Posts by Josh LeBaron

Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced she will no longer prosecute marijuana possession cases, regardless of amount or a person’s prior criminal record.
In her announcement Tuesday, Mosby argued the move will improve police-community relations and allow the city to dedicate more time and resources to fighting violent crimes.

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Companies are adding CBD to just about everything — a trend set to accelerate as regulations ease and consumer interest grows.

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Cannabis growers face increasing state and local requirements to access and reduce their environmental footprints – especially in the areas of energy use, water, air quality and waste and pesticide management. The regulatory red tape is sure to mushroom amid worries over climate change and the cannabis industry’s impact on natural resources. MJ Biz Daily lays out the case for how growers can better navigate environmental regulations.

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here are 77 million Baby Boomers in the United States, and according to AARP, they are projected to wield 70% of all disposable income within the next four years. Healthier and wealthier than any preceding generation, Baby Boomers are discovering—and re-discovering—cannabis at unprecedented rates, as a recent report on the California market indicates. But is the cannabis industry equally invested in discovering them?

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The pieces of the puzzle are coming together for the East Coast to become a major player in 2019 when it comes to adult use cannabis.

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The legalization of recreational marijuana appears poised to sweep across the Northeast, which could result in billions of dollars of business opportunities over the next few years in a densely populated region of the nation.

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The Maryland General Assembly is back in session, and the state’s education needs could mean that cannabis legalization will be a major policy contender in 2019. Several lawmakers recently voiced their concerns about Maryland’s education funding — or lack thereof — and some are weighing all viable options to get the necessary resources.

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As Cannabis Markets Mature, Businesses Look to Financial Institutions for Transparent Banking.

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While not quite a done deal, Maryland-based Flying Dog Brewery plans to launch a THC-infused beer in medical cannabis dispensaries in Maryland. Flying Dog is looking to get in early on the infused beverage sector, which some of the latest reports show will be worth $600 million by 2022 in the U.S.

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With the recent introduction of the 420 bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, cannabis advocates will learn sooner rather than later just how enthusiastic Democrats are about legalizing marijuana at the national level.

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