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Analysis: Cannabis MSOs could borrow nearly $2 billion – if they want to

The nation’s largest marijuana multistate operators collectively could tap into nearly $2 billion worth of debt - should…

News June 10
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Iowa’s first medical marijuana licensee unveils new name, expansion plans

MedPharm Iowa, which was awarded the first medical marijuana business license in the state, is changing its name…

News June 9
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Montana marijuana industry notches victories in local elections

Montana marijuana businesses can breathe a bit easier after local elections Tuesday, when voters rejected a proposed ban…

News June 9
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L.A. adopts emblem program in bid to crack down on illicit cannabis operators

Cannabis retailers in Los Angeles will soon be able to display an official emblem that signals to customers…

News June 8
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Cannabis retailers increasingly discounting their products

U.S. and Canadian marijuana retailers are discounting their products more and more, forgoing billions of dollars in revenue…

News June 8
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Marijuana tech firm Dutchie lays off 67 employees, citing ‘dramatic market shift’

Oregon-based marijuana tech company Dutchie laid off 67 employees this week, about 8% of its 700 workers.

News June 7
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Connecticut to fine illegal marijuana ‘gifting’ practice

The practice of “gifting," where marijuana products or plants are exchanged for donations or other purchases, could now…

News June 7
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Detroit sued again over recreational marijuana licensing ordinance

A second Detroit medical marijuana company filed suit against the city over its proposed recreational marijuana licensing ordinance.

News June 6
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Louisiana lawmakers agree to expand medical marijuana dispensaries

Louisiana legislators passed a bill that allows for the expansion of the number of medical marijuana dispensaries, or…

News June 6
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Vermont OKs seven more recreational marijuana cultivation licenses

Seven additional cannabis grow licenses were approved in Vermont as the state increases suppliers for a recreational marijuana…

News June 3
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