Colorado marijuana sales surpassed the $15 billion mark in August – a milestone since legal adult-use sales launched in the state in 2014.
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Cannabis seed-to-sale software giant Metrc pivots focus to companies
Cannabis seed-to-sale tracking company Metrc has shifted its focus from state governments to companies as its footprint has grown.
Kentucky medical cannabis law will take effect in 2025
Kentucky’s new medical cannabis law won’t take effect until 2025, according to Gov. Andy Beshear.
Alaska marijuana regulator to oversee some hemp-derived products
Certain hemp-derived products in Alaska will now be regulated by the state’s marijuana regulatory agency under new regulations passed by lawmakers.
Suspended Massachusetts cannabis chair drops suit after hearing granted
Shannon O’Brien, the suspended chair of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, dropped her lawsuit seeking to block the suspension after being granted a hearing over the matter.
New Jersey awards $12 million in grants to marijuana businesses
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) awarded $12 million in grants to 48 marijuana businesses under the state’s new Cannabis Equity Grant Program.
Marijuana operator Vext Science to acquire 2 Ohio dispensaries, raise $10M
Arizona-based vertically integrated marijuana operator Vext Science has agreed to acquire two Ohio medical cannabis dispensaries for $9.8 million and plans to raise $10 million in a private placement of common shares.
Marijuana lab testing under scrutiny amid recalls, differing rules
State marijuana regulators, producers and other stakeholders are grappling with how to safeguard consumers at a time when lab-testing requirements and enforcement differ dramatically nationwide and large-scale product recalls are common.
Missouri regulators award 48 cannabis microbusiness licenses
Missouri has awarded 48 cannabis microbusiness licenses to “marginalized or under-represented individuals.”
Colorado agency awards first loans for marijuana social equity businesses
Colorado marijuana transport company IDY Distributors and retailer Simply Pure are the first recipients of funding from the state’s Cannabis Business Loan Program.
Suspended Massachusetts marijuana chair sues as allegations emerge
New details have emerged about the suspension of Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien, who has filed a lawsuit alleging the punishment is unlawful.
Hearing set for Missouri’s cannabis recall, but decision will take time
Missouri’s Administrative Hearing Commission will hear arguments Friday from cannabis regulators and Delta Extraction about whether a recent widespread product recall was justified.
