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Marijuana MSO Cansortium finalizes merger with RIV Capital

The merger between marijuana multistate operator Cansortium, which operates under the Fluent brand, and RIV Capital closed on…

News December 19
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Marijuana MSO Vireo Growth secures $75 million funding, acquires 4 companies

Marijuana multistate operator Vireo Growth has received $75 million in equity financing and acquired four single-state operators as…

News December 18
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Ohio adult-use program was only new cannabis market launch in 2024

2024 will go down as one of the quietest years for cannabis market launches.

News December 17
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Ohio, Florida and hemp are rising stars of cannabis industry, MJBizCon panel says

While California and Michigan engaged in a yearlong battle for sales leader among regulated marijuana markets, much of…

News December 5
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MJBizCon panelists issue cannabis industry predictions for 2025

“State of the Industry” panelists at MJBizCon made predictions about marijuana rescheduling, Florida, Ohio and cannabis consumption lounges.

News December 4
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Trump’s DEA pick is Florida sheriff who supported marijuana decriminalization

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is an independently wealthy Florida sheriff who…

News December 2
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Marijuana company Cansortium secures $96.5M loan before RIV Capital merger

Marijuana company Cansortium secured a senior credit agreement for up to $96.5 million and paid off a $23…

News November 27
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Florida approves 22 applicants for medical marijuana dispensary licenses

The wait is over for 74 applicants in Florida hoping to secure Medical Marijuana Treatment Center licenses.

News November 26
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New Trump attorney general pick Pam Bondi has anti-marijuana record

Pam Bondi, the second choice of President-elect Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Justice Department, was a reliable…

News November 22
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Marijuana firms Eaze, Green Dragon find new life after $10 million capital infusion

Newly rebranded California-based marijuana operator Eaze raised $10 million to acquire select assets of Eaze Technologies, its predecessor…

News November 12
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