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Update Week 14 Cannabis Bills Hit a Wall at the Capitol
Arizona lawmakers have hit a wall on cannabis legislation. The Legislature took several days off between April 3 and April 6, and activity this week
A New Measure Emerges Late in the Game and SB1725 Marijuna Nuisance Measure Took A Blow in House Rules- Update Week 13
With most legislative deadlines already in the rearview mirror, Arizona lawmakers managed to grow the number of active measures this week from 3 to 4.
How Senate Bill 1725 Threatens to Reopen a Decades-Old Battle Between Voters and Lawmakers
The Arizona State Legislature has never been particularly fond of taking “no” for an answer, especially when voters deliver that verdict directly at the ballot
Week 12 Update: Arizona Cannabis Bills Survive the Shake-Up as High-Stakes Fights Move Forward
It has been a busy week at the Arizona Legislature. Lawmakers have sidelined nearly every cannabis-related bill that once seemed likely to move forward. At
Unusual Midweek Update — Week 11.5
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Wednesday and again Thursday as lawmakers sprint toward a major deadline. March 27 marks the final day for bills
Week 11 at the Capitol: Calm Before the March 27 Cutoff
Week 11 felt relatively quiet at the Capitol. Not “everyone left town” quiet, but quiet enough that lobbyists could actually hear themselves think. Two measures
Week 10 Update: Deeper Into The Rabbit Hole
It has been a high‑energy week at the state capital, and momentum keeps building. Lawmakers now send two measures to the House, one measure falls
Senate Advances SB1641 Creating New Marijuana Producer License
The Arizona Senate on Wednesday advanced SB 1641, a bill sponsored by Sen. Kevin Payne (R-LD27) that would establish a new category of marijuana business
S.B. 1476 Advances, Creating Pregnancy-Related Child Neglect Felony That Could Undermine Ridgell v. DCS Protections
Arizona lawmakers are advancing S.B. 1476, a proposal that creates a new “child neglect” felony tied to pregnancy. The bill has passed the Arizona Senate
Evil Twins Aren’t Twins Anymore… Kinda: Marijuana Smoke; Public; Private Nuisance
SB1725, the “marijuana smoke; public; private nuisance” bill, passed, while its twin, SCR1048, did not. But just like the Black Knight in that Monty Python
Public Nuisance Twins Morph Into More Palatable Measures, As Measures Expanding the Market Stall, UPDATE WEEK 8
Arizona’s cannabis legislation enters a pivotal stretch as several high-profile bills await action at the Capitol. Lawmakers continue to debate market expansion, social equity reforms,
The Great Purge Continues- Update week 7
The GREAT PURGE may not be over. If a measure does not cross over to the opposite chamber, in this case the Arizona House of
Week 6 at the Arizona Legislature: Cannabis Bills Advance While ‘Evil Twins’ Spark Due Process Concerns
Lawmakers passed HB1641, which expands marijuana producer licensure, along with SCR 1047, a measure that targets fraud in post–social equity license transfers. But two other
Senate Moves On Social Equity, Producer Licenses And Nuisance Measures While House Stalls Marijuana Agenda- Week 5 Update
Week 5 Update: Legislators enter a pivotal stretch as four marijuana measures line up for committee hearings and others progress to the next step. Senator
Week Four at the Capitol: The Evil Twins Take Center Stage
Week four of Arizona’s legislative session marked a turning point for cannabis policy. Bills moved quickly, committees sharpened their positions, and lawmakers signaled where they
Florida marijuana legalization campaign says there’s still chance to make 2026 ballot
Declared over by state elections officials, the MSO-funded Florida marijuana legalization campaign said it’s still alive. Florida marijuana legalization campaign says there’s still chance to
Michigan cannabis shops tighten security amid surge in break-ins
The crimes are being attributed to the lucrative resale of stolen cannabis products, saying the robberies are rarely cash-grabs. Michigan cannabis shops tighten security amid
Dry January boosts THC beverage sales, but effect is felt year-round
Companies that make intoxicating hemp beverages say they see a bump in sales leading up to and throughout January. Dry January boosts THC beverage sales,
Senator Payne Drops Two Cannabis Bills as Legislative Week Three Picks Up Speed
Week three at the Capitol brings momentum, with Senator Payne, a Republican from Legislative District 27, introducing two cannabis-related bills. Both measures signal serious movement
Florida officials step up ‘criminal probe’ of marijuana legalization campaign on eve of deadline
Florida officials are ramping up a criminal probe of a marijuana legalization campaign days before a key deadline. Florida officials step up ‘criminal probe’ of
Report: Colorado cannabis vapes show signs of hemp inversion
Cannabis industry experts say the products could endanger consumers and are undermining the state’s $1.4 billion legal cannabis market. Report: Colorado cannabis vapes show signs
Once cannabis is Schedule 3, cybersecurity compliance is essential for operators
Marijuana rescheduling means operators must comply with a host of federal and state rules around data use and privacy. Once cannabis is Schedule 3, cybersecurity
Brazil legalizes medical cannabis cultivation, widens patient access
Medical cannabis will be grown legally for the first time in Brazil, where patient access laws are also expanding. Brazil legalizes medical cannabis cultivation, widens
Oklahoma proposes strict cannabis cultivation cap, THC limits in edibles, new taxes
The state has been operating under a moratorium on new grower, processor and dispensary licenses since August 2022. Oklahoma proposes strict cannabis cultivation cap, THC
How Terry Mendez redefined cannabis banking at Safe Harbor Financial
Terry Mendez is steering Safe Harbor through a growth and innovation, redefining the role of a financial partner in the cannabis industry. How Terry Mendez
California reports record illicit cannabis seizures as cultivation tax cut
California authorities reported seizing a record amount of illicit cannabis and cash in 2025, but legal market struggles continue. California reports record illicit cannabis seizures
The major problem hindering cannabis retail: budtender turnover
A familiar specter is haunting cannabis retailers: constant turnover among front-line workers. How to stop the churn before it affects your bottom line? The major
Scotts Miracle-Gro to sell off cannabis subsidiary to marijuana MSO Vireo Growth
Scotts Miracle-Gro will transition to an equity participation arrangement with Vireo rather than maintaining direct ownership of Hawthorne. Scotts Miracle-Gro to sell off cannabis subsidiary
Trump Republicans backing Arizona marijuana adult-use sales repeal
MAGA Republicans still don’t like President Donald Trump’s marijuana rescheduling proposal – and support rolling back adult-use sales in Arizona. Trump Republicans backing Arizona marijuana
MSO fees, social equity: Framework for Virginia adult-use cannabis sales emerges
The proposal includes a $10 million fee for multistate operators that want to convert their medical licenses. MSO fees, social equity: Framework for Virginia adult-use
Chicago’s United Center to start hemp THC beverage sales at events
The venue has a multiyear partnership with Chicago-based Rythm Inc. to sell hemp-derived THC beverages during concerts and other events. Chicago’s United Center to start
Florida court deals cannabis legalization major setback as arrests of campaign workers continue
A Florida court ruled that tens of thousands of signatures submitted by an adult-use cannabis legalization campaign can be thrown out. Meanwhile, state law enforcement
Five lessons cannabis retailers learned the hard way
Opening up a cannabis store has many more hidden challenges than some operators knew. Here are some lessons from the process entrepreneurs can use. Five
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Cannabis Bills Cool Off, but a Rural Proposal Pops Back Up- Update Week 2
Arizona lawmakers came out swinging during the first week of the session, introducing five cannabis-related bills. Week two told a very different story. Only one
Does federal marijuana rescheduling only apply to medical cannabis?
President Donald Trump only talked about medical cannabis in his Dec. 18 executive order directing marijuana be rescheduled. That’s instructive, a seasoned attorney argues. Does
Bipartisan proposal could fulfill President Trump’s promise for CBD Medicare coverage
Federal hemp regulations would come from the FDA for the first time under bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday. Bipartisan proposal could fulfill President Trump’s promise for
Arkansas medical cannabis sales hit record $291 million in 2025
The new high surpasses the previous record of $283 million set in 2023 and is a $15 million increase over total sales for 2024. Arkansas
Minnesota adult-use cannabis sales hit $31 million since September launch
The first wave of non-tribal retail sales kicked off in September, with Minnesotans spending more than $31 million on marijuana. Minnesota adult-use cannabis sales hit
Thailand poised to recriminalize cannabis as boom sparks backlash – and boredom
The Thailand cannabis industry, estimated to be worth $1 billion, is poised to shrink or disappear completely. Thailand poised to recriminalize cannabis as boom sparks