Kathy Hochul

Licensed But Closed: New York's Cannabis Dream Faces Bureaucratic Nightmare
New Leaders Of NY Cannabis Reg Body And Recent Industry Appointments You Need To Know About
Who Are New York's Cannabis Shoppers? Weedmaps Reveals Fresh Data Amid Legal Market Expansion
New Leaders Of NY Cannabis Reg Body And Recent Industry Appointments You Need To Know About
Who Are New York's Cannabis Shoppers? Weedmaps Reveals Fresh Data Amid Legal Market Expansion
New York Greenlights Home Cannabis Cultivation, Issues 105 New Licenses - What You Need To Know
NY Approves Farmers Markets, FL Voters Eye Legalization Amid Banking Reform Stall, CA Advances Lounge Bill & More

Kathy Hochul Recent News

To Flood Or Not To Flood NY's Retail Cannabis Market... That Is The Question: Industry Stakeholders Say Take It Slow
The Cannabis Association of New York, a group representing the legal marijuana industry cautioned Hochul and state cannabis regulators about the potential negative consequences of a dramatic increase in the number of cannabis shops.
Earthquake In NYC? Yup. Social Media Lights Up As Buildings Shake From 4.7 Magnitude
An earthquake that started in Tewksbury, N.J. rippled across the tri-state area; but it wasn't the first in 2024.
NY Shops Peddling Illegal Weed Could Lose Licenses To Sell Tobacco, Alcohol And Lottery Tickets Under New Bill
New York lawmakers are looking to expand on last year's efforts from state authorities to crack down on illicit cannabis sales statewide. Currently, a bill under which stores caught possessing or selling illicit cannabis in New York would end up without their licenses to sell cigarettes, alcohol and lottery tickets is reviewed by state lawmakers, reported the Journal News. Senate Bill S8847, sponsored by Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey (D) would "permit the revocation of a tobacco, liquor or gaming license of a business found to have sold or possessed illicit cannabis," according to an official summary of the bill's text. Under the legislation, the first illicit pot violation would result in a one-year revocation of state licenses to sell such products, while the second and third offenses carry three- and five-year license revocations, respectively. The measure was introduced in March and is currently debated by members of the Budget and Revenue Committee of the New York State Senate.
New York Gov Hochul Orders Review Of Cannabis Licensing Process After Numerous Setbacks
VA Gov. Vetoes Bill To End Cannabis Stigma In Childcare System, THC-Infused Hemp Products Swamp MA And More Updates
Discover the latest in cannabis regulation: VA parental rights debate, MA THC oversight, NYC landlord scandal and OR license limits.
Gov. Hochul And Legal Shop Owners Blast Social Media Companies Promoting Unlicensed Weed Stores In NY
Governor Hochul and legal dispensary owners confront social media giants promoting illegal cannabis, highlighting challenges in enforcement.
Are Social Media Giants Like Google & Meta Helping Illicit Pot Shops In New York? Some Cannabis Advocates Say Yes
Legal cannabis store owners in New York are demanding action against tech giants like Google and Meta for allegedly allowing unlicensed competitors to promote their businesses on platforms like social media. They are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to address this issue and potentially file a lawsuit against these companies. Market stakeholders and cannabis advocates, including the Service Disabled Veterans in Cannabis Association and the New York Cannabis Retail Association, are raising concerns about the prevalence of unlicensed cannabis shops operating openly despite state enforcement efforts. Although New York has cracked down on unauthorized sellers, imposing hefty fines, they have struggled to collect the penalties. With over 100 new marijuana business licenses approved and strict regulations in place, there is a push to hold tech companies accountable for enabling illicit cannabis activity and prioritizing consumer protection and upholding the law in the state.
New York's Unlicensed Cannabis Fine Fiasco: $25M Remain Uncollected
Discover why New York's crackdown on unlicensed weed shops faces a $25M fine collection dilemma. Stay informed on NY cannabis regulation!
South Dakota Tightens THC Job Rules, New York's Home Grow And Licenses, New Jersey's Road To A Billion-Dollar Cannabis Market
Governor Kristi Noem (R) signed a bill into law last week that allows employers in South Dakota to discipline workers in safety-sensitive roles, such as pilots, construction workers, healthcare professionals, teachers, nursing home employees, and truck drivers among others, who test positive for THC. As previously expected, New York cannabis regulators approved over 100 new marijuana business licenses for retailers, microbusinesses, cultivators, processors and distributors on Friday, alongside green-lighting draft rules for the home cultivation. New Jersey is paving its way toward reaching $1 billion in cannabis sales in 2024. That's according to New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission's (NJ-CRC) Executive Director Jeff Brown.The top cannabis official in the state spoke about ways to boost the state's marijuana industry in the years to come, citing proposed rules to expand edible offerings at retailers as an example.
New York Regulators Will Issue Dozens Of Cannabis Licenses, Florida Regulates THC Content And More Reg Updates
The New York cannabis regulators are slated to approve 24 cultivators, nine distributors, 27 microbusinesses, 12 processors and 38 retailers at its Friday meeting.In Florida, state Senate members gave the green light on Thursday to a bill that regulates hemp products statewide.
NY Battles Illicit Cannabis Shops: Will Regulatory Tweaks Trigger A Market Makeover?
Explore NY's cannabis challenges: regulatory tweaks, enforcement against illicit sales, and the push for equitable licenses in the market.
NY Gov. Hochul 'Fed Up' With Slow Marijuana Market Rollout While Maine And Delaware Seek To Loosen Weed Regulations
Washington state legislators are seeking to use cannabis and alcohol tax revenue to fund social programs. Washington state senator Keith Wagoner has proposed two bills that would funnel tax receipts from the drug and alcohol industries into public safety and affordable housing initiatives. Meanwhile, New York governor Kathy Hochul has stated that she is "fed up" with the slow roll-out of the state's cannabis market, highlighting the cancellation of a Cannabis Control Board meeting as one example of regulatory recalcitrance. State legislator David Boyer has introduced a measure in Maine designed to discontinue mandatory labels informing consumers that edibles contain THC, despite concerns from store owners. Finally, the Delaware House has approved the relaxing of requirements for patients seeking medical marijuana.
Alabama MMJ Commission Faces Legal Storm, New York Postpones Resolution On Retail Licenses And Home Growing and More Updates
Legal scrutiny hits Alabama's MMJ Commission, New York's cannabis meeting delay and more updates. Plus, Barbados' MMJ research developments.
New York Kicks Off 2024 With New Legal Weed Shops, Other Stores Open In OH, PA And FLA
New York is starting off 2024 with the opening of several cannabis shops, demonstrating the growth and diversification of the state's industry. The Flowery on Staten Island is set to open on 17 January and will offer recreational cannabis in collaboration with local cultivators and brands. Meanwhile, The Herbal Care in New York City and Verona Collective in Verona have already begun selling cannabis, with both outlets exclusively featuring products from New York farmers. Orange County Cannabis in Wawayanda has also begun sales as the 45th adult-use dispensary in the state. In addition to New York, three other US states have seen new cannabis stores open. Ascend Wellness Holdings has set up its flagship store next to the Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jushi Holdings has relocated its Beyond Hello Hazleton dispensary in Pennsylvania, while Verano Holdings has opened its 74th Florida dispensary, MÜV Yulee.
New York Gov. Hochul Gives Agencies More Power To Deter Illicit Cannabis Operations
NY Gov. Hochul Vetoes Weed Sales To Tribes Leaving Growers With Glut Of Unsold Weed, Labor Dept Releases 50 Job Templates
Hochul's veto disrupts NY cannabis sales to tribes while DOL's 50 job templates aid industry hopefuls in navigating roles.
New York Will Get 12 New Weed Dispensaries, Ending 2023 With More Than 35 Adult-Use Stores Open
New York governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to open a dozen new recreational cannabis dispensaries, including eight Black-owned, five Hispanic-owned and nine women-owned. In total, New York is expecting to have 37 stores selling adult-use cannabis by the end of December. A New York Supreme Court decision that lifted an injunction blocking cannabis dispensary licenses earlier this month resulted in licenses being granted to companies like PharmCann, NYCANNA and The Cannabist Company Holdings, the latter previously known as Columbia Care.
100,000 Marijuana-Related Convictions Expunged In Missouri, NY Gov Rejects Hemp Seed In Animal Feed And More Updates
Missouri expunges 100,000 cannabis cases, Virginia pushes for sales regulation, New York rejects hemp seed in animal feed, and more!
Weed Decriminalization On Ballot In Another Texas City, Hemp Seeds In Animal Feed And More Cannabis Regs
Marijuana Decriminalization On May 2024 Ballot In Lubbock, Texas
Sayonara, Santos: Here's What Happens Next After Historic Expulsion From Congress
Rep. George Santos (R-NY) made history Friday, Dec. 1, when the GOP House member became just the sixth member of Congress ever to be expelled.
GOP House Speaker In Indiana Skeptical On Marijuana, Wisconsin Momentum, NY Fentanyl Testing Kits & More
Gov. Evers And Sen. Agard Push For Weed Legalization In WI
No Terrorism Indications, Says New York Governor After Deadly Explosion Rocks US-Canada Border Crossing In Niagara Falls
Law enforcement officials reported that no secondary explosive or device was found during the preliminary search.
Hochul Signs Tax Relief Measure For Cannabis Operators In NYC, Finally A Break For Legal Businesses
Governor Kathy Hochul (D) signed a cannabis tax relief measure into law that will help New York City businesses that are not entitled to certain federal tax deductions under federal law. The bill, S7508, from Sen. Luis R.