Dutchie’s Post

I've always found that the best way to generate healthy and productive discussion in the internet is to talk politics. Fear not, friends. This is not intended to be a partisan piece, but we don't think we should hide our eyes from political developments in the cannabis industry. In that spirit, we present to you a discussion of the future of cannabis under a second Biden term versus a second Trump term. https://lnkd.in/eK98rTam

Advocacy is important now more than ever. As Dutchie's weekly update highlights, we are in a critical window and need to take action. Check out this video to learn about ways to advocate and be part of the promising potential rescheduling. Let's make a difference together. #advocacy #cannabiscommunity

Pennsylvania Adult Use cannabis legislation may be coming soon as the governor is "sick and tired of losing to friggin' Ohio"! (ouch PSU fans). Some of the actual text from the proposed budget released yesterday: “ This budget recognizes that the time has come for Pennsylvania to legalize adult use cannabis. Every one of Pennsylvania’s neighbors except West Virginia has legalized adult use cannabis, including Ohio. Pennsylvania is currently at a competitive disadvantage, losing out on critical tax revenue and new businesses to our neighbors. Furthermore, Pennsylvania’s overburdened police and courts have more important things to do than arrest and adjudicate people for the use of cannabis. The prohibition of cannabis has also created an underground economy that fuels violence perpetrated by drug traffickers and gangs seeking to control the illicit and dangerous forms of synthetic marijuana in our communities. As such, this budget proposes legalization of adult use cannabis effective July 1, 2024, with sales within Pennsylvania beginning January 1, 2025. And, with the funds generated by the legalization of adult use cannabis, Pennsylvania can right some of the wrongs of those individuals impacted by archaic laws. To that end, the budget proposes to invest $5 million in restorative justice initiatives from adult use cannabis proceeds, in addition to the immediate expungement of the records of those incarcerated for only a possession related offense attributed to cannabis. The adult use cannabis industry in Pennsylvania, as a new potential cash crop for our farmers, will be regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.” There is also a 20% (yes twenty) proposed wholesale tax which seems excessive, although it is wholesale and the devil will be in the details. Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition Global Go Cannabis Business Times Global Go Cloud - Cannabis Compliance Automation Office of Governor Josh Shapiro

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(That's me - waiting to get sworn in for a second term to the Massachusetts Cannabis Advisory Board last Friday.) So happy to have my first meeting as Chair of the Cannabis Industry Subcommittee under my belt, and incredibly grateful to have the amazing Ryan Arias Dominguez, Frank Shaw, Kim Napoli, Commissioner Ashley E. Randle, and Tim Rooney serving alongside me. Our goal for this year is simple – **BE EFFECTIVE**. Our mandate is to study issues and make recommendations to the Cannabis Control Commission, and we already have some great ideas on deck. Common sense recommendations - some that require a little more discussion and some that we hope to make in short order. How do we make access better without sacrificing safety, how we do make it easier to operate a business, how do we improve pathways to equitable industry participation? These questions underpin what we are focused on. MA stakeholders – please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any suggestions / issues / concerns that you think we should be discussing. Our next public meeting is on Monday, April 29 at 10am. The link will be available on the CCC Calendar in the next couple of weeks. (https://lnkd.in/eDax6hTe)

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Exciting times in the cannabis industry! 🌿 This week's news brings historic developments and a glimpse into the future. As a cannabis lawyer, I'm thrilled to share the latest updates with you. From the polar vortex outside, let's dive into the 252-page release to the DEA on August 29. A big shoutout to Matt Zorn and Shane Pennington for their hard work! Stay tuned for more groundbreaking news. #CannabisIndustry #HistoricDevelopments #CannabisLawyer #DEAUpdate #IndustryInsights

I would love to get something going with the Legal Pathway Society and your program. I’ll try my best to tune into this webinar!

CANNABIS QUESTION: The Budtenders Ethos is about to publish multiple articles on our blog https://lnkd.in/g32NnckH. Which two should we publish first? 1. Nuisances, Misinformation, and Detriments in Modern Cannabis 2. The BTE official Dosing Guidelines 3. The Value of Effective Budtenders: The Criticality of Fair Compensation 4. Introduction to the BA & BT Guild 5. Crypto-Canna-Crossover Currently #1, #2, and #3 are at two votes a piece. **Something you'd like to see addressed in the industry? let us know here or at our blog or our website cannapros.org. You can also DM me or find me on IG @budtenderjack**