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Florida

Ascend Shuffles Leadership Team After CEO’s Domestic Charge

The multistate cannabis operator commenced a search for a new CEO, moving Abner Kurtin to executive chairman of the board.

September 28, 2022

Distribution

Cookies Signs Deal With Portugal-Based Akanda Corp.

The licensing agreement will see Cookies genetics land in European cannabis markets for the first time.

September 28, 2022

California

California Department of Cannabis Control Seeks $128 Million in Penalties From Illegal Cannabis Businesses

Regulators want a judge to order the defendants to pay the price for producing and selling products in the state for more than a year without a license.

September 27, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Connecticut Social Equity License Applicants Receive Do-Over

Amidst a bevy of litigation, the state’s Social Equity Council OK’d five applicants to amend their rejected submissions.

September 27, 2022

Hemp Regulations in U.S.

Study Finds Feeding Spent Hemp Biomass to Lambs Does Not Affect Health, Meat Quality

Researchers at Oregon State University found that spent hemp biomass can be considered an alternative feed for lambs.

September 26, 2022

International

Australian Government Could Override State Laws to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

The Greens received new constitutional advice on the issue as the minor party ramps up its legalization campaign.

September 26, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

'There Will Be Some Actions Forthcoming:' Kentucky Governor Reaffirms Plans to Legalize Medical Cannabis Through Executive Action

Gov. Andy Beshear will evaluate feedback provided by the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee and the public before potentially legalizing cannabis for medical purposes.

September 26, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

US House Judiciary Committee Passes Criminal Justice Reform Legislation

Lawmakers have approved a pair of bills, the Clean Slate Act and the Fresh Start Act, to help those convicted of cannabis-related crimes seal and expunge their records.

September 26, 2022

Florida

Trulieve Launches Khalifa Kush Cannabis in Florida Through Exclusive Partnership With Wiz Khalifa

To celebrate the product launch, Wiz Khalifa will personally meet with Trulieve patients at three South Florida dispensaries Oct. 1.

September 26, 2022

Nevada

Planet 13 Receives Approval to Expand Cultivation Operations in Nevada

The company announced that it has received approvals to operate its 22,000-square-foot Nevada cultivation expansion.

September 26, 2022

Hiring Cannabis Personnel

More Employees Come to Cannabis From Retail Than Any Other Industry

According to a new report from Vangst, the industry is drawing new workers who may not necessarily have cannabis-specific experience.

September 26, 2022

Illinois

Ascend Announces Several Social Impact Initiatives, Expungement Events

The company also announced key initiatives and charitable contribution milestones, including approximately $2 million in total donations.

September 26, 2022