TGIF Cannabin-vestors! Oakland cannabis company is looking for a weed tester, candidates should possess expertise in blunt rolling. Do you have what it takes?

Plus, New York’s cannabis industry panicked Thursday when a judge’s ruling appeared to, but didn't strike down regulations over recreational weed.

Also, check out the newest episode of Cannabis Insider, also available on Apple and Spotify.

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TOP STORY

California Cannabis Jobs

Briefly: Despite the rarity of full-time cannabis tester roles, the debate continues over whether cannabis judging constitutes a genuine craft, that can be taught and learned.

So Basically: For instance, on Thursday, Indeed was running ads for 1,358 job openings in the industry in California, ranging from office positions for public personnel to salespeople, packagers, cultivators, budtenders.. and of course cannabis testers and blunt rollers.

So Then: With around 83,000 positions occupied, the cannabis industry is one of the top job markets in the world.

So What: The vibrant cannabis industry, despite market fluctuations, continues to thrive and employ a significant workforce, cementing its status as a leading global job provider.

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DON’T MISS OUT

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is where deals get done.

With 2,000+ decision-makers in one room, attendees have the chance to engage in a year's worth of networking in just two days. More than 100 CEOs and 200 Investors confirmed for Investment and Branding on April 16th - 18th at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL.

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ZINGERS

New York shops peddling illegal weed could lose licenses to sell tobacco, alcohol and lottery tickets under new bill

DeSantis furious as legal weed, abortion rights move toward November ballot, calls zmendments 'radical,' 'confusing' for foters

Governor Healey's mega-pardon for cannabis possession unanimously approved by council

NFL draft meets cannabis: Navigating Detroit's weed wonderland amid NFL's shifting stance on marijuana

What's Going On with cannabis stock SNDL?

ONE FOR THE ROAD

Hawaii Lawmakers Kill Cannabis Legalization Bill But Push Decriminalization, Expungement

Briefly: The prospect of marijuana legalization in Hawaii for now is dead but cannabis decriminalization is still alive and well.

What Happened: House lawmakers approved a bill this week to create a task force that would lower fines for cannabis possession and clear past criminal records for marijuana offenses.

That Said: Lawmakers cited budgetary constraints following devastating wildfires in Maui as part of the reason for putting off pot legalization.

Quoted: “Right now, it is a $130 fine, for possession of joints or three grams — that is decriminalized,” stated Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm, of the measure that would reduce the fine to $25 and increase up to one ounce the amount of marijuana people will be allowed to possess.

What Next: Hawaii’s attempts to legalize adult-use cannabis will surely be discussed at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida on April 16 and 17.

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WHERE DEALS GET DONE

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is where deals get done.

With 2,000+ decision-makers in one room, attendees have the chance to engage in a year's worth of networking in just two days. More than 100 CEOs and 200 Investors confirmed for Investment and Branding on April 16th - 18th at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL.

Don’t miss out!

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