The average THC potency of illicit marijuana flower in the United States is 16%, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
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Scapegoat or solution? Ouster of top New York marijuana official raises questions
The exit of Chris Alexander, the top state official overseeing New York’s rollout of adult-use marijuana sales, is seen by many as assigning blame for what has been decried as the country’s worst cannabis market launch to date.
Marijuana industry labor relations are reaching a crossroads
Marijuana operators and mainstream companies have one thing in common – an uneasy and often adversarial relationship with labor.
New Hampshire adult-use marijuana inches forward, but obstacles remain
New Hampshire lawmakers approved a proposal more in line with what Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has said he’ll support, but passage is still far from assured.
Colorado lawmakers approve bill allowing cannabis retailers to sell food
Colorado cannabis stores will be allowed to sell food and beverages under a bill approved by state lawmakers.
New York City launches new crackdown against illicit cannabis sellers
Authorities in New York City have launched what they promise will be a citywide crackdown on rampant illicit cannabis sales.
DEA signs off on marijuana rescheduling, report says, but process not done yet
Tuesday’s revelation that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will loosen federal restrictions on marijuana has major implications for the American cannabis industry.
‘They’re taking all of our cannabis,’ New Mexico gov says of Homeland Security
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says she was expressing her “frustration with federal interference” in her state’s regulated cannabis industry when she criticized the head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in audio leaked last week.
DEA must ‘make good’ on marijuana rescheduling, Democratic lawmakers say
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has offered federal lawmakers a rare glimpse into the ongoing marijuana rescheduling process.
‘Now is the time’ for cannabis banking reform, key Democrat says
Federal lawmakers are inching closer to a deal on legislation that could include cannabis banking reform, a leading House Democrat says.
Congress could include cannabis banking in FAA, crypto bills
Supporters of long-awaited cannabis banking reform are pinning hopes on Congress packaging a marijuana bill with must-pass legislation.
Cresco Labs cannabis cultivation employees in Massachusetts ditch union
Employees at a Cresco Labs cannabis cultivation facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, voted to de-unionize earlier this month.
