Articles by Bart Schaneman :
Amid growing criticism, NCIA chief Aaron Smith admits missteps and hopes to move the trade group in a new direction
The past few months have been rough for the National Cannabis Industry Association and its executive director, Aaron Smith.
Hire Learning: How to Hire and Train an Executive for Your Cannabis Business
As the cannabis industry matures and companies grow and evolve, hiring C-suite executives – CEOs, COOs, CFOs, etc. – will help determine whether your company thrives … or dies.
MA application process for recreational marijuana retailers opens
Massachusetts medical marijuana dispensaries hoping to also do business in the recreational market can begin applying for licenses April 2.
According to TV station WCVB, under the Cannabis Control Commission’s final rules, which went into effect Thursday, the state is offering “priority certification” to operating MMJ dispensaries that want to operate adult-use stores and prospective marijuana businesses that seek to operate in low-income or minority communities that were disproportionately affected by the so-called war on drugs.
Medical cannabis dispensary offers to help Rhode Island plug budget hole
Rhode Island’s largest medical marijuana dispensary has offered to help the state find a way to come up with $5 million.
According to the Providence Journal, a representative of the Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center told House lawmakers the dispensary would help the state find a “solution” to the state’s budget problems.
New Jersey adds five categories to medical marijuana program
New Jersey’s medical marijuana program is undergoing a significant expansion, including the addition of five categories of conditions treatable by MMJ.
According to New York TV station WABC, Gov. Phil Murphy signed off Tuesday on the addition of chronic pain related to musculoskeletal disorders, migraines,
anxiety, chronic visceral pain and Tourette syndrome.
