Hawaii medical marijuana caregiver program set to expire Dec. 31
A law allowing medical marijuana caregivers to provide cannabis to patients in Hawaii will sunset on Dec. 31 without legislative action.
Trump’s DEA pick is Florida sheriff who supported marijuana decriminalization
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is an independently wealthy Florida sheriff who favored decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana in 2020.
Nebraska medical cannabis legalization signatures are valid, judge rules
A Nebraska judge handed medical cannabis legalization advocates a major victory when she ruled that enough registered voters’ signatures on an initiative petition were valid.
Cannabis industry is apparent target of Everest Ransomware, security experts warn
The Everest Ransomware group appears to have set its sights on the marijuana industry, according to the Cannabis Information Sharing & Analysis Organization.
Florida approves 22 applicants for medical marijuana dispensary licenses
The wait is over for 74 applicants in Florida hoping to secure Medical Marijuana Treatment Center licenses.
Kentucky issues medical marijuana permits amid out-of-state controversy
Kentucky awarded the first 36 medical marijuana dispensary licenses by lottery on Monday, but controversy over an earlier lottery round threatens to taint the process.
Judge halts Minnesota’s adult-use marijuana licensing lottery
A judge on Monday halted the lottery to award adult-use marijuana licenses to prospective business owners after some applicants denied access filed a lawsuit claiming the process lacked clear criteria and didn’t allow for appeals.
