Cannabis tax contributes $28 million to Maricopa community colleges

As many Arizonans prepare to celebrate Easter this Sunday, the cannabis industry is preparing its own holiday, either April 20, or April 20th. It is the biggest selling day for marijuana retailers and what they have become their go-to. But as the initial talk around legalized marijuana begins to fade, companies are adapting to more […]

State senator retains insurance chair role despite cannabis bribe case

Senator Susan Rubio, a Democratic member of Baldwin Park, was resigned last week as a chairman of an insurance -related law. While the fire is being created Unprecedented insurance crisis It was gone Thousands Scrambled to cover their losses, Senator Mike McGia (D-North Coast) left the chairperson’s position. announcement At the beginning of the month, […]

California lawmaker questioned in cannabis corruption investigation

document Published The U.S. Attorney’s Office alleged last week that public officials matching the profile of state Sen. Susan Rubio were involved in a marijuana bribery scheme when she served on the Baldwin Park City Council and ran for state office in 2018. . Mr. Rubio, a Democrat, said through a spokesperson that he has […]

California to allow eating, smoking at Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes

Despite concerns about the health risks of second-hand smoke, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday that allows cannabis dispensaries to serve hot food and non-alcoholic beverages. Assembly Bill 1775The bill, which goes into effect Jan. 1, would allow California cities to allow pharmacies to prepare and serve hot food and non-alcoholic beverages on-site and […]

California lawmakers pass bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes

Californians may soon be able to go into a dispensary, light up a marijuana pre-roll and order some fries or a sandwich to go with it, according to a bill approved by the state Assembly on Wednesday. Some California dispensaries already offer “consumption lounges” where customers can sample e-cigarettes, smoking products and edibles on-site, but […]

Appeals court clears path for lawsuit against Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on Friday denied two petitions for writs of mandamus filed by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC). The commission had sought to vacate two circuit court orders dated Jan. 3 and Jan. 30, 2024. The orders had allowed Alabama Always LLC and other unsuccessful applicants to proceed with an […]

Kika Keith has fought for racial equity in California cannabis

Kika Keith photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on September 7th. Before a curious customer asks Kika Keith about the origins of her bright, airy cannabis shop in the heart of Leimert Park, she'll answer, “It's a house that the people built.” She will tell them how in 2020, Los Angeles politicians […]