Maureen Meehan

Maureen Meehan

Benzinga Editor

GOP Lawmakers In Ohio Finally Approve Rules Allowing Cannabis Sales To Begin In June, Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Can Join In
Ohio lawmakers clear rules for medical and recreational marijuana programs, allowing existing retailers to apply for dual-use dispensary licenses.
NY Cannabis Office Overhauled: Gov. Hochul Plans To 'Unclog The Licensing Bottleneck'
NY Gov. Hochul announces overhaul of Office of Cannabis Management, aiming to unclog licensing backlog, combat illicit market, support equity.
DEA Chief Warns Congress: Illicit Drugs Are As Easy To Get As Pizza Delivery From Uber Eats
"According to the CDC, in 2022, 107,941 Americans lost their lives," to illicit drugs, DEA chief Milgram told a Congressional subcommittee.
Scathing Internal Report Exposes New York's Cannabis Agency As Inexperienced, Irresponsible, Ineffective: Heads Are Rolling
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul fired OCM head Chris Alexander after an internal review showed that the organization was poorly run.
Armed Robbers Make Off With $437,000 From Marijuana Courier: Cannabis Banking Reform Would Stem Cannabis Dispensary Attacks Where Workers Are Sitting Ducks
Retail weed shops are forced to be cash-only, and violent attacks on workers have increased across the country.
Cory Booker Lights Up California Cannabis Facility In Drive for Federal Legalization, Tells Workers 'I've Been in the Trenches'
Booker toured the Sacramento marijuana facility, met the staff and some of the CA's top industry players. He commended the workers for their their role in shaping a more just and equitable cannabis industry.
Green Thumb Industries Revenue Increases 11% In Q1 2024: We're 'Off To A Great Start,' Says Pres
'As we round out our tenth year as a company, we believe we have a clear vision, a healthy balance sheet and the best team in the business to execute the next decade of the Green Thumb story,' said CEO Ben Kovler.
Cannabis And Guns: This Vet Chose The Latter But He Shouldn't Have To, Now He's Going To Federal Court
This vet had to surrender his personal firearms and ammunition or forego the relief provided by medical marijuana. He kept his guns.
DEA And Cannabis Rescheduling: A Rollercoaster Ride You Don't Want To Miss, But Keep Your Seatbelts On
DEA's decision not to sign the rescheduling order caused a roller coaster ride for the cannabis industry, with more confusion ahead.
Cannabis Investors Scammed: Thousands Lost In Bogus Resort Scheme In Remote Alaskan Village
A cannabis paradise in Alaska turned into a nightmare for investors as they were deceived by a salesman's promises of a lucrative resort, costing them over $600,000.
New York's 'The Travel Agency' Opens Third Cannabis Shop, This Time Near Rockefeller Central & Grand Central Station
"It's an incredible honor for us to partner and bring legal adult-use cannabis to one of the most iconic blocks in New York City," said c-founder Arana Hankin-Biggers. "We are equally proud that across our three branded dispensaries we have been able to employ more than 200 people, providing good paying jobs, benefits, and opportunities for advancement in this exciting, burgeoning industry."
Criminal Defense Lawyers To Biden: Release Pot Prisoners As DEA Moves To Reclassify Cannabis
There are approximately 22,000 pot prisoners serving time in state correctional facilities and around 10,000 in federal prisons. Biden can only pardon those in federal prisons.
Ron DeSantis' Plan To Scuttle Florida's Cannabis Legalization Initiative With His Vast Fundraising Network, GOP Apparatus
DeSantis will also use his personal network to fund contentious races for federal candidates such as Donald Trump and Republican Rep. Laurel Lee.
Marijuana Bust: Spaniard Smuggles 350 Pounds Of Weed In His 3 Children's Luggage From Los Angeles To The UK
Nearly 350 pounds of weed in eight separate suitcases were checked in under the names of the Spaniard's three children, who were traveling with him.
GOP Senator Bashes Dems' Push For Marijuana Legalization As Pro-Criminal & Anti-American: 'It's Obscene'
GOP Senator Bill Hagerty accused the Democrats of pursuing policies that are pro-criminal and anti-American.
Brittney Griner's Memoir: Testament To Personal Resilience, Russian Oppression Hits Bookshelves May 7
Brittney Griner's memoir 'Coming Home' chronicles her traumatic imprisonment in Russia and her eventual return home after 10 months.
GOP Senators Slam Cannabis Banking Reform, 'Cartel Cash' And Oklahoma At Chinese Money Laundering Summit
Republican senators' concerns about cannabis banking reform echo those of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell who regularly airs his opposition to the SAFER Banking Act.
Trump Vs. Biden: The President Plays The Marijuana Rescheduling Card, Voters Like The Thought Of It
"By the end of the poll, impressions of Biden improve by a net double-digits — an 11-point swing overall," survey shows.
DEA Moves To Reschedule Weed, Cannabis Stocks Go For Wild Ride, Pummel Short Sellers With $210M In Losses
Cannabis stocks soared following Tuesday's news that the DEA intends to designate marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
DEA's Move To Reclassify Cannabis Seen As 'Significant,' But Fails To Resolve State-Federal Conflict
DEA calls for reclassification of botanical cannabis from Schedule I to III under federal law. NORML praises decision but cautions on state/federal divide.