Massachusetts Cannabis Delivery | Adult-Use in Massachusetts
Massachusetts’ cannabis delivery program has been in and out of the news recently due to a lawsuit filed by the Commonwealth Dispensary Association (CDA) which represents a large group of medical and adult-use dispensaries. Massachusetts delivery licenses and courier-style licenses are exclusively available to applicants in MA’s social equity program for a minimum of three years which leaves current dispensaries and those in the CDA to wait until at least 2024 to get into the delivery game. After pressure from activists around the country, the lawsuit was dropped. Of course, this is just one of the many headaches in the Massachusetts cannabis industry. Morriss Partee and Aaron Goines from the Massachusetts Cannabis Association for Delivery join today to discuss the recent lawsuit, MA’s license types, and Massachusetts cannabis policy. Morriss Partee and Aaron Goines from the Massachusetts Cannabis Association for Delivery join us today to discuss the recent lawsuit and Massachusetts cannabis policy.Support the show
Hemp Commodity Futures
Jack Bouroudjian from Global Smart Commodity Group joins to discuss hemp commodity futures.Support the show
New York Cannabis News | Will New York Legalize in 2021?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced earlier this year that he’s pushing for cannabis legalization (again). There are a few bills in the works but the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) and the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (CRTA) are standing out as front runners.Penelope Crescibene from Western New York NORML and David Holland and Nancy Udell from Empire State NORML join to discuss New York cannabis news and MRTA vs. CRTA.Support the show
Water-Compatible Cannabis Extracts for Cannabis Beverages
We all know the “oil and water don’t mix” experiment and expression. This makes infusing water-based beverages like beer and coffee difficult because cannabinoids usually need to bind to fat. Today we’re speaking with the team at Industrial Sonomechanics who have a groundbreaking solution for creating water-soluble cannabinoids.Support the show
Is Weed Legal in Texas? | Texas Marijuana Laws with Texas NORML and DFW NORML
While their neighbors in Oklahoma made over $400 million in cannabis revenue in 2020, consumers in Texas could face up to 180 days in prison for holding a single joint. Today we’re joined by Jax Finkel from Texas NORML and Eric Espinoza from DFW NORML to discuss Texas cannabis laws and strategies for cannabis policy advancement.Support the show
The Science of Cannabis with Dr. Ethan Russo | The Endocannabinoid System and the Entourage Effect
The world-renowned cannabinoid researcher, Dr. Ethan Russo, joins us on Cannabis Legalization to discuss the science of cannabinoids, terpenoids, and all things cannabis. We’ve all benefited from Dr. Russo’s research on the endocannabinoid system and the entourage effect. Dr. Russo founded CReDO Science along with Nishi Whiteley to commercialize patented cannabis products generated from their research on cannabis and the endocannabinoid system.“In Latin, CReDO means ‘I believe’. We maintain that “the proof is out there” for cannabis/hemp-based solutions for better living. Through our research we aim to understand how to apply components of the cannabis plant to balance the ECS as well as identify markers of ECS dysregulation for the treatment of disease. A unique business, CReDO Science is focused on the development of market disrupting technologies. To do that however, it is key to identify big solvable problems and conduct the preclinical and clinical research necessary to bring these products safely to market. Our goal is not only to bring the products to market for which we have initiated the patent process but also to innovate new solutions to big problems independently and collaboratively in the greatest areas of unmet need. Thus, we consider ourselves a ‘think-and-do-tank.’” – CReDO Science Support the show
Social Equity in Arizona | Arizona Marijuana Business Licenses
Arizona voters passed the Smart & Safe Arizona Act in the 2020 election. Under the Smart & Safe Arizona Act, 150 marijuana establishment licenses will be granted. Of these licenses, 26 will be specifically allocated to applicants who qualify under the Social Equity Ownership Program. Social equity applicants Chris Martin and Michael Brooks join to discuss this program and the licensing process in Arizona.The Social Equity Ownership Program aims to increase the license numbers up to 10 % in furtherance of social equity programs created by the Department of Health Services, to promote the ownership and operation of marijuana establishments and marijuana testing facilities by individuals from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous marijuana laws.Bare Minimum Criteria Towards Restorative Justice:* Expungement? YES* Social Equity Provisions? YES* Portion of Taxes Allocated to Impacted Communities? YES* 26 licenses will be issued to entities under the Social Equity Ownership Program* 10% of taxes will be allocated to the Justice Reinvestment Fund (JRF)Support the show
How Legalization Will Lead to a Healthier Society
It’s clear that legalization results in a variety of social benefits related to public safety, public health, social justice, and more. Today we take a deeper look at some of those societal benefits with Jackie Cornell, the Chief of Policy and Health Innovations at 1906 New Highs.Support the show
Illinois Cannabis Essentially Suspends Social Equity
Illinois is currently making headlines for expunging nearly 500K cannabis arrest records. While this feat cannot be dismissed – where are the new dispensaries? Illinois made nearly $1 billion in cannabis sales in 2020 and as it stands there are no Black-owned dispensaries, cultivators, or cannabis brands in the state. Corruption and greed have certainly played a role in delaying the licensing process, but how can we move forward when those at the top influence legislation? The team from TRUE Social Equity in Cannabis joins us to provide action steps for those who want to see change in Illinois and advice for those creating social equity programs in other states.Guests:Vitoria Herring, Chief Strategist & Marketing Officer, S.E.E.NTyrone Muhammad, Executive Director, Ex-Con’s for Community & Social Change (ECCSC)Anna Rose Ii-Epstein, Director, TRUE Social Equity in CannabisSupport the show
Cannabis Legalization in 2020 | Who will legalize in 2021?
2020 was a big year for cannabis legalization and Cannabis Legalization News! We’re only a few subscribers away from hitting 10K! To celebrate we had a giveaway on today’s show. Folks who watched live won Boveda packets, doob tubes, hemp flower, and more! We also discussed how 2020 changed weed FOREVER and made predictions for 2021. What do you think 2021 will bring for the cannabis industry? Make sure to subscribe to Cannabis Legalization News on YouTube and hit the bell notification to get notified when we go live. Thanks for listening and thanks for fighting for the plant!Support the show
