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House Republicans move to block Trump marijuana rescheduling
If President Donald Trump reschedules marijuana, he’ll do so despite opposition from other Republicans. House Republicans move to block Trump marijuana rescheduling is a post
New York cannabis shops strike deal with state over buffer zone dispute
New York cannabis shops too close to schools have reached an agreement with regulators allowing them to continue operating for the next five months. New
From sips to shops: THC drinks make dispensaries the next logical stop. Are you ready?
From sips to shops: THC drinks make dispensaries the next logical stop. Are you ready? is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news
California cannabis tax cut inches forward as state industry lags behind
A push to cut the California cannabis tax from 19% back to 15% by Oct. 1 is moving forward, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected
Trump Justice Department withdraws Biden-era cannabis research, hemp testing
The Department of Justice is withdrawing proposed rules aimed at implementing a law to expand marijuana research and hemp analytic testing. Trump Justice Department withdraws
MJBizCon sparks cannabis deals and innovation
MJBizCon, slated for Dec. 2-5 in Las Vegas, is the epicenter for deal-making, networking and innovation in the cannabis industry. MJBizCon sparks cannabis deals and
New York cannabis regulators move to punish testing lab as sales continue to grow
Lexachrom Labs shut down on June 1 amid a state investigation that led to one of the largest recalls in state history. New York cannabis
Texas governor expected to regulate hemp-derived THC with executive order
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to issue an executive order to regulate THC products and establish a minimum purchasing age of 21. Texas governor expected
What happens when a marijuana social equity permit holder dies?
The contentious issue of how to buy or sell marijuana social equity licenses is being pressed by a specific instance in Illinois involving Cookies-branded cannabis
Nebraska cuts medical marijuana plant counts to satisfy governor
Nebraska medical cannabis cultivators would be limited to no more than 1,250 plants at any one time under new rules introduced Monday to satisfy Gov.
Cannabis consumption lounges coming to Kansas City, Missouri
Officials are drafting new rules and licensing regulations that would allow marijuana consumption lounges to open in Kansas City, Missouri. Cannabis consumption lounges coming to
Are cannabis consumers more loyal to brands, or products?
Are cannabis consumers more loyal to brands, or products? is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Following surprise deal, New York delays cannabis track and track until 2026
New York marijuana regulators delayed the launch of a long-awaited track-and-trace system until 2026. Following surprise deal, New York delays cannabis track and track until
Bid to end adult-use marijuana in Massachusetts advances
Massachusetts voters may have opportunity to repeal state’s adult-use marijuana laws with the certification of ballot initiative petitions. Bid to end adult-use marijuana in Massachusetts
Tech-driven loyalty programs are key cannabis retail
Borrowing from the playbook of industries like airlines and hospitality, cannabis retailers are upping their loyalty program game. Tech-driven loyalty programs are key cannabis retail
Whoopi Goldberg’s marijuana company and convicted ex-mayor in court
Whoopi Goldberg’s cannabis company and a nonprofit run by a convicted ex-mayor of Paterson, N.J., are trading legal claims over a failed bid to open
Delaware adult-use cannabis sales top $7.3 million in first month
More than $7.3 million worth of cannabis was sold in August in Delaware during the state’s first month of recreational sales. Delaware adult-use cannabis sales
How the MJBiz Factbook helps you navigate the cannabis industry
How the MJBiz Factbook helps you navigate the cannabis industry is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
THC-infused beverage sales topped $1 billion in 2024
Legal sales of THC beverages in the U.S. exceeded $1 billion in 2024, and is forecast to expand exponentially. THC-infused beverage sales topped $1 billion
$5.5 billion reprieve as Texas hemp THC ban fails
A push to ban all hemp-derived cannabinoid products in Texas, a market worth an estimated $5.5 billion, failed on Wednesday night. $5.5 billion reprieve as
Massachusetts must rehire embattled cannabis czar as employee payouts soar
Ousted Massachusetts cannabis czar Shannon O’Brien won her job back even as employees who accused her of wrongdoing earn payouts of their own. Massachusetts must
Nebraska moves to ban cannabis flowers and edibles, limit business licenses
Nebraska medical cannabis patients will have limited products available at limited dispensaries under rules approved Tuesday. Nebraska moves to ban cannabis flowers and edibles, limit
Chicago alderman won’t allow cannabis dispensary owned by ex-cops
A Chicago alderman blocked a proposal from a business that includes former police officers from opening a marijuana dispensary on the city’s North Side. Chicago
On-tap THC-infused drinks redefine the bar experience
Move over, craft beer – there’s a new drink flowing from taps. Hemp-derived THC-infused beverages, once limited to cans and bottles are making their way
Vaporizers with CBD, THC now banned in Texas
One of the toughest vape bans in the country went into effect on Monday in Texas. Vaporizers with CBD, THC now banned in Texas is
House Democrats introduce longshot federal marijuana legalization bill
Federal marijuana legalization seems unlikely to be considered by a Republican-controlled Congress that’s blocked other cannabis bills. House Democrats introduce longshot federal marijuana legalization bill
Did California’s biggest marijuana cultivator fool state regulators?
Did California’s biggest marijuana cultivator fool state regulators? is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
MJBizDaily is closed in observance of Labor Day
MJBizDaily is closed for the Labor Day holiday in both the United States and Canada and will resume publishing Tuesday. MJBizDaily is closed in observance of
Connecticut hemp operators sue state over Farm Bill dispute
Hemp operators in Connecticut say a series of state laws that’s put many of them out of business violates the 2018 Farm Bill. Connecticut hemp
Cookies cannabis stores close as part of TerrAscend Michigan exit
Cookies’ presence in Michigan will decrease significantly as a result of marijuana MSO TerrAscend’s exit from the state’s “saturated” market. Cookies cannabis stores close as
Marijuana MSO sues to stop hemp-derived THC in Pennsylvania
Subsidiaries of marijuana MSO Jushi Holdings sued hemp companies in Pennsylvania to halt unlicensed hemp-derived THC competition. Marijuana MSO sues to stop hemp-derived THC in
Michigan recalls cannabis vape cartridges containing MCT
Michigan cannabis regulators are recalling more vape cartridges that contain the potentially unsafe diluting agent medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil. Michigan recalls cannabis vape cartridges
How the cannabis sector is grappling with a debt avalanche
The cannabis industry is facing a financial reckoning, with $6 billion in debt maturing by the end of 2026. How the cannabis sector is grappling
Medical marijuana patient data exposed in major breach
A major data breach exposed nearly 1 million records, including highly sensitive medical marijuana patient information. Medical marijuana patient data exposed in major breach is
On-sit cannabis consumption stalled in Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska, residents will have to wait to smoke marijuana in licensed retail establishments after an ordinance to allow it was indefinitely postponed. On-sit cannabis
How cannabis brands are protecting their IP pre-legalization
As the United States inches closer to potential federal cannabis rescheduling, the implications for intellectual property in the marijuana industry are becoming a hot topic.
Google launches pilot program allowing cannabis advertising in Canada
Google Ads on Monday launched a pilot program allowing cannabis businesses to advertise on its platform of they comply with federal laws in Canada. Google
Branding rules: Vic Mensa to share marketing insights at MJBizCon
Vic Mensa entered the cannabis industry equipped with real-life experience as well as knowledge gleaned from books. Branding rules: Vic Mensa to share marketing insights
California recalls contaminated marijuana vape cartridges
California cannabis regulators are recalling Mr. Zips vape cartridges because of pesticide contamination. California recalls contaminated marijuana vape cartridges is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial,
When will Virginia finally launch adult-use cannabis sales?
When will Virginia finally launch adult-use cannabis sales? is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
