South Dakota entrepreneurs likely won’t see recreational cannabis become law in 2022, according to Senate President Pro Tem Lee Schoenbeck.
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Opinion: How cannabis brands can cultivate engaged consumers
The market for legal cannabis in the U.S. is expected to surge in the coming years, reaching more than $40 billion annually by 2025, according to the MJBizFactbook, creating huge opportunities to educate consumers on its benefits and create brands that eventually rival those found in the traditional  consumer packaged goods (CPG) space.
Marijuana company Viola closes $13 million funding round
Los Angeles-based marijuana multistate operator Viola Brands closed a $13 million equity funding round with the aim to expand into several new markets.
GB Sciences exits cannabis cultivation with $8 million sale of Las Vegas site
Las Vegas-based GB Sciences is leaving the cannabis cultivation space to pursue further interests in the biopharmaceutical industry.
New Jersey chooses Metrc to supply cannabis traceability system
New Jersey selected Florida-based Metrc to provide seed-to-sale tracking for the state’s licensed cannabis program.
10 cannabis industry trends to watch for in 2022
Now that the new year is here, cannabis industry executives can expect to face a crosscurrent of trends in 2022.
Michigan judge nixes request to reinstate recall of contaminated cannabis
A Michigan judge denied a request from state regulators to reinstate a recall of contaminated marijuana.
Opinion: Limiting marijuana licenses benefits only multistate operators
Cannabis legalization has taken many paths as it sweeps across the United States.
Colorado and Washington state took the first stab at regulating cultivation, infused products, manufacturing and retail for medical and then adult use.
Oregon adult-use marijuana company loses license for multiple violations
An Oregon adult-use marijuana producer must surrender its license after state regulators found it committed three violations
How to find a cannabis packaging supplier and what to avoid
Finding the right packaging supplier for a marijuana or hemp business can be rife with pitfalls. Supply-chain issues, long lead times, bad culture fits – the list of potential problems is long.
Alaska marijuana grower faces criminal charge for alleged unpaid tax
A marijuana grower in Alaska could receive felony charges for allegedly not paying nearly $700,000 in state taxes.
Colorado adds to list of approved pesticides for cannabis growers
Colorado regulators are allowing four more pesticides to be used in cannabis cultivation.
