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America’s cannabis industry supports over 400,000 jobs

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 28, 2022

The 2022 Leafly Jobs Report has unearthed some fascinating findings about the U.S. cannabis industry's impact on jobs.  According to the findings, as of January 2022, 428,059 full-time equivalent jobs...

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Former cannabis convicts in New York will get first dibs on adult-use retail licenses

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 14, 2022

The first round of retail cannabis licenses in New York will soon be issued to former cannabis convicts across the State.  A "social equity" plan has been issued by the New York Governor’s Press...

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New U.S. research could create thousands of cannabis-based medicines

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 11, 2022

Medical cannabis' true definition is being rewritten amid global acceptance of the plant's use as a pharmaceutical drug.  While the transition from its "taboo" reputation to a highly sought after therapeutic...

Bennabis Health initiates launch of membership program to lower New Jersey medical cannabis costs

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 10, 2022

A first-of-its-kind membership offered by  Bennabis Health seeks to mend loopholes in the health insurance industry for New Jersey's medical cannabis patients. The company, which is striving to make...

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NCAA relaxes cannabis use and testing rules for college athletes

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 8, 2022

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has announced that it will be easing its restrictive policies for cannabis drug testing among college athletes in the United States.  In addition...

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Growing number of Illinois cannabis employees vote to join Teamsters

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 5, 2022

Workers at three cannabis companies in Illinois have voted to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters — a labor union serving the U.S. and Canada. An "overwhelming" vote to join the Teamsters...

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Newly-introduced law demands medical cannabis coverage in New Mexico from health insurers

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 28, 2022

The largest medical cannabis producer in New Mexico is urging the state to clarify the details of a new law that permits certain Medical Cannabis Program-enrolled patients to obtain free treatment. “Patients...

Arizona cannabis revenue hits $1.4 billion mark during launch year

Arizona cannabis revenue hits $1.4 billion mark during launch year

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 28, 2022

Year one of legal adult-use cannabis in Arizona was a big hit, according to the Arizona Department of Revenue.  State data confirms that money spent by adults aged 21 and older on dispensary-sold weed...

Amazon advocates for federal cannabis legalization

Amazon advocates for federal cannabis legalization

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 26, 2022

Technology giant Amazon is supporting a Republican-steered bill to federally legalize, regulate and tax cannabis.  The Seattle-headquartered company, which is acknowledged as the second-biggest private...

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D.C. Mayor inks bill to launch 4/20 cannabis tax holiday and grant older patients with no-prescription medical cannabis access

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 25, 2022

A bill has been signed into law by Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington D.C. that will increase access to the District’s medical cannabis patient program in numerous ways. According to the administration,...

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Aurora Cannabis records $75 million loss in second quarter as revenue plunges 10 percent

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

The chief executive officer (CEO) of Aurora Cannabis Inc., Miguel Martin, is eyeing up the medical market as a tool for company growth. His announcement comes hot on the heels of a $75 million loss in...

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Federal litigation ensues after police confiscate cannabis dispensary cash

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

A staggering $1.2 million has been confiscated from a white van, with the driver accused of illegally transporting money from state-licensed cannabis dispensaries to financial organizations, such as banks...

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