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The Year in Weed: 2023 Edition

The Blunt Truth

We thought the market would expand “quite a bit” in 2023 – well, the “a bit” part was right. And not to ruin the ending, but no retail market will open in 2023. Also, the NBA agreed to players investing in the cannabis industry as part of a new collective bargaining agreement. million in revenue in one weekend is a tidy sum.

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The Week in Weed: May 12, 2023

The Blunt Truth

SAFE BANKING The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing late this week on the difficulties the cannabis industry faces due to a lack of access to the federal banking system. We’re building on an existing medical marijuana program that is popular, shown that it can be effective and provide safe, tested products to Ohio medical patients.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

The LCB is also tasked with administering and collecting excise taxes concerning the retail sale of cannabis concentrates, useable cannabis, and cannabis-infused products within the state. Adding a tax aimed at recreational sales on top of that makes it even more unaffordable for many patients who are already struggling financially.

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New Jersey CRC Seeks Feedback for Medical Cannabis Program

Veriheal

These new proposals are designed to expand access to medical cannabis for NJ MMJ patients. ” Other states with comparable populations, like Arizona and Michigan, have 10 to nearly 20 times the number of medical cannabis patients. The public comment period is open from October 16 to December 15, 2023.

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Oklahoma Bill Would Welcome Medical Marijuana Patients From All 50 States

SpeedWeed

Medicinal cannabis patients from across the country would be permitted to participate in Oklahoma’s medical marijuana program under a bill working its way through the state legislature. Scott Fetgatter, the sponsor of the bill, confirmed that the measure applies to patients from across the country. Kevin Stitt. View original article.

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CROO sends out diversity survey for industry employees

Illinois News Joint

If you work in the Illinois cannabis industry, then you probably received a request from the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) to complete the 2023 industry employee survey. This survey supports CROO efforts to reduce or eliminate barriers to entry, including access to capital. Previous survey results can be found here.

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Aurora Cannabis Club offers more than camaraderie

Illinois News Joint

The Aurora Cannabis Club, small collective of cannabis growers/companies and enthusiasts, started April 20, 2021. We have both been involved with cannabis cultivation for years and wanted to create an environment for local growers, enthusiasts, med patients and anybody else who wants to learn about cultivation,” Ryan said.

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