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Ohio’s July Medical Cannabis Sales Set New Record

The state’s dispensaries sold roughly $21.4 million worth of cannabis products in July.

West Virginia Prepares to Announce Winners of Medical Cannabis Cultivation Licenses

Jason Frame, director of the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis, said Sept. 17 that regulators plan to issue the licenses within the next week.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Canna Brand Solutions in Vaping Case

Plaintiff Charles Wilcoxen brought the lawsuit against Canna Brand Solutions in September 2019, alleging that the custom packaging manufacturer and authorized CCELL distributor caused a vaping-related lung illness.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Announces Cannabis Division Manager

David Lakeman comes to IDOA from Massachusetts, where he assisted the launching of the state’s cannabis industry.

Cresco Labs Bolsters Leadership Team with Three Senior Promotions

David Gacom, Melissa Wagamon and Sean McAlister, who move into Regional President roles, will lead the business across the platform while strengthening the company’s geographic footprint.

Coin Shortage Lays Bare Cannabis Industry’s Payments Problem

While most retailers have instituted contactless transactions to meet changing customer expectations, dispensaries are still largely operating with cash only.

Trulieve Enters Fifth State with Two Acquisitions in Pennsylvania, Creating a Vertically Integrated Operation

The acquisitions further Trulieve's mission of being the leading customer-focused cannabis brand in the United States.

Report Claims Missouri Regulatory Agency Obstructed Investigation into State’s Medical Cannabis Program

A new memo alleges conflicts of interest and other issues with a consultant the state hired to score medical cannabis license applications.

Illinois to ‘Review Questions’ Raised About Licensing Process Before Setting Date for Cannabis Dispensary License Lottery

A group of companies behind unsuccessful licensing bids have filed a lawsuit against the state after regulators advanced 21 applicants to the lottery for 75 dispensary licenses.

Over $2 Million of Funds from Missouri’s Medical Cannabis Program Go to Veterans

The money will be transferred to the Missouri Veterans Commission for health and care services.

Plaintiffs Drop Lawsuit Over Utah’s Medical Cannabis Initiative

Advocacy group Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Education sued Gov. Gary Herbert and Department of Health Director Dr. Joseph Miner in December 2018 over the law that replaced Proposition 2.

Cresco Labs Launches Good News Cannabis Brand

Developed to take market share from alcohol, Good News is a mainstream, social occasion-based cannabis brand for today’s modern consumers.

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