Cannabis cultivation businesses can buffer themselves against fluctuating wholesale flower prices by producing and selling young plants.
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Washington state cannabis sales decline for first time since adult-use legalization
Washington state’s cannabis sales slowed this year for the first time since the state began legal adult-use marijuana sales in 2014.
New Mexico adds anxiety to conditions treatable with medical marijuana
New Mexico health officials added anxiety to the list of conditions that doctors can treat with medical marijuana, a move that could boost sales in MMJ dispensaries.
Massachusetts marijuana firm seeks social equity applicants for sponsorship
Massachusetts-based marijuana company Theory Wellness is taking applications from prospective social equity or economic empowerment candidates in the state and will offer financial support to the winners.
How branding is key to success in struggling Colorado cannabis market
As Colorado cannabis companies struggle with a glutted market and the end of the boom times, many marijuana operators who want to stay afloat and succeed are putting a strong focus on branding their businesses and products.
Cannabis MSO MariMed appoints Jon Levine as interim CEO
MariMed, a Massachusetts-based cannabis multistate operator, appointed Jon Levine, the company’s president, as interim chief executive officer.
Washington state marijuana trade group outlines policy priorities for 2023
Looking to the new year, some of Washington state’s cannabis businesses are focused on safety challenges, including ongoing store robberies, and preparing for the potential of interstate marijuana commerce.
Robert Fireman, veteran marijuana industry executive with MariMed, dies
Longtime marijuana industry executive Robert Fireman, chair and CEO of multistate operator MariMed, died unexpectedly on Dec. 11.
Oregon lawmakers look to further crack down on illegal marijuana grows
As Oregon continues to battle a proliferation of illegal marijuana grow operations, lawmakers are seeking to strengthen laws against illicit market cultivators.
Oregon recalls thousands of cannabis products over pesticide concerns
Oregon regulators issued a recall for more than 22,000 cannabis concentrate products over concerns they might contain pesticides.
Boom times are over: 10 years after Colorado legalized recreational marijuana
When Colorado voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2012, no other state had launched a legal, adult-use market, and there was no road map.
Maine taps Brookings’ Hudak to serve as cannabis chief
Maine has hired the Brookings Institution’s John Hudak to serve as director of the state’s Office of Cannabis Policy.
