Illinois and Other States Posted Record-Breaking Cannabis Sales in Recent Months

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 Concentrates Are a Fast-Growing Product Area; The Rising Popularity of 7/10 Proves It

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 […]

Illinois’ Industry-Best Social Equity Program Is Flawed, Advocates Say

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 […]

Cannabis Companies Can Claim These Payroll Tax Credits Under COVID-19 Relief Package

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 […]

How COVID-19 Could Shape The Future of Cannabis

COVID-19 has been quite effective at shutting down a ton of businesses. The recent pandemic has also put the cannabis industry under the spotlight, as many marijuana-legal states have deemed the sector an essential service, allowing continued operation during a time where many businesses have mandated closures. These events have also highlighted service gaps – […]