Cannabis Industry News

Every November, Americans take a collective breath to honor those who’ve worn the uniform, the ones who stood watch in silence, who carried both pride and pain home with them, and who continue to serve in quieter ways long after their military careers end.  For many veterans, returning home can... Read more

The cannabis industry has spent the past year battling lawmakers, attorneys general and FDA ambiguity over intoxicating hemp beverages. Then something unexpected happened. Not from cannabis. From alcohol. And not in a united front. A split. A civil war. Earlier this month, several of the most powerful alcohol trade lobbies... Read more

Brazil's Minister of Agrarian Development has urged Meta to immediately reinstate educational Instagram cannabis accounts that were taken down with no apparent reason. The post Brazil to Meta: Stop Censoring Weed, or I’ll See You in Court first appeared on High Times.... Read more

GreenState’s new national awards celebrate the women and non-binary changemakers redefining cannabis through leadership, advocacy, and community impact. Nominations close Nov. 7, 2025. The post Nominate Outstanding Women and Non-Binary Cannabis Leaders for The Grass Ceiling Honors first appeared on High Times.... Read more

Chief Deputy Whip Rep. Guy Reschenthaler will speak at the Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit in Washington about institutional investment, capital access, senior exchange listings, and federal banking reform. The post House Chief Deputy Whip To Talk Cannabis Finance In D.C.—Why That Matters first appeared on High Times.... Read more

A new national survey reveals cannabis consumers value digital convenience, personalized recommendations, and knowledgeable budtenders — especially heading into Green Wednesday, one of the year’s biggest sales days. The findings highlight demand for features like online ordering, one-click rebuys, loyalty incentives, and promotional deals. Retailers that blend smart technology with... Read more

An open-air night of film, art, and cannabis culture brings Hollywood’s creative scene together under the stars. The post High Times and Hollywood Roll One Up: Join Our Cinema Sessions at The Woods Cannabis Lounge first appeared on High Times.... Read more

After fa forty-five day strike in Pennsylvania, the cannabis workers at RISE Dispensary in York proved something simple yet revolutionary: collective action works. The post Strike’s Over, Spirit’s High: Cannabis Workers Win Historic 45-Day Battle first appeared on High Times.... Read more

Hoodie Analytics projects the Commonwealth could command 4% of national cannabis sales as incoming Governor Abigail Spanberger prepares to pursue adult-use retail legislation. Virginia just leveled up. After years of stop-start cannabis reform, voters elected Abigail Spanberger as governor on November 4, setting the stage for the state’s long-awaited entry... Read more

Top White House staffers under the Biden administration have shed new light on the mass marijuana pardon and cannabis rescheduling process they helped facilitate, revealing the extent to which they were involved in broader clemency actions that are now under scrutiny by GOP leaders. As part of a House Oversight... Read more

Every November, Americans take a collective breath to honor those who’ve worn the uniform, the ones who stood watch in silence, who carried both pride and pain home with them, and who continue to serve in quieter ways long after their military careers end.  For many veterans, returning home can... Read more

The cannabis industry has spent the past year battling lawmakers, attorneys general and FDA ambiguity over intoxicating hemp beverages. Then something unexpected happened. Not from cannabis. From alcohol. And not in a united front. A split. A civil war. Earlier this month, several of the most powerful alcohol trade lobbies... Read more

Brazil's Minister of Agrarian Development has urged Meta to immediately reinstate educational Instagram cannabis accounts that were taken down with no apparent reason. The post Brazil to Meta: Stop Censoring Weed, or I’ll See You in Court first appeared on High Times.... Read more

GreenState’s new national awards celebrate the women and non-binary changemakers redefining cannabis through leadership, advocacy, and community impact. Nominations close Nov. 7, 2025. The post Nominate Outstanding Women and Non-Binary Cannabis Leaders for The Grass Ceiling Honors first appeared on High Times.... Read more

Chief Deputy Whip Rep. Guy Reschenthaler will speak at the Cannabis Capital & Policy Summit in Washington about institutional investment, capital access, senior exchange listings, and federal banking reform. The post House Chief Deputy Whip To Talk Cannabis Finance In D.C.—Why That Matters first appeared on High Times.... Read more

A new national survey reveals cannabis consumers value digital convenience, personalized recommendations, and knowledgeable budtenders — especially heading into Green Wednesday, one of the year’s biggest sales days. The findings highlight demand for features like online ordering, one-click rebuys, loyalty incentives, and promotional deals. Retailers that blend smart technology with... Read more

An open-air night of film, art, and cannabis culture brings Hollywood’s creative scene together under the stars. The post High Times and Hollywood Roll One Up: Join Our Cinema Sessions at The Woods Cannabis Lounge first appeared on High Times.... Read more

After fa forty-five day strike in Pennsylvania, the cannabis workers at RISE Dispensary in York proved something simple yet revolutionary: collective action works. The post Strike’s Over, Spirit’s High: Cannabis Workers Win Historic 45-Day Battle first appeared on High Times.... Read more

Hoodie Analytics projects the Commonwealth could command 4% of national cannabis sales as incoming Governor Abigail Spanberger prepares to pursue adult-use retail legislation. Virginia just leveled up. After years of stop-start cannabis reform, voters elected Abigail Spanberger as governor on November 4, setting the stage for the state’s long-awaited entry... Read more

Certificates of analysis (COAs) are widely treated as the gold standard of cannabis ingredient quality, but they don’t always tell the full story. Many reveal only what the lab was asked to test for, and labs have powerful incentives to report favorable results. The result is a quiet but growing... Read more

Switzerland's government is one step closer to its yearslong effort to launch a trial program involving the sale and consumption of recreational cannabis. Switzerland nears launch of recreational cannabis trial is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs... Read more

Potency testing on store-bought cannabis flower by a Canadian laboratory has found THC levels significantly lower than the labeled value, sparking an industrywide conversation about how to address inaccurate THC claims. Canadian cannabis industry reckons with inflated THC label claims is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news... Read more

In an industry that once had an unusually high percentage of female CEOs, the marijuana sector now has fewer women in leadership positions than the U.S. average. Opinion: 5 steps to close the marijuana industry’s C-suite gender gap is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis... Read more

Cannabis producer Hexo reported a lower loss for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2023, but the Gatineau, Quebec-based company’s sales took a nosedive, according to its quarterly report. Cannabis producer Hexo trims loss, but sales plummet is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs... Read more

Marijuana e-commerce platform Leafly Holdings this week laid off another 40 employees, or 21% of its workforce, a day before reporting its full-year and fourth-quarter financial results. Marijuana tech firm Leafly lays off 40 workers as annual revenue rises 10% is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news... Read more

Any disruption to the economy - particularly when it involves banks - is disconcerting and potentially impactful to the cannabis industry. Opinion: What the demise of Silicon Valley Bank means – and does not mean – for marijuana finance is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for... Read more

The largest provincial business advocacy body in Canada is calling on the Ontario government to allow cannabis consumption establishments as part of efforts to modernize and champion the sector. Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls on province to allow cannabis lounges is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news... Read more

Longtime cannabis industry executive Kris Krane is rejoining 4Front Ventures, the multistate marijuana company he co-founded, as a member of the board of directors. Kris Krane returns to marijuana MSO 4Front Ventures with board seat is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs... Read more

Jupiter Research, a marijuana vape cartridge subsidiary of Phoenix-based Tilt Holdings, refinanced and extended its revolving credit facility. Tilt Holdings marijuana vape subsidiary Jupiter Research refinances debt is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs... Read more

Health Canada has asked five companies to stop distribution and sale of noncompliant cannabis edibles products by the end of May and provincial wholesalers have been notified of the ongoing crackdown after months of confusion, MJBizDaily has learned. 5 Canadian cannabis producers face May deadline in ‘extracts/edibles’ conflict is a... Read more

Vegas lounges struggle to gain foothold one year after launch, though many expected it more than not. The post One of Las Vegas’ cannabis lounges closes its doors appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

Medical marijuana remains legal in Nebraska, but implementation faces hurdles after regulatory bill fails to advance. The post Nebraska medical cannabis regulations stall in legislative committee appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

Policies designed to protect public safety might actually be increasing risks but pushing production overseas. The post Regulatory chaos threatens US hemp industry appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

CEO: The company was "somewhat impacted by broader industry dynamics," due in part to the failure of Amendment 3 in Florida. The post Fluent posts $40M loss for 2024 despite New York entry, other expansion efforts appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The bill could still become law, however, because Arkansas only requires a simple majority to overturn a governor's veto. The post Arkansas governor spikes medical marijuana drive-thru windows appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The latest effort, dubbed STATES Act 2.0, would nullify 280E and protect state-legal cannabis markets. The post STATES Act reintroduced in Congress with bipartisan support appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The cash-strapped multistate operator is seeking a management cease trade order while working to secure financing. The post 4Front Ventures delays annual filings, can’t pay auditors appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The new partnership wants to solve the typical cannabis cash crunch for businesses through a referral deal. The post Safe Harbor Financial, FundCanna team up to tackle cannabis banking headaches appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The new rates, which still require a second board vote, are expected to go into effect on July 1. The post Sonoma County joins growing list of California localities rolling back cannabis taxes appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

The state reported total sales of $130.8 million in March, just shy of the December 2024 holiday peak. The post Missouri marijuana sales holding steady in 2025 appeared first on Green Market Report.... Read more

Top White House staffers under the Biden administration have shed new light on the mass marijuana pardon and cannabis rescheduling process they helped facilitate, revealing the extent to which they were involved in broader clemency actions that are now under scrutiny by GOP leaders. As part of a House Oversight... Read more

Minneapolis-based partner Mitchel Chargo will participate in two panels at the Indigenous Cannabis Industry & Policy Summit on November 13, 2025, in Washington, DC. At 10:05 a.m., he will moderate the panel “Pros & Cons of the Tribal Cannabis Compact: Federal, State, and DEA Licensing Perspectives,” which will examine the... Read more

It took a number of years and I’ve tried a few times to get their attention over the last decade to no avail. It’s all big end of town stuff and Curaleaf have managed to get themselves onto the programme which is somewhat depressing but it’s a start Here’s who... Read more

Source: Dan McKillop – Linked In NJ CANNABIS UPDATE Introduced on Monday, Senate Bill S4779 would overhaul New Jersey cannabis regulation and enforcement. Among other aspects, as written S4779: ✳️ Restructures New Jersey’s cannabis oversight by abolishing the independent Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), currently housed “in but not of” the... Read more

Hanover, VA: Local government officials cannot take disciplinary action against a Hanover County (population: 110,000) firefighter who uses state-authorized medical cannabis products while off-duty, according to a preliminary injunction issued earlier this month by a judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit in Virginia. The injunction finds that it is in the public interest to... Read more

Cannabis Business Times The appellate court ruled that states like Wyoming have the right to redefine hemp in a more restrictive manner than the federal standard. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit affirmed on Oct. 27 that the 2018 Farm Bill does not preempt Wyoming state law enacted... Read more

They’re big, eye-catching, and an advertising staple that flanks roadsides across the nation. Billboards have been letting Americans know about things they need to buy, places they need to see, and restaurants they need to eat at since the 1830s. As they evolve from their roots of hand-painted signs to... Read more

A Virginia medical cannabis company has filed a sweeping lawsuit naming DoorDash Inc. among several defendants accused of selling and delivering cannabis products that exceed state THC limits. Dalitso LLC, which operates under the brand Beyond Hello Cannabis Dispensary, filed the complaint in Henrico County Circuit Court on Oct. 24.... Read more

“So we opened it up and it was 10 pounds of pot,” said Noble McIntyre a senior partner at McIntyre Law Firm of the box filled with marijuana that came regular mail on Friday. McIntyre said after doing a chat GPT search, he learned the street value of the marijuana was worth... Read more