Canna Kulture Awards bring together the St. Louis cannabis community
[[{"value":" × Expand Talaj / iStock / Getty Images Plus Last month, a fun and smoky awards show celebrated the inroads that local cannabis businesses have made. Hosted at the Stl…
Ohio Was the Only New Cannabis Market to Launch in the US This Year
[[{"value":" 2024 will go down as one of the quietest years for cannabis market launches. The debut of Ohio’s adult-use retail market on Aug. 6 is the lone standout, in contrast…
Germany’s adult-use cannabis pilots could benefit foreign operators
Companies and scientific institutions could sell adult-use products under legislation that allows licenses for cannabis pilot programs. Companies and scientific institutions could sell adult-use products under legislation that allows licenses for…
Organigram Acquires Motif Labs, Becomes Canada’s Largest Cannabis Company
TipRanks 1 min read https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/organigram-acquires-motif-labs-becomes-canadas-largest-cannabis-company OrganiGram Holdings ( (TSE:OGI) ) just unveiled an announcement.Organigram Holdings Inc. announced the acquisition of Motif Labs Ltd., establishing itself as Canada’s largest cannabis company…
Palisade pot predicament: Town sees $1.5 million sales tax dip since Grand Junction marijuana stores open
[[{"value":"The Town of Palisade has seen its sales tax revenues rise over the past two decades thanks in part to the opening of two retail marijuana stores a few years…
CA Cannabis Industry Could Face New Hurdle in 2025
[[{"value":"With federal legalization now (perhaps) a far-off pipe dream as Republicans descend into the White House and Congress to assume full control of the government, one of the chief hopes…
Medical marijuana industry, agency discusses proposed rule changes
[[{"value":" OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s medical marijuana regulatory agency heard public feedback Tuesday on proposed rules that would implement legislation passed by the Legislature this year.Dozens of medical marijuana…
Medical marijuana industry gives feedback on proposed rule changes
[[{"value":"OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s medical marijuana regulatory agency heard public feedback Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, on proposed rules that would implement legislation passed by the Legislature this year.Dozens of medical…
Medical marijuana clinic location files for bankruptcy
The chain has more than 40 locations across Florida, Georgia and Texas. The chain has more than 40 locations across Florida, Georgia and Texas. Read More
Medical marijuana industry offers feedback on proposed rule changes by Oklahoma regulatory agency
[[{"value":"OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s medical marijuana regulatory agency heard public feedback Tuesday on proposed rules that would implement legislation passed by the Legislature this year.Dozens of medical marijuana business owners…
Dixon’s new marijuana dispensary to celebrate grand opening Saturday
[[{"value":"DIXON — Terrabis, a new marijuana dispensary in Dixon, will have its grand opening celebration from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at 1679 S. Galena Ave. Shoppers will…
Lottery selects final round of medical marijuana dispensaries
[[{"value":"LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky has now selected all 36 dispensaries that will sell medical marijuana next year. What You Need To KnowThirty-six dispensaries have been selected to sell medical marijuana in Kentucky …
Kentucky Officials Award More Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses By Lottery
[[{"value":"“Our hope is that, certainly, there will be additional conditions added later in the future, whereby other Kentuckians will have access to treat chronic or difficult conditions.”By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky…
‘Where’s the money?’ White outsiders convinced a Native American tribe to start a legal weed business. It ended in disaster
[[{"value":" View image in fullscreenIt was a September night in 2020 when the fire torched the Red Mountain Travel Plaza. Residents of the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone nation watched…
Legal weed entrepreneurs promised a windfall from tribal lands. Then it fell apart.
[[{"value":"This story is a partnership with the Guardian. It was a September nightin 2020 when the fire torched the Red Mountain Travel Plaza. Residents of the Fort McDermitt Paiute and…
Six local companies win lottery for Greater Louisville cannabis dispensaries
12 applicants have licenses to sell medical marijuana in Jefferson, Fayette and surrounding counties. 12 applicants have licenses to sell medical marijuana in Jefferson, Fayette and surrounding counties. Read More
Canada Announces Plans to Reform Cannabis Excise Tax in 2025
[[{"value":" Canada is set to explore a new excise tax system for cannabis businesses next year in welcome and long-awaited efforts to ‘cut red tape’. In its ‘2024 Fall Economic…
Kentucky Announces Final Medical Marijuana Dispensary License Winners In Louisville And Lexington
Kentuckians can begin applying for medical marijuana cards today Kentuckians can begin applying for medical marijuana cards today Read More
Ohio adult-use program was only new cannabis market in 2024
2024 will go down as one of the quietest years for marijuana market launches in the past decade, a contrast from more than a decade of market expansion. 2024 will go…
Minnesota’s Adult-Use Cannabis Licensing Process Delayed for Months
[[{"value":" Prompted by legal challenges over the state’s recreational cannabis licensing process, Minnesota’s regulatory agency says the issuance of permits will be delayed for months, quashing expectations of the market opening…
Cheryl Lynn Allen: Marijuana legalization will hurt, not help, vulnerable communities
The latest legislative proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Pennsylvania — this one suggesting state-run stores — represents... The latest legislative proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use in…
Troutman Pepper Cannabis Communications Newsletter
Explore the latest developments in the cannabis sector. Explore the latest developments in the cannabis sector. Read More
Cannabis Policy
When will cannabis be legalized at the federal level?There are several bills affecting cannabis policy at the national level that are currently working their way through Congress. The MORE Act,…
VT cannabis business files suit against state regulators
FLŌRA Cannabis, a Middlebury based cannabis-retailer, is filing a lawsuit against Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board. The lawsuit takes particular aim at a Vermont law requiring cannabis busine… FLŌRA Cannabis, a Middlebury…
Middlebury cannabis business files lawsuit against state regulators
FLŌRA Cannabis, a Middlebury based cannabis-retailer, is filing a lawsuit against Vermont's Cannabis Control Board. The lawsuit takes particular aim at a Vermont law requiring cannabis businesses to submit all…
Lottery drawing determines Kentucky businesses selected as medical cannabis dispensaries
[[{"value":"LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Medical marijuana dispensaries are one step closer to becoming a reality in Jefferson County.Top storiesThe Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis held its second medical marijuana dispensary…
State cannabis regulators propose cap on retail dispensaries
The total number of legal marijuana companies that will be permitted in New York has for years been a moving target, but it appears that regulators are getting closer to…
Cannabis Control Board Looks Back on “Significant Growth” in 2024 – Finger Lakes Daily News
HomeRegional StatewideCannabis Control Board Looks Back on “Significant Growth” in 2024Fri, December 13, 2024 by SHARE NOW The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) held its final public meeting…
California lawmaker questioned in sprawling cannabis corruption investigation
Documents made public by the U.S. attorney’s office last week allege that a public official who fits the profile of state Sen. Susan Rubio was part of sprawling cannabis bribery…
Tennessee hemp groups seek to halt rules prohibiting THCA goods
Hemp retailers and growers in Tennessee have filed a legal challenge to halt impending rules that are expected to restrict THCA products. Hemp retailers and growers in Tennessee have filed a…
Alexandria medical cannabis dispensary proposed for old bank
[[{"value":"The current proposed site for Alexandria’s medical cannabis dispensary is the old Truist Bank building on U.S. 27. Keep up with the latest NKY news with our daily newsletter An…
Vermont marijuana retailer sues regulator over advertising laws
An adult-use marijuana retailer is suing the Vermont Cannabis Control Board over advertising regulations it alleges are unconstitutional. An adult-use marijuana retailer is suing the Vermont Cannabis Control Board over advertising…
St. Pete bank breaks into Florida’s fast-growing cannabis market with new division
The fast-growing community bank joins only a handful of other Florida banks to serve cannabis clients, despite the market's explosion into a multibillion-dollar market. The fast-growing community bank joins only a…
St. Pete bank breaks into Florida’s fast-growing cannabis market with new division
The fast-growing community bank joins only a handful of other Florida banks to serve cannabis clients, despite the market's explosion into a multibillion-dollar market. The fast-growing community bank joins only a…
St. Pete bank breaks into Florida’s fast-growing cannabis market with new division
The fast-growing community bank joins only a handful of other Florida banks to serve cannabis clients, despite the market's explosion into a multibillion-dollar market. The fast-growing community bank joins only a…
Plantabis Dispensary Employees in Rahway Stand Together for Stronger, More Stable Marijuana Careers in 2025
For Plantabis, employees voting to join United Food and Commercial Workers Local 360 can mean a better work environment, more productive and committed workers, and an improved experience for customers.WEST…
Higher Tolerance cannabis dispensary opens downtown
South Pearl sees greenALBANY—Higher Tolerance Cannabis Dispensary, a new recreational cannabis retailer, officially opened its doors in Downtown Albany on Wednesday, Dec. 4.Located at 121 South Pearl Street, the dispensary…
Higher Tolerance cannabis dispensary opens downtown
South Pearl sees greenALBANY—Higher Tolerance Cannabis Dispensary, a new recreational cannabis retailer, officially opened its doors in Downtown Albany on Wednesday, Dec. 4.Located at 121 South Pearl Street, the dispensary…
Caneyville prohibits cannabis businesses in city limits
[[{"value":" "}]] The Caneyville City Commission on Monday evening voted to adopt an ordinance that prohibits cannabis businesses from operating within the city of Caneyville. Read More
Caneyville prohibits cannabis businesses in city limits
[[{"value":" "}]] The Caneyville City Commission on Monday evening voted to adopt an ordinance that prohibits cannabis businesses from operating within the city of Caneyville. Read More
Industry Fights Back Against Another Hemp Killing Bill in Ohio
[[{"value":" An Ohio senate bill set to render ‘almost all of the hemp product’ in the state illegal, whether intoxicating or not, came up against a significant backlash from the…
New York’s Governor Can Help The Cannabis Industry By Signing A Simple Tax Bill On Her Desk (Op-Ed)
“While momentum is high as we approach 2025, there is still a tax issue jeopardizing the New York cannabis market, and we need decisive action to support the very businesses…
Cannabis Stock Risks
[[{"value":" You’re reading this week’s edition of the New Cannabis Ventures weekly newsletter, which we have been publishing since October 2015. The newsletter includes unique insight to help our readers…
Nearly 70 More Adult-Use Cannabis Business Licenses Issued in New York, But Thousands Still Pending
[[{"value":" New York regulators approved 68 adult-use cannabis licenses, but more than 3,000 applications filed a year ago are still pending. That’s partially because regulators want to avoid flooding the market…
Minnesota recreational cannabis licensing to be delayed for months
Minnesota's issuance of recreational cannabis licenses will be delayed for months, quashing expectations of the market opening in early 2025. Minnesota's issuance of recreational cannabis licenses will be delayed for months,…
Cannabis business license process sees delays
On December 11, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced changes to their business licensing procedure – namely that they’re dropping the pre-approval initiative.Initially, the OCM had a lottery…
New York State Office of Cannabis says legal cannabis market continues to grow
BINGHAMTON (WBNG) -- The New York State Office of Cannabis Management is rounding out its second year managing legal marijuana operations in New York. It released a report Tuesday about…
Cannabis code blocks hash mints business
[[{"value":" "}]] A Taos-based cannabis business has no prospect at the moment for actually doing business in Taos, thanks to a quirk of the town's cannabis code, which may technically prohibit…
State lawmaker raises concern with state marijuana dispensary lottery
[[{"value":"LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Some people across Kentucky are questioning the state’s lottery process that allocated medical marijuana dispensary licenses. That includes from at least one State Senator, who cites the fact that…
New York issues 68 adult-use marijuana permits; many still pending
New York regulators approved 68 adult-use marijuana licenses, but more than 3,000 applications filed a year ago are still pending. New York regulators approved 68 adult-use marijuana licenses, but more than…