Washington state marijuana group wants its legislation withdrawn
3:54pm By John RebchookThe Washington CannaBusiness Association (WACA) on Friday requested that legislation it proposed last September to create a cannabis social equity fund be withdrawn for consideration this year. WACA requested the withdrawal of two bills: One called for…Recent decisions on tax fines offer ray of hope for cannabis industry around burdens of IRS’ 280E
3:40pm By Howard BurnsThe U.S. Supreme Court’s decision this week not to consider a Colorado Supreme Court ruling on a tax fine – coupled with dissenting opinions in a recent case involving a California medical marijuana company – could have significant ramifications for the…Tilt changes cannabis ‘management and loan’ practices in Massachusetts
2:50pm By John RebchookTilt Holdings, a Massachusetts-based marijuana company being investigated for allegedly trying to control more than the state-allowed three cannabis stores, has backed off the practices that got it into trouble with authorities. The Cannabis Control Commission…Analyst: Most Canadian marijuana firms not ready for next wave of products
2:46pm By Matt LamersThe majority of Canadian cannabis companies were not ready for the launch of new cannabis products such as edibles, extracts and topicals, despite having more than a year to prepare for the Cannabis 2.0 era, according to an analyst. Only 10 companies had…Marijuana tech firm Fyllo buys Denver’s CannaRegs for $10 million
2:43pm By John RebchookChicago-based Fyllo, a digital marketing firm that focuses on the cannabis industry, on Friday said it has agreed to pay $10 million to acquire Denver-based CannaRegs. CannaRegs provides a web-subscription service and technology platform that offers access to…European Commission falls short on WHO cannabis recommendations, experts say
2:13pm By Alfredo PascualThe European Commission’s proposal that European Union-member countries support three of the six World Health Organization (WHO) cannabis scheduling recommendations does not merit much celebration from the cannabis industry, according to international…AR rejects sale of medical cannabis licenses for unopened stores
11:58am By John RebchookArkansas regulators nixed the sale of two medical marijuana dispensary licenses, displeased that the owners didn’t take significant efforts toward opening the operations. The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission unanimously voted to reject the sale of Pine…Rhode Island governor proposes adult-use marijuana in budget
8:00am By John RebchookRhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondi is proposing to legalize recreational cannabis, despite opposition from legislative leaders. Her annual budget proposal would create an adult-use MJ program controlled by the state. The first marijuana stores would open in March…What cannabis industry CEOs need to survive 2020
6:30am By Howard BurnsAs we are sure you have noticed, the market in cannabis is strained.…Product supply interruptions hit German medical cannabis market, but government dismisses risk of…
3:00am By Alfredo PascualSupply disruptions are rippling through Germany’s growing medical cannabis market, but the country’s federal government says there are no signs at the moment of widespread product shortages. In response to a recent parliamentary inquiry, the government…High Times plans to open first cannabis stores, hires president
Thu 5:18pm By John RebchookIconic marijuana publication High Times on Thursday announced plans to open its first cannabis retail stores, in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, as part of its diversifying strategy. High Times said it will enter those markets by acquiring retailers that are…Ontario Cannabis Store sells out of edibles within hours
Thu 4:25pm By Matt LamersOntario’s only legal online outlet for adult-use cannabis sold out of edibles within hours of their initial availability Thursday, demonstrating exceptionally strong demand in Canada’s largest market. Newly regulated Cannabis 2.0 products such as…Alaska governor axes head of marijuana oversight board
Thu 4:15pm By John RebchookMark Springer, chair of the agency that regulates legal marijuana in Alaska, has been replaced by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. Springer has been a critic of Dunleavy, a Republican. Casey Dschaak of Dillingham, Alaska, will replace Springer on the Marijuana Control…New Jersey court reiterates that medical cannabis applications on hold
Thu 12:19pm By John RebchookA two-judge appellate court in New Jersey upheld its ruling that the state’s Department of Health must halt its review of nearly 150 applicants seeking to operate new medical marijuana businesses. The ruling means those who applied for a medical marijuana…New Mexico gov again pushes adult-use marijuana legalization
Thu 8:00am By John RebchookLegalizing recreational marijuana is one of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s legislative goals for 2020, a move she contends would be a huge economic boon for the state. After adult-use legalization stalled in New Mexico’s Legislature in 2019,…Proposed regulatory and tax reforms in California could make life simpler for marijuana businesses
Thu 6:30am By John SchroyerA proposed overhaul of California’s marijuana regulatory and tax collection system could mean far less headaches for licensed cannabis companies in the state. It could also indicate there’s more legislative help on the way in 2020 for California’s…16% of cannabis vaping illnesses tied to store purchases, CDC says
Wed 4:54pm By John RebchookSixteen percent of patients in three states who developed lung injuries after vaping marijuana obtained the products from stores, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC said the report reinforces its…Illegal marijuana grows raided in California
Wed 4:32pm By John RebchookMore than 15,000 cannabis plants were destroyed and six people were arrested during raids on illegal grows in Southern California, the state’s latest move in its fight against a flourishing black market. Thirteen search warrants involving marijuana…Cannabis giant Curaleaf ‘upsizes’ debt offering to $300 million
Wed 4:24pm By John RebchookCuraleaf Holdings, a multistate marijuana operator based in Massachusetts, said Wednesday it closed a debt offering after increasing its size to $300 million from $275 million. When the initial deal was announced last month, it was believed to be the largest…US House panel calls for stepped-up marijuana research, which could prove critical to federal reform
Wed 3:56pm By Jeff SmithIn a positive signal for the cannabis industry, lawmakers from both parties and three government witnesses told a U.S. congressional subcommittee Wednesday the federal government urgently needs more access to research around marijuana. But it remains unclear…New Jersey court rules company must reimburse medical marijuana costs
Wed 3:03pm By John RebchookIn a ruling that could “fortify medical marijuana programs,” the appellate division of the Superior Court of New Jersey decided that workers compensation law requires an employer to reimburse MMJ costs to a worker suffering from chronic pain. In a 31-page…Cannabis producer Tilray taps ex-Molson, Revlon employees for executive roles
Wed 2:13pm By Matt LamersTilray announced changes to its executive roles this week, appointing former Molson Coors Brewing Co. and Revlon employees to key positions. The British Columbia cannabis producer said Chief Financial Officer Mark Castaneda – on the job for almost two years…Cresco Lab cannabis growers in Illinois plan to join union
Wed 1:03pm By John RebchookEmployees at an Illinois marijuana cultivation facility owned by Chicago-based multistate operator Cresco Labs are the first cannabis workers in the state to unionize. Laborers at Cresco’s facility in Joliet voted 58-32 to be represented by the United Food…European Commission proposes unified EU vote on WHO cannabis scheduling recommendations
Wed 11:46am By Alfredo PascualIn advance of the March session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the European Union’s executive branch has proposed that EU member nations vote in favor of three of the six World Health Organization (WHO) cannabis scheduling…Audit finds problems with Minnesota’s medical marijuana program
Wed 8:00am By John RebchookThe two vertically integrated medical marijuana companies that serve the entire MMJ market in Minnesota lack formal contracts with a testing laboratory as well as other issues, according to a report from the state’s Office of the Legislative Auditor.…Why cannabis businesses are hiring former politicians and regulators to move the industry’s…
Wed 6:30am By Laura HamiltonMarijuana businesses are increasingly bringing on former national and state politicians and regulators to help them navigate the ever-changing landscape surrounding cannabis legislation and related lobbying efforts as they look to move the industry forward.…Illinois probes marijuana retailers for sourcing violations
Tue 4:51pm By John RebchookIllinois regulators are investigating apparent violations of a regulation intended to prevent marijuana stores from sourcing marijuana from a single cultivator. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation also reminded retailers that they…Maine lawmaker calls for cannabis banking, insurance reform
Tue 2:09pm By John RebchookMaine legislator John Andrews plans to introduce a resolution in the state Legislature calling for the U.S. Congress to make banking and insurance services accessible to legalized marijuana businesses. Many licensed cannabis businesses operate on a cash basis…Demand fierce for Missouri medical marijuana manufacturing licenses
Tue 1:20pm By John RebchookThe Missouri Department of Health and Seniors Services received 415 manufacturing license applications but granted only 86 permits to manufacturers of infused products such as edibles and vape cartridges.…San Diego restricts billboard cannabis advertising
Tue 12:41pm By John RebchookThe San Diego City Council unanimously approved a ban on marijuana billboard ads within 1,000 feet of schools, playgrounds, day care centers, youth centers and parks with playgrounds, a move supported by local marijuana businesses. Despite the law, initially…
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