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Legislation and Regulation

Group Tries Again to Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure on North Dakota’s Ballot

Legalize ND refocused its efforts on the 2022 election after the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult for the organization to collect enough signatures to qualify its initiative for the 2020 ballot.

January 13, 2021

Marketing Your Cannabis Business

Former Bell's Brewery Marketing Manager Takes Leadership Role at Common Citizen

Allison Hornev brings a deep level of experience to her new role in the cannabis space, where storytelling is pivotal for emerging brands.

January 12, 2021

New York

New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association Announces New Executive Board

NYMCIA has elected new leaders in advance of the 2021 legislative session.

January 11, 2021

California

Cannabis Licensing Authorities Consolidation Part of California Governor's Proposed State Budget

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s fiscal year 2021-2022 budget proposal includes a proposal to consolidate the three state licensing authorities into a single Department of Cannabis Control.

January 11, 2021

Acreage Holdings Cannabis Business

Acreage Holdings Adds Katie J. Bayne as Board Member

Bayne brings more than 30 years of consumer marketing and operations experience to her new position on the Board of Directors, including over two decades at The Coca-Cola Company.

January 11, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Montana Lawmakers Reject Department of Revenue’s Request to Fund State’s Adult-Use Cannabis Program

The department asked the House Appropriations Committee for $1.35 million to pay for the employees, office equipment and operating expenses needed to launch the program.

January 11, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

South Dakota Governor Allows Legal Challenge to Amendment Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis

Gov. Kristi Noem has issued an executive order supporting a lawsuit that questions the constitutionality of the voter-approved amendment, which passed in the November election.

January 11, 2021

Michigan

Following Its Entry into Adult Use, Grand Rapids’ Pharmhouse Wellness Set to Expand

Once limited in opportunities by his criminal record of cannabis charges, including a felony for manufacturing, Casey Kornoelje now channels his knowledge of the plant into advancing his legal cannabis business.

January 11, 2021

Alabama

Several States Call for Renewed Cannabis Legalization Efforts, New Jersey Makes Changes to Adult-Use Bill: Week in Review

Lawmakers in Missouri, Minnesota, New York, Virginia and Connecticut have renewed efforts to legalize adult-use cannabis, while an Alabama senator announced plans to reintroduce a medical cannabis legalization bill.

January 9, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

What Does a Democrat-Controlled Senate Mean for Federal Cannabis Policy Reform?

Industry stakeholders are optimistic about federal descheduling or legalization after Democrats secure power in Washington.

January 8, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Lawmakers to Create 75 New Cannabis Retail Licenses

The move is meant to give disadvantaged and minority applicants a second chance at licensing following the controversial lottery to issue an initial 75 dispensary licenses.

January 8, 2021

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

‘Cleanup’ Bill Gets NJ Closer to Legalization and Decriminalization of Cannabis, with Some Changes to Consequences for Youth

New Jersey Assembly and Senate committees have passed legislation addressing some technical issues and altering youth penalties that were passed in last month’s cannabis legalization and decriminalization bills.

January 8, 2021