by Margaret Jackson | Jun 16, 2026 | News
Michigan’s top cannabis regulator is the new president of the organization representing state marijuana authorities. . Brian Hanna, executive director of the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (MRA), was elected president of the Cannabis Regulators Association...
by Chris Roberts | Jun 16, 2026 | News
Virginia will at long last launch the first regulated adult-use cannabis marketplace in the South next summer after all. Under a deal announced Tuesday that resolves a standoff between Gov. Abigail Spanberger and state lawmakers, the first sale in what’s expected to...
by Margaret Jackson | Jun 16, 2026 | News
As cannabis flower, edibles and other finished products sit on store shelves, a thorny question follows: When does marijuana “expire,” and who decides? With no national standard, rules vary widely. ADVERTISEMENT Some states require expiration dates, others...
by Margaret Jackson | Jun 15, 2026 | News
Canadian LP Canopy Growth Corp. ended fiscal 2026 with sharp gains in two of its highest-margin segments, reporting on Monday quarterly gains of 27% growth in Canadian medical cannabis revenue and 69% growth across international cannabis markets. Canopy’s medical...
by Margaret Jackson | Jun 12, 2026 | News
Texas’ hemp market is back in limbo after an appeals court cleared the way for contested state rules targeting smokable hemp products to take effect again – but it’s unclear whether regulators will enforce them, according to KUT News. In a June 5 order, the Texas...
by Margaret Jackson | Jun 12, 2026 | News
(This is a contributed guest column. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) Sovereign Native American tribes continue to develop cannabis retail businesses, with a record number of cannabis stores opening in 2025. As of...
by Margaret Jackson | Jun 11, 2026 | News
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. made history Wednesday as the first U.S. cannabis company to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Tallahassee, Florida-based operator closed at $11.55 on Thursday, after hitting a high of $12 and a low of $10.26. Volume reached...
by Margaret Jackson | Jun 11, 2026 | News
This is part of a regular series of MJBizDaily interviews with major THC industry players. To be considered for an interview, contact editorial@mjbizdaily.com. Federal medical cannabis rescheduling may not deliver the interstate commerce many operators expect – at...
by Margaret Jackson | Jun 10, 2026 | News
Missouri’s cannabis market posted another milestone in May, reaching a record $135.07 million in monthly sales as many mature cannabis markets across the country continue to struggle with flat or declining revenue. May sales included $124.24 million in adult-use...
by Margaret Jackson | Jun 9, 2026 | News
Virginia lawmakers are eyeing adult-use cannabis legislation as a possible path out of a stalled state budget negotiation, even as a single operator tightens its grip on the state’s limited-license medical marijuana market. Gov. Abigail Spanberger is indicating she...
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The cannabis industry is entering a new phase of brand competition — and genetics are at the center of it. For years, purchase decisions were driven by THC percentage, price point, or a familiar strain name on a dispensary shelf. That era is ending. Today’s cannabis...
by Margaret Jackson | Jun 9, 2026 | News
New Mexico is an oft-overlooked state, but the Land of Enchantment has a robust cannabis program that rivals that of neighboring Colorado or Nevada. At a time when states like Massachusetts are eyeing legalization rollbacks and federal changes are uncertain, New...