Kimberly Ahern News Today

Despite a slow rollout, monthly recreational sales have doubled over the past year while medical sales have steadily decreased.

In a recent TV interview, Rhode Island's Cannabis Control Commission Chair, Kimberly Ahern, covered a few topics related to the state's cannabis industry such as issuing new retail licenses, the availability of hemp-derived cannabinoids, and an

Rhode Island’s top marijuana regulator was quizzed about a range of cannabis-related topics during a local TV news interview last week, including preparations to issue new retail licenses, the availability of hemp-derived cannabinoids and an error in state-reported sales data that was identified by Marijuana Moment. Cannabis Control Commission Chair Kimberly Ahern appeared on WPRI-TV’s […]

“Rhode Island’s cannabis legalization law is aimed at more than simply ending the policy of prohibition. It is also about righting past wrongs, and building a new industry in as fair and equitable a manner as possible.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current Rhode Island’s cannabis industry can begin getting new regulations as early as […]

“The very people that are benefiting from the legalization of weed aren’t the people that were most affected by the prohibition.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current Roberto Pena knows firsthand the damage the War on Drugs has done to communities of color. “Their life gets on pause for something that is seemingly so minor […]

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BRISTOL – Comments from the dozen attendees at the Cannabis Control Commission’s first public listening centered around ensuring equity in the industry and preventing underage use.

BRISTOL – Comments from the dozen attendees at the Cannabis Control Commission’s first public listening centered around ensuring equity in the industry and preventing underage use.

A lobbyist also suggested Rhode Island switch to a merit-based system for retail pot licenses, rather than a lottery.

“We want to hear the public’s thoughts, concerns, and feedback, especially from those within the cannabis industry, the medical patient community, and those who have been disproportionately impacted by criminal enforcement of marijuana laws.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current Rhode Island’s newly-formed Cannabis Control Commission wants to know what issues surrounding marijuana are important […]