Latest In: Recreational

hemp-derived thc josh stein north carolina hemp THCA
Image of the North Carolina state flag

North Carolina governor hints at hemp crackdown via marijuana task force

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein supports adult-use marijuana legalization, but the Democrat is firmly opposed to the "Wild…

News June 9
and Spliffs blunts cannabis cultivation How We Roll The Art and Culture of Joints marijuana Old Pal recreational marijuana Rusty Wilenkin
Image of Rusty Wilenkin

How Old Pal built a cannabis brand rooted in community

Some cannabis brands stand out not just for their products but for the distinct culture and philosophy they…

News June 9
cannabis Dispensaries marijuana minnesota recreational marijuana social equity
Image of Minnesota state capitol building

Minnesota awards 249 recreational marijuana licenses via lottery

Minnesota awarded 249 recreational marijuana business licenses during a Thursday lottery held roughly two years after the state…

News June 6
florida elections florida gov Florida marijuana legalization Kim Rivers ron desantis smart & safe Smart & Safe Florida Trulieve Cannabis
Image of a hand dropping a ballot in a voting box in front of a Florida state flag

Florida recreational marijuana legalization campaign advances, but there’s a catch

A campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida have collected enough signatures to send the proposed ballot language…

News June 5
CANADA canadian cannabis Canadian gross domestic product cannabis cultivation Dispensaries marijuana medical marijuana recreational marijuana
Image of CA$100 Canadian bills being printed

Canadian cannabis industry adds CA$9.1 billion to nation’s GDP

The Canadian cannabis industry added 9.1 billion Canadian dollars ($6.7 billion) to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP)…

News June 5
california california cannabis california cannabis taxes california marijuana tax revenue
Image of a California flag amid U.S. dollars

California’s marijuana sales on decline as consumers buy less expensive products

California marijuana consumers aren’t buying less product at state-licensed stores, but they do appear to be buying cheaper…

News June 5
hemp hemp-derived thc illinois illinois hemp Illinois social equity marijuana social equity
Image of Illinois state capitol building

Illinois halts adult-use marijuana retail licensing to boost social equity

State law allows for 500 marijuana stores, but the state will pause licensing non-social equity license holders while…

News June 4
cannabis cultivation Dispensaries recreational marijuana vermont Vermont Growers Association
Image of Vermont state capitol building

Vermont rejects plan for sales at cannabis-specific special events

Vermont lawmakers rejected a proposal that would have allowed consumers to purchase marijuana at cannabis-specific special events.

News June 4
Budr cannabis Connecticut Dispensaries marijuana medical marijuana Poseidon Investment Management recreational marijuana The Botanist
Image of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, skyline

Budr acquires 3 Connecticut marijuana stores from The Botanist

Connecticut marijuana company Budr has taken over three shops in that market from multistate operator The Botanist in a…

News June 3
British Columbia cannabis cultivation florida marijuana medical marijuana recreational marijuana Vanguard Food Village Farms International
Image of a greenhouse surrounded by farmland

Village Farms divests produce business to focus on cannabis

Village Farms International is divesting its fresh produce business to focus solely on its cannabis operations.

News June 2
MJBizCon Logo