Rhode Island is preparing to approve more retail cannabis stores, a move that could significantly impact the state’s cannabis industry. The state Cannabis Control Commission has...
Author: David Johnson
Australia’s Tobacco War: A Policy in Crisis
Australia’s aggressive anti-tobacco policies, once hailed as a model for public health, are now facing severe criticism. The country’s stringent measures, including high taxes, plain packaging,...
Matamoros Man with Lengthy Criminal History Sentenced for Smuggling Marijuana
In a significant legal development, a 47-year-old man from Matamoros, Mexico, has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for smuggling nearly 450 pounds of marijuana...
American Airlines Flight Diverts After Alleged Vape Warning Results in Onboard Altercation
An American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas was forced to make an emergency landing in Tulsa after a passenger allegedly became unruly when asked to...
California’s $100M Cannabis Grant Program Mismanaged, Audit Reveals
California’s ambitious $100 million cannabis grant program, designed to help new businesses transition from provisional to annual licenses, has come under scrutiny following a state audit....
Cannabis Studies Warning: Shocking Impacts on DNA, Brain, and Prenatal Health
As cannabis becomes increasingly common in our daily lives, both for medicinal and recreational purposes, understanding its effects is more critical than ever. While often touted...
Cannabis Packaging 101: Sustainable Innovations and Challenges
The cannabis industry is experiencing rapid growth, and with it comes the need for sustainable packaging solutions. As consumers become more environmentally conscious, the demand for...
Odisha Collects Rs 1012.56 Cr Tax from Tobacco Products in 2023-24
In the financial year 2023-24, the Odisha state government collected a substantial Rs 1012.56 crore in taxes from the sale of tobacco products, including gutkha and...
Tobacco Insiders Gather at Smoker Friendly Conference
The Smoker Friendly Conference and Tobacco Festival recently concluded in Broomfield, Colorado, bringing together key players in the tobacco industry. This annual event, organized by Smoker...
ABLE Commission Targets Underage Tobacco and Vape Sales with New TSET Funding
The Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission is intensifying its efforts to combat underage tobacco and vape sales, thanks to new funding from the Tobacco...










