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Portland, Oregon, cannabis companies can tap into $1.3 million aid fund

In a rare move for the marijuana industry, the city of Portland, Oregon, is financially assisting cannabis businesses negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other problems.

News December 3
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How single-state cannabis operators can win by focusing on local markets

As in every other business, cannabis brands are vying for consumer attention amid a sea of competition.

News December 3
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San Francisco delays marijuana tax a second time to combat illicit market

San Francisco authorities approved a second one-year suspension of the city's marijuana business tax, a decision intended to help licensed cannabis businesses become more competitive with illegal dealers.

News December 2
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Emerald exiting Canada’s cannabis industry after losing over CA$200M

Emerald Health Therapeutics plans to exit Canada's recreational and medical cannabis sectors after racking up more than 200 million Canadian dollars ($156 million) in losses since its inception

News December 2
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Treasury Secretary Yellen gives nod to marijuana banking reform

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed implicit support this week for allowing state-legal marijuana companies to access federal banking services – as a way to help tax collection.

News December 2
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Constellation CEO Newlands exits board of cannabis producer Canopy

Bill Newlands, CEO of Canopy Growth benefactor Constellation Brands, resigned from the board of directors of the struggling Canadian cannabis producer last week, according to a regulatory filing dated Nov.…

News December 2
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Minnesota adds edibles products to medical marijuana program

Minnesota regulators are adding medical marijuana edibles to the list of products available to patients, a move that could boost sales for both processors and dispensaries.

News December 2
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Arizona accepting applications for 26 social equity cannabis licenses

Regulators in Arizona are taking applications for social equity cannabis retail licenses despite ongoing lawsuits seeking to stop multistate marijuana operators from getting the permits.

News December 2
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Oklahoma medical marijuana businesses demand steps to combat illicit grows

Concerns over expanding illicit cannabis operations in Oklahoma are putting pressure on regulators and law enforcement to take action to stamp out the alleged criminal activity some argue is hiding…

News December 2
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