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Voice of the Plant: Genetics are the cannabis industry’s greatest asset – act accordingly
Cannabis operators need to adapt strategies to preserve their companies’ most irreplaceable asset: their genetics. Voice of the Plant: Genetics are the cannabis industry’s greatest
Significant jump in unit sales at Illinois cannabis retailers
The pace accelerated from 7.3% growth during the same period a year earlier, but prices are sliding as value brands lead the way. Significant jump
Oklahoma cannabis operators say new child-safe edibles rules are confusing, unclear
New rules banning packaging for Oklahoma marijuana edibles that’s deemed “attractive to children” are sowing confusion among cannabis operators, who say the rules are ambiguous
Why the federal hemp ban threatens cannabis seed banks – and your favorite genetics
Any cannabis business concerned with seeds, clones or other genetics has until November to shore up their business plan to comply with new federal regulations.
THC potency inflation, lab shopping continuing in Oklahoma cannabis
Oklahoma marijuana authorities haven’t yet opened their cannabis testing laboratory. In the meantime, major problems continue to flourish. THC potency inflation, lab shopping continuing in
Marijuana MSO Cannabist closes Denver cultivation as bankruptcy proceeds
The Cannabist filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on March 25, facing about $270 million in debt to lenders and the IRS. Marijuana
Cannabis Delivery Runs on Data — Most Operators Are Flying Blind
Every route, every driver, every idle minute is a signal. The operators who learn to read theirs will own the next phase of cannabis delivery.
Why cannabis concentrates remain vital for retailers and manufacturers
Vapes have overtaken pre-rolls as the No. 2-selling cannabis product in the U.S., while cannabis concentrates come in at No. 5. Why cannabis concentrates remain
Judge: California cannabis law can be tweaked without voter approval
A California state judge on Thursday sided with the state against youth-serving organizations suing to block a state cannabis tax cut. Judge: California cannabis law
Arkansas medical cannabis sales slip as governor hopefuls come out on legalization
The decline follows a record year in which sales totaled $291.1 million – the highest annual figure since sales began in 2019. Arkansas medical cannabis
How cannabis business should navigate marijuana rescheduling after the DEA hearings
The historic DEA marijuana rescheduling hearings are over and there’s no outcome yet. But there’s much cannabis operators should do now. How cannabis business should
Cannabis industry encouraged as DEA marijuana rescheduling hearings conclude
A California county sheriff spoke in support of regulated cannabis as DEA marijuana rescheduling hearings concluded Wednesday. Cannabis industry encouraged as DEA marijuana rescheduling hearings
Pesticides lead to federal charges for Oklahoma medical marijuana cultivation employees
The two employees of a “state registered” Oklahoma medical marijuana grow are accused of smuggling pesticides in from China to use on the cultivation operation.
San Francisco legalizes ‘Amsterdam-style’ cannabis cafes
San Francisco will allow cannabis cafes to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks alongside on-site consumption of marijuana. San Francisco legalizes ‘Amsterdam-style’ cannabis cafes is a
How a newcomer plans to win Florida’s crowded and competitive medical marijuana market
FINO Cannabis opened its first Florida medical marijuana treatment center in Clermont, with a second location planned for Winter Park. How a newcomer plans to
Pennsylvania cannabis company first to make key transition
The deal turns Organic Remedies into an employee-owned business while keeping its long-term independence intact. Pennsylvania cannabis company first to make key transition is a
Did the Trump administration approve cannabis interstate commerce?
California mega-cultivator Glass House Brands believes it has everything it needs to start supplying other states. After all, it’s already supplying other countries. Did the
Major ‘shortfalls’ thwart Idaho medical cannabis legalization push
Idaho elections officials informed backers of a medical marijuana legalization campaign that their effort fell short. Major ‘shortfalls’ thwart Idaho medical cannabis legalization push is
Cannabis MSO Ascend prepares for uplisting to US exchange
The company filed a proxy statement with the SEC and called a meeting of stockholders to vote on a reverse stock split. Cannabis MSO Ascend
Curaleaf first to register cannabis preparations in Spain
The preparations can be used in hospital pharmacies to produce compounded formulas prescribed by healthcare professionals. Curaleaf first to register cannabis preparations in Spain is
Adult-use marijuana legalization appears dead in Pennsylvania – again
Pennsylvania marijuana legalization is still an elusive dream after adult-use sales was left out of the state budget deal approved over the weekend. Adult-use marijuana
Final challenge for Massachusetts adult-use cannabis repeal effort before November election
A Massaschusetts state elections commission is scheduled to hear a final objection to an adult-use cannabis sales repeal effort next week. Final challenge for Massachusetts
Two marijuana MSOs named among ‘America’s Best Companies’
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. and Green Thumb Industries were named to Time magazine’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list. Two marijuana MSOs named among ‘America’s Best Companies’
Why cannabis banking reform alone won’t solve payment processing woes
Cannabis operators that rely on large B2B cannabis payments need a viable payment solution, and federal banking reform by itself won’t provide it. Why cannabis
Why Kentucky medical marijuana is so expensive
Limited cultivation and the end of out-of-state competition mean Kentucky cannabis patients are paying five times as much for product than in other nearby states.
New ban threat for Texas hemp THC market as medical marijuana access expands
Republican state Sen. Charles Perry announced that he will re-file a total ban bill in the next legislative session, which begins in January. New ban

The Final Gavel Falls- Arizona Legislation Session Done for 2026
Its over. The Arizona State Legislature wrapped up and called sine die on Saturday morning around 4:30am , June 13, 2026. From ignoring the Voter
Hobbs Ends Legislative Freeze Update week 21
On May 15, Governor Katie Hobbs officially ended her month-long bill signing freeze, creating the first real opportunity in weeks for movement on the four

Frozen at the Capitol, Arizona Cannabis Bills Enter Legislative Cryostasis- Update 18-21
Update Weeks 18, 19, 20 & 21 Arizona’s four major cannabis bills are basically sitting in legislative cryostasis until at least June 1 while the

Arizona’s Cannabis Bills Are Stuck, But The Legal Ground Around Them Keeps Shifting – Update Week 17
We now return to our regularly scheduled updates. Although the Republican-led state legislature passed its budget on the House side, the future of the freeze

From Global Prohibition to Controlled Pivot- Medical Cannabis Finally Schedule III
On April 22, 2026, the federal government finally moved on cannabis, but not in the way people think. This is not legalization. This is not

WEEK 13 UPDATE- You Can’t Pass
One cannabis related measure made it through Committee of the Whole on Wednesday April 15. But do not expect any cannabis bills to hit the

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



