Verano to Enter Coveted New York, Minnesota and New Mexico Markets with Proposed Acquisition of Goodness Growth Holdings
Ryan Allway February 1st, 2022 Proposed acquisition expected to further national geographic expansion by adding New York and New Mexico markets ahead of both states’ transition to adult-use; securing one of two vertically-integrated licenses in Minnesota; and increasing operational footprint in Arizona and Maryland Upon consummation of the acquisition,... Read more
Debate surrounding a proposal to legalize medical cannabis will continue this week in the South Carolina legislature, with votes on changes to the bill reportedly coming as early as Tuesday. Members of the state Senate began debate last week on legislation introduced by Republican Senator Tom Davis, known as... Read more
Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. issued an official statement on January 28, announcing his disapproval that not a single cannabis license, out of 56 licenses issued in New Jersey, was granted to Black-owned businesses. New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) is the entity in charge of issuing any cannabis... Read more
Colorado offers cannabis entrepreneurs free business education through a new program
Related Articles Colorado’s cannabis entrepreneurs can look forward to a new technical assistance program aimed at providing education on business development within the industry. The Cannabis Business Office, which announced the program Monday, plans to partner on the initiative with Make Green Go!, a firm that offers business development... Read more
Gavin Newsom was the face of legal cannabis in California. Can he fix its problems?
When California voters legalized marijuana for recreational use in November 2016, it was also a victory for Gavin Newsom, who spent months traveling the state as the face of the campaign. At an election night party at a San Francisco nightclub, the then-lieutenant governor celebrated this “point of pride,” telling... Read more
FBI and San Bernardino County sheriff accused of breaking law by seizing marijuana cash
The driver of an armored car carrying $712,000 in cash from licensed marijuana dispensaries was heading into Barstow on a Mojave Desert freeway in November when San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies pulled him over. They interrogated him, seized the money and turned it over to the FBI. A few... Read more
N.J. legal weed sales unlikely to start in February; state may miss key deadline
While promising to open New Jersey’s legal cannabis consumer market, the state may not meet a self-imposed deadline originally set for late February. Jeff Brown, the executive director of the state Cannabis Regulatory Commission, said a number of factors are still in the way before the doors can open, including lack... Read more
Republican lawmakers spearhead another attempt at medical marijuana in Wisconsin
Empire Cannabis Clubs in Chelsea is everything you’d imagine a marijuana dispensary to be. There are glass display cases with a variety of marijuana buds, known as flower, and shelves full of edibles, pre-rolled joints, vape cartridges and other THC products — all in a sleek retail setting. On... Read more
Marijuana Legalization Bill Clears House Panel in Delaware
Empire Cannabis Clubs in Chelsea is everything you’d imagine a marijuana dispensary to be. There are glass display cases with a variety of marijuana buds, known as flower, and shelves full of edibles, pre-rolled joints, vape cartridges and other THC products — all in a sleek retail setting. On... Read more
California courts would face a deadline to implement expungements for past cannabis-related convictions under a bill introduced in the State Assembly on Wednesday.  The legislation sponsored by State Assemblymember Mia Bonta would require courts to update case files for marijuana-related convictions and transmit them to the California Department of... Read more
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