cannabis in Rhode Island

Though President Biden declared Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021, at least 20 states have not made Juneteenth an official state holiday, according to the Congressional Research Service. After MLK Day was recognized by the federal government in 1983, it took 17 years before it...

Cannabis legalization in the United States reveals a range of outcomes and challenges. However, as this evolving landscape unfolds, it becomes evident that the impact of cannabis legalization is far from uniform. A decline in Youth Marijuana Use in Rhode Island: Contrary to expectations, Rhode...

In a series of developments impacting the cannabis industry, significant progress has been made in various states. Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has shown openness to a Republican proposal on medical marijuana, emphasizing the importance of accessible healthcare. He pledged the...

As Rhode Island senators consider nominees for the new Cannabis Control Commission, licensed marijuana cultivators are urging decision-makers to expedite the process of opening more marijuana stores. They argue that the limited number of outlets is causing a decline in demand for their products,...

Rhode Island's cannabis advertising disparity with Massachusetts shines a spotlight on the uneven playing field, where neighboring operators thrive on billboard promotions while their RI counterparts face restrictive regulations. Joe Pakuris, a cannabis dispensary owner near the...

Rhode Island: A ‘Cannabis Use In Groups’ Bill Is Being Rewritten In Rhode Island, a bill that forbids cannabis at gatherings of three or more people has been withdrawn and will undergo rewrites, according to Marijuana Moment. Senator Walter Felag Jr. is the bill’s sponsor. If the...

On Dec. 9, Health Canada announced amendments to the Cannabis Act and its regulations concerning cannabis research and testing, and cannabis beverages have been approved and are now in force as of Dec. 2. The amendments “aim to facilitate research and testing, and also amend the public...

Missouri’s Draft Rules  Missouri’s State Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has released draft regulations for the adult-use market and opened a public comment period, reported Marijuana Moment. The DHHS has been working on the rules since August after it was confirmed...