Missouri regulators denied certification for a slew of social equity marijuana licenses issued in a recent lottery, citing eligibility issues. The state health department announced last week that only 25 of the 57 microbusiness licenses issued in June were certified as eligible. “Licenses that are not certified as eligible are subject to revocation,” the department... Continue Reading →

Bipartisan Pennsylvania voters in two key competitive House districts are strongly in favor of legalizing marijuana, according to a new poll. And most agree that enacting the reform this session is “crucial to stimulate economic growth.” The survey, commissioned by the advocacy group Responsible PA and conducted by the research firm Cygnal, looked at voters’... Continue Reading →

Cannabis Trafficker Who Planned to 'Flood the Valleys' With Weed Used Banksy Art To Launder Money, Court Reveals Image Cannabis News October 14, 2024 In a raid on the weed smuggler's home, police found Banksy paintings including Monkey Queen, The Watchtower Swing and The Cross. “Commercial success is a mark of failure for a graffiti... Continue Reading →

Pro-Cannabis Senators' Seats At Stake In Upcoming Election Could Affect Future Of Cannabis Legalization Image Cannabis News October 14, 2024 The 2024 U.S. Senate elections, with 34 seats up for grabs, could affect the future of cannabis legalization. Cannabis legalization continues to gain momentum across the U.S., with states like Minnesota, Delaware and Ohio embracing... Continue Reading →

Massachusetts Slaps Big Cannabis With $165K Fines For Safety Failures Image Cannabis News October 14, 2024 Violations, dating back to 2021, included facility maintenance issues such as unsecured doors and gaps in ducts. Massachusetts cannabis regulators have fined two prominent companies, Ascend Wellness Holdings and Curaleaf Holdings, for violations related to consumer safety practices. The... Continue Reading →

The Court Case That Could Change The Cannabis Industry Forever And How It Affects Rescheduling Image Cannabis News October 14, 2024 A groundbreaking court case filed in Massachusetts against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has captured the attention of the cannabis industry, promising to potentially reshape its future. The lawsuit challenges the federal government's classification... Continue Reading →

Justice Dept. Urges Court To Uphold Federal Cannabis Ban In High-Profile Case Image Cannabis News October 14, 2024 The DOJ defends federal cannabis prohibition, citing Supreme Court precedent, despite state-level legalization. The U.S. Department of Justice has urged a federal appeals court to maintain the nationwide ban on cannabis, defending Congress's broad authority to regulate... Continue Reading →

By Harrison Bard, CEO and co-founder, Custom Cones USA The pre-roll is not only one of the most recognizable symbols of the cannabis industry, but the pre-roll market also continues to be one of the major drivers of sales and innovation throughout the country. Pre-rolls are the No. 3 sales category in the industry, behind... Continue Reading →

Bedrocan is Returning to Canada Image Cannabis News October 14, 2024 Bedrocan International, the world’s most experienced producer of pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis, is returning to the Canadian medicinal cannabis market. The company purchased a facility in Scarborough, the former home of Bedrocan in Canada, and was recently granted a cultivation license by Recreational Marijuana News... Continue Reading →