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Alaska adult-use cannabis market on track, despite supply hiccups

By John Schroyer Alaska, the nation’s newest adult-use marijuana market, is slowly but steadily getting up and running, although many shops are running short on product because demand exceeds supply.…

News December 6

Canadian prime minister seeks crackdown on illegal dispensaries

Though the Canadian government is on track to legalize recreational cannabis in 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he’s frustrated with illegal medicinal marijuana storefronts and wants police to enforce the…

News December 5

Oregon eases cannabis testing rules, but is it enough?

Oregon regulators have eased marijuana testing rules that retailers and other industry professionals say held up supply, forced prices upward and drove some businesses to close. But some industry professionals say…

News December 5

A major marijuana merger in Canada

Canada’s biggest medical marijuana company, Canopy Growth Corp., just got bigger by acquiring competitor Mettrum Health Corp. for 430 million Canadian dollars ($323 million). More mergers are likely, analyst Mason…

News December 5
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Chart: Healthy markups for MJ strains with celebrity names

Celebrity-branded marijuana strains are commanding a premium in recreational markets by capitalizing on name recognition and sophisticated branding.

News December 5

Florida medical cannabis industry rollout likely to be slow

Even though medical marijuana passed by a historic margin in Florida last month, that doesn’t mean state legislators are going to rush to implement the new law. Rather, it will…

News December 2

CA treasurer forms group to address federal banking rules

California’s state treasurer has assembled a group to address the problems caused by banks’ refusal to deal with marijuana businesses, following up on his state’s legalization of recreational cannabis in the…

News December 2

Maine cannabis pioneer embarking on new career path

A marijuana industry pioneer is leaving her post at New England’s most prominent dispensary to pursue new opportunities in her home state of Maine and nationally. A former Catholic high…

News December 2

Ireland may legalize medical marijuana

Yet another country is now seriously considering legalizing cannabis for medical purposes: Ireland. The small island nation’s parliament now has a bill before it to legalize MMJ, and the minority…

News December 2
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