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New Jersey Sold Nearly $555 Million in Cannabis in 2022

The Garden State’s licensed retail market was boosted by last April’s adult-use sales launch.


Cannabis Advocacy Organizations Press Biden on Policy Reform Ahead of 4/20

A coalition of 85 local, state and national groups sent a letter to President Joe Biden this week urging him and his administration to federally deschedule cannabis.


Green Thumb Workers Strike at 3 Dispensaries in Illinois

The unionized workers at a trio of RISE retail facilities in the Chicago metropolitan area coordinated the strikes through Teamsters Local 777.


How Cannabis Companies Are Capitalizing on 4/20

We caught up with retailers across the U.S. and Canada to gather their top strategies and advice for cashing in on the big day.


Small Business Tax Equity Act Introduced in US House to Provide Relief to Cannabis Industry

The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, would allow state-legal cannabis businesses to take deductions like any other legal business.


New Data From Jointly on Purposeful Cannabis Consumption: What’s Working for Consumers 2023

More than 93 million have consumed cannabis for health and wellness purposes.


US Representatives Reintroduce Bipartisan PREPARE Act to Pave the Way for Federal Cannabis Legalization

Reps. Dave Joyce and Hakeem Jefferies are again sponsoring the legislation, which would create a process for the federal government to enact regulations should it lift the prohibition of cannabis.


Alabama Regulators Advance 90 Medical Cannabis Business License Applications to Review Process

The application window closed Dec. 30, 2022, and the applications selected by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission will now be evaluated and scored.


Curaleaf’s New Jersey Licenses Renewed With Conditional Approval During Emergency Meeting

State regulators with the Cannabis Regulatory Commission voted to vacate a previous decision and allow Curaleaf to continue adult-use operations, for now.


Fairwinds Cannabis Offers Limited-Availability Sriracha Tincture for 4/20

The manufacturing business has leaned into the hype of the industry holiday, distributing a premium novelty product for just a few short weeks out of the year.


Germany Announces Revised Approach to Cannabis Legalization

Government officials have presented new adult-use legislation that scales back sales through licensed shops and would instead allow for home cultivation and distribution through nonprofit “cannabis clubs.”


Curaleaf’s Adult-Use License Renewals Rejected in New Jersey

State regulators voted to put the company’s licenses for two cultivation, one manufacturing and two retail facilities on hold in the Garden State.


Delaware Governor’s Timeline to Act on Adult-Use Legislation Officially Underway

Gov. John Carney has until April 22 and April 26 to sign or veto a pair of bills that intend to legalize possession and establish a commercial program.


Study Finds Overreporting of THC Potency in Colorado Cannabis Products

The research did not determine the exact source of the discrepancies but noted that some likely factors causing this issue are a lack of regulatory oversight, limited testing protocols and financial incentives to market high-THC potency.


Massachusetts-Based Temescal Wellness Plans to Close on 4/20. Here’s Why.

Massachusetts-Based Temescal Wellness Plans to Close on 4/20. Here’s Why.

Director of Retail and Customer Engagement Sian Leininger says giving the company’s employees the day off with pay rewards their hard work and allows them to celebrate however they wish.


Missouri: The Next Billion-Dollar Cannabis Market?

The state brought in $126 million in total cannabis sales for March, a pace that could lead its retail market to $1 billion before the end of the year.


11 Tips for Building a Strong Business Foundation in the Competitive Cannabis Industry

(And five things to avoid.)


Michigan Sells Record $250 Million of Cannabis in March, Despite $87 Ounces

The state’s retail market is thriving on record demand for dried flower, vape cartridges, concentrates, edibles and more.


Emerging Cannabis Markets Expected to Be Big Players on 4/20

Emerging Cannabis Markets Expected to Be Big Players on 4/20

Ben Burstein of LeafLink says flower and preroll sales are expected to increase on the holiday this year, with new cannabis markets largely driving that growth.


Extracting Excellence

Extracting Excellence

Christina Lake Cannabis COO Nicco Dehaan shares how Vitalis’ co-solvent extraction system helped reduce facility construction costs and increased product quality.