Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) officials have ceased issuing new cannabis licenses to those who submitted applications after Jan. 1, 2022, saying their hands are tied in the matter. The license moratorium comes as Oregon’s cannabis market has experienced exponential growth, which has led to a crowded marketplace,... Read more

Missouri could be the first state where a Republican-controlled Legislature passes an adult-use cannabis legalization measure not initiated at the ballot, but the timeline is tight. The House Rules Committee on Legislative Oversight voted, 6-4, to advance the Cannabis Freedom Act on April 19, clearing the legislation for floor... Read more

Missouri could be the first state where a Republican-controlled Legislature passes an adult-use cannabis legalization measure not initiated at the ballot, but the timeline is tight. The House Rules Committee on Legislative Oversight voted, 6-4, to advance the Cannabis Freedom Act on April 19, clearing the legislation for floor... Read more

It’s been 534 days since New Jersey voters passed Question 1 to legalize adult-use cannabis in the November 2020 election. Today, April 21, 2022, New Jersey became the 14th state to officially launch commercials sales at 13 dispensaries operated by seven of the largest companies in the industry: Acreage... Read more

Ross As the U.S. business sector heightens its focus on tracking environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics, a growing number of cannabis companies are beginning to factor sustainability and other social goals into their business plans. Unfortunately, in their race to gain ESG bona fides, some are engaging in... Read more

As the Kentucky General Assembly—specifically the Senate—has sat idle on enacting medical cannabis policy reform for yet another session, Gov. Andy Beshear said April 21 that he’s considering taking executive action to effectuate change. House lawmakers cruised to passage of a bill that aimed at allowing doctors to prescribe... Read more

As the Kentucky General Assembly—specifically the Senate—has sat idle on enacting medical cannabis policy reform for yet another session, Gov. Andy Beshear said April 21 that he’s considering taking executive action to effectuate change. House lawmakers cruised to passage of a bill that aimed at allowing doctors to prescribe... Read more

As the Kentucky General Assembly—specifically the Senate—has sat idle on enacting medical cannabis policy reform for yet another session, Gov. Andy Beshear said April 21 that he’s considering taking executive action to effectuate change. House lawmakers cruised to passage of a bill that aimed at allowing doctors to prescribe... Read more

Missouri could be the first state where a Republican-controlled Legislature passes an adult-use cannabis legalization measure not initiated at the ballot, but the timeline is tight. The House Rules Committee on Legislative Oversight voted, 6-4, to advance the Cannabis Freedom Act on April 19, clearing the legislation for floor... Read more

As the hemp farming landscape continues to shift, East Fork Cultivars CEO Mason Walker says growers are looking for more variety in their fields—and East Fork’s new Partner Trial program aims to meet their needs. The Oregon-based hemp breeder and cultivator has launched a new Partner Trial program that... Read more