Month: April 2024

Smoke in the Lobby: Organized policy influencing within the cannabis industry

The total sales by dispensaries in RI in 2023 was approximately $108 million, according to the Office of Cannabis Regulation. With that amount of revenue, and a slippery legal context in the years following cannabis legalization, I was interested to learn more about cannabis lobbying groups in Rhode Island. Lobbying is a professional or organized […]

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Social Justice & Cannabis: Part 4 — Higher education

The nascent legal cannabis industry incorporates technology at every stage of production. Growing the product, processing the product, and marketing the product all require complex technology. Today, the technology used to produce high-quality cannabis means that there is a high demand for skilled professionals who can construct and maintain the physical and biological support systems […]

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Gallery Night’s 2024 Season Begins: Hop on a bus and see some art!

As a recent college graduate who is always looking to save a pretty penny, I’m frequently looking for budget-friendly things to do. I was in luck this month, as Gallery Night Providence started back up with its free guided tours. On the third Thursday of every month from March to November, Gallery Night Providence offers […]

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