New York investigating marijuana giant Stiiizy for possible ‘inversion,’ report says
(This story has been updated with comments from Stiiizy, Grön and Mfused.) California-based cannabis megabrand Stiiizy is under investigation in New York for allegedly smuggling marijuana from out of state into licensed stores. Citing two unidentified sources, The New...
Minnesota judge reinstates lottery for adult-use cannabis social equity licenses
A Minnesota judge has ordered the state’s cannabis regulators to hold a lottery to issue business licenses to qualified social equity applicants after growing fears the lotto might be canceled altogether. Ramsey County District Court Judge Stephen Smith ruled on...
Marijuana operator’s petition, lawsuit allege Alabama commissioners are unfair
Medical marijuana company Alabama Always filed a petition and a lawsuit seeking to prevent the state Medical Cannabis Commission’s current commissioners from participating in licensing decisions, alleging bias and unlawful conduct. According to the Alabama...
Big players enter hemp-derived THC drink market amid growing restrictions, bans
Another week, another move from an established company into the federally legal, hemp-derived THC market. Organigram Global, one of Canada’s largest marijuana producers, announced April 1 that it was entering the growing delta-9 beverage segment through a...
Oklahoma voters could weigh in on adult-use marijuana legalization in 2026
Oklahoma voters could see an adult-use marijuana legalization initiative on their 2026 ballots. Legacy advocacy group Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) would need to collect more than 172,000 signatures by July to place proposed State Question 837 on...
Marijuana MSO Standard Wellness secures $14M credit line to refinance debt
Marijuana multistate operator Standard Wellness Holdings has received a $14 million senior secured credit line from Advanced Flower Capital to refinance existing debt. According to a Thursday news release, the Ohio-based MSO’s debt repayment will include fully...
MJBizCon offers speakers chance to share cannabis insights, shape industry
(This story has been updated with the application deadline being extended.) The most fulfilling part of an MJBizCon presentation is right after the Q&A, when the speaker is met by exuberant and inspired audience members. Questions are asked, cards are exchanged...
Marijuana consumption lounge bill introduced in Maine
A group of Republican lawmakers in Maine has introduced a bill that would allow municipalities to approve or license marijuana consumption venues within their jurisdiction. According to The Marijuana Herald, House Bill 1365 – introduced by Rep. David Boyer...
France advances plans to legalize medical cannabis
France’s four-year campaign to launch a fully regulated medical cannabis framework is finally being realized. French officials on March 19 sent three documents to the European Union for approval, each detailing a specific part of the country’s proposed medical...
Medical marijuana sales stumble in Illinois as overall market cools
On the heels of a record year, slumping medical marijuana sales in Illinois in early 2025 are dragging down overall cannabis revenue. From the beginning of December 2024 through the end of February 2025, Illinois retailers reported $488.7 million in total sales,...
New York’s cannabis chief believes $1.5 billion in sales is possible in 2025
Felicia Reid inherited a bona fide challenge when she took over as acting executive director of New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management 10 months ago. Or, as Gov. Kathy Hochul memorably described New York’s rollout of a recreational marijuana market, Reid...Featured
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