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Oregon

West Coast Wildfires Threaten and Destroy Some Cannabis Businesses, Force Evacuations

In Oregon and Washington, growers work to save their businesses and homes as the ongoing crisis stymies the industry.

September 17, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

9 Amicus Briefs Filed with Supreme Court in Support of Removing Cannabis from Controlled Substances Act

Eight industry organizations and seven members of Congress all wrote in support of Marvin Washington’s appeal to the country’s highest court.

September 17, 2020

Finance

Cresco Labs Bolsters Leadership Team with Three Senior Promotions

David Gacom, Melissa Wagamon and Sean McAlister, who move into Regional President roles, will lead the business across the platform while strengthening the company’s geographic footprint.

September 17, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Vermont House and Senate Reach Deal on Legislation to Legalize Cannabis Sales

Lawmakers agreed on a compromise proposal Sept. 15 that would create a legal cannabis market in the state.

September 17, 2020

Finance

Coin Shortage Lays Bare Cannabis Industry’s Payments Problem

While most retailers have instituted contactless transactions to meet changing customer expectations, dispensaries are still largely operating with cash only.

September 17, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

California Cannabis Licensing Authorities Unveil New Unified License Search Tool

The new platform provides an easy way to search through the state's thousands of cannabis business licenses.

September 16, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Oregon Liquor Control Commission Approves Permanent Rules for Curbside Delivery

The agency will continue its social distancing approach to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

September 16, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Report Claims Missouri Regulatory Agency Obstructed Investigation into State’s Medical Cannabis Program

A new memo alleges conflicts of interest and other issues with a consultant the state hired to score medical cannabis license applications.

September 16, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois to ‘Review Questions’ Raised About Licensing Process Before Setting Date for Cannabis Dispensary License Lottery

A group of companies behind unsuccessful licensing bids have filed a lawsuit against the state after regulators advanced 21 applicants to the lottery for 75 dispensary licenses.

September 16, 2020

Missouri

Over $2 Million of Funds from Missouri’s Medical Cannabis Program Go to Veterans

The money will be transferred to the Missouri Veterans Commission for health and care services.

September 15, 2020

Utah

Plaintiffs Drop Lawsuit Over Utah’s Medical Cannabis Initiative

Advocacy group Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Education sued Gov. Gary Herbert and Department of Health Director Dr. Joseph Miner in December 2018 over the law that replaced Proposition 2.

September 15, 2020

Dispensary

Key Congressional Committee Advances Legislation to Facilitate Clinical Research Studies Using State-Authorized Marijuana Products

Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee have voted in favor of a substitute version of Congressman Earl Blumenauer's HR 3797: The Marijuana Research Act of 2019.

September 14, 2020