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Healey names new cannabis agency leaders
Given the unique chance to reshape the Cannabis Control Commission, Gov. Maura Healey has tapped a former revenue commissioner who more recently has been steering the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to chair the new-look, downsized…
Cannabis Grower Faces Ban From Industry for Illegal Operation
Vermont regulators plan to revoke the license of one of the state's most successful cannabis cultivators, alleging that the owners ran an off-the-books grow operation and, when confronted, lied about it and destroyed evidence. The owners of Forbins…
Spanberger vetoes marijuana market bill
In issuing her veto, Spanberger said she remains open to a lawful cannabis sales system but contends Virginia has not yet built the oversight and enforcement mechanisms necessary to implement one safely. “I share the General Assembly's goal…
Spanberger vetos bill that would establish a retail marketplace cannabis products
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger struck down several bills on Tuesday. One veto included House Bill 642 and Senate Bill 542, which would establish a retail marketplace for cannabis products without the timeline…
Virginia Gov. Spanberger vetoes retail cannabis legislation
It is still legal to consume, grow and possess marijuana and cannabis products in Virginia, but a plan for retail sales — something Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she supported while campaigning — has just been vetoed by her. The move…
Cannabis farm discovered after 'suspicious' house fire on Sheffield street
A cannabis farm was discovered inside a Sheffield house after firefighters were called to tackle a blaze at the property. South Yorkshire Police received reports of suspicious circumstances at an address on City Road, in Manor at 6.17am on Tuesday…
Nirav Shah's record on cannabis, veterans should trouble Maine | Opinion
Read all of our coverage of Maine's 2026 election or stay up to date with the latest developments through the Maine Political Report in your inbox or text messages from politics editor Kirby Wilson. Kristi Shaw serves as vice-chair of the Medical…
Cannabis Markets in Legal States Are Collapsing Under Tax Burdens , The Black Market Is the Only Winner - News Anyway
The slow-motion collapse of state-regulated cannabis markets is one type of policy failure that does not generate national headlines because the underlying mechanism is too boring to fit into a fast-paced news cycle. One story is revealed by the…
Inside the rise of Sherpa: A San Antonio cannabis story
Sherpa's story began shortly after the 2018 Farm Bill changed the future of hemp in the United States and opened the door for what would eventually become one of the more recognizable San Antonio cannabis brands in the state's growing hemp…
Non-Alcoholic Beverages Are Not A Trend, They're A Mainstay
Non-alcoholic beverages are redefining how people socialize, relax, and prioritize wellness. The idea that consumers are simply drinking less misses the bigger story. Non-alcoholic beverages are no longer a niche alternative — they're…
Andrew Left scrutinized hedge fund deals while cashing hedge fund checks, prosecutors say
Prosecutors in Andrew Left's securities fraud trial say the prominent short-seller wasn't always working alone in the tweet-and-trade tango he's been accused of. The Citron Research founder is accused of manipulating the market and deceiving retail…
Former revenue chief to lead reshaped Cannabis Control Commission
Given the unique chance to reshape the Cannabis Control Commission, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has tapped a former revenue commissioner who more recently has been steering the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to chair the…
Chiefs' Rashee Rice gets 30 days in jail for violating probation, will miss OTAs
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been booked into jail after violating probation, according to Dallas County, Texas, online records. Rice, 26, was previously sentenced to five years of deferred probation and 30 days in jail as a…
This popular weed festival is happening on the summer solstice this year, complete with DJ sets, samplings and more
News Celebrate the start of summer with MARY fest. One of New York's biggest cannabis lifestyle festivals is getting a seasonal makeover this year. MARY Fest, the annual event from MARY Magazine, has moved away from its traditional 4/20 timing and…
Brave' soldier 'medically evacuated from Afghanistan' trying to 'blur memories
Former soldier Benjamin Mears who turned to supplying cocaine and cannabis has been spared jail. The 33-year-old served his country in a 'distinguished and incredibly brave way'. But when he was in a Ford Focus seen by police in Anchor Road…
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