New York regulators set a cap of 150 for the number of conditional marijuana retail permits for the first round of adult-use business licensing.
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Pennsylvania marijuana market in tumult amid falling prices, consolidation
The Pennsylvania medical marijuana market is in upheaval, with smaller companies getting squeezed by falling wholesale prices while their ranks are thinned by growing consolidation among multistate operators.
Curaleaf fined, Oregon license suspended in THC-CBD snafu
Cannabis multistate operator Curaleaf Holdings was fined $130,000 and its business license suspended for 23 days by Oregon regulators for mixing up THC and CBD in infused products last year.
Budtender turnover hinders the cannabis industry – here’s how to improve it
High turnover rates among budtenders continue to plague the cannabis retail sector, a problem that has ramifications for the industry beyond just the immediate costs.
Medical marijuana legalization effort fails in Nebraska
Two initiatives to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska failed to gather enough signatures to appear on the November ballot.
MS medical marijuana sales may begin in 2022 with 100-plus firms, advocate says
Mississippi medical marijuana dispensaries could begin sales as early as November, according to the leader of a cannabis trade association in the state.
Workers unionize at Verano marijuana dispensary in Illinois
Employees at a Zen Leaf marijuana store in Chicago voted to join Teamsters Local 777.
Michigan sets monthly marijuana sales mark with $210 million in July
Michigan marijuana retailers hit a new benchmark of nearly $210 million in total sales for July, the best month yet for the program.
New Mexico recreational cannabis supply challenges ease as production ramps up
More recreational cannabis cultivation production is coming online in New Mexico, and new retailers are establishing the connections they need to secure supply.
At the same time, some warn that production could soon outpace demand and the coming fall “Croptober” outdoor harvest could flood the market and depress prices.
Metrc nabs Alabama medical cannabis tracking contract
Florida-based seed-to-sale traceability company Metrc signed a contract to provide track-and-trace services to Alabama’s medical marijuana program.
NY approves first recreational cannabis processor licenses, adds grow permits
New York approved the first 15 conditional recreational cannabis processor licenses, which will allow companies to start making infused products such as vapes, oils and edibles and add variety to product lines retailers can offer.
Alabama regulators approve rules for medical cannabis program
Regulators in Alabama approved rules for the regulation and licensing of medical cannabis, the next step in beginning sales for the state’s businesses.
