Campaign to end Massachusetts’ $1.6 billion legal marijuana market claims early success
Advocates of a ballot initiative that would eliminate Massachusetts’ $1.6 billion annual legal cannabis industry claim they are “on track” to qualify the controversial measure for the November 2026 ballot. Representatives of the campaign behind the Act to Restore a...
Minnesota cannabis cultivation still well behind retail demand
Many adult-use cannabis retailers in Minnesota are still struggling to stock their shelves as cultivation output in the state continues to lag well behind demand. Eric Taubel, director of the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, told CBS affiliated WCCO that the...
New York moves to punish marijuana distributor at heart of inversion scheme
New York state cannabis regulators on Monday moved to punish a Long Island-based licensed processor and distributor that allegedly concocted a scheme to allow unlicensed product to be sold in licensed retailers across the state. According to the state Office of...
Lawsuit accuses Florida officials of elections tampering to defeat marijuana legalization
Florida state officials are again meddling with free and fair elections in a zealous quest to stop adult-use marijuana legalization. That’s according to a lawsuit filed last week by Smart & Safe Florida, a marijuana multistate operator-backed legalization...
Cannabis business licensing opens in Virgin Islands
Nearly three years after legalizing adult-use cannabis, the U.S. Virgin Islands is issuing business licenses and accepting applications for more permits. The U.S. territory’s Office of Cannabis Regulation is currently accepting applications for manufacturing licenses....
5 cannabis marketing trends redefining the industry
Cannabis businesses are adopting more sophisticated marketing strategies to stand out in a competitive industry characterized by changing regulations, evolving consumer preferences and technological advancements. Whether they’re using artificial intelligence...
NC senator questions legality of tribal cannabis enterprise
The Justice Department will investigate claims made by North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is marketing cannabis products to children and moving marijuana across jurisdictional boundaries. Eastern Band Principal Chief Michell...
Michigan cannabis sales plunge 11.3% month over month
Michigan cannabis sales are plummeting. The state’s medical and recreational sales of $251.3 million were down 11.3% in September compared to the previous month, according to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. ADVERTISEMENT That’s the largest monthly change in...
How AI is transforming the cannabis industry
Long constrained by strict regulations and advertising restrictions, the cannabis industry is finding a powerful ally in artificial intelligence (AI). From marketing agencies to dispensaries and software providers, AI is transforming how cannabis businesses operate,...
Court temporarily blocks Ohio’s hemp ban, citing retailers’ lawsuit
An Ohio judge has delayed Gov. Mike DeWine’s 90-day ban on intoxicating hemp products. Judge Carl Aveni of Franklin County Common Pleas Court issued the temporary delay on Tuesday, just hours after the ban went into effect, according to Fox19 Now. ADVERTISEMENT He...
Carmelo Anthony and Skyworld build a trust-first cannabis collab
As NBA legend Carmelo Anthony cements his Hall of Fame legacy, his cannabis line is sparking up one of its own. A synergistic collaboration with Skyworld, an indigenous-owned cultivator, prioritizes process over hype, building a partnership on discipline, data and...Featured
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