WATCH: California Attorney General Bonta Announces New Program to Address Illicit Cannabis

As part of the new program, Rob Bonta debuts a partnership between the California Department of Justice and the City of Fresno.

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September 1, 2023

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announces Aug. 29, 2023, a new program to target illicit cannabis statewide. As part of the new program, he debuts a partnership between the California Department of Justice and the City of Fresno.

Blüm Holdings Signs $5M Agreement to Acquire Northern California Cannabis Dispensary

California Cannabis Excise Tax Hike Takes Effect as Consumers Face Mounting Cost-of-Living Crisis

California DCC Announces $30M in Grant Funding to Advance Cannabis Research

California Public Health Department Aims to Make Hemp THC Ban Permanent

Blüm Holdings Signs $5M Agreement to Acquire Northern California Cannabis Dispensary

The new dispensary will join Blüm’s growing portfolio, which includes three other Northern California stores and a recently acquired Bay Area location.

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California Cannabis Excise Tax Hike Takes Effect as Consumers Face Mounting Cost-of-Living Crisis

The excise tax increase will drive more Californians to the unlicensed market; Assembly Bill 564 offers a path to roll back the policy.

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California DCC Announces $30M in Grant Funding to Advance Cannabis Research

The state’s Department of Cannabis Control is soliciting research proposals from public universities to better inform future laws impacting the industry.

California Public Health Department Aims to Make Hemp THC Ban Permanent

The department’s proposal to immortalize Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency regulations represents $3.1 billion in lost revenue for California businesses.

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Sunset Social Club Opens Hollywood’s 1st Luxury Cannabis Lounge

The curated 5,500-square-foot venue launched for members only with premium brands, gourmet experiences and Hollywood design flair.

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UCLA Report Reveals Unsafe Working Conditions, Wage Theft in California Cannabis Industry

The UCLA Labor Center and Cannabis Worker Collab released the report based on 1,100-plus worker voices, documenting how unions can deliver change.

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California Alcohol Businesses 99.7% Compliant With Intoxicating Hemp Product Prohibition

The state’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has visited 11,445 businesses since Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency regulations began.

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California Bill to Freeze Cannabis Excise Tax Breezes, 6-0, Through Another Committee

Revenue and Taxation Committee members voted unanimously to advance Assembly Bill 564 to prevent a 26.7% increase.

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California’s Cannabis Excise Tax Will Increase by 27% on July 1, CDTFA Announces

Despite legislation aiming to prevent the tax hike, the state’s tax agency indicated its hands are currently tied.

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California Lawmakers Vote, 15-0, To Repeal Cannabis Excise Tax Increase

The California Assembly Business and Professions Committee unanimously advanced legislation to prevent a 27% rate increase scheduled for July 1.

California Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, testifies on legislation to repeal the state’s cannabis excise tax increase during the Business and Professions Committee hearing on April 22.

LEEF Brands Begins Planting Salisbury Canyon Ranch, One of World’s Largest Cannabis Farms

The roughly 1,900-acre ranch in Santa Barbara County, Calif., includes 187 acres of licensed cannabis canopy.

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500 Unionized STIIIZY Workers in California Ratify Landmark 3-Year Contract

The agreement for the highest starting wages in the industry sets an industry standard for unionized cannabis workers nationwide.

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