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Trade groups tied to cannabis industry sprouting up rapidly

It wasn’t too many years ago that groups such as the Marijuana Policy Project, the Drug Policy Alliance and a few others were the only formally organized pro-cannabis associations in…

News November 23

Maine preparing for recount on recreational cannabis

A formal recount of the Nov. 8 election results in Maine, including the initiative that would legalize adult-use cannabis, is now on the way. The Maine secretary of state has…

News November 22

State warns Oregon MJ growers about unapproved pesticides

Three of Oregon’s government agencies have warned marijuana cultivators about using pesticides not approved by the state for use on cannabis crops. In a jointly signed letter addressed to “Dear…

News November 22

Montana Legislature prepares to regulate medical cannabis, again

The Montana Legislature is gearing up for a new session of lawmaking, and on tap already are up to 10 bills related to the medical cannabis industry. According to the…

News November 22
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Flush with fresh funding, Privateer looks to expand overseas footprint

By Omar Sacirbey Privateer Holdings, a cannabis-focused private equity firm, plans to spend a significant chunk of the $122 million it has raised over the past year on expanding its…

News November 22

Marijuana companies under fire for meat-covered model at party

A pair of edibles companies that do business together are facing a public relations backlash after a photo from a Las Vegas party held last week sparked outrage on social…

News November 21

Maryland dispensary candidates will learn their fate soon

Applicants for Maryland’s medical marijuana dispensary licenses will soon know whether they won or lost.

News November 21

AR lawmakers consider delaying medical marijuana program

Arkansas lawmakers may delay the rollout of the state’s newly legalized medical marijuana program. State lawmakers are discussing that along with a move to change how marijuana sales tax revenue will…

News November 21
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Chart: Sales projections for states that legalized cannabis on Election Day vs. 2016 industry estimates

States that passed marijuana measures earlier this month eventually could generate more in annual retail MJ sales than the entire U.S. cannabis industry is expected to this year. Though these…

News November 21
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