Idahoans received a vote of confidence that cannabis legalization might one day occur after the death in the state House of a proposed constitutional amendment that would have prevented marijuana legalization without the approval of two-thirds of the Legislature.
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Rhode Island lottery for new medical marijuana stores in limbo
Rhode Island marijuana authorities are without a company to run the lottery to award six new medical marijuana dispensary licenses.
Michigan marijuana sales reach record $115.4 million in March
Michigan’s medical and recreational cannabis market continues to post record numbers, with sales reaching $115.4 million in March, more than twice that of March 2020.
Oklahoma regulators pull license of medical cannabis testing lab
An Oklahoma medical cannabis testing lab is closed for business after state regulators revoked its license, alleging the firm committed "violations that place the public’s health and safety at risk.” The state's Medical Marijuana Authority had submitted an application...
Massachusetts kicks off online product catalog for licensed cannabis products
Massachusetts marijuana regulators launched on Monday a one-of-a-kind catalog that’s intended to help clear up any confusion about which marijuana products are legal.
South Dakota high court to hear recreational cannabis case this month
The South Dakota Supreme Court is expected to rule on the state’s voter-approved constitutional amendment to legalize adult-use cannabis in April.
3 ways cannabis extraction equipment makers are innovating
Cannabis extraction equipment is one of the most innovative sectors in the industry with new products and techniques constantly evolving.
How to stock up and save on marijuana and hemp cultivation supplies
Cannabis growers need to have an adequate supply of materials on hand once planting season rolls around.
They can’t be scrambling to find necessary fertilizer or growing materials or anything else.
3 cannabis security practices that are easy to implement and will save you money
Here are three strategies for cannabis companies to avoid drawn out regulatory investigations and to decrease the risk of facing regulatory penalties.
Trulieve to purchase Pennsylvania medical cannabis retailer for $60 million
Leading Florida-based medical marijuana company Trulieve is buying more cannabis dispensaries in Pennsylvania.
Here’s how to hire a master grower – and how to keep that person
It’s one thing to know how to grow a plant, but running a commercial cultivation facility is another skill completely. So says Ryan Douglas, a Florida-based cannabis consultant and former master grower at Tweed, a major cannabis producer with headquarters in Ontario,...
The inside story of how regulators took down a successful marijuana company
New details have emerged from both sides in the high-profile flameout of Denver-based cannabis company Sweet Leaf, one of the most talked-about falls from grace in the regulated marijuana industry to date.













