Mike Tyson, Ric Flair claim fraud in celebrity cannabis branding efforts
Note: This story has been updated with comment from a spokesperson for the defendants. Legendary boxer Mike Tyson and professional wrestling icon Ric Flair’s attempts to launch celebrity cannabis brands resulted in “a brazen … conspiracy involving criminal wire...
Oregon cannabis prices fall to record low but consumer demand steady
Oregon cannabis sales declined slightly in 2025 despite record-breaking cultivation production that saw retail prices fall to historic lows. Annual sales fell from $960 million in 2024 to $925.5 million in 2025, according to Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission...
Florida adult-use marijuana legalization stinks, state attorney general tells Supreme Court
A marijuana multistate operator-backed push to legalize adult-use cannabis in Florida is attempting to mislead voters around – among other things – cannabis’ smell, the state attorney general claimed. Attorney General James Uthmeier’s accusation, made in a state...
Supply woes still hampering Kentucky medical marijuana launch
Supply shortages and licensing controversies are still hampering Kentucky’s nascent medical marijuana market a year into the program’s launch. Medical cannabis was supposed to launch with as many as 48 dispensaries on Jan. 1, 2025. With the planned grand...
Republican opposition to Trump marijuana rescheduling could thwart other reforms
President Donald Trump broke with generations of tradition with his executive order last month to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug under federal law. But as Politico and recent polling pointed out, Trump also defied voters and lawmakers within the MAGA...
Vireo Growth acquires former ‘Uber of Weed’ as cannabis M&A activity heats up
Cannabis multistate operator Vireo Growth last month agreed to acquire retailer and delivery platform Eaze, the onetime “Uber of weed,” in a $47 million all-stock deal. While the comparatively low acquisition price surprised some investors, others saw it...
Major cannabis edibles M&A as Wyld acquires competitor Grön
In a potential sign of future cannabis industry mergers and acquisition activity, two powerhouse names in edibles are merging. Portland-based Wyld is acquiring fellow Oregon favorite Grön in a deal expected to close early this year pending regulatory approval,...
New York cannabis sales hit $1.5 billion in 2025
New York’s legal cannabis market saw explosive growth in 2025, with sales topping $1.5 billion and the number of licensed marijuana shops more than doubling. By the end of 2025, there were 556 licensed retailers in New York – up from 261 in 2024, according to...
Chanda Macias’ mission is to make cannabis accessible worldwide
Chanda Macias is on a mission to bring medical cannabis to the world one country at a time. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare, education and business, the CEO of National Holistic Healing Center, a licensed medical cannabis dispensary in Washington, D.C.,...
Is 280E tax relief immediate? Your top marijuana rescheduling questions answered
President Donald Trump’s Dec. 18 executive order directing the Justice Department to officially classify cannabis as a less-dangerous drug with medicinal value under federal law is historic and transformative. But marijuana rescheduling is also generating confusion,...
Three trends affecting the U.S. cannabis industry in 2026
As the U.S. cannabis industry enters 2026, shifting market dynamics are reshaping how businesses operate and compete. From licensing activity to pricing behavior, patterns that emerged in 2025 offer a clearer picture of where the regulated market is stabilizing...Featured
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