Felicia Reid, the acting executive director of New York’s Office of Cannabis Management, offers her views on the state’s marijuana industry.
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Marijuana rescheduling not on agenda ‘at this time,’ White House official says
The Trump administration won’t reclassify the status of marijuana under federal law anytime soon.
Florida adult-use marijuana legalization sponsor accused of elections violations
Florida elections authorities have fined an adult-use marijuana legalization campaign $121,850 for “multiple” alleged violations of state law, including forgery.
How a Colorado operator stumbled onto ‘blueprint for laundering marijuana’
The CEO of a licensed marijuana grower says he stumbled onto “the blueprint for how to launder marijuana” in and out of Colorado’s regulated market.
Michigan cannabis processor surrenders permit; owners barred from industry
A Michigan cannabis processor agreed to surrender its permit and cease operations following accusations of “widespread regulatory violations” including missing records and inaccurate product labeling.
Thousands vie for Minnesota adult-use marijuana licenses; 2025 launch possible
More than 3,500 applicants are seeking adult-use marijuana business licenses in Minnesota,, where sales could launch in 2025.
Pennsylvania might tighten medical marijuana recommendation rules
Pennsylvania is considering tightening the rules for physicians providing medical marijuana recommendations.
New York City scores court victory against shuttered illicit marijuana operators
New York City’s crackdown on illicit marijuana operators is constitutional, a federal judge has ruled.
Virginia governor vetoes another adult-use marijuana sales bill
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin – as expected – has once again rejected a bill that would allow sales of adult-use marijuana in the state.
Struggling marijuana MSO Schwazze defaults on restructured debt
Struggling Colorado-based marijuana multistate operator Schwazze defaulted on a restructured loan after it missed a $700,000 payment due March 3.
Connecticut marijuana regulator apologizes for ‘retaliation’ inspection
Connecticut’s chief marijuana regulator apologizes for cultivation inspection at Affinity Grow that apparently happened out of “retaliation.”
Marijuana MSO Planet 13 recovers $2.1M more from former bank alternative
Las Vegas-based marijuana multistate operator Planet 13 Holdings says it recovered another $2.1 million in cash plus real estate as part of a dispute with a former banking partner it claims “embezzled money from” its accounts.
