Florida marijuana legalization campaign says there’s still chance to make 2026 ballot
In defiance of the state elections officials who declared the campaign kaput on Sunday, the marijuana multistate operator-funded effort to legalize adult-use cannabis in Florida said Monday it can still qualify for the November ballot. According to Secretary of State...
Michigan cannabis shops tighten security amid surge in break-ins
A recent wave of break-ins and robberies targeting marijuana stores across Michigan has prompted cannabis businesses to bolster their security. Since Michigan legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, marijuana retailers have faced periodic spikes in break-ins,...
Dry January boosts THC beverage sales, but effect is felt year-round
Dry January is not just a month of alcohol abstention. With more Americans seeking alcohol alternatives year-round, January is the launchpad for THC-infused beverages – the cannabis industry’s most aggressive move into the mainstream. ADVERTISEMENT...
Florida officials step up ‘criminal probe’ of marijuana legalization campaign on eve of deadline
After multiple arrests, Florida officials are ramping up a criminal investigation of a marijuana multistate operator-funded adult-use cannabis legalization campaign even further – just days ahead of a key deadline to qualify the measure for the November ballot. The...
Report: Colorado cannabis vapes show signs of hemp inversion
Hemp-derived THC continues to be inverted into Colorado’s legal cannabis market in violation of state law, a recent independent investigation suggests. Three of 14 cannabis vaporizers purchased at Denver-area legal cannabis stores showed signs of banned hemp-derived...
Marijuana rescheduling means cybersecurity compliance for operators
(This is a contributed guest column. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) As federal marijuana rescheduling inches closer to reality, operators must confront a fundamental shift in how legal cannabis businesses will be...
Brazil legalizes medical cannabis cultivation, widens patient access
Cannabis cultivation in Brazil is now legal for the first time but under significant restrictions. Health authorities will allow medical cannabis to be grown in South America’s most populous country for pharmaceutical and scientific purposes – but also on a limited...
Oklahoma proposes strict cannabis cultivation cap, THC limits in edibles, new taxes
With the Oklahoma medical marijuana boom over, state lawmakers are considering permanently limiting commercial cannabis cultivation permits in the once-freewheeling state. A recently introduced bill in the state legislature would cap the number of cultivation licenses...
How Terry Mendez redefined cannabis banking at Safe Harbor Financial
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. When Terry Mendez first met Sundie Seefried, the founder of cannabis financial services company Safe Harbor...
California reports record illicit cannabis seizures as cultivation tax cut
California law enforcement reported seizing and destroying a record 377,010 pounds of illicit cannabis worth $609 million in 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said Tuesday. But with illegal cultivation outpacing the regulated market by nearly a factor of 10, more...
The major problem hindering cannabis retail: budtender turnover
Cannabis retailers hear familiar complaints about the in-store experience. Rushed interactions, uneven product knowledge and a lack of helpful guidance at the point of sale all hurt revenue. And yet they persist even in mature cannabis markets, where retail has had...Featured
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