The DEA recently made a decision to delay the rescheduling of marijuana until after the 2024 election, which has sparked significant debate and uncertainty. For more than 50 years, cannabis has been classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a category reserved for substances with
Home Depot, one of the largest employers in the United States, is reportedly taking a significant step forward by removing marijuana from its drug screening panels. This change comes at a time when the conversation around cannabis legalization and workplace policies is evolving rapidly. For a company that employs over
New York’s cannabis industry has had a turbulent start since the legalization of adult-use cannabis in 2021. Delays, bureaucratic red tape, and a surge in unregulated operations have plagued the market. Recently, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched an initiative named ‘Operation Padlock
The New York State Cannabis Enforcement Task Force has been making headlines for its recent crackdown on “illegal” cannabis storefronts. In a press release last week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that this initiative has shut down hundreds of unlicensed stores, which she says has led to a significant surge in
The cannabis industry in New York has seen both advancements and unexpected hurdles. One early hurdle was an oversupply of cannabis that left farmers with thousands of pounds of unsold product due to delays and slow rollout of retail dispensaries. In response, New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) launched
New York- New York cannabis legalization was received with enthusiasm and optimism, signaling a new era of legal consumption, social justice, economic growth, and a regulated market that could serve as a national model. However, the reality of implementing such a grand vision has turned out to be way more
