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Pennsylvania senator takes shot at another adult-use marijuana bill
Pennsylvania lawmakers might soon take another crack at legalizing adult-use marijuana. Pennsylvania senator takes shot at another adult-use marijuana bill is a post from: MJBizDaily:
Goldenberg retiring as CEO of cannabis producer Organigram
Beena Goldenberg is retiring as CEO of Canadian cannabis producer Organigram Global. Goldenberg retiring as CEO of cannabis producer Organigram is a post from: MJBizDaily:
How Oregon brand Alibi is cultivating a promising New York marijuana market
Marianne Cursetjee, the co-founder and CEO of Alibi Cannabis, discusses what it’s like for a West Coast company to enter a new East Coast market
MJBizDaily is observing Memorial Day holiday
MJBizDaily is closed through Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume our usual publishing schedule on Tuesday. MJBizDaily is observing Memorial Day holiday
Appeals court ruling could help restart Alabama medical cannabis licensing
An Alabama appellate court has blocked a lower court’s ruling that is preventing state regulators from issuing coveted vertically integrated medical cannabis permits. Appeals court
Marijuana operator 4Front files for receivership
4Front Ventures Corp., a minor marijuana multistate operator, said its subsidiaries have filed for voluntary receivership in Massachusetts. Marijuana operator 4Front files for receivership is
Tribally owned cannabis stores have grown by 24% since May 2024
Native American tribes maintained a strong presence in cannabis markets throughout the United States in the past year. Tribally owned cannabis stores have grown by
Texas House passes near-total ban on hemp-derived THC
Texas’ estimated $5.5 billion market in hemp-derived THC is in mortal danger after the state House approved a blanket ban on intoxicating products. Texas House
Nebraska medical cannabis regulation bill fails; licensing likely pushed to October
Nebraska probably won’t begin issuing medical cannabis licenses until October after the state Legislature failed to pass a bill that would have established regulations for
Farmers markets want to sell marijuana; here’s why they can’t
From California to New York, small farms are attempting to diversify by offering craft marijuana along with produce at farmers markets and via community-supported agriculture programs.
Federal judge strikes down Oregon law requiring marijuana labor agreements
A law approved by Oregon voters last fall requiring marijuana businesses in the state to strike deals with labor unions is unconstitutional, according to a
Minnesota OKs Native American tribe to sell adult-use cannabis off its reservation
Minnesota has given the green light for the first Native American tribe to open an adult-use cannabis store off its reservation in the state. Minnesota
Craft brewers seeking to cash in on hemp-derived THC beverage market
As more consumers shift away from alcohol, craft brewers seeking new avenues for growth are venturing into producing hemp-derived THC beverages. Craft brewers seeking to
New Delaware marijuana commissioner taking reins as adult-use launch looms
The Delaware Senate has approved cannabis attorney and lobbyist Joshua Sanderlin to lead the state’s Office of the Marijuana Commissioner. New Delaware marijuana commissioner taking
Can cryptocurrencies solve cannabis business banking challenges?
New Jersey cannabis retailer Pipe Dreams has implemented a system that converts digital currencies to dollars instantly at checkout, allowing the store’s customers to use
Rhode Island lawmakers ponder ban on hemp-derived THC beverages
While a bill under consideration in Maine would for the first time require purchasers of so-called “social sodas” to be 21 or older, one of
Minnesota marijuana tax hike proposed ahead of legal sales launch
Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a tax hike on cannabis before the state has sold its first recreational marijuana products. Minnesota marijuana tax hike proposed ahead
Trump’s nominee for DEA chief continues evasive stance on marijuana rescheduling
President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Terrance Cole, continues to be evasive about marijuana rescheduling. Trump’s nominee for DEA chief
Total marijuana sales in Missouri up nearly 5% from April 2024
Sales of recreational and medical marijuana sales in Missouri reached $125.9 million in April, an increase of 4.86% year-over-year. Total marijuana sales in Missouri up

Cannabis Bills Stall as Budget Takes Priority in Arizona Legislature- Week 18
Update Week 18 | Phoenix, AZ — Only two cannabis-related bills remain, and both are stalled as Arizona lawmakers shift their focus almost exclusively to
Why resilience isn’t optional in cannabis – it’s the business model
If you’ve been following the headlines, you’d think tariffs are about to break the back of the cannabis industry. Why resilience isn’t optional in cannabis
Michigan recreational marijuana sales down in April despite 4/20 celebration
Recreational marijuana sales in Michigan dropped in April despite the annual 4/20 celebration. Michigan recreational marijuana sales down in April despite 4/20 celebration is a
Cannabis business owners invited to share insights in MJBiz Factbook survey
The MJBizDaily editorial team is asking business owners, executives and entrepreneurs in the marijuana and hemp sectors to participate in the annual MJBiz Factbook business survey.
Spurned Alabama medical marijuana company sues state in federal court
For its next act, the yearslong saga of medical marijuana licensing in Alabama will head to federal court. Spurned Alabama medical marijuana company sues state
Lack of federal Farm Bill leaves states to deal with hemp-derived THC chaos
Hemp-derived THC remains both a billion-dollar opportunity ideal for small businesses and a guarantee of serious trouble for state governments in 2025. Lack of federal
California governor won’t stop July increase in marijuana excise tax
There’s some good news for California’s $4.6 billion marijuana industry in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s updated budget proposal. California governor won’t stop July increase in marijuana
District of Columbia cannabis dispensary founder pleads guilty to tax evasion
The founder of a medical cannabis dispensary in Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty to charges of failing to pay more than $1.2 million in federal income
5 things to know before starting your career in the marijuana industry
Here are five essential considerations for anyone considering a career in the cannabis industry, along with an overview of the most flourishing professional pathways. 5
Pennsylvania Senate rejects adult-use cannabis bill with state-run retail
As expected, the Pennsylvania state Senate rejected an adult-use cannabis legalization bill that limited marijuana sales to state-run retail outlets. Pennsylvania Senate rejects adult-use cannabis
MSO TerrAscend acquires marijuana stores in Ohio, New Jersey
TerrAscend Corp. has closed on its acquisition of Ratio Cannabis in Ohio and signed an agreement to acquire Union Chill Cannabis Co. in New Jersey.
What cannabis pioneer Christine Apple learned while building her edibles business
When Grön founder Christine Apple got into the cannabis industry, it wasn’t a calculated move. What cannabis pioneer Christine Apple learned while building her edibles
Wisconsin lawmakers shoot down governor’s marijuana legalization effort
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature voted to remove medical and adult-use marijuana legalization from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. Wisconsin lawmakers shoot down governor’s marijuana
New York quarantines $10 million worth of select cannabis products
New York regulators have suspended the sale of several popular cannabis brands in the state pending an investigation into possible illegal “inversion.” New York quarantines
Arizona marijuana regulators flag major testing lab for multiple violations
The Arizona Department of Health Services on April 24 informed Kaycha Labs, of more than a dozen alleged “deficiencies,” including problems with the lab’s potency
Marijuana MSO Canopy Growth hit with class-action lawsuit
Investors in Canopy Growth Corp. have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company to recover damages caused by its alleged violations of federal securities laws.
Trulieve marijuana cultivation workers in Arizona make labor history
Workers at an infamously smelly Trulieve Cannabis Corp. cultivation facility in Phoenix became the first agricultural-sector employees to sign a union contract in Arizona in
Unchecked credit is choking the cannabis supply chain
Brett Gelfand of Cannabiz Collects and Cannabiz Credit Association explains the importance of staying on top of accounts receivable. Unchecked credit is choking the cannabis
Protecting Kids or Policing Ads? Arizona’s Marijuana Law in Focus- Arizona Legislative Update- Week 17
As Week 17 draws to an end, House Bill 2179—which would place new limits on marijuana advertising—has been sent to Governor Hobbs for a decision.
Colorado marijuana sales fall by $20 million in early 2025
Colorado cannabis sales dropped by about $20 million during the first two months of the year. Colorado marijuana sales fall by $20 million in early
Pennsylvania lawmakers pass first adult-use marijuana legalization bill
Republican lawmakers in the state Senate warned that the Democratic-sponsored proposal, which advanced on a 102-101 party-line vote, is “dead on arrival.” Pennsylvania lawmakers pass
