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Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission Appoints Executive Director

Andrew Turnage, the leader of the state boards that oversee cosmetology and nursing, will lead the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, which is responsible for regulating the industry.

Oklahoma Collects Nearly $10 Million in Medical Cannabis Tax Revenue in April

April’s figures break the previous record of $7.8 million, which was set in March.

Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Braces for Reopening and Relief

Cultivators and retailers are optimistic about shutdown orders expiring May 18 and hoping for relief from a bill that, if approved, would provide state-level assistance to businesses ineligible for federal COVID-19 funds.

Former Green Growth Brands Executive Peter Horvath to Run Hightimes Holding Corp.

Following former CEO Stormy Simon’s exit, Horvath will preside over the publishing company’s pivot to retail.

DesignLights Consortium Releases Draft Update to its Horticultural Lighting Testing and Reporting Requirements

Stakeholder comments will be accepted through June 16.

Constellation Brands Exercises Warrants to Acquire Shares in Canopy Growth

The company says the move reinforces its confidence in Canopy's ability to win long-term in the emerging cannabis industry.

Aphria Inc. Announces Receipt of EU GMP Certification for Subsidiary ASG Pharma Ltd. and Liquidation of Promissory Note

ASG Pharma Ltd. has received its European Union Good Manufacturing Practices certification from the Malta Medicines Authority for the production of cannabis for medicinal and research purposes.

Aleafia Health Secures Health Canada License Amendment for Paris Production and Extraction Facility Phase II Expansion

The 30,000-square-foot expansion is entirely dedicated to the extraction, production, packaging and distribution of finished cannabis products.

Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Surpass $37 Million in April

The state’s dispensaries sold nearly 819,000 items in the 30-day period.

MedMen Temporarily Shutters Majority of Florida Dispensaries

The company closed five of its eight retail locations in the state as of May 3.

Cannabis Processing Equipment Manufacturers Produce Hand Sanitizer During COVID-19 Pandemic

The extraction equipment companies are transforming their operations to create needed supplies and exploring other ways they can potentially help first responders.

After Licensing Delay, Illinois Social Equity Applicant Remains Optimistic, Outlines Enterprising Plans

Parkway Dispensary anticipated a decision about its dispensary license application May 1 but will have to continue waiting.

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