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This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended April 3, 2020, with host Kira Broer. Headlines include: Responding to coronavirus, marijuana firms shift to virtual 4/20 celebrations with online concerts, giveaways New York adult-use marijuana legalization appears stalled Colorado marijuana retailers get OK to resume in-store sales Chart: Michigan’s early recreational marijuana sales a fraction of their future potential L.A. cannabis licensing audit finds flawed process, no corruption Canada asks regulated cannabis labs for help in COVID-19 testing Missed earnings, misdirection put Canadian cannabis executives in hot seat Insurance-covered cannabis in Germany sets fourth-quarter record, pushing 2019 total to 123 million euros Is CBD retail ‘essential’? Shuttered hemp retailers fight to stay open alongside grocery, marijuana stores Quick guide to federal aid available to hemp businesses impacted by coronavirus Military interested in hemp fiber and polymers; Wisconsin university researching possibilities Hexo needs more capital; shareholders to be further diluted Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended March 27, 2020, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: Adult-use cannabis sales plunge after briefly hitting new heights on coronavirus concerns More states say medical cannabis shops can stay open amid COVID-19 States that have allowed marijuana businesses to remain open during coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home orders Kentucky hemp farm facing $9M bill wants contract voided over coronavirus Ontario’s cannabis sector deemed ‘essential’ amid COVID-19 outbreak Quebec cannabis stores ruled ‘priority enterprises’; suppliers to stay open Coronavirus impact felt in cannabis industry M&A as Harvest Health-Verano deal scuttled Troubled cannabis retailer Green Growth Brands announces CEO’s departure From marijuana to hand sanitizer: Cannabis companies pivot to produce, donate essential products for coronavirus fight

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended March 20, 2020, with host David Braswell. Headlines include: MJBizDaily.com's ongoing coronavirus coverage Tell us your business information needs as you battle the coronavirus Adult-use cannabis retailers take stock of inventory, encourage online orders as sales surge during coronavirus pandemic California marijuana retailers see sales boom, but coronavirus forces them to address some store closures, new regulations Colorado cannabis retailer voluntarily closes over coronavirus concerns after spike in customer traffic; similar closures could follow New York: Medical cannabis ‘essential,’ not subject to closures Alabama Senate passes medical cannabis bill Large cannabis operators positioned to dominate potential Arizona recreational cannabis market, shut out small businesses Florida lawmakers nix THC cap for younger medical marijuana patients New Cannabis Council head presses Canada health minister on red tape, exports, excise stamps Full suite of Farm Credit Canada’s financial lifelines open to cannabis businesses Canopy closes cannabis stores, pivots to e-commerce to help ‘flatten the curve’ Dutch cannabis ‘coffee shops’ to remain open amid coronavirus clampdown New York CBD startup delays Canadian IPO on coronavirus issues Germany, hemp advocates clash over policy on CBD in food USDA secretary calls hemp rules a ‘draft,’ sparking industry optimism

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended March 13, 2020, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: How coronavirus exposed fragility in the marijuana vape supply chain Marijuana firm TGOD books loss of CA$145 million, has seven weeks of funds left Harvest Health confirms $85.8 million Have A Heart marijuana deal Bill to legalize hemp production in Idaho defeated Maine marijuana unit would target illegal market Washington state to allow social equity applicants exclusive access to revoked cannabis licenses

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended March 6, 2020, with host Maggie Cowee. Headlines include: Some global cannabis trade events, key for business marketing and growth, feel coronavirus sting Concerns looming over coronavirus impact on cannabis industry, but some US firms could gain from fallout Marijuana retailers near Illinois borders benefit from out-of-state customers, offer warnings on crossing boundaries with MJ Cannabis ETFs post steep declines in line with marijuana stocks, but longer-term prospects appear bright Want to quickly grow your cannabis company’s footprint? Consider franchising Michigan wholesale marijuana flower prices soar on tight supply, lack of community approvals Mexican Senate commissions approve marijuana bill legalizing recreational use UK eases import restrictions for medical cannabis Expected delay in vote on WHO cannabis scheduling recommendations spurs US official to express ‘regret’ over decision Cannabis greenhouse retreat continues as Canopy closes two facilities, sheds 500 jobs Ontario received 450 cannabis store applications on March 2 German government doesn’t know how much cannabis sold in 2019, can’t estimate 2020 demand Marijuana giants have a new plan to jump-start US hemp’s supply chain Ohio begins taking hemp-growing applications CBD manufacturer snags $5 million from private equity firm CBD in the UK: What industry players make of the new food rules Swiss CBD brand looks to luxury branding expert to build European expansion Florida Cannabis Market Update: Trulieve retains lead in stable week Chart: California lags other adult-use markets in per-capita marijuana sales California Market Report: Illicit Market Woes Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Feb. 28, 2020, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: California cannabis delivery giant Eaze raises $35 million Losses widen for Green Growth Brands as it plans sale of CBD business Multistate cannabis operator MedMen reports $96 million loss Quarterly Cannabis Industry Earnings Pennsylvania approves four firms to grow cannabis for research Vermont House advances recreational marijuana bill Paraguay issues first 12 medical cannabis production licenses Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Feb. 21, 2020, with host Maggie Cowee. Headlines include: MJBizDaily launches annual marijuana industry survey seeking business data California Marijuana Notebook: How illicit market competition, industry divisiveness hound the state’s legal cannabis market Medical cannabis business opportunities could swell in several states this year Colorado marijuana sales soar to $1.75 billion in 2019 New Mexico banning nonresident medical cannabis sales Pay to play: Cannabis brands fork over cash for retail shelf space Marijuana cultivator’s CO2 partnership with craft beer brewer saves money, makes MJ firm more eco-friendly Majority of German parliament favors recreational cannabis reform, but change neither sure nor imminent Canadian beer sales continue slide in face of rising cannabis sector Peru sells out of medical cannabis New Zealand hosts medical cannabis workshops for industry, aboriginal stakeholders Approvals soar for outdoor cannabis cultivation in Canada, with 100-plus applicants in line Former UN drug policy chief joins Thai cannabis company as president Minor cannabinoids offer higher prices and less federal oversight, but risks abound Pennsylvania hemp processor closes, citing falling hemp and CBD prices Former Burt’s Bees executive joins NC-based CBD company Fruit, vegetable giant latest to join smokable hemp industry Agribusiness giant Syngenta adds hemp to its lobbying efforts Grocery giant Kroger lobbies on CBD after adding topicals to store shelves What do Acreage’s moves to leverage international brand rights mean for Canopy & Constellation? Chart: New York’s medical marijuana program grows, but future business opportunity hinges on adult-use legalization Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Feb. 14, 2020, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: New Mexico plan to legalize recreational cannabis sales is derailed Weedmaps cracking down on illicit Michigan marijuana ads President Trump requests additional funds to regulate CBD, hemp Maine looks to protect marijuana firms’ intellectual property How coronavirus in China could disrupt the cannabis vape hardware supply chain Aurora Cannabis reports steep loss, production drop and higher costs Switzerland’s recreational cannabis pilot program will allow only organic products Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Feb. 7, 2020, with host Maggie Cowee. Headlines include: Terry Booth resigns as Aurora Cannabis’ chief executive Take the Marijuana Industry Survey! Some struggling US cannabis companies may look to Canada for possible bankruptcy protection Oregon wholesale marijuana flower prices rise after growers exit market, some pivot to hemp Dispensaries advance in New Jersey medical cannabis licensing process Whoopi Goldberg exits marijuana products firm after dispute Missouri begins licensing medical cannabis tracking firms Colorado governor unveils marijuana banking guide Illinois adult-use cannabis sales hit $40 million in first month Australia looks to implement single medical cannabis license for producers Aurora to resume medical cannabis sales in Germany Public comment period opens for Trinidad and Tobago’s cannabis law Canada’s ‘cannabis health products’ review draws strong public interest, with 1,100-plus submissions Licensed outdoor cannabis canopy exceeds indoor for first time in Canada Hemp producer GenCanna files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection EXCLUSIVE: Dominant Florida medical cannabis supplier sees huge CBD dip More states abandon federal hemp oversight before USDA rolls out bare-bones application Harvest execs surrender stock options for reprice, redistribution Marijuana Business Magazine Dust Settles on Vape Crisis Chart: Cannabis delivery companies adapt strategy to focus on increasing participation by women Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Jan. 31, 2020, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: Long lines, high demand cause Illinois adult-use marijuana stores to ration flower, require customer appointments About 20% of licensed marijuana companies in California’s capital city face temporary closure Marijuana information firm Leafly lays off 54 Executive exodus continues in cannabis boardrooms with Sundial CEO’s resignation Missouri licenses 192 medical marijuana dispensaries Colorado joins hemp states giving up on USDA approval for 2020 season As USDA comments close, 30 states face law changes, group warns MJBizDaily acquires The Emerald Conference to boost science reach Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Jan. 24, 2020, with host Maggie Cowee. Headlines include: Two years in, California’s legal marijuana businesses struggle with financial woes as they battle illicit market US federal cannabis reform outlook: Progress expected in 2020, but distractions, high hurdles persist S&P, Toronto Stock Exchange launch cannabis indices New Zealand to overturn cannabis vaporizer ban, clearing the way for imports Aphria One, Brampton subsidiary receive EU-GMP certifications, clearing way for European cannabis exports European Commission falls short on WHO cannabis recommendations, experts say Analyst: Most Canadian marijuana firms not ready for next wave of products Product supply interruptions hit German medical cannabis market, but government dismisses risk of shortages Here’s why states are keeping their pilot hemp programs through 2020 Arizona climate blamed for ‘off the charts’ THC failure in first hemp crops Reminder: USDA interim final rule comment period to close in one week $50 million for Harvest to exit Falcon deal? Illinois adult-use cannabis stores might face more shortages Price war erupts among Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries California to require marijuana retailers to exhibit QR code Chart: Florida sales of smokable marijuana topped 22,000 pounds in less than six months Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Jan. 17, 2020, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: US House panel calls for stepped-up marijuana research, which could prove critical to federal reform European Commission proposes unified EU vote on WHO cannabis scheduling recommendations Congress ramping up pressure to ‘provide a pathway forward’ for hemp, CBD Cresco Lab cannabis growers in Illinois plan to join union Trulieve fights short-seller report as its dominance in Florida medical cannabis market continues Canopy, Loblaw among 8 hopefuls to take over New Brunswick cannabis sales Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Jan. 10, 2020, with host Maggie Cowee. Headlines include: Some Illinois adult-use marijuana shops close due to product shortages, high demand that totaled $11M in sales in first week Michigan recreational cannabis sales near $6.5 million in first month Marijuana businesses raise millions of dollars by cashing out of real estate through sale-leaseback deals Analyst warns of shelved expansion, restructuring as cannabis firms ‘teeter on edge’ Cannabis captures beer market share in first year of Canadian legalization New task force sets out to standardize hemp sampling methods, analysis ‘Great opportunity to share knowledge and research’: Q&A with Caren Wilcox, head of fledgling US Hemp Growers Association German hemp retailers could face years in prison for selling hemp tea Florida ag department now regulating hemp and CBD products with new rules, permits SC tells animal feed, pet treat firms to reformulate products with hemp, CBD New York governor pledges to legalize adult-use marijuana Vireo’s Maryland medical marijuana workers ratify union pact Medical marijuana makes ballot in Mississippi Weedmaps drops thousands of unlicensed cannabis ads, but some illegal shops remain Chart: Local approval in Michigan adult-use marijuana program creates uneven business opportunity Foresight is 2020: A decade of opportunity

This Week In … looks at the year in marijuana business news for 2019 with hosts Jill Reddish and Kevin “Moose” Huhn. Headlines include: World Health Organization recommends rescheduling cannabis, provides clarity on CBD USDA hemp rules are out, and they account for some THC variance USDA extends public comment period for hemp interim final rule by 30 days Historic day: US House passes cannabis banking bill with strong bipartisan support US House panel passes federal cannabis legalization bill in historic vote Congressional legislation reintroduced to protect state-legal marijuana markets Illinois becomes 11th state to legalize adult-use marijuana; $2B market projected Adult-use cannabis stores post strong sales in Michigan On first day of Michigan recreational marijuana sales, customers line up for flower Key New York lawmaker says adult-use cannabis bill dead for now New Jersey lawmakers cancel vote on adult-use cannabis bill Three executives resign from marijuana firm MedMen Former MedMen CFO adds new allegations to lawsuit against cannabis company ‘The board decided’: Marijuana giant Canopy Growth fires Bruce Linton as CEO Marijuana company Vireo Health wagers on former Canopy co-CEO Linton to expand nationally Experts suggest recent marijuana industry layoffs are part of a reality check; more job cuts expected Multistate cannabis operator MedMen reveals another round of layoffs Curaleaf signs distribution deal with CVS to sell hemp products in 800 US stores Walgreens joins CVS in sales of CBD topical products Rite Aid joins CBD trend, selling topicals in Oregon and Washington state The Vitamin Shoppe sells edible CBD supplements, against FDA guidance Grocery chain Kroger adds CBD topicals in stores across 17 states Harvest Health inks deal with Asian-American trade group to sell CBD at 10,000 retail stores in US Governor of US territory Guam signs recreational marijuana bill into law New Zealand finalizes groundwork to launch medical cannabis industry in April US Virgin Islands enacts medical cannabis law, opens tourism business avenues Barbados medical cannabis law clears final hurdle in Parliament Another Caribbean nation to legalize medical cannabis, decriminalize adult use South Africa approves continent’s first federal cannabidiol law Draft law to legalize recreational cannabis in Mexico handed to Senate commissions Ireland launches 5-year medical marijuana trial France creates committee to draft rules for medical cannabis trial Hundreds of California marijuana business licenses still suspended and likely going unused Statewide delivery policy ‘critical’ to cannabis industry success, California insiders say ahead of key court case California agency suggests state marijuana tax system shift to potentially lower rates, address illicit-market threat Marijuana industry's vaping crisis Vitamin E acetate blamed for most marijuana vaping illnesses What’s next for cannabis? Chris Walsh shares his thoughts MJBizDaily leadership change: Co-founder Farrington stepping down as CEO; Walsh to take reins Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Dec. 20, 2019, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: New Jersey lawmakers vote to put adult-use cannabis on 2020 ballot Cannabis firm Cresco Labs inks $50 million sale-leaseback deal Chicago mayor floats recreational marijuana idea for minorities EPA approves 10 pesticides for hemp production US senators ask DEA for cannabis cultivation timeline Italy to nearly triple domestic medical cannabis production in 2020 New Zealand finalizes groundwork to launch medical cannabis industry in April Analysis: Germany’s medical cannabis market loses momentum but on pace to surpass 100 million euros Ohio-based CBD empire terminates bid to acquire multistate cannabis operator

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Dec. 13, 2019, with host David Braswell. Headlines include: MJBizCon 2019 panelists shine spotlight on new and evolving U.S. and global cannabis business opportunities Stars of marijuana and hemp sectors honored at MJBizCon in Las Vegas MJBizDaily, Cowen ink cannabis information distribution deal Multistate cannabis operator MedMen reveals another round of layoffs California marijuana tax hike puts future of legal market in spotlight amid worries over state industry’s viability Chart: Lack of dispensaries doesn’t limit first six months of Arkansas medical marijuana sales Adult-use cannabis stores post strong sales in Michigan Peru issues key cannabis regulations, effectively launching nation’s medical marijuana program New CEOs bring financial savvy to Canopy Growth, Medicine Man Technologies Drug charges dropped in New York hemp delivery case Chart: Hemp sales could increase by more than $100 million by 2022, USDA predicts Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Dec. 6, 2019, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: On first day of Michigan recreational marijuana sales, customers line up for flower Harborside appeals 280E ruling on cannabis business expenses Brazil’s new medical cannabis rules reject domestic cultivation, potentially setting up large import market Barbados medical cannabis law clears final hurdle in Parliament New Zealand’s adult-use cannabis law would allow consumption lounges but impose cultivation limits Hemp banking gets a boost as four federal agencies remove red tape for new crop Multistate marijuana operator Cresco can issue shares at its discretion Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Nov. 22, 2019, with host Maggie Cowee. Headlines include: MORE Act: US House panel passes federal cannabis legalization bill in historic vote Michigan starts handing out recreational marijuana licenses Potential $1.7 billion adult-use cannabis market in Michigan gears up for Dec. 1 launch No one clear path around California marijuana industry’s major business woes, insiders lament Exclusive webcast: HID’s Nichols breaks down USDA’s new hemp rules Video Interview: What hemp businesses need to know about the new USDA hemp rules ‘The DEA is mentioned 42 times’: Hemp industry disturbed by agency’s involvement in THC testing rules England’s health insurance has covered only 18 ‘unlicensed’ cannabis prescriptions Who’s the next Aurora? Chart: Oklahoma medical marijuana sales far exceed expectations SLIDESHOW: MJBizDaily Awards Community Impact finalists Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Nov. 15, 2019, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: Massachusetts keeps cannabis vape ban, orders quarantine of products as regulators focus on suspect additive Two more California cannabis companies disclose layoffs Canopy’s net revenue plunges as challenges pile up in Canadian cannabis sector Cresco Labs, Origin House revamp cannabis merger as value falls more than 50% and close delayed Michigan Marijuana Transfers New UK guidelines recommend public insurance coverage for two GW Pharma cannabis medicines, plus a synthetic cannabinoid Cross-pollination drives growing disputes between marijuana, hemp farmers Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Nov. 8, 2019, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: Marijuana company Vireo Health wagers on former Canopy co-CEO Linton to expand nationally MA judge: Medical marijuana products exempt from vaping ban Tight funding environment weighs on marijuana companies still seeking profit Nearly 400 California marijuana business licenses suspended, injecting fresh uncertainty into state’s cannabis industry Portugal tries to position itself as Europe’s top medical cannabis exporter, but companies face challenges Amid EU limits on CBD foods, UK industry group launches new effort to stay on store shelves Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Nov. 1, 2019, with host Maggie Cowee. Headlines include: White House approves USDA hemp rules; release imminent The USDA hemp rules are out, and they account for some THC variance A deeper dive into USDA’s hemp production rules Sales of marijuana edibles up in at least four states in wake of vape health scare Maine cannabis retailers see spike in vaporizer sales after Massachusetts vape ban Canada has a cannabis packaging problem: Here’s what businesses are doing about it Alberta cannabis producer readies Canada’s largest rooftop solar array Mexico to miss deadline to legalize marijuana, including recreational use Uruguay selects three new commercial growers of recreational marijuana to meet consumer demand North Macedonia’s medical cannabis overhaul would allow flower exports – but also create entry hurdles Chart: Recreational cannabis stores will be few and far between in Illinois Michigan adult-use cannabis market likely won’t launch until spring Dozens may apply as Utah opens medical marijuana dispensary licensing round Medicine Man Technologies looks beyond Colorado after nearly $300M buying spree Deep Dive: Medicine Man Technologies lays the groundwork for long-term profitability Cannabis farmers in Western states report large crop yields, only minor challenges Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Oct. 25, 2019, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: MJBizDaily leadership change: Co-founder Farrington stepping down as CEO; Walsh to take reins Mexico’s draft cannabis legalization law would limit foreign investment, ban vertical integration Marijuana producer Hexo delays earnings release, announces CA$70 million private placement Cannabis vaporizer company Pax Labs cuts 25% of workers after missing revenue projections Cannabis firm Harborside owes $11 million under 280E, US Tax Court rules Green Growth Brands hoping for holiday boost after widening losses, layoffs Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Oct. 18, 2019, with host Maggie Cowee. Headlines include: Exclusive: US retail sales of CBD may increase 133% in 2019, surpass $10 billion by 2024 Colorado’s largest cannabis grower loses millions of dollars in early freeze; supply disruption expected New California laws allow some marijuana firms to deduct expenses on state returns, help normalize MJ as ag commodity Cannabis advertising firm Weedmaps cuts 100-plus jobs in response to slow adult-use market rollouts Buying cannabis licenses on secondary market more of a sure bet than applying for state business permits Report: Draft law to legalize recreational cannabis in Mexico handed to Senate commissions Cannabis businesses invest CA$700 million in Atlantic Canada, report estimates France creates committee to draft rules for medical cannabis trial Chart: How medical cannabis programs fare in states with recreational markets October issue of Marijuana Business Magazine Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Oct. 11, 2019, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: Oregon bans flavored vape products, including those with marijuana, for six months FDA warns against vaping cannabis products containing THC MedMen and PharmaCann terminate $682 million cannabis merger; MedMen CFO ousted Even without reform, banks increasingly serving marijuana industry ‘Groundbreaking’: 48North’s purchase of US cannabis company signals major shift by TSX Venture Exchange Analysis: German sales of insured medical cannabis soar in second quarter Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Oct. 4, 2019, with host Jill Reddish. Headlines include: Defying early expectations, wholesale cannabis flower market remains unaffected as vaping health crisis continues Chart: Marijuana vape sales rebounding in some key markets – for now Cannabis vape manufacturers turn to packaging, other measures to distinguish their products from counterfeit merchandise $400M invested in Colombia cannabis industry, official tells Latin American Cannabis Symposium Canopy Growth invests in sports nutrition company, lays groundwork for new CBD products Tilt Holdings founders to forfeit stock options with cannabis firm Nevada governor names head of new cannabis regulatory panel After the SAFE vote in US House, here’s what you need to know about the current state of banking in the marijuana industry Canadian cannabis firms burn through cash amid ‘unmitigated retail disaster’ Paraguay issues details covering application process for cannabis business permits, with established labs gaining an edge CBD manufacturers seek market edge touting absence of common weedkiller Farming groups urge speedy pesticide approval for hemp Report: CBD tops turmeric as top-selling dietary supplement, charting up 333% in natural channels

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Sept. 27, 2019, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines Include: Historic day: US House passes cannabis banking bill with strong bipartisan support Massachusetts governor bans sale of all vaping products, becoming first state to target marijuana and tobacco vaporizers Washington state man sues 6 cannabis firms, alleges products caused lung illness Cannabis firms must comply with federal overtime law, court rules Massachusetts regulators say yes to marijuana cafes, home delivery

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Sept. 20, 2019, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: How state cannabis regulatory agencies across the U.S. have responded to the vaping health crisis GB Sciences sells Louisiana medical marijuana company for $16 million Cresco Labs acquires marijuana company Tryke for $282.5 million Utah lawmakers vote to increase medical marijuana dispensaries to 14 Survey: Many Ohio medical cannabis patients ‘very dissatisfied’ with program

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Sept. 13, 2019, with host Nick Thomas.   Marijuana labs adding tests targeting vitamin E acetate in response to vaping health scare California marijuana banking bill dies but might return in 2020 Massachusetts mayor deposed for allegedly ripping off marijuana firms 12 Utah medical marijuana dispensaries not enough, advocates say EXCLUSIVE: Jamaica readies rules for commercial medical cannabis exports Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

Headlines include: CannTrust reputation plummets in wake of cannabis cultivation scandal: Q&A with pollster Dave Scholz Global cannabis trends and game-changers: Q&A with Narbé Alexandrian, CEO of Canopy Rivers German cannabis cultivation ‘far from sufficient to meet demand’: Q&A with Dentons lawyer Peter Homberg Cannabis firms, policymakers must work hand-in-hand, ex-Canadian prime minister says in MJBizConINT’L keynote NEW Report: Cannabis in Latin America: The Regulations and Opportunities New Zealand’s marijuana legalization referendum picks up major backer Chart: Edibles lead Puerto Rico’s wholesale medical marijuana sales Tilray inks first deal to buy adult-use cannabis retailer in Canada for CA$110 million Cannabis firm Atlas expands to Denmark, plans large indoor production TruTrace Technologies, Deloitte ink cannabis tracking deal Mary’s Brands bought by Connecticut cannabis firm; CEO steps down Constellation expects $54 million loss from marijuana giant Canopy Growth Hemp in California: Proposed CBD legislation put on hold until 2020 Illinois restricts cannabis electricity and water use Federal appeals court rules against Colorado hemp firm seeking return of its plants Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Aug. 30, 2019, with host Jill Reddish. Headlines include: DEA supports expanding cannabis research, but timing uncertain After slow start, Canada’s recreational marijuana sales reach new high Cronos investor Altria in merger talks with fellow tobacco giant Philip Morris Canadian CBD firm lands controversial former US attorney general as counsel As Brazil prepares for major changes, authorizations to import medical cannabis surpass 10,000 Challenges in Europe’s cannabis industry & finding the right partner: Q&A with Vitalis’ Kostas Ioannou Solving Uruguay’s adult-use cannabis supply shortfall and anticipating first medical exports: Q&A with attorney Daniel Podestá Much of Hawaii hemp crop destroyed as farmers search for viable cultivars USDA: Crop insurance available for some hemp growers for 2020 season New York-based marijuana REIT raises $141 million Colorado to require mycotoxin testing for cannabis concentrates Nevada judge freezes permits for new recreational marijuana shops Chart: California marijuana market experiences license contraction in 2019 Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Aug. 23, 2019, with host Jill Reddish. Headlines include: FBI investigating possible corruption in US cannabis industry Weedmaps will stop advertising unlicensed cannabis retailers ‘later this year’ Ontario releases results of cannabis store draw in what may be province’s last lottery USDA: National THC test for hemp ‘as challenging as you think it is’ EPA seeking industry input on pesticide applications for hemp production Barbados latest Caribbean country to propose sweeping medical cannabis law Jamaica seeks cannabis seed-to-sale software; 54 licenses ‘granted’ MJBizDaily’s Investor Intelligence launches cannabis comp tables Cultivators, MJ executives say Eastern US marijuana prices remain strong as industry grows steadily What the marijuana industry thinks of California governor’s performance since taking office Hemp Industry Daily seeks industry input for annual business survey Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended Aug. 16, 2019, with host Nick Thomas.  Headlines include: Results round-up: North American companies release financial results including Canopy Growth, Acreage and Trulieve. CannTrust stock drops 30% after second facility breaches cannabis regulations New Mexico governor's commission eyeing adult-use cannabis legalization Pennsylvania medical marijuana market boosted after adding anxiety Illinois expands medical marijuana market in advance of recreational launch Subscribe to both of our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended August 9, 2019, with host Jill Reddish. Headlines include: Marijuana-infused product brand Dixie inks licensing deal with Arizona Iced Tea maker First commercial export of nonpsychoactive cannabis from Colombia reaches UK Canadian cannabis firm Cronos spending $300 million to enter US hemp market Cronos boosts quarterly marijuana revenue, reports operational loss Canada’s TerrAscend looks to snap up US marijuana firm Ilera for up to $225 million Cresco receives regulatory approval for New York marijuana license deal Federal credit union regulator espouses hands-off marijuana policy Alaska credit union to nix pilot banking program for cannabis-related businesses Chart: Newer marijuana markets embrace social equity programs; Report: Women & Minorities in the Cannabis Industry WA extends Leaf Data Systems cannabis contract to work on software release Long-delayed Louisiana medical marijuana sales begin; small market projected MJBizDaily partners with Lift & Co. for Canadian, US cannabis events Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended August 2, 2019, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: California's enforcement efforts against illicit marijuana market having a so-so impact for legal businesses Florida seeks court review of medical marijuana licensing Canntrust hires financial adviser to explore possible sale Harvest Health & Recreation challenges Ohio medical marijuana ownership dispute Cresco rebranding medical marijuana dispensaries to Sunnyside with focus on wellness Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended July 26, 2019, with host Jill Reddish. Headlines include: US House Judiciary chair introduces sweeping cannabis reform bill Historic US Senate hearing eyes cannabis banking hurdles, but major reform seen as long shot US Senate banking panel chair indicates openness to cannabis banking reform Hemp rules delayed and insurance could take years, US senators told in key update Unlicensed cannabis farms raided in Northern California Michigan cuts fees for some future cannabis businesses New Washington state law worries marijuana growers over cross-pollination from hemp farms Israel sees commercial medical cannabis imports, but still no exports Israel throws medical cannabis industry curveball with new price control plan Netherlands to hike cannabis exports to Germany by 1,000 kilograms per year Juneau, Alaska, OKs on-premise marijuana edibles consumption Chart: Hawaii’s medical cannabis reciprocity program off to slow start Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended July 19, 2019, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: Utah drops residency restriction for medical cannabis growers California report finds regulators unable to fully oversee the state's marijuana market Curaleaf agrees to acquire marijuana giant Grassroots for $875 million Arcview deal highlights increased institutional involvement in cannabis Cannabis banking reform secures landmark US senate panel hearing US Senate calls for hemp answers from White House Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended July 12, 2019, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines: Canadian retailer pulls CannTrust's recreational marijuana goods from shelves Congressional panel urged to support states-rights marijuana legislation Florida appeals court nixes medical marijuana caps, vertical integration Demetrix raises $50 million to research synthetic cannabinoid production Green Growth acquires multistate marijuana firm Moxie in $310 million deal Linton's firing by Canopy follows string of losses, may raise concerns about cannabis sector-mainstream partnerships  Surterra taps new CFO from Kellogg, continuing cannabis hiring trend Ex-Home Depot CEO joins cannabis grow supply firm GrowGeneration Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week of June 28 with Jill Reddish. Headlines: Illinois becomes 11th state to legalize adult-use marijuana; $2B market projected Chart: Ranks of US banks serving cannabis firms growing, but data may overstate true number Social media challenges continue for cannabis firms – sometimes costing thousands in lost investment CA anti-illegal marijuana campaign drives buyers toward licensed firms only What’s next in New York and New Jersey? Marijuana business experts weigh in California cannabis grower sues another under federal racketeering statutes Canadian Chamber throws weight behind cannabis industry Marijuana firm High Times explores OTC, not Nasdaq, as it falls short of capital target USDA: Hemp production rules will be ready by August Survey finds 22% of consumers replace OTC, prescription drugs with CBD California cannabis vape cartridges required to include universal symbol Maine lawmakers OK adult-use cannabis rules, setting stage for 2020 sales Oregon now poised to export marijuana – provided the US government lifts its MJ ban New Hampshire governor vetoes bill opening state to for-profit cannabis firms Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended June 21, 2019, with host Kevin "Moose" Huhn. Headlines include: In ‘historic vote,’ US House protects state-legal cannabis programs Congress urges FDA to get going on CBD in foods, dietary supplements FDA extends deadline for public comments on CBD rules Shareholders approve planned cannabis merger of Canopy Growth and Acreage Canopy, Acreage shareholder vote: What you need to know about this marijuana megamerger Sign up for Investor Intelligence, MJBizDaily’s premium subscription service Canopy Growth reports increased marijuana revenue, mounting losses Canada proposes ‘Cannabis Health Products’ category for humans and pets, paving way for large new market Toronto firm to launch ‘Uber Eats-style’ cannabis platform Part I: Shortage of CBD seeds, clones will leave some farmers out of hemp game this year Part II: Hemp farmers still looking for CBD inputs should source with caution, experts say Part III: Hemp genetics, inputs to become more accessible after Farm Bill implementation Part IV: Verdict still out on how limited CBD hemp genetics perform across US Part V: Hemp farmers tailoring new genetics for different growing regions throughout the US Weekly Deal Watch: Infused products and extracts sector a major focus for cannabis capital raises Michigan accelerates medical marijuana business licensing Key New York lawmaker says adult-use cannabis bill dead for now MJBizCon is fastest-growing trade show again, mirroring marijuana market’s growth  Click here to register for MJBizCon, Dec. 11-13 in Las Vegas Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended June 14, 2019, with hosts Jill Reddish and Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier. Recorded live from the show floor of MJBizConNEXT and the Hemp Industry Daily Conference!  Headlines include: Dispatches from a California retreat indicate the industry’s turbulence Auction of California cannabis business brings in $8.25 million California lawmaker wants Apple to start carrying apps from legal cannabis firms Federal agents return $250K seized from licensed CA marijuana distributor Chart: Marijuana store density surpasses Starbucks & McDonald’s in many mature cannabis markets US House committee approves spending bill with cannabis banking protections Nevada creates marijuana board & bans social use licensing for two years; Nevada’s delay of cannabis social use venues leaves business owners to pivot or wait Nevada’s top prosecutor won’t promise hands-off treatment of cannabis industry New Jersey governor wants several changes in medical cannabis bill; New Jersey Assembly delays action on medical marijuana expansion bill Oregon lawmakers prepare for possible interstate marijuana commerce Quebec’s government-run cannabis stores lose CA$5 million Ontario issues call for edible, alternative marijuana products Germany’s medical cannabis market prioritizes efficacy over unfettered access Canadian cannabis giants stepping up investments in US hemp, CBD market Texas gov signs hemp law banning smokable flower and requiring CBD sellers to register Judge denies South Dakota tribe’s request to grow hemp this year Grocery chain Kroger adds CBD topicals in stores across 17 states Louisiana legalizes hemp farming but bans smokable hemp and limits CBD sales Chart: Massachusetts recreational marijuana sales approach $140 million Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended June 7, 2019, with host Kevin "Moose" Huhn. Headlines include: Domino effect? Illinois marijuana legalization could spur other states to do same In landmark move, Illinois lawmakers approve adult-use cannabis program that could hit $2 billion in sales New Jersey to greatly expand medical marijuana program with up to 108 new licenses Chart: Retail marijuana sales surpass Fortnite video game, closing in on Taco Bell, NFL Aurora, Canopy are Canada’s ‘most reputable’ cannabis firms, survey finds; others rank far behind Deloitte: Canada on verge of CA$2.7 billion infused cannabis market New lawsuit alleges marijuana delivery giant Eaze engaged in payment processing fraud Medicine Man agrees to acquire Colorado’s largest outdoor marijuana grower, manufacturer South Dakota tribe sues USDA over delayed hemp regulations California may soon join other states in legalizing CBD foods, bypassing FDA Report: CBD sales in the US to reach $7 billion by 2023 as investments surge Sign up for Investor Intelligence, MJBizDaily’s premium subscription service Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended May 31, 2019, with host Jill Reddish. Headlines include: Exclusive: US retail marijuana sales on pace to rise 35% in 2019 and near $30 billion by 2023 Harvard, Canadian cannabis firm Atlas ink ‘groundbreaking’ research partnership New Colorado law allows outsiders to invest in state’s marijuana industry Multistate cannabis firm Acreage reports first-quarter net loss of $31.2 million Cannabis group Cresco Labs sees revenue increase, loss in first quarter Trulieve continues to buck cannabis earnings trend with increased Q1 profit Marijuana firm MedMen records $63.1 million loss in 3Q, slashes executive salaries CBD maker Charlotte’s Web to start trading on Canada’s top stock exchange To address lack of regulatory standards, NGOs test CBD products in Europe Illinois Senate approves adult-use cannabis industry Commercial hemp production in Florida delayed until 2020 Medical marijuana extracts ruling could open a business gateway in Arizona, experts say Former US Rep. Rohrabacher joins cannabis firm BudTrader’s advisory board Chart: Arkansas medical marijuana sales top $353,000 via just two dispensaries, outpacing initial OH sales What’s next for CBD? What experts say to expect from FDA review Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended May 24, 2019, with host Kevin "Moose" Huhn. Headlines include: Chart: Comparing the price per milligram of THC in cannabis-infused products Smaller California marijuana farmers form co-ops to save on costs, compete with large growers What are the business implications of labor peace agreements for the cannabis industry? Salary Snapshot 2019 Marijuana firm MedMen closes initial $80 million in funding from Gotham Green Marijuana firm Green Growth Brands raises $45.5 million Sign up for Investor Intelligence, MJBizDaily’s premium subscription service New Jersey Assembly approves medical cannabis expansion CA Senate votes to allow banks, credit unions to accept marijuana retailer deposits Texas lawmakers OK new conditions for medical cannabis use State bankers associations urge US Senate to consider marijuana banking reform Five things CBD insiders are looking for from the FDA Denmark health minister: Clarity needed for European cannabis producers Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended May 17, 2019, with host Jill Reddish. Headlines include: ‘Be at the table, or you’re on the plate’: Part 1 of a Q&A with CV Sciences exec Doug Mackay;  ‘Distinct products, distinct plants – that’s the only way’: Part 2 of a Q&A with CV Sciences exec Doug Mackay Don’t expect a major rollout of infused cannabis products in Canada until 2020 In Focus series:  How a little-known tax auditing firm became ‘kingmakers’ of California cannabis Decades of relationships give rise to HdL’s California cannabis stronghold Profit-maker or profiteer? Cannabis industry conflicted on HdL’s influence, impact EU-GMP: TerrAscend achieves milestone; first in a ‘new wave’ for exporters? Chart: Denver-area cannabis sales up 10%-27% in advance of ‘bomb cyclone’ storm Italy’s interior minister declares war on cannabis, but stakeholders expect limited impact Marijuana firm Tilray revenue up nearly 200% in Q1; net loss grows on spending Canadian marijuana firm Aurora’s sales surge, losses widen Cannabis firm Cronos Group misses on revenue, reports wider Q1 loss Acreage to sell cannabis real estate assets to newly formed REIT New Jersey medical cannabis rules to allow separate business permits; Key New Jersey lawmaker gives up on adult-use marijuana legalization for now Licensed medical cannabis delivery services launch in Michigan Maryland medical marijuana dispensaries now allowed to sell edibles; Ohio dispensaries kick off sales of edible medical cannabis products Missouri’s Triad Bank now offering services to cannabis businesses Arkansas medical marijuana sales top $93,000 in first three days; Long-awaited medical marijuana sales begin in Arkansas Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended May 10, 2019, with host Nick Thomas. Headlines include: 5 key takeaways from MJBizDaily’s European Cannabis Symposium CBD giant CV Sciences reports $9 million loss in first quarter Cannabis firm Cronos Group misses on revenue, reports wider Q1 loss Epidiolex, Sativex maker GW Pharmaceuticals reports Q1 revenue, loss improvement Chart: Florida medical cannabis market surges ahead, with five companies dominating Texas House OKs second bill to expand medical marijuana qualifying conditions Alabama Senate moves limited medical marijuana program bill forward Ohio panel endorses anxiety, autism as conditions for medical marijuana use Cannabis business win/loss scorecard in Golden State’s legislative session Schumer to reintroduce federal cannabis reform bill Netherlands prepares legal recreational cannabis cultivation experiment Most state attorneys general back cannabis banking reform; treasurers warming What can cannabis learn from the tech industry? Q&A with ex-Yahoo CEO and current Caliva chair Carol Bartz Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended May 3, 2019, with host Jill Reddish. Headlines include: Cannabis vaporizer company Pax Labs raises benchmark $420 million in funding Cannabis group Curaleaf to acquire Cura Partners for CA$1.27 billion Moosehead, Sproutly Canada to launch cannabis-infused beverages Canadian marijuana firm Canopy Growth set to build NY hemp facility this summer High Times parent to close share offering; cannabis publication still eyes Nasdaq Marijuana investor grants Harvard, MIT $9 million to study MMJ Germany authorizes medical cannabis shipments from Latin America for testing, paving way for future opportunities On deck in Denmark – cultivation and export: Q&A with Cannabis Denmark CEO Rikke Jakobsen Kentucky hemp company researching cultivation in space Federal judge allows landmark marijuana patent suit to proceed Chart: New Jersey medical cannabis patients to triple by 2022, requiring at least 15 more growers Oregon advances bill to hold off issuing adult-use cannabis grow licenses for two years Iowa bill to expand state’s medical cannabis market headed to governor Two more unlicensed L.A. marijuana shops shuttered by officials Colorado lawmakers approve marijuana bill to attract outside investors; Colorado legislators OK medical cannabis as opioid alternative Missouri to license 60 medical marijuana growers, 190-plus dispensaries Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended April 26, 2019, with host Kevin "Moose" Huhn.   Headlines include: Federal marijuana reform may be entering new era, even if high hurdles remain Helping banks play SAFE while serving the cannabis industry: Q&A with Congressman Ed Perlmutter Aurora Cannabis exec: ‘Having a major presence in US is nonnegotiable’ Merrill Lynch launches marijuana sector coverage, predicts more cross-border deals White label cannabis products could play big role in Canada’s extracts market California distributors warn ‘double taxation’ by cities could further strain legal marijuana industry Marijuana firm Cresco Labs posts Q4 revenue spike, 2018 profit Cannabis firm Harvest Health posts spike in Q4, full-year revenue Sol Global to acquire Michigan cannabis group MCP Wellness for $150 million Elixinol buys 25% stake in Pet Releaf CBD brand Weekly Deal Watch: Cultivation and retail continue to dominate cannabis investment Cannabis business ties can lead to citizenship denial, immigration agency says Marijuana Business Magazine’s Salary Survey Cannabis publication High Times accused of Women of Weed trademark infringement BNY Mellon involved in new marijuana NYSE fund Alabama lawmakers take initial step of legalizing limited medical cannabis Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended April 19, 2019, with host Jill Reddish.   Headlines include:   Canopy strikes groundbreaking cannabis-sector deal to buy Acreage for $3.4 billion California licensing snafu could cost cannabis growers thousands in lost revenue, possible shutdowns Urban Outfitters joins retail rush to sell CBD products; The Vitamin Shoppe sells edible CBD supplements, against FDA guidance Hemp companies left looking for banking alternatives Weekly Deal Watch: Capital raises in hemp sector spike in first part of 2019 Lawsuit: Federal farm official threatened Oklahoma farmers over hemp Georgia lifts ban on commercial medical marijuana production Legal dried cannabis in Canada struggles to compete with illicit market on price Denver Council gives initial OK to ease rules for cannabis social consumption sites MT House moves bill forward to lift one-provider limit for medical cannabis patients OK seeks to loosen rules about who can recommend medical cannabis to patients Louisiana medical marijuana grower opens commercial facility Chart of the Week: Colorado 4/20 sales spike higher than other recreational cannabis markets Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended April 12, 2019, with host Kevin "Moose" Huhn. Headlines include: Attorney General Barr: US law protecting state-legal marijuana trumps current situation Weekly Deal Watch: Busiest week of the year for publicly traded cannabis M&A California statewide marijuana delivery survives assembly bill vote, but cities’ lawsuit still a threat Chart: Low prices, lack of investment stifle cannabis growing capacity in Washington state Most marijuana canopy space ‘underutilized’ in Washington state, report says Harvest Health to buy CannaPharmacy, expand cannabis operations PA regulators allege Harvest Health misrepresented its state marijuana holdings Investor Intelligence webcast with Harvest CEO Steve White Marijuana firm Trulieve posts massive Q4 net income and revenue gains Green Thumb Q4 sales climb 237% amid expanding marijuana operations Marijuana packaging group KushCo to restate financial results, report fiscal Q2 2019 Florida moves closer to medical cannabis edibles sales Canadian cannabis extracts industry set to ‘explode this fall’ Rite Aid joins CBD trend, selling topicals in Oregon and Washington state Cannabis banking bill reintroduced in US Senate Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended April 5, 2019, with host Jill Reddish. Headlines include: Marijuana firm Cresco Labs inks landmark $823 million acquisition of Origin House Men hold 93% of Canadian cannabis boardroom positions; Lack of boardroom diversity will cost Canadian cannabis companies Sens. McConnell, Wyden to financial leaders: Give hemp farms access to banking Hypur launches $500 million marijuana and hemp investment fund Canadian bank throws cold water on marijuana revenue forecasts Texas loosens state-level hemp ban, but uncertainty remains Ontario’s first 25 recreational cannabis stores could contribute CA$500 million to industry Evolve to launch ETF focused on US marijuana stocks With no explanation, CA regulators delay marijuana social equity funding Colorado OKs medical cannabis to treat autism disorders Nevada sued over lack of transparency in adult-use cannabis licensing Georgia poised to lift cultivation ban for limited medical cannabis program Rhode Island medical cannabis sales hit new highs; Despite ‘monopoly’ concerns, Rhode Island’s medical marijuana program on upswing Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!

This Week In Marijuana Business News for the week ended March 29, 2019, with host Kevin "Moose" Huhn. Headlines include: Cannabis banking bill advances in committee; full US House vote expected within weeks West Virginia law clears path for medical marijuana banking Florida bank gives notice it’s closing medical marijuana group’s account Mexico revokes cannabis guidelines, throwing licenses into doubt Canadian marijuana market to hit CA$11 billion, pivot from combustibles, study shows Guam’s Senate approves legal foundation for adult-use cannabis industry New Jersey lawmakers cancel vote on adult-use cannabis bill New York medical cannabis businesses fighting for priority in adult-use market WV gov vetoes cannabis bill that would tax vertically integrated firms at lower rate Walgreens joins CVS in sales of CBD topical products Hemp boom: States report dramatic licensing increases for 2019 Subscribe to both of our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and here on our site!