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First marijuana consumption venue opens in San Diego County

The first marijuana consumption venue in San Diego County has opened.

News April 21
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Cannabis operator Village Farms gets extension to regain Nasdaq compliance

Cannabis operator Village Farms International has received a 180-day extension to regain compliance with the minimum closing bid…

News April 21
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Rescheduling or descheduling marijuana: How would industry be impacted?

The possible reclassification of marijuana under the federal Controlled Substances Act is sparking debate about dismantling barriers to…

News April 21
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Total cannabis sales in Arizona fall for second straight year

Two years after Arizona retailers recorded record sales of recreational and medical cannabis, the retail boom is fading.

News April 18
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2025 MJBiz Factbook, cannabis industry’s leading data source, now available

The MJBiz Factbook’s first quarterly update for 2025 is now available by subscription.

News April 18
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Cannabis operators strive to get things right as 4/20 approaches

As more retailers and brands zero in on a strong return on investment for April 20, Weed Week…

News April 18
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Congressional bills would provide federal marijuana tax relief, limited descheduling

If Congress can’t - or won’t - legalize marijuana at the federal level, the least U.S. lawmakers can…

News April 17
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2 California municipalities approve cannabis business tax cuts

Two California jurisdictions have approved cutting cannabis business taxes as the industry lobbies for more relief from local…

News April 17
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Nevada’s first cannabis consumption lounge shuttered

The first cannabis consumption lounge in Nevada has closed its doors just over a year after opening for…

News April 17
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Venture capitalist-backed marijuana store in New York sues to stop unionization

A New York City marijuana store backed by a prominent venture capitalist is fighting a unionization effort by…

News April 16
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