Kentucky governor eases access to medical cannabis for state’s residents
Kentucky’s pro-marijuana governor just made it easier for citizens in the state to access medical cannabis, but there’s a catch.
GOP congressman compares marijuana industry to ‘slavery’
A Republican congressman notorious for blocking federal marijuana reform nearly derailed a “historic” Capitol Hill hearing on federal legalization Tuesday when he compared the MJ industry to slavery, comments other lawmakers decried as “offensive.”
Illinois social equity cannabis grower receives $1M loan via new program
Helios Labs, a minority-owned craft cannabis grower Broadview, Illinois, received a $1 million loan through a program designated for social equity license holders.
Cannabis MSO Jushi secures $68 million in debt-financing commitments
Jushi Holdings, a Florida-based cannabis multistate operator, said it secured $68 million in private placement commitments for debt financing.
MO could begin recreational marijuana sales by early February, official says
Missouri could begin recreational marijuana sales in early February or before, a spokesperson for the state said, which is quicker than originally expected.
Small Humboldt County cannabis farmers go direct to consumers
Efforts from small marijuana farmers in California’s famed Emerald Triangle to reach consumers directly is gaining traction in the market.
California voters approve a dozen cannabis ballot measures to expand retail
California voters approved 12 local ballot measures in the 2022 midterm elections that will either expand or create retail cannabis markets in a dozen municipalities, with most of the gains centered in Los Angeles and San Diego counties.
