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Aurora Cannabis sets more closures, selling Sun greenhouse at fraction of cost

In a bid to slash costs and become profitable, Aurora Cannabis is closing its flagship Aurora Sky facility in Edmonton, Alberta, as well as shuttering an outdoor farm in British…

News May 18
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DEA-endorsed marijuana research grower debuts on Nasdaq; shares soar

Bright Green Corp. on Tuesday became the first U.S plant-touching company to trade on a major exchange in the United States - in this case, the Nasdaq.

News May 17
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Cannabis REIT buys, leases back Tilt Holdings property in $40 million deal

Cannabis industry real estate investment trust Innovative Industrial Properties (IIP) announced a $40 million acquisition and leaseback deal for a Tilt Holdings marijuana production facility in Taunton, Massachusetts.

News May 17
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WA sues marijuana retailer for alleged $300,000 of unpaid wages

Washington state regulators have taken Spokane-based Cannabis Green to court, claiming the marijuana retail chain owes at least 70 employees as much as $300,000 in unpaid wages and overtime from…

News May 17
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Vermont issues first recreational cannabis cultivation license

Vermont regulators issued the first license to grow recreational cannabis for the state's impending adult-use market.

News May 17
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Illinois’ marijuana social equity program labors to become operational

Illinois, once lauded for creating a potential social equity blueprint for the marijuana industry, continues to struggle to get its program off the ground.

News May 17
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US lawmaker Blumenauer sees clearer pathway for cannabis banking reform

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer expressed optimism Monday about the odds of cannabis banking reform finally being passed by the full Congress, citing growing bipartisan support and the increased risk of…

News May 16
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Tribe to expand medical marijuana cultivation in South Dakota

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is building two new cultivation facilities to support its medical cannabis dispensary in South Dakota, citing high demand.

News May 16
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Lack of attention to nanoemulsion standards could hurt cannabis manufacturers

Cannabinoid nanoemulsions have gained in popularity. But are they safe and have they slipped through the regulatory cracks? Is this another example of a lesson (not) learned?

News May 16
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