Hawaii Attorney general Anne Lopez has submitted a comprehensive proposal to create a framework for establishing a retail market for adult-use cannabis in the state.
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New York delays settlement discussions for 2 marijuana licensing lawsuits
New York regulators delayed discussions to settle two marijuana licensing lawsuits, adding more uncertainty for social equity applicants in the state.
Missouri revokes license of marijuana company at center of major recall
Missouri regulators revoked the manufacturing license of Delta Extraction, which made infused THC goods that led to the recent recall of more than 60,000 products and millions of dollars in lost sales and inventory for retailers and brands.
California cannabis brand Dosist acquired by partner Final Bell
California cannabis brand Dosist has been acquired by longtime Los Angeles partner Final Bell Holdings International.
Detroit issues 37 adult-use cannabis business licenses in Round 2
Detroit cannabis regulators on Tuesday issued 37 recreational cannabis business licenses to retailers, microbusinesses and the city’s first consumption venue operators.
Settlement reached in New York adult-use marijuana licensing lawsuit
New York regulators and a group of disabled military veterans who challenged the state’s adult-use marijuana licensing process have reached “an agreement in principle to settle this matter,” according to court documents obtained by MJBizDaily.
Progress not happening fast enough for marijuana social equity entrepreneurs
Despite state and local jurisdictions earmarking more licenses for marijuana social equity applicants, success stories in this segment remain elusive.
Cannabis licensing delays in Connecticut affecting total sales
Nearly a year after Connecticut launched adult-use cannabis sales with only a handful of licensed operators, new entrants are struggling to crack into the market on the Eastern Seaboard.
Ohio governor wants changes – quickly – to adult-use cannabis initiative
Ohio’s Republican governor wants changes made to some aspects of the adult-use cannabis initiative that voters overwhelming approved at the polls Tuesday.
Florida high court questions arguments to keep adult-use marijuana off ballot
Florida’s Supreme Court appeared during oral arguments to dismiss key arguments from state attorneys aiming to strike down a 2024 ballot initiative to legalize adult-use marijuana sales and possession.
Southern California marijuana retailer challenges city to greenlight opening
A marijuana retailer in Southern California has filed a challenge against the city of Costa Mesa in an effort to gain final approvals to open the business.
Ohio becomes 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana market
Ohio voters approved legalizing marijuana possession and adult-use sales, unlocking a projected billion-dollar market.
