Medical Marijuana Program Connection

One-third of Americans could soon have access to legal weed as New Jersey decriminalizes cannabis

MMP News AuthorNovember 3, 2020

Recreational marijuana sales began in Chicago on Jan. 1, and five states were voting Tuesday on decriminalizing the drug. Kamil Krzaczynski/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images After Election Day 2020, one-third of Americans could live in states with legalized recreational cannabis sales. Four states — Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota — ... Read More

Weed On The Ballot: 5 States Consider Cannabis, And One Is 'A True Toss-Up'

MMP News AuthorNovember 3, 2020

These days, there is a lot of focus on which states are red, blue, purple or likely to switch in the presidential election. Benzinga Cannabis is zeroing in on “green” states. Voters in New Jersey, Arizona and Montana — where there are existing medical cannabis markets — are considering the legalization of adult-use. ... Read More

NBA's Shawn Kemp Opening Weed Shop in Seattle, Kemp's Cannabis

MMP News AuthorOctober 24, 2020

Breaking News The Reign Man … is now the Strain Man — because ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp is officially in the marijuana business. The 50-year-old Seattle SuperSonics legend is opening Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis in Seattle on Oct. 30 — a shop poised to become the first Black-owned dispensary in the ... Read More

Cannabis Brands Get Loud With Rock-Branded Weed Featuring Santana, Jerry Garcia

MMP News AuthorOctober 22, 2020

The list of musicians hawking cannabis products is a long one. Willie Nelson, Margo Price, Snoop Dogg and Berner are just some of the names that come to mind. Most recently, Carlos Santana and the family of the late Jerry Garcia aligned themselves with cannabis brands. Whether these rockstar-emblazoned items lead to an uptick ... Read More

Yes Weed Can: New Zealand votes in cannabis referendum

MMP News AuthorOctober 15, 2020

New Zealanders will not only elect their prime minister this weekend but also vote on whether or not they will be able to buy cannabis from a local shop, an issue that has clouded this election. The country is running two referendum questions alongside the general election. The proposed Cannabis ... Read More

Newly opened Rair cannabis offers dirt-less weed out of $1.5 million Bay City shop

MMP News AuthorOctober 7, 2020

click to enlarge No dirt? No problem! An old laundromat in Bay City is letting it all hang out as it is now an adult recreational and medical marijuana dispensary, offering sticky icky grown in-house and aeroponically — meaning no dirt — just air, and free dangling roots. ... Read More