RI Opens New Office to Oversee Cannabis Industry

Mayor Connelly says cannabis industry could “Substantial economic impact” to region

Mayor Tasha Connelly opened the meeting with Positive Happenings, sharing that last Thursday, reporters and columnists from the Star Tribune as members of the Grand Rapids City Council participated in a “facilitated discussion called Growing Grand Rapids,” said Connelly.

RI opens new office to oversee cannabis industry

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Ocean State has officially established a designated office to oversee all licensing, compliance and enforcement related to medical and adult-use cannabis. Rhode Island became the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana in 2022, allowing adults 21 and older to possess, use and grow cannabis. According to the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), the creation of the Rhode Island Cannabis Office marks a structural s…

Top Jobs in the U.S. Cannabis Industry

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The legal cannabis industry in the United States has grown from a fringe market into a major employer, supporting over 425,000 full-time jobs according to a recent report. With medical or recreational marijuana now legal in a majority of states, the sector spans everything from agriculture and retail to science and finance. Cannabis companies are hiring plant-touching roles like growers and d…