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Supply shortages, licensing delays slow Kentucky’s MMJ market

Kentucky legalized medical marijuana in 2023, but 20 months later, only 39 businesses are open and MMJ cardholders…

News August 28
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Nearly 900 applicants compete for 77 Missouri marijuana licenses

Missouri's final microbusiness licensing round enters a system rebuilt after mass revocations, with tougher ownership rules.

News August 27
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Too much cannabis banking? New Mexico credit union exits industry, citing competition.

US Eagle Federal Credit Union will close its cannabis banking arm Nov. 1, citing rising competition rather than…

News August 25
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Second major marijuana MSO sues New Jersey over labor-friendly licensing requirement

A second major marijuana multistate operator is attempting to elude labor-friendly licensing requirements in New Jersey cannabis law…

News August 21
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Illinois may legalize outdoor cannabis cultivation in potential boost for craft growers

Illinois cannabis regulators are proposing to allow outdoor cannabis cultivation for the first time. The proposal could boost…

News August 20
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New Mexico cannabis sales steady as Texas border towns drive growth

Through the first half of the year, retailers generated about $284.9 million in combined adult-use and medical marijuana…

News August 20
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Insurance carrier sues major marijuana MSO to dodge class-action payout

A major cannabis MSO is being sued by its insurance carrier to avoid any payout in a separate…

News August 19
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Michigan cannabis store wins fight over Flock camera

Months after the camera was installed, Jars Cannabis mounted a “No Flock Zone” sign directly in front of…

News August 19
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New Jersey cannabis regulators appeal loss to Curaleaf in labor fight

In a case that could have implications for cannabis labor organizing nationwide, New Jersey state regulators are appealing…

News August 18
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Connecticut cannabis sales flat, but state collected more taxes. What happened?

Connecticut's cannabis tax revenue jumped 67% while sales stayed nearly flat. The state's THC potency tax, which ends…

News August 17
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