Massachusetts Cannabis

Cannabis Agency Is In 'Crisis' Says MA Governor Declining Comment On Possible Receivership, As Acting Chair Fights Back
Smoke On The Water: Martha's Vineyard Weed Dispensary To Reopen As State Regulators Allow Maritime Shipments Following Legal Settlement
Martha's Vineyard Cannabis Crisis Averted: MA Regulators Approve Shipping Weed Through State Territorial Waters
Smoke On The Water: Martha's Vineyard Weed Dispensary To Reopen As State Regulators Allow Maritime Shipments Following Legal Settlement
Martha's Vineyard Cannabis Crisis Averted: MA Regulators Approve Shipping Weed Through State Territorial Waters
Marijuana Giant Fined $350K In Relation To Worker's Death, Commission Says Trulieve Failed To Comply With Several Safety Protocols
South Dakota Nearly Doubles Medical Marijuana Registration Fees, CT. Gov. Lamont Puts Social Equity Funds On Hold & More

Massachusetts Cannabis Recent News

Martha's Vineyard Dispensary Sues State Regulators Over Weed Transportation Ban Amid Dwindling Supply
Explore the cannabis supply crisis on Martha's Vineyard, highlighting legal battles, community impacts, and potential solutions. Read now!
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Releases Tools To Help Communities Ensure Equitable Marijuana Markets
Martha's Vineyard Has A Cannabis Crisis: Medical, Recreational Users Could Run Out Of Access By Fall As Island's Sole Producer Will Close Soon
Martha's Vineyard faces a cannabis crisis as its sole dispensary plans to close, threatening access for hundreds of patients and users.
$581M In Deals: Top States Draw Major Cannabis Investments Despite Market Downturn
In the latest report from Viridian Capital Advisors, investment trends in the U.S. cannabis industry show a marked decrease, despite significant capital inflows in leading states such as California, New York and Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Cannabis Sales Soar Past $6B Record, Canada Sees Steady 1.7% Year-Over-Year Growth
Explore how Massachusetts hits a $6B cannabis sales record and Canada's market sees a steady 1.7% growth. Read more on regional sales trends.
Who's Winning In Weed? Analyst Looks At Cannabis Market's Big Players, Where Are The Best Bets?
In the first quarter of 2024, the cannabis sector faces a mixed economic landscape with a notable sequential decline in sales across several states.
Beating The IRS Tax Code: A Cannabis Company's Successful ESOPs Transition To Empower Workers And Unlock Growth
Discover how MBO Ventures' ESOP for Canna Provisions navigates tax hurdles, empowers employees, and revolutionizes the cannabis industry.
'Predatory Practices' In Missouri, Washington D.C. Mayor Declares 4/20 Tax Holiday On Medical Marijuana And More Cannabis Reg Updates
Massachusetts saw $154 million worth of cannabis products sold in March, representing a 2.3% year-over-year increase, according to the data from the Cannabis Control Commission. The sum included $136.8 million in recreational and $17.2 million in medical cannabis sales.Meanwhile, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has signed into law an initiative enhancing the medical marijuana program by extending the tax holiday from April 15 through April 28, in honor of the 4/20 holiday.The first and only recreational dispensary in North Carolina is set to open on April 20, 2024. The move would follow last year's decision by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' (ECBI) members to legalize cannabis for recreational use.Missouri cannabis regulator recently revoked 9 social-equity cannabis licenses of the winners of 48 cannabis microbusiness licenses under Amendment 3, which legalized marijuana in 2022.
Medical Marijuana Tax Holiday Expanded In D.C., States Advance Marijuana Conviction Expungements
Expanded Medical Marijuana Tax Holiday In D.C. Washington, D.C., is enhancing its medical marijuana program by extending the tax holiday from April 15 through April 28, in honor of the 4/20 holiday.
Gov. Healey's Mega-Pardon For Cannabis Possession Unanimously Approved By Council
Massachusetts makes history with a unanimous decision to pardon thousands for cannabis possession, emphasizing fairness and equity.
Massachusetts' Cannabis Market Hits Record Highs, Faces Regulatory Challenges, And More
Massachusetts' cannabis industry saw unprecedented growth in 2023, with total sales nearing $1.8 billion.Massachusetts‘ cannabis industry saw unprecedented growth in 2023
MA Gov. Healey Pardons Simple Cannabis Possession Convictions On Heels Of Biden's SOTU As Weed Sales Top $7B
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey (D) announced on Wednesday she is pardoning all people convicted of simple cannabis possession at the state level. The move that was approved by the governor's council, comes on the heels of President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech, during which he reiterated his stance that no one should be incarcerated for possessing cannabis."This is the most sweeping cannabis pardon ever proposed by any governor in the United States," the Democratic Gov. Healey said on Wednesday as it "will apply to all misdemeanor possession convictions in the state courts."Healey added pardons will be issued automatically. She said "Those eligible number in the hundreds of thousands," adding "they will not have to take any action themselves in the vast majority of these cases."
VA Gov. Vetoes Bill To End Cannabis Stigma In Childcare System, THC-Infused Hemp Products Swamp MA And More Updates
Discover the latest in cannabis regulation: VA parental rights debate, MA THC oversight, NYC landlord scandal and OR license limits.
'Blanket' Marijuana Pardons Coming To Massachusetts As Gov. Healey Follows Up On Biden's Initiative
Securities Fraud Saga Comes To Close As Former Cannabiz Mobile Consultant Receives Final Judgment
Anthony Jay Pignatello has been handed a final judgement by the US Attorney's Office in relation to a cannabis securities fraud scheme at Cannabiz Mobile, where he served as consultant and secretary. Pignatello was alleged to be part of a pump-and-dump scheme with Christopher Esposito, Cannabiz's former owner, whose fraudulent activities had already seen him sentenced to five years' probation in November. Pignatello has been permanently restricted from being an "officer or director of any issuer that has a class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange", as well as permanently banned from participating in penny stocks. He is also obliged to pay $43,337, a fee that has already been deemed settled due to a parallel criminal hearing regarding securities fraud to which Pignatello had already pled guilty.
$1.8B In Marijuana Sales Marks A Historic Year For Massachusetts' Booming Cannabis Industry
In December, Massachusetts achieved a record in marijuana sales, reaching $158.7 million, contributing to the state's total 2023 cannabis sales of nearly $1.8 billion.
Stock Plan Transforms Massachusetts Theory Wellness Employees Into Company Owners
Massachusetts-based Theory Wellness became the largest employee-owned cannabis company, transitioning into an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
Alleged Racist Remarks Cited As Reasons Massachusetts Cannabis Chair Was Suspended, Court Filing Reveals
Court filings finally reveal some of the accusations against Shannon O’Brien, Massachusetts' former Cannabis Control Commission who was suspended in September by state treasurer Deborah
Get Your Hands On Rare Cannabis Strains At MariMed Dispensaries In Massachusetts
MariMed, Inc (CSE: MRMD) (OTCQX: MRMD) and its Nature’s Heritage craft flower and concentrates brand announced its “Small Batch Exclusives,” a unique, limited-time program that allows customers to purchase legendary flower strains.
Top Cannabis Official In Massachusetts Takes On State Treasurer, Challenges 'Unlawful Suspension'
Shannon O'Brien, the ex-official responsible for overseeing cannabis operations in Massachusetts, filed a lawsuit against State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg on Thursday. Why?
Lawmakers Push For Medical Marijuana Use In Massachusetts Schools Amid Industry 'Dysfunction'
Massachusetts state Senator Susan Moran is fighting to enable legal medical marijuana use on school grounds for students with doctor's recommendations.
From Craft Pre-Rolls To Exotic CBD Beverages, These Top Brands' New Cannabis Products Are Redefining Consumption Experience
The cannabis industry is witnessing an array of exciting new cannabis products, as leading players introduce groundbreaking developments that redefine the way we experience cannabis.
Arizona Recalls Weed Products Over Salmonella Concerns & More Pot Updates In MT, MA & CT
Arizona: Third Recall Of Cannabis Products This Summer: Salmonella  Cannabis shops are voluntarily recalling edibles products worrying they might be contaminated with salmonella bacteria, writes MjBizDaily.