When Azuca CEO Kim Rael sat down next to Wana Brands then-CEO Nancy Whiteman at an MJBizCon networking luncheon in 2018, she knew the name but not the face. Back then, Colorado-based Wana was evaluating fast-acting solutions as it prepared to launch its Wana Quick...
State Health Officer Scott Harris said the public health department’s legal team resolved “concerns” over federal marijuana rescheduling.
New York’s cash-on-delivery list includes 87 retailers owing an average of $45,000, with 2026 sales far below the state’s earlier projection.
Florida’s new licensees must post $5 million bonds within 10 days. Unsuccessful applicants have 30 days to challenge the state’s Final Order.
Social equity applicants hold 43% of Minnesota’s 369 licensed cannabis businesses, with small operators dominating cultivation.
While the extension of the federal hemp ban offers breathing room, it doesn’t erase the pressures on the estimated $38.7 billion industry.
Vext ties the product in Ohio dispensary closure to a Vapen vape cartridge. Testing found no contaminants as Ohio’s investigation continues.
Illinois adult-use retailers can now apply for a medical marijuana license under SB 3222, unlocking DEA eligibility and 280E tax relief.
A federal ban on intoxicating hemp products expected to take effect Dec. 11 threatens to reduce retail revenue by $28.3 billion.
Croptober drives cannabis hiring to its yearly peak, with Vangst issuing 10,000 W2s.
Anything over 0.4 milligrams of THC per container becomes marijuana, sellable only in licensed stores and grown in state-licensed facilities.
Licensing delays have stalled the launch of retail-only stores, while high prices and limited options drive buyers to neighboring states.
