Category: Cannabis

Black Baltimore has largely been left out of Maryland’s marijuana industry. Here’s how some …

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

Lawrence Brown, author and cannabis equity advocate, wants to see medical cannabis dispensaries in Black areas such as NorthWest Plaza in West Baltimore. He spoke to The Baltimore Sun in the parking lot of NorthWest Plaza, a shopping center on Northern Parkway in West Baltimore. “We know from public health research that African Americans are […]

Cannabis Winemaker Jamie Evans on the Future of Hybrid Beverages – Wine Enthusiast Magazine

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

Earlier this year, Evans, who holds a wine business degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and has over a decade of wine industry experience, launched Herbacée, a cannabis-infused non-alcoholic wine. But in the past three to four years, there’s been so much innovation going into this space and now there are professional products that […]

House votes to federally legalize cannabis (Newsletter: April 4, 2022) – Marijuana Moment

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

announced a public offering of 1,000,000 shares and separately announced it raised approximately $300 million pricing in an underwritten public offering of 1,578,948 shares. Previously he reported for Marijuana.com and MassRoots, and handled media relations and campaigns for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition and Students for Sensible Drug Policy. …Read the full story

Killed bill: Proposed worker cannabis use protections shut down in committee

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

This is not the first time a bill advocating for cannabis users has been proposed in the state of Colorado, and it likely won’t be the last. The Colorado House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor voted unanimously last month to kill House Bill 1152, a bill that would have prohibited employers from firing employees […]

Maryland Voters Will Get to Decide Recreational Cannabis in November – Insurance Journal

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

The Maryland House voted 94-39 for a constitutional amendment already approved by the Senate. The General Assembly, which is controlled by Democrats, sent the implementation bill to Hogan in time to override a veto, if the governor rejects the measure, before lawmakers adjourn April 11. It also would automatically expunge the conviction of anyone previously […]

Investing In Cannabis And Its High, Upside Potential – Financial Advisor Magazine

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

He is portfolio manager of the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF , the largest publicly traded cannabis fund. Russ Prince: What is the opportunity for investors in the cannabis industry and how does AdvisorShares play a role in this opportunity? Dan Ahrens: I see cannabis offering a growth opportunity similar to that of the alcohol […]

Ethics of the Environment: The dark side of cannabis – The Tufts Daily

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

As cannabis legalization continues its march across the country and investment in legal cannabis continues to grow, many previously veiled aspects of cannabis cultivation have come to light, including a surprisingly damaging environmental cost. Additionally, a single cannabis plant needs almost 22 liters of water per day during the growing season, a consumption rate of […]

NM Cannabis Sales Pass $4M, US House Votes To Decriminalize Cannabis At the Federal Level

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

According to state officials, there have been 49,552 transactions for recreational cannabis as of 12 pm Sunday, totaling $3,092,712. On Friday, the House took a historic step in passing The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, which begins to address the historic injustices of the War on Drugs that have disproportionately impacted communities of color. […]

Cannabis ETFs: Essential Factors To Consider Before Investing – The Fresh Toast

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

During the pandemic, cannabis sales increased by 46%, and it is certainly not slowing down any time soon. Although the cannabis sector is on the rise with more states legalizing the plant and sales increasing year-over-year, the plummeting prices of individual company stocks have given would-be investors pause. As a result, if the price of […]

Common Citizen Cuts Cultivation Partnership With Mike Tyson’s Premium Cannabis Line

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

Common Citizen will grow Tyson’s cannabis at its state-of-the-art hybrid greenhouse in Marshall, and will first yield “Knockout OG” and “Pound for Pound Cake”— both favorite strains of Tyson’s. To celebrate the cultivation partnership — the first of its kind in Michigan — the former heavyweight champion will hold a public appearance Saturday, April 23, […]

Cannabis stores push into malls, airports as competition among retailers increases

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

The push to get into these spaces comes more than three years after Canada legalized recreational cannabis. Now there are Tokyo Smoke stores across eight shopping centres, including the Eaton Centre in Toronto, the Rideau Centre in Ottawa and Devonshire Mall in Windsor. He’s been targeting large shopping areas with anchor tenants such as grocers, […]

Viva Pot Vegas? Las Vegas Strip Gets Ready for New Cannabis Rules – TheStreet

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

In addition, hotels, including the massive casinos operated on the Las Vegas Strip by Caesars Entertainment allow people to smoke marijuana on their properties. That’s a problem that has made much of the Las Vegas Strip reek of marijuana’s well-known smell. “Consumption lounges allow adults to smoke, eat, or dab cannabis products,” Eater Las Vegas […]

Cannabis stores push into malls, airports as competition among retailers increases

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

The push to get into these spaces comes more than three years after Canada legalized recreational cannabis. Since then, pot shops have speckled many cities – Ontario alone had 1,115 stores last September – and clustered so heavily in areas like Toronto’s Queen Street that some are calling for legislation to dictate how close to […]