Cannabis Policy Institute at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ News
The Cannabis Policy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is dedicated to the development and advancement of cannabis research, policy, and education.
Current Cannabis Policy Institute News
Three new reports, shared during CPI's inaugural symposium, explore complexities of Nevada’s cannabis economy, national marketing strategies, and explosion of THC beverage market.
A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.
News highlights featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.
By building relationships with members of the industry and other universities, the institute's director hopes to advance funding for research.
News highlights starring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and faculty who made local and national headlines.
A roundup of recent developments at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
Cannabis Policy Institute In The News
Jordan Wellington hosts Riana Durrett, vice chair of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board and director of the Cannabis Policy Institute at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, for a discussion about the impact of legal cannabis in Nevada, its relationship with the gaming industry, and why it is so important to get cannabis hospitality right. They also discuss the importance of ongoing research and stakeholder engagement, which were at the heart of the policy symposium co-hosted by CPI and Strategies 64 during MJBizCon.
The Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI) at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has released three new reports addressing key aspects of the cannabis industry. The reports were shared during the institute's inaugural symposium on Dec. 5 and highlighted critical challenges and opportunities related to regulatory reform, market trends, and emerging product categories.
The Cannabis Policy Institute (CPI) at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has released three new reports addressing key aspects of the cannabis industry. The reports were shared during the institute's inaugural symposium on Dec. 5 and highlighted critical challenges and opportunities related to regulatory reform, market trends, and emerging product categories.
Get ready to pay at a Las Vegas marijuana dispensary, and the substance’s illicit status at the federal level becomes quickly apparent. Cash, yes, please. Debit card, maybe. Credit card, no cannabis for you.
Nevada is taking its first serious steps toward exploring a potential merger of its gaming and cannabis industries, as policymakers and industry leaders discuss how these two major sectors can legally co-exist. A recent panel hosted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) brought this conversation into the spotlight, as reported by Kolo.
Recreational cannabis has been legal in Nevada since 2017. By most measures legal pot has been a success, serving the public while generating nearly a billion dollars in sales and more than $130 million in tax revenue annually without causing significant societal harm.