Justice Dept. moves to ‘reclassify’ weed. What does that mean for Massachusetts?

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by Jelena Martinovic on June 14, 2024
According to a recent study by Tomo, which compiles real estate data to help home buyers by providing relevant information to make more informed purchases, it can actually add value to your home."On average, if a dispensary opens in your area, you're likely to see an additional $4,400 increase in your property value each year," the results suggest.
Running out of marijuana, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket get approval to ship pot to the islands
by Nick Perry, The Associated Press on June 14, 2024
Cannabis regulators in Massachusetts have issued an administrative order that will allow pot to be transported to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket islands for the first time. The order Thursday comes as Martha’s Vineyard was about to run out of pot, with one dispensary temporarily closing in May and the other saying it would close by September.
Running out of marijuana, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket get approval to ship it to the islands
by Boston.com on June 13, 2024
Regulators in Massachusetts issued an order allowing marijuana to be transported to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket for the first time.
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by Eric Kiefer on June 13, 2024
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Members of the City Council on Wednesday set a public hearing for July to consider a suite of proposals aimed at reducing marijuana use among the city's youth. Among them, it would place a moratorium on issuing new business licenses for recreational dispensaries until further notice.
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Researchers who looked at opioid prescription and mortality rates in Oregon found that nearby access to retail marijuana moderately reduced opioid prescriptions, though they observed no corresponding drop in opioid-related deaths. Specifically, communities located within a mile of state-licensed cannabis outlets had prescription opioid rates that were 1.0 percent to 3.9 percent lower than surrounding
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Pot dispensary faces shortage
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VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. -- An 81-year-old woman on Martha's Vineyard drove up to the Island Time marijuana dispensary last week seeking her usual order. But owner Geoff Rose had to tell her the cupboard was bare -- he'd been forced to temporarily close three weeks earlier after selling every last bud and gummy.
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Psilocybin Service center owners are struggling to find new customers and restrictions on advertisements limit their ability to reach a wider audience. The post A One-Year Update on Oregon’s Legal Psilocybin Program first appeared on High Times.
Trulieve agrees to $350k fine in wake of dead employee, civil suit still active
by John Schroyer on June 14, 2024 at 8:42 pm
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House GOP nixes cannabis banking protections from spending bill
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Granite State stands firm against legalization
by Debra Borchardt on June 14, 2024 at 12:36 pm
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Class Action Suit Calls New York City’s Crackdown on ‘Illegal’ Cannabis Shops Unconstitutional
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Push Intoxicating Hemp Regs to 2025
by A.J. Herrington on June 14, 2024 at 10:00 am
Massachusetts lawmakers say legislation to regulate intoxicating hemp products will not be ready before the end of the legislative session next month. The post Massachusetts Lawmakers Push Intoxicating Hemp Regs to 2025 first appeared on High Times.
WTF, Florida!
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This year, Florida’s Amendment 3 could legalize a recreational market in the state’s existing billion-dollar medical one. Read the many layers of this movement. The post WTF, Florida! first appeared on High Times.
Arizona’s Social Equity Program Isn’t Living Up to the Hype
by Nicole Potter on June 14, 2024 at 10:00 am
Many say that the law doesn’t do enough to support social equity applicants, and as a result many of them have sold their licenses to corporate companies. The post Arizona’s Social Equity Program Isn’t Living Up to the Hype first appeared on High Times.
UC Berkeley To Enlist Human Subjects in Groundbreaking Psilocybin Study
by Benjamin M. Adams on June 14, 2024 at 10:00 am
At the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics, researchers will examine human subjects to determine how psilocybin impacts our perception. The post UC Berkeley To Enlist Human Subjects in Groundbreaking Psilocybin Study first appeared on High Times.
Kamala Kush Strain Sparks Conversation on Jimmy Kimmel Live
by Benjamin M. Adams on June 14, 2024 at 10:00 am
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New Calif. Packaging, Labeling, Advertising and Marketing Requirements to Take Effect July 1
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Green Market Report Women in Cannabis Awards: Irene Villanueva takes home cultivation prize
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Villanueva attributes much of her success to the extra drive she feels as a woman competing in a "man-driven industry." The post Green Market Report Women in Cannabis Awards: Irene Villanueva takes home cultivation prize appeared first on Green Market Report.
Cannabis prices show widening fault lines across U.S.
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POSaBIT loses $1.9 million in first quarter of 2024
by John Schroyer on June 13, 2024 at 9:45 pm
The cannabis management and inventory software company pulled in just $3.7 million in revenue for the most recent quarter. The post POSaBIT loses $1.9 million in first quarter of 2024 appeared first on Green Market Report.
High Tide breaks into the black in second fiscal quarter of the year
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High Tide is on track to make its goal of opening 20-30 new dispensaries this calendar year. The post High Tide breaks into the black in second fiscal quarter of the year appeared first on Green Market Report.
DaySavers and the Cannabis Research Coalition Want to Pay You to Smoke Joints for Science
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Cannabis Beverage Sales Growth Slower Than Edibles Sales Growth
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Psilocybin Therapy Pilot Program Bill Introduced in California
by Nicole Potter on June 13, 2024 at 10:00 am
If passed, the bill would allow military veterans and first responders to participate in a three-year psilocybin therapy pilot program. The post Psilocybin Therapy Pilot Program Bill Introduced in California first appeared on High Times.
Florida Governor Launches PAC To Fund Campaign Against Legalizing Weed
by A.J. Herrington on June 13, 2024 at 10:00 am
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has formed a political committee to help defeat a constitutional amendment initiative to legalize weed in the state. The post Florida Governor Launches PAC To Fund Campaign Against Legalizing Weed first appeared on High Times.
New York Cannabis Agency Announces Cultivation Rules, License Updates
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At a recent board meeting the Cannabis Control Board announced its approval of the new rules for home growing, as well as a new round of license applicants. The post New York Cannabis Agency Announces Cultivation Rules, License Updates first appeared on High Times.
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