Illinois Gov. Delays Social Equity Cannabis Licenses
Thu / Apr 30th
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Illinois Gov. Pritzker has indefinitely pushed back the date for awarding the state’s social equity cannabis licenses.
At the end of 2019 a novel coronavirus outbreak led to the closure of states, territories, and countries around the world. The pandemic led to a distinction between essential and non-essential businesses, and in many locations cannabis businesses have been deemed essential. Along with news on essential businesses, read about how cannabis is playing a role in COVID-19 research in this section.
Thu / Apr 30th
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Illinois Gov. Pritzker has indefinitely pushed back the date for awarding the state’s social equity cannabis licenses.
Wed / Apr 29th OPINION
COVID-19 is spreading through the U.S. prison system like wildfire and people who remain locked up on cannabis and nonviolent drug charges are being forced to face their mortality.
Fri / Apr 24th
House Democrats have introduced legislation that would give cannabis businesses access to congressional coronavirus stimulus packages.
Fri / Apr 24th
The Last Prisoner Project and 4Front Ventures have partnered to provide liquid disinfectant products such as hand sanitizer to help reduce the spread of coronavirus in prisons.
Thu / Apr 23rd
Peter Thiel’s Palantir was awarded a contract to build the government’s COVID-19 tracking database; Thiel is a major investor in Privateer Holdings and a prominent supporter of President Trump.
Tue / Apr 21st
Medical cannabis sales in Florida and Arizona have risen sharply during the coronavirus pandemic, even as sales in other states tapered off after an initial quarantine rush.
Mon / Apr 20th
Amid the pandemic crisis, California’s cannabis distributors have begun sharing information about which cannabis firms are reliable for paying their bills and which are not.
Mon / Apr 20th
The Vallejo Holistic Health Center in Vallejo, California is employing a “virtual budtender” to fulfill customer orders while maintaining social distance; the process includes a 6-foot long pole with a basket attached.
Sun / Apr 19th
Social distancing hasn’t stopped cannabis aficionados from celebrating their love for the plant this 4/20: there are a wide variety of virtual gatherings to choose from.
Fri / Apr 17th
Congressional lawmakers are standing up for cannabis businesses’ right to access traditional financial services and the federal coronavirus stimulus packages that are currently unavailable to the industry.
Thu / Apr 16th
New Approach Montana, a cannabis legalization group, is suing the state saying they should be allowed to collect petition signatures electronically during the coronavirus crisis.
Wed / Apr 15th
As the coronavirus crisis continues to upset cannabis events and networking opportunities, the industry’s largest trade show is partnering with the largest business-focused online cannabis network.
Tue / Apr 14th
Colorado’s emergency pandemic rules allow for the online purchase of adult-use cannabis products, but only via pick-up — recreational delivery services are still not available throughout the state.
Tue / Apr 14th
Cresco Labs announced it will start prioritizing recruiting new employees from the industries most significantly impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
Mon / Apr 13th
Maine officials are choosing to delay the rollout of adult-use cannabis sales indefinitely in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri / Apr 10th
Six cannabis business organizations have sent a letter asking governors to provide state-based loans for the industry as the federal coronavirus aid program specifically omits the cannabis space from receiving any assistance.
Fri / Apr 10th
With social distancing and stay-at-home orders still in effect, cannabis events and enthusiasts are turning to an online format for celebrating the 4/20 cannabis holiday later this month.
Fri / Apr 10th
A recent survey found that cannabis consumers were fairly evenly split when deciding whether or not to stockpile cannabis while practicing social distancing.
Thu / Apr 9th
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is being sued for shutting down the state’s adult-use cannabis dispensaries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Wed / Apr 8th
Family members have announced the passing of Charlotte Figi, the young epilepsy patient who inspired the CBD-rich Charlotte’s Web cannabis strain and sparked an acceptance movement for medical cannabis.
Wed / Apr 8th
Businesses that operate adjacent to the legal cannabis industry will be ineligible for the federal coronavirus loan assistance plan signed by President Trump last month.
Wed / Apr 8th
Canadian cannabis company Organigram Holdings Inc. announced the temporary layoff of about 45 percent of its workforce, approximately 400 employees.
Tue / Apr 7th
Cannabis businesses in North America are beginning to experience financial fallout from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Tue / Apr 7th
Local and state lawmakers have called on Santa Clara County public health officials to re-allow in-person adult-use cannabis sales after shops were shut down last week in favor of delivery services.
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