Nevada’s 1st cannabis lounge closes its doors
It was the first of two state-sanctioned cannabis consumption lounges to open in Nevada when it made its debut in February 2024. It was the first of two state-sanctioned cannabis consumption…
The Source |Happy 4/20: Hip-Hop Elite Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg & Xzibit Cashing In on Cannabis
[[{"value":"As 4/20—the unofficial holiday celebrating cannabis culture—rolls out this year, it’s impossible to ignore the deep-rooted connection between hip-hop and the expanding green rush. For decades, rap artists have lead…
Tucson cannabis industry optimistic despite another year of falling sales
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Local cannabis dispensaries around town have been gearing up for the unofficial marijuana holiday that happens to be on Easter. But this year, those sales…
Tucson cannabis industry optimistic despite another year of falling sales
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Local cannabis dispensaries around town have been gearing up for the unofficial marijuana holiday that happens to be on Easter. But this year, those sales…
Why this cannabis company chose Sunland Park over Albuquerque
[[{"value":" "}]] Mango Cannabis chose Sunland Park for its growth potential and access to the El Paso market. Read More
4/20 Is No Celebration for Thousands—Trump Can Change That
Join the ConversationWe've had enough. The 1% own and operate the corporate media. They are doing everything they can to defend the status quo, squash dissent and protect the wealthy…
4/20 Is No Celebration for Thousands—Trump Can Change That
Join the ConversationWe've had enough. The 1% own and operate the corporate media. They are doing everything they can to defend the status quo, squash dissent and protect the wealthy…
Today’s Weed Is Incredibly Strong. But That’s Not What You Should Be Worried About.
[[{"value":"Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Getting too stoned always has been—and always will be—an…
A year of sheriff calls to Monroe County’s 20 marijuana businesses. See the results.
Learn the reasons why Monroe County Sheriff's Office was called to the county's 20 cannabis businesses from July 31, 2023 to Aug. 1, 2024. Learn the reasons why Monroe County Sheriff's…
A year of sheriff calls to Monroe County’s 20 marijuana businesses. See the results.
Learn the reasons why Monroe County Sheriff's Office was called to the county's 20 cannabis businesses from July 31, 2023 to Aug. 1, 2024. Learn the reasons why Monroe County Sheriff's…
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Fire hits NW Side marijuana dispensary in Jefferson Park — just weeks after vehicle driven into it – Nadig Newspapers – Northwest Side Local Newspapers
by BRIAN NADIG An April 19 fire caused severe damage to a portion of the Cannabist dispensary in Jefferson Park — just a few weeks after the marijuana dispensary had…
Cannabis company alleges Gov. Hobbs’ aide improperly intervened in marijuana license case
Arizona Wellness Center Springerville, LLC and its owner have filed a lawsuit against state public health department officials, the governor and her chief of staff. Arizona Wellness Center Springerville, LLC and…
Celebrating 420 one year after car crashes into dispensary
ATTLEBORO, MASS (WJAR) — Sunday is Easter, but for many cannabis enthusiasts, the date also marks another kind of celebration.Since the early 1970s April 20th, or 420, has become a…
Kentucky State Auditor Launches Investigation Into Medical Marijuana Business Licensing Process
“Kentuckians should have confidence that state offices operate with transparency and integrity, and my office is committed to ensuring those standards.”By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky LanternKentucky Auditor Allison Ball (R) plans…
Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here’s what to know
“It’s a phenomenon,” one of the Waldos, Steve Capper, now 69, once told The Associated Press. “Most things die within a couple years, but this just goes on and on.…
‘We don’t want to go where we’re not welcome’: Marijuana businesses likely leaving Grove City
Two marijuana dispensaries have been trying to open in Grove City, but they are starting to look elsewhere after pushback and the lack of options. Two marijuana dispensaries have been trying…
Cannabis rollout could be a few months away after latest development
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (GRAY) – Minnesota’s social equity license applicants are slated to be some of the first to participate in a budding new cannabis industry, possibly as early as…
Arizona’s cannabis industry braces for a ‘Green Sunday’ on 4/20 and Easter
Arizona dispensaries brace for a busy weekend as 4/20 coincides with Easter Sunday, promising increased business.PHOENIX — Arizona dispensaries are expecting long lines and big business this weekend as Easter…
Total cannabis sales in Arizona fall for second straight year
Two years after Arizona retailers recorded record sales of recreational and medical cannabis, the retail boom is fading. Two years after Arizona retailers recorded record sales of recreational and medical cannabis,…
2025 MJBiz Factbook, cannabis industry’s data source, available
The MJBiz Factbook’s first quarterly update for 2025 is now available by subscription. The cannabis data source is produced by MJBizDaily. The MJBiz Factbook’s first quarterly update for 2025 is now…
Kentucky auditor to investigate medical marijuana licensing process
The Kentucky auditor’s office plans to investigate the state’s medical marijuana licensing process based on complaints after a lottery. The Kentucky auditor’s office plans to investigate the state’s medical marijuana licensing process based…
Michigan marijuana retailers offer deals on weed. One is even offering a new car for 4/20
Marijuana retailers are offering a variety of deals and prizes to entice customers in celebration of the annual 4/20 holiday. Marijuana retailers are offering a variety of deals and prizes to…
Women In Cannabis
How Jane West and a new wave of women-led cannabis brands are reshaping an industry once built by and for men—through innovation, advocacy, and a fierce fight for representation. How Jane…
This 4/20, MoCannTrade Urges Missourians to Know What’s in Your Cannabis by Visiting KnowYourCannabis.org
[[{"value":" This 4/20, MoCannTrade Urges Missourians to Know What’s in Your Cannabis by Visiting KnowYourCannabis.org MoCannTrade April 18,…
Michigan weed industry expects strong 420 sales despite Easter holiday
This year, Easter coincides with the marijuana industry’s largest celebration, 420. This year, Easter coincides with the marijuana industry’s largest celebration, 420. Read More
Tariffs Are On The Horizon, And My Cannabis Company Won’t Raise Prices. Here’s Why–And How
Cryo Cure CEO Tracee McAfee won’t raise prices as cannabis industry tariffs rise, choosing trust and stability over profit. Cryo Cure CEO Tracee McAfee won’t raise prices as cannabis industry tariffs…
One of the Best Hudson Valley Secrets Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Hiding inside a nondescript strip mall in Dutchess County is the one of the biggest, brightest, and most welcoming destinations in the Hudson Valley... and we haven't even got to…
One of Las Vegas’ cannabis lounges closes its doors
Vegas lounges struggle to gain foothold one year after launch, though many expected it more than not.Nevada’s cannabis lounge experiment faces some expected growing pains, with one of just two…
Ground broken on state’s first medical cannabis cultivator business
[[{"value":"FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Ground has been broken on the first medical cannabis business in the state, Centaurus Farms in Monticello, which has been designated as a Tier II, 10,000-square-foot…
Cannabis Industry Awaits Senate Banking Action
The cannabis industry now legal in many states is still largely a cash-only business. It's not that banks don't want to handle the industry's money; they… The cannabis industry now legal…
Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?
Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated Read More
Cannabis operators strive to get things right as 4/20 approaches
Cannabis industry concerns over systemwide outages, inventory and workforce management typically peak around 4/20 each year. Cannabis industry concerns over systemwide outages, inventory and workforce management typically peak around 4/20 each…
Is Detroit’s weed market working for Black-owned dispensaries?
[[{"value":"More than 30 years ago, Abdullah Muhammad decided weed wasn’t for him. “I always had kind of a negative view of anything cannabis, which is why I’ve actually never even tried…
The regulatory and tax challenges of cannabis in 2025
[[{"value":"This multi-part series offers finance leaders insight into the state of cannabis finance and the regulatory hurdles that continue to complicate its accounting practices.Published April 18, 2025 Drew Angerer via…
Budding industry: ’80s kingpin is back in business – legally
[[{"value":"Barry Foy, the man at the center of a massive 1980s-era takedown of a group of college-educated, nonviolent marijuana traffickers from South Carolina, is back in business.This time, 50 years…
Kentucky auditor announces investigation of the state’s medical cannabis program
[["value":"NONTOXIC MATERIALS ARE REMOVED, CREWS WILL BEGIN DEMOLITION WORK. KENTUCKY’S NEW MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM IS BEING AUDITED TODAY. KENTUCKY AUDITOR ALISON BALL ANNOUNCED AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE OFFICE OF MEDICAL…
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Kentucky auditor announces investigation of the state’s medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s auditor said Thursday that her office will investigate the state’s medical cannabis program after receiving complaints about the lottery system used to award highly sought-after…
Easter Could Go To Pot This Year Since It Falls On 4/20
[["value":"LOADINGERROR LOADINGSince Easter Sunday falls on the same date as the cannabis-centric “hangover holiday” known as 4/20 this year, many people in the cannabis industry are praying that it leads…
Arkansas governor spikes medical marijuana drive-thru windows
The bill could still become law, however, because Arkansas only requires a simple majority to overturn a governor's veto.Drive-thru windows at cannabis shops are a common sight in some states,…
U.S. bills would offer marijuana tax relief, limited descheduling
If Congress can’t - or won’t - legalize marijuana at the federal level, the least U.S. lawmakers can do is not hinder states with adult use. If Congress can’t - or…
Auditor investigating Kentucky’s lottery process awarding medical cannabis business licenses
[[{"value":"LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky's auditor will launch an investigation into the state's Office of Medical Cannabis and the Medical Cannabis Program.Auditor Allison Ball said in a statement Thursday her…
2 California municipalities approve cannabis business tax cuts
Sonoma County and Desert Hot Springs are cutting cannabis business taxes as the California industry lobbies for more tax relief. Sonoma County and Desert Hot Springs are cutting cannabis business taxes…
Kentucky Auditor launches investigation into Kentucky’s medical cannabis program
April 17, 2025ABC 36 Digital Staff,FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball says her office is launching an investigation into the state’s Office of Medical Cannabis…
Arkansas governor rejects medical marijuana expansion bill
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders vetoed a bill that would have legalized drive-thru windows at medical marijuana dispensaries. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders vetoed a bill that would have legalized drive-thru…
Delaware Senators Approve House-Passed Marijuana Bill To Address FBI Dispute That Threatens To Delay Recreational Market Launch
A Delaware Senate committee has approved a House-passed bill meant to fix an issue with the state’s marijuana legalization law that led the Federal Bureau of Investigation to reject its…
Texas may ban THC products just a few years after legalization started a big business
[["value":" At a store selling hemp products outside of Houston, Texas, a sign notifies customers that the state Legislature might be passing a ban on most consumables containing THC. Andrew…
Cannabis company Tilray Brands proposes a reverse stock split
LEAMINGTON — Cannabis company Tilray Brands Inc. is proposing a reverse stock split for its shares.Tilray chairman and chief executive Irwin Simon says the reverse split would better align Tilray’s…
Verano Opening 81st MÜV Medical Dispensary in Florida
Located at 763 East 3rd Ave., MÜV New Smyrna Beach is Verano’s fourth MÜV location in Florida’s Volusia County, a region with more than 600,000 residents.MÜV New Smyrna Beach complements…