to-business (B2B) cannabis conferences are an extremely useful resource for cannabis entrepreneurs at any stage of launching and/or operating their business. Whether you are attending your first-ever cannabis conference this year or you are returning to the events circuit after a pandemic-driven hiatus, this is a guide to help you get the most out of
