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Legislation and Regulation

New York Governor Appoints Final Cannabis Control Board Members

The move comes weeks after Gov. Hochul nominated the heads of the OCM and CCB.

September 29, 2021

Interviews & Opinion

Cannabis Beverage Boom 'Inevitable:' Q&A With SVEDKA Founder Marina Hahn

Hahn, who is a member of Jushi's board of directors, says smart branding and targeting will be key for cannabis companies' products to 'stick' with consumers.

September 29, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Pennsylvania House Duo Beats Senate Tandem to Adult-Use Punch

Social and criminal justice reform are at the forefront of filed legislation.

September 29, 2021

Interviews & Opinion

The Weldon Project Aims to End Incarceration for Cannabis

The organization sent a letter to the Biden administration earlier this month, urging the president to pardon those still incarcerated for non-violent cannabis offenses.

September 28, 2021

Maine

Maine’s Medical Cannabis Workgroup Aims to Streamline Regulation

The group, created by the Office of Marijuana Policy, will hold its first meeting Sept. 28.

September 28, 2021

Compliance

New Jersey's Adult-Use Cannabis Market Won't Include Some Infused Products

Cannabis-infused products like cookies, brownies, gummies or anything that "resembles food"—aside from lozenges—will not be permitted for sale in the state.

September 27, 2021

California

District Attorney George Gascón to Dismiss Nearly 60,000 Cannabis Convictions

The effort to reverse the injustices of drug laws comes with support from The Social Impact Center.

September 27, 2021

Arkansas

Researchers Launch Three-Year Study to Examine Arkansas’ Medical Cannabis Program

The research will analyze how medical cannabis relates to patients’ overall health outcomes.

September 27, 2021

Vendor News

Ayr Wellness Adds to Florida Footprint with Opening of New Dispensary in Port Richey

The store brings LHS to the Gulf Coast city, attracting visitors from throughout Florida and the U.S. for its lush landscapes and well-known 8,300-acre wilderness park.

September 27, 2021

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Recreational Consumer Council and Theory Wellness Partner to Host Expungement Event at Dispensary in Chicopee, MA

The event titled "Reimagining Community Days" will be hosted by the MRCC to offer free legal services to assist in CORI sealing and expungement for those directly impacted by the war on drugs at Theory Wellness' dispensary in Chicopee.

September 27, 2021

Finance

Amazon Trumpets Support for Cannabis Industry: Week in Review

After running pre-employment cannabis tests for years, the online retail giant Amazon has been on a sudden tear of support for the industry over the past few months.

September 25, 2021

Finance

The Fight to Raise Capital

Wanda James of Simply Pure Dispensary describes her challenges when raising capital for her cannabis business and what the industry needs to change to be more equitable and inclusive.

September 24, 2021