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Cannabis MSO earnings resilient through third quarter of 2022

U.S. cannabis multistate operators weathered a storm of challenging economic factors through the third quarter of 2022, with…

News December 20
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Alaska ranks highest, New Jersey lowest in adult-use marijuana taxes, report says

Alaska's recreational marijuana taxes are the highest in the country, and New Jersey's are the lowest. That's according…

News December 14
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Los Angeles selects 100 cannabis social equity applicants after court victory

An additional 100 social equity applicants in Los Angeles will get an opportunity to apply for cannabis retail…

News December 13
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Cannabis sector layoffs continue as Weedmaps cuts 25% of staff

The parent company of cannabis advertising platform Weedmaps is laying off roughly 25% of its staff, or up…

News December 7
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Marijuana packaging rebrands can draw consumers, create cohesion, reflect values

A strong brand can give companies name recognition and longevity - a key consideration for cannabis companies as…

News December 7
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Los Angeles’ marijuana social equity program latest to be challenged

A Michigan man challenging marijuana social equity programs across the country as unconstitutional has filed another lawsuit against…

News December 2
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Opinion: How cannabis companies can create social impact through employment partnerships

There are a few simple truths about social equity in cannabis: People from marginalized communities need job opportunities,…

News November 21
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Cookies brand to start selling marijuana seeds for home grows, CEO Berner says

International marijuana brand Cookies will begin selling seeds for home cultivation, cannabis entrepreneur and rapper Berner said Wednesday…

News November 16
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Expect cannabis banking reform, market consolidation in 2023, MJBiz CEO says

Meaningful action in both marijuana banking reform and the federal scheduling of cannabis are both on the table…

News November 16
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High Times parent buys Moxie’s California marijuana operations

The parent company of the High Times marijuana brand signed a definitive agreement to acquire the California operations…

News November 14
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