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US Senate passes cannabis research bill, but House must weigh in

The U.S. Senate gave unanimous approval to a bipartisan bill to "cut the red tape" that stalls scientific research into the medical properties of cannabis and cannabidiols.

News March 28
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Unpaid Canadian marijuana regulatory fees jump tenfold to almost CA$1 million

Outstanding regulatory fees owed by federally regulated Canadian marijuana companies jumped more than tenfold in recent years, according to figures shared with MJBizDaily by Health Canada.

News March 28
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Former WeWork co-CEO Artie Minson joins cannabis platform LeafLink

Artie Minson, a former co-CEO of commercial real estate company WeWork, joined cannabis wholesaling platform LeafLink as president, chief operating officer and board member.

News March 25
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Hopes fade in Kentucky for legalizing medical marijuana this year

Medical marijuana legalization in Kentucky appears dead for the 2022 legislative session.

News March 25
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Illinois lawsuit: Cannabis license scoring favoring residents violates Constitution

A lawsuit filed in Illinois alleges the state has violated the U.S. Constitution by awarding extra points in cannabis licensing criteria for both residents and social equity candidates.

News March 25
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IRS ramps up marijuana business audits after COVID-19 lull, sources say

Marijuana industry tax experts are warning clients of a new wave of audits targeting cannabis companies and their 2019 returns, which could result in additional tax bills for businesses.

News March 25
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New Jersey regulators balk at approving adult-use cannabis sales – yet

New Jersey regulators on Thursday declined to give the OK to any existing medical marijuana operators to begin selling adult-use products, saying the companies haven’t yet met all the requirements…

News March 24
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Full US House poised to vote on federal marijuana legalization again

The U.S. House of Representatives might vote as soon as next week on a comprehensive marijuana legalization bill, but the vote would be largely symbolic unless the Senate were to…

News March 24
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In reversal, Ontario cannabis regulator to allow white-label retail deals

The cannabis retail regulator in Ontario, Canada, is set to reverse course on its recent decision to ban retailers from creating in-house brands and white-label products, MJBizDaily has learned.

News March 24
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