Manhattan Mayor Eric Adams and prosecutors are going after landlords in an effort to curb hundreds of illegal shops selling marijuana across the borough.
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Missouri tops $12.6 million on opening weekend of adult-use marijuana sales
Medical cannabis dispensaries in Missouri sold more than $12.6 million worth of marijuana products during the opening weekend of adult-use sales, according to the state’s industry trade association.
Illinois property combines marijuana store and alcohol sales under one roof
A marijuana store in suburban Chicago has opened with a liquor license attached to it.
Missouri launch of recreational cannabis sales could be turning point for other red states
Missouri is set to become the latest red state to launch recreational cannabis sales, with developments no doubt drawing the attention of marijuana operators and voters in neighboring Oklahoma, which will hold a special election next month on whether to legalize adult use.
North Dakota lawmakers say no to sales of medical marijuana edibles
Lawmakers in North Dakota’s Republican-led House squashed two bills that would have allowed legal medical marijuana businesses to sell edibles.
Virginia lawmakers advance 2 marijuana bills in divided Legislature
Legislators in Virginia advanced two marijuana bills that would establish adult-use sales in 2024 and allow licensed businesses to take tax deductions prohibited under federal tax code.
Massachusetts adult-use marijuana sales top $4 billion since launch
Marijuana retailers in Massachusetts have eclipsed $4 billion in sales since the state launched adult-use retail in November 2018.
Marijuana MSO Ascend spends $19M to acquire Maryland dispensaries, property
New York-based marijuana multistate operator Ascend Wellness announced an agreement to acquire the Maryland assets of Devi Holdings in a cash-and-stock deal worth $19 million.
New year brings new laws, rules for cannabis businesses nationwide
With the start of a new year, cannabis companies across the country are tweaking their business models to meet changing laws and regulations that could affect sales and how they run their operations.
Medical marijuana sales kick off in Mississippi
Mississippi’s medical marijuana program launched Wednesday with at least three dispensaries selling product.
Kansas governor presses lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana this year
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said legalizing medical marijuana is one of her top priorities in 2023, despite likely pushback from Republican lawmakers.
Mississippi medical cannabis sales could begin this week
Medical cannabis sales in Mississippi could commence this week.
