California's three licensing authorities will all begin immediately deferring business license renewal fees for marijuana companies as part of the state's coronavirus response, the agencies said in a joint news release. The California Bureau...
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Utah marijuana dispensaries prep for drive-thrus, delivery after state signoff
The coronavirus - combined with an increase in new patient demand - has convinced Utah regulators to allow the state's medical marijuana pharmacies to offer drive-thru windows and home delivery for customers. So far, at least two of the...
Is cannabis multistate operator Harvest Health in hot water – or just busy cutting deals?
To a casual marijuana industry observer, it might seem that Arizona-based Harvest Health & Recreation has taken to heart the adage, "All publicity is good publicity." Harvest, a multistate operator with a footprint in eight states, has become one of the more...
Cannabis MSO Jushi cancels California acquisition, moves forward in Illinois
Florida-based multistate operator Jushi Holdings terminated the acquisition of an adult-use marijuana store in California and launched recreational sales at a shop in Illinois. According to a news release, Jushi entered into an agreement last fall to purchase an...
Ex-Harborside CEO Berman joins Maine cannabis consulting firm
A former CEO of Oakland, California-based Harborside is joining a marijuana consulting firm in New England as an adviser.
Missouri medical marijuana rollout probe extends to governor’s office
A Missouri investigation into the state’s medical cannabis licensing process by the state Legislature has resumed, and the situation – which has drawn the interest of the FBI – now extends to the governor’s office.
Could economic slide lead to more California cannabis industry opportunities? Some industry experts say yes
The economic downturn stemming from the COVID-19 crisis is going to leave government officials at all levels scrambling for fiscal stimulation nearly anywhere they can find it to offset lost tax revenues and jobs.
Liquor-focused MA firm launches medical marijuana delivery platform
The entrepreneurs behind Boston-based Drizly, which has long specialized in distributing alcohol to consumers, are branching out into medical cannabis home deliveries through a new company called Lantern.
Los Angeles marijuana market remains chaotic as entrepreneurs wait for mayor, City Council to act
The Los Angeles cannabis industry has proved to be one of the most unruly and chaotic to govern according to industry experts, and over two years into its licensing process the market remains plagued by frustration, delays and hundreds of thousands of dollars wasted...
Most California marijuana industry legislative priorities likely dead for the year due to COVID-19
Count the California marijuana industry's legislative agenda among the victims of the coronavirus. Although the state Assembly reconvened on Monday after the entire legislative session was suspended in mid-March because of the pandemic, the state Senate won't return...
Ethos Cannabis buys seven MMJ dispensaries from 4Front Ventures
Multistate operator Ethos Cannabis said Tuesday it reached a deal with a competing MSO, 4Front Ventures, to purchase the rights to seven medical marijuana dispensaries in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Dozens of states OK telemedicine for medical marijuana recommendations
More states are allowing medical marijuana patients to obtain or renew doctors’Â recommendations via telemedicine so they can continue purchasing MMJ, a move that could support sales during the coronavirus pandemic.
