It’s hard to survive (and thrive) in the cannabis industry, and the fires up and down the west coast aren’t making things any easier. Whether it’s dealing with crops possibly tainted by continual exposure to smoke, ash, heat and fire retardant, or decimated farms and property, things are interesting on the weed front. In essence, […]
Move over, Weedmaps. There’s a new sheriff in town. Have you heard about Appspensary? If not, you will soon enough. The name of the game is customization, and Appspensary aims to take it higher than ever before. The marijuana-centric online ordering platform has been busier than ever, working to meet the demands of an industry […]
Suppose there’s a case to be made for the health benefits of federal marijuana legalization. In that case, the vaping health crisis of 2019 supports that notion. Turns out, the vaping health crisis that hit the cannabis industry predominantly affected states where recreational marijuana is illegal. A new study from the Yale School of Public […]
Al Harrington has already had quite a career. Over a span of more than 16 years, Harrington played pro basketball for the Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, and the Washington Wizards. Leaving the world of pro basketball in 2015, he’s ready for another chapter. One of […]
While COVID sucks, it hasn’t been a drag on everything. In fact, the pandemic has been excellent for the cannabis industry. These details and more are in a newly released report, titled, ‘The State of the Cannabis Industry 2020; Cannabis, COVID-19, and Beyond’. The report, a compilation of efforts by Vangst, Flowhub, and Leaflink, covered […]
Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic was a lot easier in states with legal cannabis, and the numbers are pretty impressive. Colorado, Illinois, and Oregon all hit record-breaking sales figures in the past few months, despite the recent recession and stay-at-home orders. Let’s face it; cannabis has been a life raft to many during these difficult […]
Cannabis has two “official” holidays: 4/20 and 7/10. The first one is principally devoted to the big, wide world of weed. The second first noted around 2012, celebrates oil (710 spells OIL backward), most specifically hash oil. Cannabis concentrate sales have boomed in recent years, and the rising popularity of 7/10 proves it. Oils claim […]
Nothing is perfect. That includes plans with noble intentions. Throw in a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s safe to say that the roll-out of Illinois’ social equity program for cannabis companies isn’t quite what was envisioned. While the state can boast some of the most progressive social equity provisions, others say that the rules don’t […]
If you’re a cannabusiness in Michigan, it’s just another day with another hoop to jump through. On June 22, the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced that operators of cannabis businesses must now utilize freshly created applications and resources. What that all actually means, though, is clear as mud. In a press release the agency explained […]
It’s generally agreed upon that cannabis companies are dealt different hands depending on the states they operate in, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It shouldn’t be lost on anyone that weed is considered an essential staple during times of hardship — every state with a regulated marijuana program continued to allow sales to some degree […]
