Author: Editorial Staff
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Inside DC Xtracts: Rob Vasquez on Craft Cannabis Extraction and Brand Integrity
Welcome to The Outlaw Report’s Q&A series, focused on the cannabis landscape of the Mid-Atlantic. Our series aims to shine a spotlight on the trailblazers and experts who are shaping the local cannabis industry. Through their first-hand experience and insights, we explore the successes, challenges and stories of businesses and individuals at the forefront of…
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Crackdown on unlicensed cannabis businesses continues across Washington, D.C.
Ongoing closures of illegal cannabis dispensaries in Washington D.C. by ABCA and MPD continue, including recent raids on U Street, H Street NE, and Adams Morgan.
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Crafting Calm in a Fast-Paced World: The Story Behind Easyday Edibles
We chatted with Alan Manstof about his unconventional path to launching Easyday Edibles. What began with a stove-top gummy experiment evolved—after decades of curiosity and a marketing bootcamp led by his son—into a brand defined by clean ingredients, visual flair, and a laid-back ethos. In this interview, Manstof reflects on the lessons learned from building…
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4/20 Happenings in the DMV: Events, Specials, Activism and More!
It’s that time of year again—buds are bloomin’, clouds are puffin’, and the DMV is lighting up for 4/20. Whether you’re planning to chill, socialize, or fight for the cause, this year’s lineup has something for every kind of cannabis lover. From concerts and movies to policy talks and prison reform, the DC scene is…
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D.C. board opts against retail cannabis cap, updates patient access rules
The D.C. Cannabis Board finalized regulatory amendments, deciding against retail license caps, clarifying ownership procedures, and maintaining current testing standards. They adjusted purchase limits, modified packaging rules, and implemented changes to non-resident patient card fees.
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D.C. Cannabis Industry unites ahead of pivotal regulatory shift
A recent industry mixer brought together members of the D.C. medical cannabis market to promote unity and collaboration ahead of a key regulatory deadline. Attendees emphasized the need to address historical fragmentation and regulatory inconsistencies.
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Trump’s D.C. task force targets “failed Policies,” including cannabis decriminalization
President Trump creates the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force to combat crime in the nation’s capital, citing “failed policies” such as the decriminalization of cannabis as a contributing factor.
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Virginia Cannabis Control Authority announces leadership change
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) announced that Acting Head Jeremy Preiss is departing, and Chief Administrative Officer Jamie Patten will take over as the new Acting Head.
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A former D.C. dispensary owner, actively suing ‘gifting’ cannabis shops, faces federal indictment for nearly $1 million in tax evasion
D.C., Virginia and Maryland cannabis news Mar. 4 to Mar. 11, 2025.
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D.C. sets firm Mar. 31 deadline for unlicensed shops to stop gifting weed
D.C. unlicensed cannabis businesses that applied for medical licenses have until Mar. 31, 2025, to be operational.
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Maryland Launches Cannabis Public Health Data Dashboard to Track Legalization Impact
The Maryland Department of Health launched a new online tool to monitor the public health effects of adult-use cannabis legalization: the Maryland Cannabis Public Health Data Dashboard.
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Third union forms at Maryland dispensary chain
More Apothecarium dispensary workers unionize in Maryland.