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Cannabis helped Greta Gaines and Ricky Williams find meaning after sports

After abruptly ending their successful sports careers, Greta Gaines and Ricky Williams found a new path leading marijuana reform and activism.

News December 2
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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.

News December 2
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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.

News November 27
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Marijuana company Cansortium secures $96.5M loan before RIV Capital merger

Marijuana company Cansortium secured a senior credit agreement for up to $96.5 million and paid off a $23 million loan to Green Thumb Industries.

News November 27
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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.

News November 27
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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.

News November 26
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Cannabis wholesale platform LeafLink buys Leaf Trade

Cannabis wholesale platform LeafLink has acquired Leaf Trade, a wholesale marketplace used by multistate operators and enterprise marijuana businesses.

News November 26
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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.

News November 26
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Cannabis company Canopy Growth appoints Luc Mongeau as CEO

Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp. appointed current board member Luc Mongeau to serve as the company’s next CEO.

News November 26
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