As California Gov. Gavin Newsom battles for his political life with a recall election looming next week, the state’s marijuana industry remains divided on whether to fully back the incumbent.
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Final vote expected on California bill that might impact cannabis companies
A bill in the California Legislature that could have major ramifications for marijuana and hemp companies in the state is expected to get a final vote this week. The measure in question - Assembly Bill 45 - has been in the works for years as...
New York Senate confirms appointees to oversee adult-use cannabis industry
The New York Senate moved quickly to confirm two appointments offered by the state’s newly sworn-in governor, Kathy Hochul, to oversee the upcoming adult-use cannabis industry.
Appeals court rejects lawsuit seeking to force DEA to reschedule marijuana
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals shot down the latest legal attempt to force the federal government to loosen regulations around marijuana.
South Dakota legislators seek to make changes to medical cannabis law
A Republican-dominated panel of South Dakota lawmakers recommended several changes to the medical cannabis legalization measure that voters passed in 2020, including giving local governments the ability to ban MMJ companies entirely and eliminating home-cultivation rights.
Marijuana trade groups offer comments on Schumer’s federal legalization bill
Several national marijuana trade organizations and activist groups submitted written comments about a draft of the most recent federal marijuana reform measure, highlighting the need for lower taxes and interstate commerce.
MI marijuana rules changes include new licenses, lower fees, social equity
The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency released a set of proposed rules for cannabis business, including two new license types and reduced fees.
Cannabis brands using delivery to bypass retailers, sell directly to consumers
A handful of cannabis brands have begun selling products directly to customers through their websites, effectively bypassing the traditional brick-and-mortar retail shops and delivery companies that have become gatekeepers for legal marijuana.
Massachusetts high court sides with marijuana business owner in dispute
A Massachusetts marijuana dispensary owner won a potentially landmark case when the state's Supreme Judicial Court ruled that she can operate as a for-profit business - despite local restrictions designed to keep her shop as a not-for-profit. According to Court House...
Ohio adult-use marijuana campaign cleared to begin gathering signatures
A group attempting to legalize adult-use marijuana in Ohio on Monday received a thumbs-up from the state to begin the signature-gathering process in order to place their ballot question before voters next year. The state Ballot Board certified the Coalition to...
Another tribe entering Michigan’s recreational cannabis market
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Michigan joined the state's recreational cannabis market. According to the Record Eagle of Traverse City, a tribal ordinance approved in 2019 by members went into effect on Aug. 29 and will allow...
Cannabis businesses starting to use RICO lawsuits instead of being targets in such cases
Licensed cannabis businesses are turning the tables by deploying a legal weapon that has been used against them for years in order to target unlicensed marijuana retailers as well as law enforcement officials accused of corrupt dealings.
