Washington cannabis regulators release reminder about “pay-to-play”
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) released an update last week about “pay-to-play” terms. Processors are paying for shelving space – or an ideal spot on the shelf – and this is illegal in the Washington cannabis industry. “RCW 69.50.328 establishes the tier system in Washington’s regulated cannabis industry that prohibits cannabis processors…
Read MoreFlorida regulators shut down Circle K cannabis excitement
The industry was buzzing when Green Thumb Industries (GTI) announced plans to lease space next to Circle K dispensaries. “The opening of Rise Express stores at Circle K locations is a game-changer,” said Ben Kovler, Founder and CEO of GTI, when the partnership was announced last week. But Florida regulators are now saying the plan…
Read MoreThose convicted of selling cannabis not part of reform plans, Biden says
Missouri law enforcement forces sponsors of recreational cannabis bill to pull their ads For some reason, Missouri’s cannabis industry attracts a lot of drama. It might be because I live here, but anyways. In the Show-Me State’s latest saga; Legal Missouri 2022 had to pull an ad about their cannabis recreational bill that will be…
Read MoreFive powerhouse cannabis professionals on LinkedIn
1. Brett Puffenbarger Brett is the Vice President of Marketing at Green Check Verified and runs Good Highdeas, a cannabis advisory firm, with his wife, Jodi. Brett has his finger on the pulse of this industry in a way that most people do not. He also calls out the BS of large corporate cannabis companies…
Read MoreTrulieve allegedly offered Lorna McMurrey a paid day off on the day she died, source claims
Trulieve employee Lorna McMurrey passed away at a Massachusetts facility in January. Earlier this month, news of her death resurfaced, making headlines. According to the OSHA report, Lorna passed away after inhaling kief, and she couldn’t breathe. The company has been pretty tight-lipped about the incident. A full statement was sent to The Green Paper…
Read MoreThe owners of Circle K just invested in the cannabis industry.
Circle K’s owners’ officially have hands in the cannabis industry Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) Inc., the owner of Circle K convenience stores, is financing an $11 million principal loan to Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. – a cannabis retail company with operations in the U.S. and Canada. Included in the deal is a stock purchasing agreement,…
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