Washington state is rolling out its own marijuana seed-to-sale traceability system after having relied on the private sector for years, but so far, the government-run platform’s debut this month has been less than smooth.
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Montana’s final adult-use marijuana rules allow tribes to scale up
Montana lawmakers approved reworked adult-use marijuana rules, including allowing tribes to increase the size of their cannabis facilities.
Kentucky governor leaning toward medical marijuana legalization
Kentucky should “definitely move forward with medical marijuana,” Gov. Andy Beshear said in a televised interview.
How cannabis companies can save money on packaging
Complying with regulations while sourcing and working with cost-effective, attractive marijuana or hemp packaging requires a deft touch, which can’t be done by simply throwing money at the problem.
Which can’t be done by just throwing money at the problem.
Opinion: 3 ways cannabis retailers can set up their businesses for delivery demand
Ready or not, on-demand delivery is quickly becoming the future of cannabis retail.
Portland, Oregon, cannabis companies can tap into $1.3 million aid fund
In a rare move for the marijuana industry, the city of Portland, Oregon, is financially assisting cannabis businesses negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other problems.
How single-state cannabis operators can win by focusing on local markets
As in every other business, cannabis brands are vying for consumer attention amid a sea of competition.
Minnesota adds edibles products to medical marijuana program
Minnesota regulators are adding medical marijuana edibles to the list of products available to patients, a move that could boost sales for both processors and dispensaries.
Arizona accepting applications for 26 social equity cannabis licenses
Regulators in Arizona are taking applications for social equity cannabis retail licenses despite ongoing lawsuits seeking to stop multistate marijuana operators from getting the permits.
Oklahoma medical marijuana businesses demand steps to combat illicit grows
Concerns over expanding illicit cannabis operations in Oklahoma are putting pressure on regulators and law enforcement to take action to stamp out the alleged criminal activity some argue is hiding behind the state’s booming legal medical marijuana industry.
Colorado Harvest scuttles marijuana acquisition attempt by Stem Holdings
Denver-headquartered marijuana business Colorado Harvest Co. terminated a deal in which it was to be acquired by Florida-based Stem Holdings, known as Driven by Stem.
Massachusetts cannabis retailer sues city over ‘community impact fees’
A cannabis retailer in Cape Ann, Massachusetts, is suing the city of Gloucester over “community impact fees” the company says are excessive and bad for business.
