- August 14, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Former Mayor of Adelanto, California Sentenced to Federal Prison for Accepting Pot-Related Bribes
On August 4, former Adelanto, California mayor Richard Kerr was found guilty of taking cannabis-related bribes while in office. According to coverage from the Los Angeles Times, Kerr was sentenced…
Read More- June 30, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Santa Barbara County, California to Implement ‘Death Penalty’ Tax Rule
Santa Barbara County officials are tightening rules to force cannabis businesses to pay taxes. On June 27, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved tougher penalties for cannabis businesses…
Read More- May 31, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
California Agency Awards Over $50 Million in Cannabis Tax Funds to 31 Organizations
of California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced on May 25 that it will again give a small number of subsidies to various health departments and nonprofits.…
Read More- May 26, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
California Agency Continues to Target Illegal Cannabis Activity
of California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) recently announced progress on its “active” fight against the illegal cannabis market. The UCETF announced a 43% increase in the number of…
Read More- May 10, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
California Task Force Recommends Apology, Drug War Reparations for Black Americans
The nine-member committee first convened almost two years ago to give final approval to a long list of proposals over the weekend in Oakland, California. of Final report draft The…
Read More- May 4, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Moxie: A California Legacy With a History of Quality
As cannabis policy reform measures continue to take hold nationwide, nearly half of the states across the country have now legalized recreational marijuana. new opportunities will come. However, with so…
Read More- April 28, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
California Cannabis Department Grants Nearly $20 Million to Academic Institutions
The California Cannabis Control Commission (DCC) awarded $19,942,918 to 16 academic institutions planning to research cannabis on April 26. The grant will fund research initiatives investigating the effects of cannabis…
Read More- March 17, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Inflated THC Levels, Price Gouging Would Be Banned Under California Bill
There is tremendous pressure on growers, manufacturers and laboratories to inflate THC levels. Higher THC levels also create unrealistic expectations for higher numbers, undermining trust in the industry’s integrity. A…
Read More- March 8, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
California Cannabis Sales Declined in 2022
final data from California Department of Taxes and Fees Administration shows a decline in California cannabis sales in 2022. The drop in sales is the first since the adult-use product…
Read More- March 6, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Sonoma, California Ease Tax Burden for County Weed Farmers
Officials in Sonoma, Calif., moved this week to offer tax breaks to cannabis growers in the area. This is another decision driven by the ongoing economic struggles of the state’s…
Read More- February 27, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
California Bill Would Ban Tobacco Sales to All Born After 2006
The most powerful and brutal approach yet to curb teen tobacco use at the state level is taking shape. California’s new bill bans all tobacco sales to residents born after…
Read More- February 26, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
California Announces New Grant Program To Bolster Cannabis Industry
California offers millions of dollars in grants to expand access to the regulated cannabis industry. the country announced last week. cannabis control bureau Said The grant program is the first…
Read More- February 24, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
Jerry Garcia’s Cannabis Brand Joins California Mass Extinction
There’s been a massive cannabis spill out of California, and while it’s no reference to a Bob Marley song, you should get Marley Natural while they’re still in their golden…
Read More- February 14, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
New California Bill Would Allow Cannabis Catering
According to KTLA5, a new bill in the California Legislature may finally allow cannabis catering at private events. The federal government, which has yet to declassify cannabis at this time,…
Read More- February 8, 2023
- Alexandra Solorio
California Lawmaker Introduces Cannabis Cafe Bill
California legislators introduced a bill that would allow state-licensed cannabis consumption lounges to sell freshly prepared food and beverages and host live events.AB374) was introduced last week by Democrat Rep.…
Read More- January 9, 2023
- Steve
Study Reveals California Law Enforcement More Likely To Arrest Black Teens
Annual report published on January 1 Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA) made a number of observations about law enforcement officers in California. This is his sixth report since…
Read More- December 28, 2022
- Steve
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Pardons 10, Some Cannabis Convictions
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced 10 Amnesty On Dec. 23, including at least two cases stemming from cannabis-related charges. Some of the charges are decades old, with one of them…
Read More- December 12, 2022
- Steve
Baja California Governor Says She’s ‘Totally Behind’ on Medical Cannabis
The leader of Mexico’s Baja California state last week expressed full support for medical cannabis as debate over the issue continues to irritate lawmakers in the country. Baja California governor…
Read More- November 15, 2022
- Steve
Numerous California Cities Approve Cannabis Retail Measures
The majority of cannabis-related initiatives approved are in Los Angeles and San Diego counties, with 70 additional possibilities being greenlit. cannabis retail licenseIn California, Los Angeles leads as the most…
Read More- November 1, 2022
- Steve
California Cannabis Industry Association White Paper Discusses Dangers of Unregulated Hemp Products
California Cannabis Industry Association white paper Address the cannabinoid market situation. Whitepaper “Pandora’s Box: The Dangers of the Unregulated Hemp-Derived Intoxicating Cannabinoid Market,” Featuring Principal Author Tiffany Devitt and Other…
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