Office of Cannabis Management stumbles out of the gate
Gov. Tim Walz’ pick to lead the new Office of Cannabis Management resigned abruptly last week, the day after her nomination was announced, an embarrassing setback for the fledgling agency…
Minnesota’s weed chief resigns over claims she sold illegal edibles
Minnesota's new head of marijuana regulation Erin Dupree, 43, stepped down from her $151,505-a-year post amid the claims she broke the marijuana regulations she was hired to oversee.Minnesota's new head…
Green Mountain Cannabis Works opens in Manchester
MANCHESTER — Retail marijuana has come to Manchester.MANCHESTER — Retail marijuana has come to Manchester. Read More
Alaska relaxes rules for marijuana ads, allows free samples
Nine years after Alaska legalized the cultivation and sale of marijuana for recreational reasons in 2014, the rules are beginning to loosen.Nine years after Alaska legalized the cultivation and sale of marijuana for recreational…
Minnesota count of hemp businesses reaches 1,250; August sales top $7.7M
Reports from the Department of Revenue show that 842 businesses paid $771,514 in cannabis taxes in August.Reports from the Department of Revenue show that 842 businesses paid $771,514 in cannabis…
Exploring the Benefits of Cannabis for Mental and Physical Well-Being
In recent years, cannabis has emerged from the shadows of taboo status to become an increasingly popular and accepted remedy for a wide array of physical and mental health issues.In…
Study finds online marijuana dispensaries fail to block minors
Underage drug users are finding it easier to buy marijuana online as more states legalize recreational pot, a new study shows.Underage drug users are finding it easier to buy marijuana…
Benton County Board Sets Public Hearing to Discuss Proposed Cannabis Ordinance
(KNSI) - The Benton County Board of Commissioners has announced a public hearing to discuss an ordinance limit...(KNSI) - The Benton County Board of Commissioners has announced a public hearing…
Alaska relaxes rules for marijuana ads, allows free samples
New regulations will allow the state’s legal marijuana businesses to advertise more widely and to distribute free samples at retail stores.New regulations will allow the state’s legal marijuana businesses to…
Senate to consider giving cannabis businesses access to banking
The Senate Banking Committee hearing this week will consider allowing cannabis business owners legally open bank accounts for their companies.The Senate Banking Committee hearing this week will consider allowing cannabis…