Minnesota OKs Native American tribe to sell adult-use marijuana off its reservation
Minnesota has given the green light for the first Native American tribe to open an adult-use marijuana store off its reservation in the state.
Craft brewers seeking to cash in on hemp-derived THC beverage market
As more consumers shift away from alcohol, craft brewers seeking new avenues for growth are venturing into producing hemp-derived THC beverages.
New Delaware marijuana commissioner taking reins as adult-use launch looms
The Delaware Senate has approved cannabis attorney and lobbyist Joshua Sanderlin to lead the state’s Office of the Marijuana Commissioner.
Can cryptocurrencies solve cannabis business banking challenges?
New Jersey cannabis retailer Pipe Dreams has implemented a system that converts digital currencies to dollars instantly at checkout, allowing the store’s customers to use cryptocurrency for their marijuana purchases.
Rhode Island lawmakers ponder ban on hemp-derived THC beverages
While a bill under consideration in Maine would for the first time require purchasers of so-called “social sodas” to be 21 or older, one of two bills introduced in Rhode Island would ban the sale of hemp beverages altogether.
Minnesota cannabis tax hike proposed ahead of adult-use sales launch
Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a tax hike on cannabis before the state has sold its first recreational marijuana products.
Trump’s nominee for DEA chief continues evasive stance on marijuana rescheduling
President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Terrance Cole, continues to be evasive about marijuana rescheduling.
Total marijuana sales in Missouri up nearly 5% from April 2024
Sales of recreational and medical marijuana sales in Missouri reached $125.9 million in April, an increase of 4.86% year-over-year.
Why resilience isn’t optional in cannabis – it’s the business model
If you’ve been following the headlines, you’d think tariffs are about to break the back of the cannabis industry.
Michigan recreational marijuana sales down in April despite 4/20 celebration
Recreational marijuana sales in Michigan dropped in April despite the annual 4/20 celebration.
Cannabis business owners invited to share insights in MJBiz Factbook survey
The MJBizDaily editorial team is asking business owners, executives and entrepreneurs in the marijuana and hemp sectors to participate in the annual MJBiz Factbook business survey.
Spurned Alabama medical marijuana company sues state in federal court
For its next act, the yearslong saga of medical marijuana licensing in Alabama will head to federal court.
Lack of federal Farm Bill leaves states to deal with hemp-derived THC chaos
Hemp-derived THC remains both a billion-dollar opportunity ideal for small businesses and a guarantee of serious trouble for state governments in 2025.
California governor won’t stop July increase in marijuana excise tax
There’s some good news for California’s $4.6 billion marijuana industry in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s updated budget proposal.
District of Columbia cannabis dispensary founder pleads guilty to tax evasion
The founder of a medical cannabis dispensary in Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty to charges of failing to pay more than $1.2 million in federal income and employment taxes for five years.
5 things to know before starting your career in the marijuana industry
Here are five essential considerations for anyone considering a career in the cannabis industry, along with an overview of the most flourishing professional pathways.
Pennsylvania Senate rejects adult-use cannabis bill with state-run retail
As expected, the Pennsylvania state Senate rejected an adult-use cannabis legalization bill that limited marijuana sales to state-run retail outlets.
MSO TerrAscend acquires marijuana stores in Ohio, New Jersey
TerrAscend Corp. has closed on its acquisition of Ratio Cannabis in Ohio and signed an agreement to acquire Union Chill Cannabis Co. in New Jersey.
What cannabis pioneer Christine Apple learned while building her edibles business
When Grön founder Christine Apple got into the cannabis industry, it wasn’t a calculated move.
Wisconsin lawmakers shoot down governor’s marijuana legalization effort
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature voted to remove medical and adult-use marijuana legalization from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal.
New York quarantines $10 million worth of select cannabis products
New York regulators have suspended the sale of several popular cannabis brands in the state pending an investigation into possible illegal “inversion.”
Arizona marijuana regulators flag major testing lab for multiple violations
A prominent national marijuana testing lab is in hot water with state regulators in Arizona who have found fault with the lab’s ability to detect contaminants and flag hemp-derived THC, public records show.
Cannabis operator Canopy Growth hit with class action lawsuit
Investors in cannabis operator Canopy Growth Corp. have sued the company to recover alleged damages after a poor quarterly earnings report.
Trulieve marijuana cultivation workers make Arizona labor history
Workers at a Trulieve Cannabis Corp. cultivation facility in Phoenix became the first agricultural-sector employees in 25 years to sign a union contract in Arizona.
Unchecked credit might be choking the cannabis supply chain
Brett Gelfand of Cannabiz Collects and Cannabiz Credit Association explains the importance of staying on top of accounts receivable.
Colorado marijuana sales fall by $20 million in early 2025
Colorado marijuana sales dropped by about $20 million during the first two months of the year.
Pennsylvania House passes first adult-use marijuana legalization bill
For the first time, the Pennsylvania state House has advanced an adult-use marijuana legalization bill.
Is the future of cannabis gummies fast-acting?
Despite representing a small slice of the overall cannabis market, fast-acting marijuana gummies are a powerful force, generating significantly higher sales per stock-keeping unit (SKU) compared to traditional edibles.
Michigan regulator issues lifetime ban to another marijuana business operator
The former operator of a Michigan marijuana store is banned for life from the state’s industry after a host of alleged violations, including selling unregistered cannabis to an underage buyer.
8 things to know about becoming a successful cannabis grower
As the cannabis industry matures across North America, skilled cultivation professionals remain among the most-sought-after talent in the sector.
Illicit Connecticut marijuana operator hit with $5 million judgment
Connecticut’s attorney general won a $4.93 million judgment against a marijuana store in East Haven and its owner for continuing illicit sales.
Judge won’t force Colorado cannabis regulator to halt alleged ‘inversion’
A Colorado judge has declined to impose new requirements on the state’s cannabis regulator to suss out illicit-market products being sold by licensed marijuana stores.
Marijuana cultivation, manufacturing licenses up for grabs in Minnesota lottery
Minnesota will take the next step in launching its adult-use marijuana market when the state holds lotteries on June 5 for cultivation, manufacturing and mezzobusiness licenses.
Cannabis businesses using employee stock ownership plans to skirt 280E
Employee stock ownership plans are a financial tool that cannabis businesses in some states have been taking advantage of since about 2023.
US Supreme Court rejects challenge to Mississippi’s marijuana advertising ban
Advertisements by state-licensed medical marijuana businesses in Mississippi don’t enjoy First Amendment free-speech protections.
Cannabis operator Red White & Bloom restructures debt
Canada-based cannabis multistate operator Red White & Bloom Brands has restructured about 145 million Canadian dollars ($105 million) of issued outstanding debt as part of a larger debt-renewal program.
US hemp production grows 40% in 2024, reaching $445 million in value
U.S. hemp production surged in 2024, according to a recent report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
California tax agency confirms it will raise cannabis excise rate to 19% on July 1
Despite the concerns of California’s regulated marijuana industry and lawmakers, the state’s tax agency says it will carry through on plans to increase the cannabis excise tax rate from 15% to 19% on July 1.
Marijuana delivery company Eaze Technologies files bankruptcy
Marijuana delivery company Eaze Technologies filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in March after selling and transferring its assets to creditors.
How to manage the challenges of cannabis advertising restrictions
For cannabis business owners, advertising their products presents unique challenges.
Marijuana rescheduling will be among DEA nominee’s ‘priorities’ but …
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration told a Senate committee that reviewing the agency’s administrative process to reclassify marijuana will be “one of my first priorities” if he is confirmed.
The great cannabis cultivation debate: hand- or machine-trim?
Choosing whether to trim cannabis by hand or machine is a decision that impacts both the final aesthetic and the perceived quality of marijuana buds as well as a cultivator’s operational efficiency and the bottom line.
Oklahoma gov seeks crackdown on intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids
Oklahoma’s governor is asking the leaders of five state agencies to work together to crack down on intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids in the medical marijuana market.
Missouri to research viability of issuing more adult-use marijuana licenses
Three research firms are competing to analyze Missouri’s cannabis market to help the state determine whether it should issue additional adult-use marijuana business licenses.
Cannabis trade group urges retained Canadian prime minister to change policies
With Mark Carney retaining his role as Canada’s prime minister, the Cannabis Council of Canada is calling on the Liberal government to implement policy changes to ensure the country’s marijuana industry continues to grow.
How can cannabis consumption lounges turn a profit?
On paper, the idea seems sound: Customers spending time and gobs of money at a welcoming and exciting place to congregate that’s centered around cannabis instead of alcohol.
New Mexico operator loses lawsuit over insurance coverage of medical marijuana
A federal court in New Mexico has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the state’s largest medical marijuana operator seeking to get health insurers in the market to cover MMJ expenses.
Michigan trade group wants state to quit issuing new cannabis business licenses
With adult-use marijuana prices plunging, Michigan’s largest lobbying organization for the state’s MJ industry is asking lawmakers to stop issuing new cannabis business licenses.
Marijuana industry will add $123.6 billion to US economy this year
The total U.S. economic impact of regulated marijuana sales could top $123.6 billion in 2025, about 9% more than last year, according to a newly released MJBiz Factbook update.
Tilray is exiting New Zealand’s medical cannabis market to focus on Australia
Tilray Medical is leaving New Zealand’s medical cannabis market to focus on its MMJ operations in Australia.
