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Arkansas

Arkansas’ Existing Medical Cannabis Cultivators File Lawsuit to Challenge Additional Cultivation Licenses

The lawsuit requests an injunction against the issuance of the new licenses, or that they be voided if they have already been awarded.

July 17, 2020

New Jersey

New Jersey Lowers Medical Cannabis Sales Tax

The move is the first step in phasing out the state’s MMJ sales tax.

July 16, 2020

New Mexico

Ultra Health Sues New Mexico Department of Health Over New Medical Cannabis Regulations

The medical cannabis producer has asked a district judge to request that the department repeal and rewrite several of the rules.

July 15, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Florida Supreme Court Orders Second Round of Arguments in Medical Cannabis Case

The court will ultimately decide whether the state properly implemented a 2016 constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical cannabis.

July 15, 2020

Finance

Illinois Collects More Than $52 Million in Cannabis Tax Revenue During First Six Months of Legal Adult-Use Sales

The figures shatter Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget estimates, which predicted the state would collect $28 million in cannabis tax revenue by June 30.

July 15, 2020

Maine

Wellness Connection of Maine CEO Takes New Position with Parent Company, Acreage Holdings

Patricia Rosi has served as Wellness Connection’s CEO since 2013.

July 14, 2020

Hawaii

Hawaii Legislature Approves Bill Allowing the Sale of Cannabis Edibles

The legislation now goes to Gov. David Ige for his signature.

July 14, 2020

Missouri

Missouri Medical Cannabis Program Director Says Sales Could Launch This Fall

Two cultivation facilities are now operational in the state, which means product could be available in September or October.

July 14, 2020

Finance

Australis Capital Faces Lawsuit Over Planned Property Sale, Pivot from Cannabis Cultivation

Nevada cultivator and manufacturer Green Therapeutics is suing for breach of contract and other claims, while another investor has publicly aired grievances.

July 13, 2020

Election Watch

Nebraskans For Medical Marijuana Meets Signature Requirement for 2020 Ballot Initiative

Campaign leaders are hopeful that they have gathered enough valid signatures to allow Nebraskans to vote on legalizing medical marijuana this November.

July 13, 2020

Finance

Curaleaf Completes Acquisition of Grassroots' License in Arizona

Curaleaf's acquisition of Grassroots itself is expected to close early next week.

July 13, 2020

California

Lawmakers in Virginia, Pennsylvania Push for Cannabis Legalization, Arkansas Campaigns Run Out of Time to Qualify Adult-Use Initiatives for 2020 Ballot: Week in Review

This week, a Virginia Delegate announced plans to legalize adult-use cannabis in a special session of the legislature, while a Pennsylvania Senator urged the governor to consider legalization.

July 11, 2020