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Marijuana lobbyists focus on next big coronavirus-aid package after doling out $5 million-plus in 2019

The marijuana industry spent more than $5 million lobbying federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill in 2019 in hopes of pushing cannabis banking and other reforms past the finish line, but…

News April 22
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Alaska puts in place 120-day cannabis curbside pickup plan

Alaska is the latest state to implement emergency rules allowing for drive-thru and curbside pickup of marijuana products, a move that is expected to bolster public health and potentially sales during the…

News April 21
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Canada’s pre-pandemic recreational cannabis sales stagnate in February

Canada’s adult-use cannabis sales fell to just under CA$150 million ($105.7 million) in February, the last full month of purchases before the COVID-19 crisis slammed the global economy. Eight of…

News April 21
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California provides another $30 million for marijuana social equity programs

California awarded an additional $30 million to 16 different cities and counties to bolster social equity programs, which are designed to get victims of the war on drugs more directly…

News April 21
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Physical-distancing guide for marijuana businesses

As a result of the recommendations of various state and federal agencies, cannabis operators across the United States are taking proactive measures to assure patients, customers, regulators and other constituents…

News April 21
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Supply issues still hinder Uruguay recreational cannabis market growth

Just under 4,000 kilograms (8,800 pounds) of recreational marijuana was sold via Uruguay’s pharmacies since the program was launched in July 2017, according to a recent report from the Institute…

News April 21
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Chart: Cannabis CEOs reap benefits beyond salary

When it comes to CEO compensation, base salary is often only a fraction of the story – and this is as true in the cannabis sector as it is in…

News April 21
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Oregon cannabis retailer Oregrown in court fight over leadership

Oregrown, a vertically integrated cannabis operator based in Bend, Oregon, filed a lawsuit to remove the firm’s CEO and chief brand officer for “allegedly jeopardizing the interest of the company.”…

News April 20
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Marijuana operator Medicine Man Technologies rebrands as Schwazze

Medicine Man Technologies, a Denver-based multistate cannabis operator, is now calling itself Schwazze, an offshoot of a proprietary marijuana pruning technique developed by the company.

News April 20
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