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New Mexico

New Mexico Senate Committee Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Clean-Up Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 100, which would, in part, increase production limits for cannabis microbusinesses.

February 14, 2022

New Jersey

Rutgers University Releases Study on Cannabis Usage to Help Guide State Policy

The study is intended to be used as a baseline to measure the impact of legalization and identify disparities among different communities.

February 14, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

UPDATED: Legislation to Expedite Adult-Use Cannabis Launch Clears Virginia Senate

The Democratic-controlled chamber voted to accelerate the adult-use sales date to this September.

February 14, 2022

California

Cresco Labs Announces Social Justice Documentary Premiere

The documentary “The Sentence of Michael Thompson” will premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival and screen at South by Southwest.

February 14, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

From Legacy Kingpin to Successful CEO

Chris Ball, owner and CEO of Los Angeles-based Ball Family Farms, details his journey from the legacy market to the legal market as one of LA's first social equity licensees.

February 14, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio Senate President Refuses to Calendar Adult-Use Proposal

Matt Huffman, the majority leader, says if Ohioans want to put cannabis legalization on the ballot, ‘have at it,’ but it won’t happen in his chamber.

February 11, 2022

New Jersey

Innovative Industrial Properties Acquires New Jersey Property

The $35.4-million purchase expands the cannabis-focused real estate company’s partnership with Ascend Wellness Holdings.

February 11, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Invites Colleagues to Provide Input on Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

The move follows Schumer’s Feb. 4 announcement that he will formally introduce the legislation in April.

February 11, 2022

Colorado

Colorado Sets New Record for Cannabis Sales in a Single Year

In 2021, Colorado reports over $2.22 billion from cannabis sales (compared to the previous record of over $2.19 billion in 2020).

February 10, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions

Schwazze Closes Acquisition of Emerald Fields

Schwazze continues its Colorado expansion strategy with Emerald Fields Cannaboutique Dispensaries in Manitou Springs and Glendale, Colo.

February 10, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Will the Biden Administration’s Increased Antitrust Scrutiny Impact Cannabis M&A?

Matt Karnes, founder of cannabis-focused advisory firm GreenWave Advisors, says the risk is low under Attorney General Merrick Garland.

February 9, 2022

Nevada

Nevada Cannabis Association Appoints New President, Brandon Wiegand

Wiegand, chief commercial officer for the Nevada-based cannabis operator The Source+, has been a member of the NCA since 2015 and has served as a board member since 2019.

February 9, 2022