Tag: medical marijuana
As R.I. cannabis industry grows, so does unionization
As the cannabis industry is poised to expand in Rhode Island, the move to unionize its workers is gaining momentum.
The latest example: Workers at...
A lot is riding on cannabis license lottery
With Rhode Island poised to issue licenses for six new cannabis dispensaries, some applicants say the selection process will hamper the chances of experienced...
With agreement, Ocean State Cultivation Center becomes R.I.’s first unionized cannabis...
PROVIDENCE – The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 328 and Ocean State Cultivation Management jointly announced Tuesday that they have agreed to a...
Application period open for 6 compassion center licenses in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Applications for six compassion center licenses will be accepted until Dec. 15, the R.I. Department of Business Regulation announced July 17.
In July...
CBD store has plans to produce its own stock
Nishan Han hopes to plant his first hemp crop this spring and to harvest it by fall.
If his plans are successful, Han, the CEO...
Do you support Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s proposal to create state-run...
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s fiscal 2021 budget plan would legalize adult recreational marijuana sales.
But instead of privately run stores, such as how medical marijuana...
New Bedford City Council amends host agreement to allow sale of...
NEW BEDFORD – The City Council voted, 10-1, to approve an amendment to Beacon Compassion Inc.’s existing Host Community Agreement for medical marijuana that...
GA leaders step up dispute with Raimondo over marijuana regulations
PROVIDENCE – Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio and House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello planned to file legislation on Wednesday challenging Gov. Gina M. Raimondo's...
R.I. can profit from marijuana debate
Short of an economic downturn, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s plan to again propose legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults appears dead on arrival in...
Ruggerio opposed to legalizing adult recreational marijuana use
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s plan to again propose legalizing adult recreational marijuana use will run into an early roadblock in the Senate...
















