Vermont regulators have begun taking prequalification applications from would-be cannabis cultivators, product manufacturers, retailers and others as the state readies for recreational marijuana sales to start in the fall.
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How cannabis companies are capitalizing on 4/20 amid easing COVID-19 restrictions
As the biggest shopping day of the year for the cannabis industry approaches, businesses are preparing for 4/20 with loosened COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and a focus on selling flower, mainly in the form of pre-rolls.
New Mexico tribes sign deal to sell recreational marijuana
Two tribal communities in New Mexico are planning to enter the recreational marijuana industry in the state.
Opinion: Marijuana momentum in 2022? Look to the Midwest
Everyone in the cannabis business has their eyes on the Northeast, and for good reason.
But cannabis multistate operators should think about setting their sights a bit farther west, to states such as Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio.
Former WeWork co-CEO Artie Minson joins cannabis platform LeafLink
Artie Minson, a former co-CEO of commercial real estate company WeWork, joined cannabis wholesaling platform LeafLink as president, chief operating officer and board member.
How living soil can reduce marijuana growers’ impact on the environment
Maintaining healthy soil can help cannabis cultivators reduce their impact on the environment by using less water and fewer additional nutrients, as well as reducing waste.
One common approach to achieve these goals is using what’s often known as “living soil.”
Metrc lands South Dakota’s medical marijuana track-and-trace contract
Florida-based seed-to-sale traceability company Metrc signed a contract to provide track-and-trace services to South Dakota’s medical cannabis program.
First marijuana social equity consumption lounge licensed in Denver
Denver approved the city’s first social equity license for a marijuana consumption lounge, a move that could lead to a boost in sales for the market as people have more places to consume.
WA state treasurer pushes for marijuana banking in wake of retail robberies
Washington Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti met in Washington DC with members of the state’s congressional delegation to argue for marijuana banking reform on behalf of cannabis retailers in the market.
Opinion: 2022 could be the year for pharmaceutical marijuana
Despite the success of adult-use marijuana, 2022 is looking like the year pharmaceutical cannabis becomes a major market driver.
Schwazze to buy Denver cannabis retailer, grower for $3.2 million
Colorado-based marijuana company Schwazze signed an agreement to acquire Urban Health & Wellness, a cannabis retailer and cultivator in Denver, for $3.2 million.
Metrc secures Minnesota’s medical cannabis track-and-trace contract
Florida-based seed-to-sale traceability company Metrc signed a contract to provide track-and-trace services to Minnesota’s medical cannabis program.
