An executive order to ban hemp-derived THC products in Missouri is being undermined by the secretary of state, Gov. Mike Parson claims.
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South Dakota medical cannabis operators face illicit products, higher fees
Medical cannabis dispensary operators in South Dakota, already facing higher licensing fees, recently vented concerns about competition from the illicit market in the state.
Using ‘organic’ is taboo for marijuana growers, but there are options
Cannabis cultivators can’t claim USDA organic certification, but other sustainable-growing certifications exist.
New York sets deadline for marijuana cultivation-sustainability plans
Marijuana cultivators in New York have until Aug. 31, 2025, to submit sustainability plans to regulators as part of an initiative to lessen the environmental impact of the state’s bourgeoning cannabis industry.
AFC Gamma provides credit totaling $18 million to 3 cannabis operators
AFC Gamma, a real estate investment trust, has set up or expanded credit facilities totaling more than $18 million for three cannabis companies.
David Klein retiring as CEO of Canadian cannabis operator Canopy Growth
David Klein, who joined Canopy Growth Corp. as CEO in 2020, will retire at the end of company’s current fiscal year, on March 31, 2025.
Teamsters unionize fourth Verano cannabis store in Illinois
The Evanston, Illinois, location of the Zen Leaf cannabis retail chain “voted overwhelmingly” to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 777.
Cannabis operator TerrAscend secures $140 million loan
TerrAscend Corp., a Canadian-headquartered cannabis operator with U.S. assets, has closed on a $140 million senior secured term loan from FocusGrowth Asset Management, a leading capital provider to the marijuana sector, and other members of a loan syndicate.
Delaware recreational cannabis license application window to open next week
The online application window for recreational cannabis business licenses in Delaware will open Aug. 19.
Maryland cannabis retailer’s employees unionize, citing poor working conditions
Employees of The Apothecarium Dispensary in Cumberland, Maryland, voted 25-0 to form a union with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 27.
Alabama to award 2 medical cannabis grow licenses despite stalled process
Alabama regulators will issue business licenses to two medical cannabis cultivators based on the recommendation of an administrative law judge.
Michigan outlines penalties for violators of marijuana business rules
Marijuana businesses in Michigan now will have a better idea of the penalties they might face for violating state regulations.
