Recreational Pot Surges in Rhode Island’s First Year of Legal Sales
Local news outlet WPRI reported last week that the state’s Office of Cannabis Regulation says that recreational marijuana sales “have steadily increased almost monthly over the past year, and the estimated sales for Fiscal Year 2024 is $76 million.” “That sales estimate, if met, would translate into more than $15 million in state and local […]
Analyst Inside Look: Trends And Opportunities In Ohio’s Emerging Recreational Cannabis Sector
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, BDSA analyst Brendan Mitchel-Chesebro provided a detailed analysis of Ohio’s emerging recreational cannabis market. Ohio Cannabis: Trends, Challenges And Cross-Border Dynamics Mitchel-Chesebro delved into the market’s dynamics, including consumer preferences, cross-border sales impact, local branding significance and the challenges posed by regulatory and geographical factors. As of Q3 2023, Ohio’s cannabis market […]
Delaware Beach Towns Line Up To Ban Recreational Pot in Their Jurisdictions
Recreational cannabis was, at long last, made legal in Delaware earlier this year. But several of the state’s beach towns situated along the eastern seaboard have ridden a different wave, opting instead to maintain the prohibition on weed within their respective jurisdictions. The Delaware News Journal reported this week that “Delaware’s beach towns have taken […]
Diversity In Illinois Cannabis Industry Soars Since Recreational Legalization, New Report Reveals
The Illinois cannabis industry has undergone significant changes in recent years regarding diversity and social equity, as evidenced by data provided by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO). As first reported by Illinois News Joint, since the launch of adult-use marijuana sales in January 2020, the state’s legal cannabis landscape has become notably more diverse. See […]