With many consumers demanding high-potency cannabis, a debate is swirling over whether states where marijuana is regulated should implement caps on THC content in flower, concentrates and edibles.
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2 board members, including Kris Krane, resign from marijuana operator 4Front
Two board members of 4Front Ventures Corp. have resigned as the marijuana company wrestles with receivership and bankruptcy proceedings.
Independent cannabis operators versus MSOs? Consumers don’t walk the talk
As cannabis businesses strive to establish brand loyalty, they’re learning that consumer purchasing habits don’t always align with stated preferences.
Judge tosses lawsuit against Nebraska’s medical cannabis program
A Nebraska judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging the state’s medical cannabis program is unconstitutional because marijuana remains federally illegal.
Principals of cannabis ad platform Weedmaps back out of stock purchase
WM Technology co-founders Douglas Francis and Justin Hartfield are backing out of a deal to purchase the company’s outstanding common stock.
Ohio lawmakers unlikely to change recreational marijuana law before break
It appears unlikely that Ohio lawmakers will make changes to the state’s recreational marijuana law before their summer break.
Arkansas nears annual medical marijuana sales mark with $121M-plus through May
With Arkansas’ medical marijuana sales exceeding $121 million through May, the state is on track to break its annual record set in 2023.
Mature cannabis markets see job losses while emerging states boom
Despite a 4.5% increase in revenue that reached $30.1 billion in 2024, the regulated marijuana industry experienced a 3.4% decline in employment, shedding 15,000 jobs to settle at 425,000 workers.
Jones Soda sells marijuana beverage business for $3 million
Jones Soda Co. sold its marijuana beverage business to MJ Reg Disrupters for $3 million.
Minnesota issues first recreational marijuana license to a cultivator
Minnesota has issued the state’s first adult-use marijuana license to a microbusiness, Herb Quest, which will start by growing cannabis plants outdoors.
Printed and dyed marijuana rolling papers could pose health risks
Printed marijuana rolling papers contain significantly higher concentrations of heavy metals such as copper, chromium and vanadium compared to their unprinted counterparts, a study shows.
Marijuana brand High Times to return after $3.5 million acquisition
Raw Rolling Papers founder Josh Kesselman and Matt Stang, a former co-owner of High Times, paid $3.5 million to acquire the marijuana-centric counterculture magazine and brand.
