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Missouri revokes 25 more marijuana social equity licenses
Missouri regulators on Monday revoked another 25 marijuana microbusiness licenses earmarked for social equity applicants. Missouri revokes 25 more marijuana social equity licenses is a
Cannabis operator SNDL now listing its stocks on Canadian Securities Exchange
SNDL, a cannabis and liquor company based in Calgary, Alberta, is now listing its shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE). Cannabis operator SNDL now
Rhode Island closer to licensing 24 new recreational marijuana stores
Rhode Island regulators might soon license 24 new recreational marijuana stores now that the state has signed off on new industry regulations. Rhode Island closer
Without tax relief, California cannabis stores need ‘significantly’ more customers
Licensed cannabis stores in California would have to attract almost 200 extra customers a month to keep revenue steady if taxes increase on July 1,
Trulieve contributes nearly $20 million to Florida adult-use marijuana legalization
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has contributed $19.6 million this year toward Smart & Safe Florida’s 2026 adult-use marijuana legalization campaign. Trulieve contributes nearly $20 million to
California touts seizure of $316M in unlicensed cannabis in first quarter
California authorities have seized more than $316 million in unlicensed cannabis and $474,000 in cash in the first quarter of 2025. California touts seizure of
Minnesota posts recreational marijuana rules; politico predicts no sales till 2026
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management on Monday published the rules for the impending recreational marijuana market in the State Register, marking the final step
The cannabis extraction debate: Are solvents or solventless methods better?
To ensure sustainability and consumer trust in the cannabis extraction market, businesses must pay attention to the process. The cannabis extraction debate: Are solvents or
Israel threatens tariffs of up to 165% on medical marijuana imported from Canada
One of Israel’s top economic officials wants to impose tariffs of up to 165% on medical marijuana imported from Canada. Israel threatens tariffs of up
Scotts Miracle-Gro transfers cannabis-investment unit to ‘strategic partner’
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. transferred its cannabis-investment unit, The Hawthorne Collective, to an “independent strategic partner.” Scotts Miracle-Gro transfers cannabis-investment unit to ‘strategic partner’ is
No progress at DEA on marijuana rescheduling, new filing says
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s marijuana rescheduling process “remains pending,” according to a new filing. No progress at DEA on marijuana rescheduling, new filing says
How American cannabis businesses are responding to Trump’s tariffs
Cannabis companies and ancillary businesses are pivoting in real time to assess and respond to President Donald Trump’s fluctuating tariff policies in a sector reliant
Metrc allowing rampant illegal marijuana activity, former exec claims in lawsuit
Metrc, the nation’s leading seed-to-sale tracking software provider, is “participating in a conspiracy” that allows unchecked “illegal interstate” marijuana sales, a former company executive is

Countdown to Sine Die: What Happens After the Last Committee Hearing? UPDATE WEEK 13
The 4 cannabis bills are stalled out. None of the three bills that originated in the Senate have passed House Rules. And we are running
Florida Senate approves bill banning hemp-derived THC products
The Florida Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would ban delta-8 and delta-10 products while placing several more restrictions on the sale and potency
SNDL pays CA$32.2M for 32 cannabis stores in 3 Canadian provinces
Canadian cannabis operator SNDL paid 32.2 million Canadian dollars (roughly $23 million) for 32 stores in three provinces. SNDL pays CA$32.2M for 32 cannabis stores
Connecticut creates new division to oversee state’s marijuana industry
Oversight of Connecticut’s marijuana industry is shifting from the state’s Department of Consumer Protection to a newly created regulatory office within the agency. Connecticut creates
Cannabis industry supply chain already feeling effects of Trump’s tariffs
Licensed cannabis operators and ancillary companies are bracing for rising business costs, lost customers and vendor backlash in the wake of President Donald Trump’s erratic blanket
House Republicans repeat hemp-derived THC grievances during FDA hearing
Republican lawmakers repeated familiar concerns about hemp-derived THC products Wednesday during a congressional hearing focused on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. House Republicans repeat
Germany’s marijuana policies likely to remain in place under new government
Conservative and center-left parties reached an agreement Wednesday to form a new German government that leaves the country’s progressive marijuana policies intact – at least
Netherlands adds more cannabis growers to experimental retail program
The Netherlands is expanding the number of licensed cannabis suppliers that are allowed to sell products to the country’s famous “coffee shops” that offer patrons
Lack of track-and-trace system at heart of marijuana ‘inversion’ in New York
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Judge OKs Minnesota adult-use cannabis rules, setting stage for sales to begin
Adult-use cannabis sales in Minnesota moved a step closer to fruition when an administrative law judge signed off on the draft rules that will govern
Pennsylvania plan for state-run marijuana sales violates federal law, analysis says
Pennsylvania would run afoul of federal drug law if an adult-use marijuana legalization proposal involving state-run retail outlets becomes law. Pennsylvania plan for state-run marijuana
Outdated state regulations are stifling the cannabis industry
A comprehensive reset of state regulations is essential to unlock the full potential of the burgeoning cannabis market. Outdated state regulations are stifling the cannabis
New York investigating marijuana giant Stiiizy for possible ‘inversion,’ report says
California-based cannabis megabrand Stiiizy is under investigation in New York for allegedly smuggling marijuana from out of state into licensed stores. New York investigating marijuana
Minnesota judge reinstates lottery for adult-use cannabis social equity licenses
A Minnesota judge has ordered the state’s cannabis regulators to hold a lottery to issue business licenses to qualified social equity applicants after growing fears
Marijuana operator’s petition, lawsuit allege Alabama commissioners are unfair
Medical marijuana company Alabama Always filed a petition and a lawsuit seeking to prevent the state Medical Cannabis Commission’s current commissioners from participating in licensing
Big players enter hemp-derived THC drink market amid growing restrictions, bans
Another week, another move from an established company into the federally legal, hemp-derived THC market. Big players enter hemp-derived THC drink market amid growing restrictions,
Oklahoma voters could weigh in on adult-use marijuana legalization in 2026
Oklahoma voters could see an adult-use marijuana legalization initiative on their 2026 ballots. Oklahoma voters could weigh in on adult-use marijuana legalization in 2026 is
Marijuana MSO Standard Wellness secures $14M credit line to refinance debt
Marijuana multistate operator Standard Wellness Holdings has received a $14 million senior secured credit line from Advanced Flower Capital to refinance existing debt. Marijuana MSO
MJBizCon offers speakers chance to share cannabis insights, shape industry
Speaking at MJBizCon “offers a chance to share insights and strategies that empower others to elevate their businesses and the cannabis industry as a whole.”
Legislative Update Week 12: Bills on Life Support or Officially Dead
With one more deadline gone, One more bill is officially dead this week and others are on life support! If a measure is not heard in
Cannabis consumption lounge bill introduced in Maine
A group of Republican lawmakers in Maine has introduced a bill that would allow municipalities to approve or license cannabis consumption venues within their jurisdiction.
Medical marijuana sales stumble in Illinois as overall market cools
On the heels of a record year, slumping medical marijuana sales in Illinois in early 2025 are dragging down overall cannabis revenue. Medical marijuana sales
France advances plans to legalize medical cannabis
France’s four-year campaign to launch a fully regulated medical cannabis framework is finally being realized. France advances plans to legalize medical cannabis is a post
New York’s marijuana chief believes $1.5 billion in sales is possible in 2025
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**WATCH** Arizona Lawmakers Clash Over Redirecting Cannabis Tax Revenue for Enforcement of Unlicensed Market
A new strike all and amend everything, amendment sparked a heated debate at the state capital on Monday night. Over a proposal to shift funds
Organigram acquisition offers pathway into US hemp-derived THC market
Organigram Global, one of Canada’s largest marijuana producers, is entering the growing U.S. hemp-derived THC beverage market through a multimillion-dollar acquisition of Collective Project, a THC
Marijuana rescheduling not on agenda ‘at this time,’ White House official says
The Trump administration won’t reclassify the status of marijuana under federal law anytime soon. Marijuana rescheduling not on agenda ‘at this time,’ White House official
