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Read all the Cannabis news that is relevant to your dispensary, and all the laws that are changing in the industry.
Majority of Americans Support Legalization
AÂ research survey by the market research firm SSRS shows that the majority of Americans believe that recreational use of cannabis should be legal for adults. Respondents to the survey also largely believe that marijuana is less harmful to health than alcohol. Survey Methodology SSRS conducted...

Recreational Cannabis Legalized in Rhode Island
Christmas came early for adults in Rhode Island who are interested in purchasing legalized cannabis. As of December 1, licensed retailers will be allowed to sell recreational cannabis to adults. A press release by Governor Dan McKee stated that five retailers have received cannabis sales licenses...

Study Shows Cannabis Legalization Results in Fewer Medicaid Prescriptions
The results of a recent study were recently published in the journal Health Economics. The study’s data shows that the legalization of adult-use cannabis reduced the amount of prescriptions for certain drugs. Cornell doctoral student Shyman Raman and Indiana University doctoral student Ashley...

Cannabis Dispensaries Bring Economic Growth
The City of Sacramento, California recently commissioned a report on the impact of cannabis dispensaries on the local economy. The report was in response to the State of California’s allowance of municipalities to decide whether or not they wanted to permit dispensaries in their communities....

Voters Approve Cannabis Measure in Maryland
Last week’s midterm election resulted in another state legalizing adult-use marijuana. The vote allows lawmakers to set up a recreational marijuana industry, which could start as soon as July 1. While Maryland’s medical cannabis program has already been established, this is the first time...