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Ohio marijuana retailers double sales after adult-use market launch

Ohio experienced a threefold increase in revenue in the days after launching adult-use marijuana sales, and, two weeks…

News August 20
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AFC Gamma provides credit totaling $18 million to 3 cannabis operators

AFC Gamma, a real estate investment trust, has set up or expanded credit facilities totaling more than $18…

News August 19
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Approved and pending marijuana licenses rise in US for first time in 2 years

The number of pending and approved marijuana business licenses in the United States increased 21% during the second…

News August 19
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Court ruling threatens New York’s illicit cannabis crackdown

A recent court ruling is jeopardizing New York's crackdown on illicit cannabis sellers that Gov. Kathy Hochul and…

News August 19
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California hemp fight signals long-term struggle with marijuana

The battle in California over how to regulate intoxicating hemp products exemplifies the issue facing regulated marijuana markets…

News August 19
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David Klein retiring as CEO of Canadian cannabis operator Canopy Growth

David Klein, who joined Canopy Growth Corp. as CEO in 2020, will retire at the end of company’s…

News August 16
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California hemp stakeholders celebrate as restrictions are scuttled – for now

California hemp interests are celebrating after a push by marijuana regulators and the governor to strictly regulate intoxicating…

News August 16
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Judge dismisses challenge to Wyoming’s ban on hemp-derived THC products

Wyoming’s ban on the sale of delta-8 and other hemp-derived THC products will remain in place after a…

News August 16
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Teamsters unionize fourth Verano cannabis store in Illinois

The Evanston, Illinois, location of the Zen Leaf cannabis retail chain “voted overwhelmingly” to join the International Brotherhood…

News August 16
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