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Week in Review: Aurora Cannabis execs depart, Curaleaf raises $275M in debt, IL readies for adult-use MJ sales & more

Aurora Cannabis loses two of its most important executives at a crucial time as the company continues to struggle, Curaleaf secures $275 million in debt from a group of lenders, Illinois recreational…

News December 27
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Ohio’s medical marijuana program continues to grow in first year

A year after legalizing medical marijuana, Ohio has 46 MMJ dispensaries, with another dozen planning to open. More than 400 applicants originally sought licenses for dispensaries, the Dayton Daily News…

News December 26

New York tribe approves medical cannabis sales

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is moving forward with plans to implement medical cannabis sales in its territory in upstate New York after tribal voters overwhelming approved an MMJ referendum. The…

News December 26
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Threats to adult-use California marijuana sales dire

Business threats against legal cannabis stores California are so severe that it may be necessary for voters to address some of the issues at the ballot box, according to the…

News December 26
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Trace levels of contaminants safe in medical cannabis, AZ officials say

Extremely small amounts of some heavy metals, pesticides, microbial growths and residual solvents are safe in medical cannabis, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Other experts, however, argue…

News December 26
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Illinois marijuana retailers in potential $2B market expect long lines, possible supply shortages as adult-use sales kick off Jan. 1

Illinois cannabis retailers are thrilled at the prospect of large crowds of customers and high demand at 6 a.m. CT New Year's Day, which is when state lawmakers said several…

News December 26
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Missouri begins licensing medical marijuana transportation firms

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services completed the first round of licensing for medical marijuana transportation companies. Licensed facilities may transport medical marijuana to: A qualifying patient or primary…

News December 24
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Ohio medical cannabis conditions deadline approaching

Ohio’s State Medical Board set a Dec. 31 deadline for petitions for new conditions and illnesses that would qualify for treatment by medical marijuana. However, all of the petitions could…

News December 24

New Jersey judges halt medical marijuana application process

A two-judge panel in New Jersey ordered a state agency to halt its review of almost 150 applicants seeking to operate new medical marijuana businesses after some licenses were denied…

News December 24
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