‘Urgent need’ for receiver to run Cannabis Control Commission

‘Urgent need’ for receiver to run Cannabis Control Commission

The Cannabis Control Commission is broken by the law that established it and needs to be placed under the authority of a receiver by the end of July, the Bay State’s Inspector General told legislative leaders in a letter. Pointing to numerous problems surrounding the ousted commission chair and challenges with the laws structuring the … Read more

What the DEA reclassifing marijuana means for Colorado cannabis

What the DEA reclassifing marijuana means for Colorado cannabis

Cannabis advocates in Colorado cheered the Biden Administration’s reported move to reclassify marijuana and said the decision likely would reduce businesses’ tax burden significantly. Industry leaders cautioned that such a move — if finalized — would not resolve some major challenges facing the industry, such as limited access to banking. But they pointed to the … Read more

Cannabis Users Are Driving up Sales for Frozen Food, Little Ceasar’s and Taco Bell

Cannabis Users Are Driving up Sales for Frozen Food, Little Ceasar’s and Taco Bell

A new study found that daily marijuana users are influencing the consumer economy by playing a key role in driving up sales of frozen food. The study suggests they rely more heavily on delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats compared to the general population. Little Caesars pizza appears to be a surprising favourite among … Read more

Colorado legal marijuana sales spurred new industry, inspired reform

Colorado legal marijuana sales spurred new industry, inspired reform

The world’s first legal sale of recreational marijuana happened in Denver on Jan. 1, 2014. In fact, it happened twice. Mason Tvert was managing the onslaught of media that descended on the Mile High City to witness the historic moment, set in motion by the successful legalization campaign he’d led. So many camera crews and … Read more