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Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Governor Signs Cannabis Legalization Bills Into Law

The Feb. 22 signing came after weeks of back-and-forth in the state legislature, and, ultimately, after years of debate in New Jersey over how to accomplish this goal.

February 22, 2021

Missouri

Missouri Health & Wellness Works to Open Five Dispensaries in State’s Medical Cannabis Market: The Starting Line

The retailer currently has two stores up and running in Washington and Sedalia, with a third location coming soon in Jefferson City.

February 22, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Wisconsin Majority Leadership Slams Governor’s Inclusion of Cannabis Legalization in State Budget

Joint Finance Committee co-chairs want cannabis legislation to stand alone, be debated in the ‘light of day.’

February 22, 2021

Finance

All Eyes on New Jersey, New York, Connecticut: Week in Review

This past week in cannabis kept our attention fixed on New Jersey, even if a snowstorm wedged its way into the mix and pushed a Feb. 19 legislative deadline into Feb. 22.

February 20, 2021

Interviews & Opinion

SLANG Worldwide Inks Partnership with Merida Capital to Move Into Missouri, Virginia

As CEO Chris Driessen said, "Integrating our brands in emerging markets through strategic partnership is core to our growth strategy.”

February 19, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Will See More Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses After Appeals Court Ruling

The court also insisted that the New Jersey Department of Health clean up its licensing process and take a more transparent approach to the work.

February 18, 2021

Compliance

Judge Tosses Investors’ Suit Against Curaleaf for Falling Stock Prices

Despite Curaleaf’s share prices dropping after a warning letter from the FDA, a judge found the company has been transparent about risks associated with the industry.

February 18, 2021

Finance

HEXO Corp. Picks Up Zenabis Global Inc. in $235-Million Deal

HEXO Corp. announced its acquisition of Zenabis Global Inc. earlier this week, a major headline that sees the Canadian licensed producer planting a flag in Europe’s cannabis market.

February 18, 2021

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces 30-Day Amendments to Legislation Establishing Comprehensive Adult-Use Cannabis Program in New York

The 30-Day amendments detail how $100 million in social equity funding will be allocated, enable the use of delivery services and refine criminal charges related to improper sales to reduce impact on communities hit hardest by the war on drugs.

February 17, 2021

California

California State Senator Introduces Bill to Expand Resources for Cannabis Market

Sen. Nancy Skinner designs legislation to help local governments manage the licensing and regulations required by state law.

February 16, 2021

Industry Headlines

Cannabis Business Times, Cannabis Dispensary, Hemp Grower Announce New Hires Anthony Lange and Andriana Ruscitto

Lange is serving as Associate Editor and Ruscitto is serving as Assistant Editor for the three GIE Media award-winning publications.

February 16, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Is Moving Quickly on the Governor’s Cannabis Legalization Proposal. But What Happens Next?

Both chambers of Virginia’s state legislature have passed bills to legalize cannabis. Experts see a long road ahead in the fight for a fair industry in the Old Dominion.

February 16, 2021