Hawaii regulators have licensed the state’s 25th medical cannabis dispensary, the 11th on the island of Oahu.
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First marijuana consumption venue opens in San Diego County
The first marijuana consumption venue in San Diego County has opened.
Total cannabis sales in Arizona fall for second straight year
Two years after Arizona retailers recorded record sales of recreational and medical cannabis, the retail boom is fading.
Cannabis operators strive to get things right as 4/20 approaches
As more retailers and brands zero in on a strong return on investment for April 20, Weed Week can quickly evolve into a make-or-break scenario for operators.
2 California municipalities approve cannabis business tax cuts
Two California jurisdictions have approved cutting cannabis business taxes as the industry lobbies for more relief from local municipalities.
Return on investment is new 4/20 focus for cannabis retailers, brands
As the industry, consumers and other enthusiasts prep for another April 20 cannabis celebration, the date is taking on new importance nationwide for advocacy, unity and business.
Missouri revokes 25 more marijuana social equity licenses
Missouri regulators on Monday revoked another 25 marijuana microbusiness licenses earmarked for social equity applicants.
California touts seizure of $316M in unlicensed cannabis in first quarter
California authorities have seized more than $316 million in unlicensed cannabis and $474,000 in cash in the first quarter of 2025.
Israel threatens tariffs of up to 165% on medical marijuana imported from Canada
One of Israel’s top economic officials wants to impose tariffs of up to 165% on medical marijuana imported from Canada.
How American cannabis businesses are responding to Trump’s tariffs
Cannabis companies and ancillary businesses are pivoting in real time to assess and respond to President Donald Trump’s fluctuating tariff policies in a sector reliant on a global supply chain primarily based outside the United States.
Florida Senate approves bill banning hemp-derived THC products
The Florida Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would ban delta-8 and delta-10 products while placing several more restrictions on the sale and potency of hemp-derived THC beverages.
Cannabis industry supply chain already feeling effects of Trump’s tariffs
Licensed cannabis operators and ancillary companies are bracing for rising business costs, lost customers and vendor backlash in the wake of President Donald Trump’s erratic blanket tariffs that have rattled the global economy and stoked fears of a recession and accelerated inflation in the United States.
