Congress might not pass the 2023 Farm Bill until 2024, a leading Senate Republican recently indicated.
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New US House Speaker Mike Johnson has opposed marijuana reform
Hard-right conservative Mike Johnson, chosen by House Republicans on Wednesday to be the chamber’s new speaker, has been a staunch opponent of marijuana reform in Congress.
Marijuana MSO Curaleaf confirms more layoffs ahead of potential move to TSX
Marijuana multistate operator Curaleaf Holdings has terminated an unspecified number of employees in another round of layoffs.
Lobbyists sentenced to prison in Michigan cannabis bribery case
Two former lobbyists were sentenced to federal prison terms after pleading guilty to bribing a prominent Michigan politician in exchange for cannabis business licenses.
California marijuana operators sue rivals selling hemp-derived THC products
Companies connected to a prominent San Diego marijuana retail brand are suing 10 competitors that sell hemp-derived cannabinoid products, according to court documents obtained by MJBizDaily.
Wyoming medical cannabis effort ending amid controversy
A coalition pushing the legalization of medical cannabis in Wyoming appeared to have had enough support this spring to qualify voter initiatives for the state’s November 2024 ballot.
Cannabist Co. cultivation workers in New Jersey vote to unionize
Cultivation workers at marijuana multistate operator The Cannabist Co.’s Vineland, New Jersey, grow operation have voted to unionize, union officials said.
Alabama pledges to issue medical marijuana licenses by end of year
Alabama’s medical marijuana regulator on Thursday pledged to issue the first MMJ business licenses by the end of 2023.
House speaker chaos, other priorities complicate cannabis banking bill
The refreshing wave of good news from Washington DC that buoyed the U.S. marijuana industry in late summer might have peaked, with fresh hurdles emerging that could make it harder for Congress to pass cannabis banking reform.
Alabama judge tosses marijuana MSO lawsuit seeking license
An Alabama judge dismissed a marijuana multistate operator’s lawsuit against the state’s cannabis regulator that had sought to restore a rescinded business license.
Missouri marijuana retailers challenging local taxes
In a growing legal fight that many predicted, two marijuana companies in Missouri are suing to overturn local taxes they argue are unconstitutional.
Major Ohio business groups oppose adult-use marijuana legalization
Several influential Ohio business organizations are asking the state’s voters to oppose an adult-use marijuana legalization measure on next month’s ballot.
