For the thousands of individuals attending MJBizCon this week, their goals and objectives for the conference and exhibition are as diverse as the show itself – often considered the Super Bowl of cannabis business events.
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Cannabis helped Greta Gaines and Ricky Williams find meaning after sports
After abruptly ending their successful sports careers, Greta Gaines and Ricky Williams found a new path leading marijuana reform and activism.
Metrc debuts labeling feature to ease cannabis inventory challenges
Cannabis track-and-trace software provider Metrc is rolling out a new feature for brands and retailers to streamline product labeling and inventory management.
New Hampshire governor-elect reiterates opposition to adult-use cannabis
The prospects of New Hampshire lawmakers approving an adult-use cannabis market look dim under newly elected Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
Assets for cannabis operator StateHouse Holdings for sale in receivership
A brokerage firm has listed for sale the assets of California cannabis operator StateHouse Holdings in what could be the industry’s “largest receivership deal,” MJBizDaily has learned.
California’s capital city OKs marijuana consumption lounge licenses
The Sacramento City Council approved a measure that paves a path for California’s capital to issue consumption lounge licenses sometime in 2025.
Massachusetts issues first cannabis research license
Massachusetts regulators have issued the state’s first cannabis research facility license to a unit of multistate operator Curaleaf Holdings.
Judge allows New York hemp operators to remove signs claiming illicit activity
A New York state judge has ruled that hemp businesses can remove signs posted outside their businesses by law enforcement agencies that describe them as “illicit cannabis” stores.
Minnesota marijuana retailer sold illegal products, state claims in lawsuit
Minnesota’s cannabis regulatory agency has filed a lawsuit against a Twin Cities retailer for allegedly selling unlicensed marijuana products.
New York marijuana social equity retailers granted extensions to open
New York regulators have extended the timeline for provisional Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary licensees to open their recreational marijuana stores.
Struggling, small cannabis farmers file lawsuit against New York regulators
A trade group representing small cannabis farmers in New York are suing state regulators for establishing a commercial program and rollout they allege set them up for failure.
California seized more than 150K pounds of illegal cannabis in 2024, agencies say
California law enforcement agencies continue to ramp up raids and seizures against illegal grows and operators.
