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Marijuana company involved in Missouri’s huge recall loses final license appeal
Missouri marijuana processor Delta Extraction has lost its final appeal, resulting in the termination of its business license after its role in a massive 2023
New Jersey regulators adjust cannabis testing lab requirements
In the next few months, cannabis testing labs in New Jersey will be subject to new labeling requirements and must obey new action limits under
West Virginia marijuana operator Harvest Care secures $4 million refinancing deal
Marijuana operator Harvest Care Medical closed on a $4 million refinancing deal geared toward supporting its growth in West Virginia. West Virginia marijuana operator Harvest
Could 2025 be the year of university and cannabis industry partnerships?
2025 is poised to be a pivotal year for partnerships between the cannabis industry and universities, both in the United States and globally. Could 2025

Week 6- Arizona Legislature Cuts Cannabis & Hemp Bills in Half: What’s Still Alive?
The Arizona State Legislature has significantly narrowed the number of cannabis and hemp-related bills under consideration. What started as 12 proposals has now been reduced
Trump administration refusing to return seized New Mexico marijuana, suit says
The Trump administration is refusing to return more than $1 million of marijuana seized from state-licensed New Mexico cannabis companies at interior Border Patrol checkpoints
Cannabis Marketing Association is closing after 9 years
The Denver-based Cannabis Marketing Association, which operated the Cannabis Marketing Summit, is closing after more than nine years. Cannabis Marketing Association is closing after 9
Wisconsin gov again includes adult-use marijuana legalization in budget proposal
Two companion bills introduced in Wisconsin and included in Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal would legalize adult-use marijuana retail and personal home grows. Wisconsin
Want your cannabis customers to return? Try these tips from a retail designer
Interior designer and HGTV television personality Kim Myles speaks about cannabis industry trends and how technology could be limiting sales. Want your cannabis customers to
Pro-marijuana rescheduling doctors ask court to intervene, force DEA redo
Dissatisfied with what they claim is an opaque and biased process that violates federal law, a group of pro-marijuana rescheduling doctors and researchers is asking
South Dakota legislator’s bill to overturn medical marijuana law is rejected
An effort by a Republican lawmaker in South Dakota to overturn a 2020 voter-approved medical marijuana legalization law was killed in committee. South Dakota legislator’s
New York issues 74 adult-use cannabis permits; 2023 applications still in review
New York regulators have approved another 74 licenses for adult-use cannabis businesses. New York issues 74 adult-use cannabis permits; 2023 applications still in review is
**Watch** Senator TJ Shope Shifts Stance on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids with SB1556
February 13, 2025 – The Arizona Senate’s Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee took on a hot topic in an extensive hearing—how to regulate the

**Watch**Arizona Lawmakers Clash Over Marijuana Advertising Restrictions
Phoenix, AZ – Sparks flew in the Arizona House of Representatives on February 13, 2025, as lawmakers engaged in a debate over HB2179, a bill
The rapid collapse of MedMen co-founders’ latest marijuana venture
The latest foray into the legal marijuana industry by MedMen Enterprises co-founders Adam Bierman and Andrew Modlin rapidly collapsed amid lawsuits alleging unpaid bills and
Inactive marijuana business licenses in California outnumber active permits
In another troubling sign of the times, the number of inactive marijuana business licenses in California now surpass active permits. Inactive marijuana business licenses in
Switzerland charts conservative course for adult-use cannabis legalization
In a significant step forward for cannabis legalization in Europe, a parliamentary commission in Switzerland has proposed a law that would allow regulated adult-use sales.
Marijuana operator Story Ohio secures $15 million loan for expansion
Story of Ohio got a $15 million loan from Advanced Flower Capital to support its expansion in Ohio’s adult-use marijuana market. Marijuana operator Story Ohio
Despite finding unlikely allies, cannabis industry still struggling with debanking
The U.S. cannabis industry might have finally found a receptive audience in Washington, D.C., to hear its pleas after years of facing debanking incidents nationwide.
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Study: Artificial cannabinoids, illegal THC potencies in hemp shipped to California
A new study by a group of licensed cannabis businesses and affiliates highlights the widespread presence of synthesized cannabinoids and THC limits far exceeding California
Quebec cannabis retailer SQDC reports income of CA$40.5 million
Quebec’s government-operated marijuana retailer, Société québécoise du cannabis, reported income of 40.5 million Canadian dollars ($28.6 million) for its fiscal third quarter, which ended Jan.
Chinese marijuana vape-tech giant ran illegal monopoly, lawsuit claims
Marijuana vape maker Shenzhen Smoore Technology orchestrated an illegal monopoly to squash competition, a new class action lawsuit claims. Chinese marijuana vape-tech giant ran illegal
Germany’s cannabis market is evolving, but elections loom
German voters will decide Feb. 23 between the Social Democratic Party (SDU) and the Christian Democratic Union. If voters choose the CDU, cannabis reforms could

WEEK 5 – Arizona Legislature Sees 2 More Cannabis-Related Bills as Deadline Looms
The Arizona Legislature’s bill introduction deadline has passed, with 1,678 bills officially filed for consideration. Among them are 12 measures related to marijuana and hemp—but
Oregon marijuana businesses challenge voter-approved pro-labor law
Two Oregon marijuana businesses have filed a lawsuit challenging a law approved by voters in November requiring operators to enter labor peace agreements. Oregon marijuana
Some in cannabis industry hopeful after Kennedy confirmed as health secretary
Cannabis interests struck a hopeful note as the U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next health secretary on a mostly
Ohio recreational marijuana sales exceed $319 million in 6 months
Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio hit $319.6 million in the six months since adult use launched in August – far more than the $14.5 million
Cannabis testing lab fraud can be curbed if industry is ‘part of the solution’
To eliminate testing lab fraud, the cannabis industry needs to say, “We’re not OK with doing this, and let’s be part of the solution.” Cannabis
Marijuana financier Chicago Atlantic BDC secures $100 million credit line
Marijuana business financier Chicago Atlantic BDC closed a $100 million senior secured revolving credit line led by a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.-insured financial firm. Marijuana
Massachusetts renews cannabis tracking contract with Metrc
Massachusetts renewed its contract with cannabis seed-to-sale software provider Metrc, an agreement the parties have had since the state’s first adult-use stores opened in 2018.
New Jersey proposal would weaken local control over recreational marijuana
Medical cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey could bypass local bans and start selling recreational marijuana without municipal approval if a bill recently introduced in the
5 utility-bill errors that prove costly for indoor cannabis growers
Electricity costs are the second-largest operational expense for indoor cultivation facilities – right after labor. 5 utility-bill errors that prove costly for indoor cannabis growers
Trump taps career DEA official to lead agency, oversee marijuana rescheduling
President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is Terrance Cole, a career DEA official currently serving as a top law enforcement
Pharma giant Jazz dismisses final patent claim involving cannabinoid epilepsy drug
Global pharma company Jazz Pharmaceuticals has ended patent claims related to its cannabinoid-based epilepsy drug, Epidiolex. Pharma giant Jazz dismisses final patent claim involving cannabinoid epilepsy
Michigan governor floats extra 32% adult-use cannabis tax to fund roads
Michigan’s governor is suggesting taxing adult-use cannabis an additional 32% to fund a $3 billion infrastructure plan. Michigan governor floats extra 32% adult-use cannabis tax
Colorado Springs can’t sidestep voters on recreational marijuana, judge rules
A district court judge has blocked the city of Colorado Springs from asking voters to repeal recreational marijuana sales they approved in November. Colorado Springs
Australia’s medical cannabis revenue may outpace top EU markets, report shows
Australia’s medical cannabis revenue is expected to grow from around $600 million (AU$955.1 million) in 2024 to more than $1.2 billion by 2028, according to
Marijuana-infused chocolate edibles experiencing seasonal sales spike
Winter is peak season for marijuana-infused chocolates, according to edibles manufacturers and Seattle-based cannabis data provider Headset. Marijuana-infused chocolate edibles experiencing seasonal sales spike is
GOP senators’ bill would keep 280E for cannabis operators permanently intact
Two Republican U.S. senators have introduced a bill that would continue to ban federal tax deductions for the cannabis industry – regardless of whether marijuana
