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‘Unusual alliance’ of opponents jeopardizes Arkansas marijuana legalization measure

A motley coalition of religious leaders, pro-Trump politicians and donors as well as progressive cannabis advocates is opposing…

News October 28
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New Jersey awards 18 annual adult-use cannabis business permits

New Jersey regulators approved the first 18 annual adult-use cannabis business licenses for the state's marijuana market.

News October 27
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Marijuana MSO Verano refinances $350 million credit facility

Marijuana multistate operator Verano Holdings refinanced its existing $350 million credit facility from cannabis industry real estate lender…

News October 27
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Hemp product manufacturer Bloomios acquires gummy maker for $23.5 million

California-based Bloomios, a white-label and private-label hemp product manufacturer, acquired gummy maker Infusionz for $23.5 million.

News October 27
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Cannabis producer Cronos fined CA$1.3 million by Ontario securities regulator

Canadian cannabis producer Cronos Group has been slapped with sanctions, including an administrative penalty of 1.3 million Canadian…

News October 27
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Debt financing eclipses equity in US marijuana cultivation and retail fundings

Capital raises in the U.S. marijuana industry are down nearly 65% this year versus 2021, but lower stock…

News October 27
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Nasdaq objects to Canopy plan to consolidate US cannabis revenue

The Nasdaq stock exchange objects to Canopy Growth’s plan to eventually consolidate the financial results of Canopy USA,…

News October 26
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Marijuana operator Curaleaf accused of wrongly terminating Pennsylvania lease

Pennsylvania real estate company Regent Development is suing Curaleaf Holdings, alleging the marijuana multistate operator breached a lease…

News October 26
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Germany’s proposed adult-use cannabis legalization plan excludes imports

The German government published key details of its plan to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis, including what Health…

News October 26
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