North Carolina governor hints at hemp crackdown via marijuana task force
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein supports adult-use marijuana legalization, but the Democrat is firmly opposed to the “Wild West” situation around hemp-derived THC products in the state. During a recent interview with Raleigh-based TV station WRAL, Stein...
How Old Pal built a cannabis brand rooted in community
Some cannabis brands stand out not just for their products but also for the distinct culture and philosophy they cultivate. Old Pal is one of them. The Venice, California-based company has carved out a niche with its emphasis on community, accessibility and a...
Proposed federal hemp-derived THC ban advances despite broad opposition
A Republican-backed budget bill that includes a ban on hemp-derived THC and THCA flower advanced out of a House subcommittee on Thursday by a 9-7 party-line vote. But the effort by U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, a Maryland Republican, to close a “loophole” created...
Minnesota awards 249 recreational marijuana licenses via lottery
Minnesota awarded 249 recreational marijuana business licenses during a Thursday lottery held roughly two years after the state legalized adult use. The state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) selected the winners from a pool of 776 qualified social equity...
This Japanese business model could help optimize cannabis cultivation profitability
(This is a contributed guest column. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) The principle of continuous improvement (CI), called “kaizen” by the Japanese, means to make continuous incremental changes to a company’s...
Florida recreational marijuana legalization campaign advances, but there’s a catch
A campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida have collected enough signatures to send the proposed ballot language to the state Supreme Court for review, according to election officials. Smart & Safe Florida, the organization behind last fall’s failed...
Canadian cannabis industry adds CA$9.1 billion to nation’s GDP
The Canadian cannabis industry added 9.1 billion Canadian dollars ($6.7 billion) to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) during the first quarter of 2025, up from CA$8.3 billion in 2024. Licensed marijuana production in Canada increased by 10.6% from March 2024...
California’s marijuana sales on decline as consumers buy less expensive products
California marijuana consumers aren’t buying less product at state-licensed stores, but they do appear to be buying cheaper ones. That’s one takeaway from state data released this week that showed a significant decrease in quarterly sales revenue even as...
Federal budget proposal would ban hemp-derived THC, THCA flower
(Update: The proposed federal ban on hemp-derived THC products has advanced.) U.S. hemp interests are sounding the alarm over a House Republican budget proposal that, if passed by Congress, would ban hemp-derived THC products outright at the federal level, including...
Illinois halts adult-use marijuana retail licensing to boost social equity
Illinois has halted the licensing process for new adult-use marijuana stores in a bid to boost cannabis outlets owned by social equity entrepreneurs. At least, that’s the reasoning that Democratic state Rep. La Shawn Ford gave to Crain’s Chicago Business....
Vermont rejects plan for sales at cannabis-specific special events
Vermont lawmakers rejected a proposal that would have allowed consumers to purchase marijuana at cannabis-specific special events. Under Bill H.321, consumers would have been able to talk with licensed growers and manufacturers to get a feel for their products and...Featured
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