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California State hopes to clear cannabis industry paperwork backlog with $100 million investment

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 15, 2021

Could a $100 million cash injection help California’s cannabis entrepreneurs to keep running smoothly?  Since the state – which legalized adult-use cannabis in 2016 by means of a voter-approved...

California’s cannabis grow sites are in danger of wildfire damage

California’s cannabis grow sites are in danger of wildfire damage

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 12, 2021

As wildfires continue to tear through California's Northernmost region, the state's cannabis cultivation operations are at risk of being destroyed. Flames are currently raging through more than 48,000...

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California’s cannabis excise and cultivation taxes to increase as of January 1

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial December 9, 2019

State officials in California recently revealed that cannabis excise taxes will increase as of January 1, 2020. Higher cannabis excise taxes means higher prices for customers, thus giving unlicensed vendors...

Governor approves California's cannabis tax fairness bill, dismisses cannabis in hospitals

Governor approves California’s cannabis tax fairness bill, dismisses cannabis in hospitals

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 23, 2019

On Saturday, October 12, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) revealed that he had signed numerous cannabis-related bills into effect. One of those bills will permit legal cannabis companies to benefit...

Over 2,000 new cannabis shops will open their doors in California

Over 2,000 new cannabis shops will open their doors in California

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial May 30, 2019

Bans on cannabis stores in California could soon be lifted after a group of lawmakers introduced Assembly Bill 1356, which is currently making its way through the legislature. Introduced by Assembly members...

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Cannabis cafes could be on the horizon for San Diego

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 24, 2019

Initially, it was only San Francisco that had integrated Amsterdam-inspired cannabis cafes citywide. Now, the cannabis cafe craze is catching on, with San Diego rumored to be following closely behind. Official...

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California cannabis company scoops a $1 million insurance payout after fire

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 17, 2018

An unnamed insurance carrier in Great Britain has paid out more than $1 million to a cannabis cultivator in Southern California, following the Thomas Fire that occurred in December and January. The...

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San Fransisco takes a leaf out of Amsterdam’s books by opening cannabis social lounges

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 20, 2018

As California prepares for a very busy year keeping up with industry demands, the state strives to maintain its influential status by conducting cannabis experiments. Well, that’s what seems to be...

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California could become the biggest cannabis job creator among pot-friendly states

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 5, 2018

It may only be just two months since California legalized recreational cannabis sales, but the weed-friendly state is already being catapulted to the forefront of the industry.   Recent data from online...

California county faces backlash for imposing cannabis cultivation ban after collection millions in taxes from cannabis farmers

California county faces backlash for imposing cannabis cultivation ban after collection millions in taxes from cannabis farmers

Annureet Kaur January 24, 2018

On Jan. 10, the Calaveras County Board Supervisors declared all commercial cannabis farms illegal after May 1, sending the whole county of 45,000 residents and over 1,600 commercial cannabis growers into...

California congresswoman introduces legislation to replace Cole Memo

California congresswoman introduces legislation to replace Cole Memo

Annureet Kaur January 16, 2018

Attorney General Jeff Sessions' decision to repeal the Cole Memo last week is seeming like less and less of a threat to the cannabis industry after House representatives are finding other ways to replace...

California Cannabis entrepreneurs claim US Attorney General's policy to repeal Cole Memo guidelines is just a publicity stunt

California Cannabis entrepreneurs claim US Attorney General’s policy to repeal Cole Memo guidelines is just a publicity stunt

Annureet Kaur January 11, 2018

California had just started legal sales of social cannabis when US Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Department of Justice would rescind the Cole Memo. The Cole Memo, originally drafted...

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