The arena was set. The contenders were locked in. As the week began, only one cannabis measure stood on the brink of elimination—SB1713 Marijuana; Dual Licensees; Rural Communities. It had fought hard, starting strong with a powerful amendment in the Committee of the Whole (COW) on Monday. But when it came time for the final …
As the legislative battles heat up in Week 4, four new cannabis and hemp measures have stepped into the ring! Two marijuana contenders, SB1713 – Marijuana; Dual Licensees; Rural Communities and SB1716 – Medical Marijuana; Invalidity; Exception, are shifting the focus toward expanding cannabis access for rural residents. But the hemp division isn’t sitting back—two …
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By The Kush Kronicles The history, of rope, not dope, dates back to 2018. That is when SB1098 INDUSTRIAL HEMP; LICENSING bill was introduced by Senator Sonny Borrelli. The bipartisan bill had many co-sponsors from both parties. Senator Sonny Borrelli, the champion of hemp 6 years later, dropped another hemp bill. SB-1271 HEMP-DERIVED PRODUCTS; REGULATION, …
We have 2 more cannabis bills this week for a grand total of 15. HB2631- MARIJUANA REGULATORY BOARD; LICENSING QUALIFICATION and HB2776- LANDLORD; TENANT’S MARIJUANA USE. HB2631 is sponsored by Representative Kevin Payne. HB2776 has a long list of sponsors. Other things are just starting to heat up as there are 5 bills in committee …
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Six years after launch, iLAVA simplifies e-commerce shopping experience by building an onsite shopping experience with a revolutionary cannabinoid selector PHOENIX, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — iLAVA, a wellness cannabis brand focused on targeted formulations with CBC, CBG, & CBN, has launched a new website built using single-brand multi-store checkout incorporating a cannabinoid selector for consumers searching …
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Good Things Coming expands to meet a broader consumer base adding concentrates, pre-rolls, and cartridges, to its product categories. PHOENIX, Ariz. (February 15, 2022)– Grand Cannabis Co., a joint venture from Copperstate Farms and Healthy Lifestyle Brands, LLC., today debuted new product categories and a fresh, modern look for cannabis brand Good Things Coming. Designed …
AZ judge dismisses marijuana social equity lawsuit, but plaintiffs vow to fight You can view the file here: A lawsuit that attempted to keep coveted social equity marijuana business licenses in Arizona out of the hands of big businesses has been dismissed, with the presiding judge ruling that state regulators have acted in keeping with the …
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CURALEAF COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF BLOOM DISPENSARIES Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA /OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Bloom Dispensaries (“Bloom”), a vertically integrated, single state cannabis operator in Arizona (the “Transaction”). With the close of the …
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ALLY BIOTECH EXPANDS TEAM WITH PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS FROM MAINSTREAM CPG AND CANNABIS SECTORS PAYSON, Ariz. (January 25, 2022)– Ally Biotech, a provider of leading-edge bioactive delivery solutions for cannabinoids, today announced the appointment of Jim Mackowiak as Vice President of Operations and Francis Baczek as Vice President of Business Development. Mackowiak and Baczek bring …
PHOENIX, Ariz. (November 23, 2021)– Copperstate Farms Management, LLC, a vertically integrated cannabis operator based in Arizona, has finalized an agreement with Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc., to acquire management rights and control of its Phoenix dispensary license. The $15 million sale agreement of Green Goods at 22041 N. 23rd Ave., includes remaining inventory and equipment, Phoenix dispensary …
