Workers at Curaleaf Holdings’ cannabis store in Edgewater, New Jersey, unionized with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360.
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Opinion: How marijuana retailers can make their delivery services future-ready
Marijuana retailers must be prepared to tackle the challenges of the post-pandemic delivery landscape head-on to meet increased demand.Â
Nevada marijuana lab disciplinary hearing further highlights industry’s testing woes
Nevada is the latest state to crack down on marijuana testing labs in yet another example of the cannabis industry’s increasing awareness of problems related to potency and contaminant testing.
New York cannabis growers on pace to supply adult-use sales, officials say
Cannabis growers in New York have produced a large enough crop to stock the state’s adult-use marijuana retailers before sales begin by the end of the year, according to state officials.
Americans support Biden’s stand on marijuana reform, poll shows
A majority of Americans support President Joe Biden’s move to reconsider marijuana’s status as a Schedule 1 drug and to pardon those with federal MJ possession charges, according to new polling data.
New Mexico cannabis sales top $39 million in September
Cannabis sales in New Mexico surpassed $39 million in September, with recreational marijuana accounting for $24 million of that total.
Biden announcement on marijuana scheduling and pardons could alter face of the industry
President Joe Biden’s stunning announcement Thursday that his administration would review whether marijuana should remain a Schedule 1 drug sent shockwaves through the cannabis industry and fanned speculation that the move could lead to lower taxes for MJ businesses and more scientific research involving the plant.
Wisconsin tribal CBD company launches group to support Indigenous businesses
The owner of Wisconsin’s first Native American cannabis company is launching a nonprofit organization to support Indigenous entrepreneurs who want to enter the industry.
Former Rhode Island, New York marijuana regulator tapped for FDA job
Norman Birenbaum, a former head of marijuana programs in Rhode Island and New York, has taken a job as senior public health adviser for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Michigan warns cannabis businesses about potential scams
Michigan’s marijuana regulator is warning licensed cannabis businesses about an increase in fraudulent activity targeting the industry.
First licensed social equity craft marijuana grower opens in Illinois
Star Buds IL became the first social equity craft marijuana grower to begin operations in Illinois.
CT city approves zoning of marijuana cultivation site in former warehouse
The Planning and Zoning Commission in Hartford, Connecticut, approved plans that would convert a former warehouse into a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing operation.
