Business Issues/Benchmarks: Page 154

The Flip to Adult Use: Jushi Eyes Political Climate, Retail Trends When Expanding in Newly Legal Cannabis Markets

As the company prepares to expand some of its existing medical operations to serve a broader adult-use market, it strives for vertical integration and an omnichannel approach to reach patients and consumers.

Gov. Newsom Calls For Cannabis Tax Reform, More Retail in Budget Proposal

The California executive said market stabilization and support for small operators are at the forefront of policy changes, but details await.

Ayr Wellness Opens 44th Florida Dispensary in Pinellas Park

The new dispensary will occupy over 2,700 square feet of prime retail space on one of the most heavily traveled routes in Pinellas County.

Mississippi Senate Committee Approves Medical Cannabis Legalization Proposal

The bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration.

Viola Closes $13-Million Bridge Round

The Black-owned cannabis MSO received investment from a lead investor.

Florida Lawmakers Consider Changes to State’s Medical Cannabis Program

House Bill 679 contains technical changes to the constitutional amendment that legalized medical cannabis in 2016.

Oregon State Research Shows Hemp Compounds Prevent Coronavirus From Entering Human Cells

Researchers found that a pair of cannabinoid acids bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, blocking a critical step in the process the virus uses to infect people.

A Portrait of One of Medical Cannabis’s Last Holdouts

This is the story of how the lack of access to medical cannabis in Mississippi separated mother and son by 16 hours, and how the state kicked reform down the road.

Ohio Receives Petitions to Add Several New Qualifying Conditions to Medical Cannabis Program

Among the proposed conditions are anxiety, depression and autism, which the board rejected last year.

Arkansas Medical Cannabis Sales Surpass $500 Million

The state’s dispensaries sold more than 40,000 pounds of medical cannabis in 2021.

Lawmaker Behind South Carolina’s Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill ‘Optimistic’ About Legislation’s Chances This Year

Sen. Tom Davis’ bill stalled in the Senate last year, but he believes the legislation will have better luck in 2022.

What’s in a National Cannabis Brand?

As a national market forms in the U.S., marketing and customer experiences will become crucial for establishing a lasting cannabis brand.

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