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Massachusetts treasurer fires state’s top marijuana official

Shannon O’Brien, former chair of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), was fired by state Treasurer Deborah Goldberg on Monday.

News September 10
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Cannabis staffing platform Vangst acquires GreenForce

Colorado-based hiring platform Vangst is buying GreenForce, a cannabis temporary staffing agency operating in Arizona and Oregon.

News September 10
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North Carolina recreational marijuana sales on tribal lands attract thousands

More than 4,000 consumers purchased marijuana over the weekend at Great Smoky Cannabis Co., marking a historic development on tribal lands.

News September 10
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Ayr Wellness awarded medical cannabis license in Virginia

Miami-based multistate cannabis operator Ayr Wellness was awarded the last of five medical cannabis licenses to be issued in Virginia.

News September 9
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Trump endorses Florida marijuana legalization, embraces rescheduling

Former president Donald Trump said he'll vote for marijuana legalization in Florida and further marijuana rescheduling started by the Biden administration.

News September 9
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Lawsuit dismissed against 13 marijuana testing labs in California

Anresco Laboratories and Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs have withdrawn their lawsuit against 13 competitors they allege manipulated marijuana testing results to win customers and business, MJBizDaily has learned.

News September 9
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California issues emergency regulations to ban intoxicating hemp products

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday issued emergency regulations for intoxicating products derived from hemp.

News September 6
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Kentucky receives nearly 5,000 medical marijuana license applications

Kentucky’s Office of Medical Cannabis received 4,998 applications for medical marijuana business licenses and collected more than $27 million in fees in July and August.

News September 6
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District of Columbia uses new powers to close, warn unlicensed cannabis stores

The marijuana regulatory agency in Washington, D.C., used new enforcement powers to shutter an unlicensed cannabis store that also was allegedly selling psychedelic mushrooms.

News September 6
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