Federal Economic Panel Recommends Classification Changes To Track Cannabis Sales More Easily
The marijuana industry will “continue to grow,” a federal economic committee said in a new series of recommendations, and that means steps need to be taken to ensure that it’s tracked more diligently under a system that enables analysts to follow markets and publish...
US Senate Cannabis Reform Bill Unveiled
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday unveiled the draft of a comprehensive marijuana reform bill that would legalize the plant federally by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act while letting states continue to decide whether to prohibit or allow...
Michigan Cannabis Sales Increase 65 Percent To $149 Million in June – Matching May Sales
During June, Michigan cannabis sales increased 60% from a year ago to $149.0 million, similar to May despite having one less day: The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency breaks out sales by medical and adult-use, with medical sales falling 8.8% from a year ago...
California Cannabis Brands Begin Selling Directly To Consumers, Bypassing Retailers
A handful of California cannabis manufacturers and brands have begun selling their products directly to customers through their websites, effectively bypassing traditional brick-and-mortar retail shops and delivery companies that have long been the gatekeepers to...
Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Associated with Changes in Marijuana Use Among High-Risk Youth
The enactment of adult-use marijuana legalization in Canada is not associated with changes in either cannabis use or perceived access among high-risk youth, according to data published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. A pair of researchers...
Feds: Marijuana Trafficking Convictions Have Fallen Dramatically Following Statewide Legalization
The federal government is prosecuting and convicting fewer people for violating marijuana trafficking laws, according to data provided by the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC). According to a new fact sheet issued by the Commission, just over 1,000...
Constant Testing Key To Formulating Cannabis Products At Correct Potency
Bad headlines are the stuff of nightmares for anyone making consumer products infused with cannabis: Look at this item where the potency didn’t match the label! Potency errors can sink a company’s reputation and lead to forced product recalls or destruction of whole...
Marijuana Companies Still Face Advertising And Marketing Obstacles – Hero Project USA Can Help
The obstacles that marijuana companies still face when trying to educate the world about the best uses – and misuses – of the cannabis plant were underscored after a United Nations panel called for a global ban on cannabis business advertising. That’s not to...
Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Tops $3.2B in 2020
Michigan's mighty marijuana market totaled $3.2 billion in sales in 2020, according to a new study by the Anderson Economic Group commissioned by the Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association. That's thanks in part to the nearly 300 licensed adult-use "recreational"...
10 Best LinkedIn Cannabis Groups For Networking In The Weed Industry
LinkedIn is the most preferred social media platform for professional networking. A quick google search will show that the main purpose of the social network is “to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.” From all indications,...
