Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Woman working to open first-ever marijuana consumption spa in Denver

MMP News AuthorSeptember 21, 2023

DENVER — A vacant building in Denver’s Baker neighborhood could soon become a one-stop-shop where people can receive a spa treatment and buy and consume marijuana. “The vision for Pure Elevation Spa and Garden is to really educate consumers about the benefits of medicinal marijuana,” said Rebecca Marroquin, the woman ... Read More

Man jailed for Marijuana, now NY dispensary owner

MMP News AuthorJanuary 24, 2023

When the war on marijuana came sweeping through his New York City housing project decades ago, Roland Conner found himself going in and out of jail. Now he’s opened the state’s first legal cannabis dispensary run by someone previously punished under New York’s old drug laws. His shop named “smacked” ... Read More

Missouri medical marijuana companies have inside track on recreational sales

MMP News AuthorJanuary 2, 2023

Recreational marijuana sales in Missouri are now just a little over a month away.For small business owners like J.C. Cirese, whose business, Doctor Smoke on Broadway, sells legal marijuana derivatives, the wait will be at least a year.“I think it’s unfortunate for those smaller businesses who are, you know, trying ... Read More

Breaking down Missouri’s recreational marijuana rollout

MMP News AuthorJanuary 1, 2023

Breaking down the timeline for Missouri’s recreational marijuana rollout Breaking down the timeline for Missouri’s recreational marijuana rollout Updated: 11:30 AM CST Jan 1, 2023 Hide Transcript Show Transcript CODY: A NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW ACCESS TO MARIJUANA TO THE STATE OF MISSOURI. WE’RE NOW WATCHING THE RECREATIONAL ROLLOUT. AMENDMENT ... Read More

Select Board reconsiders marijuana license process | News

MMP News AuthorNovember 19, 2022

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on Oct. 25, 2022 at town hall to discuss retail marijuana and a potential adaptive reuse of a hotel. Chair Todd Johnson joined remotely. The board approved two National Grid pole petitions at Ipswich Street and East Street. The board voted to approve ... Read More

Mississippi nears $6M in revenue off medical marijuana licenses, fees | Mississippi

MMP News AuthorSeptember 20, 2022

(The Center Square) – With the medical marijuana program still in its infancy in Mississippi, the state is already raking in revenue. Through Monday, the state has culled nearly $6 million in license and one-time application fees from dispensaries, cultivators, transportation companies, processors, and testing operations in the state, according ... Read More