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MSO fees, social equity: Framework for Virginia adult-use cannabis sales emerges

The proposal includes a $10 million fee for multistate operators that want to convert their medical licenses.

News January 27
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Chicago’s United Center to start hemp THC beverage sales at events

The venue has a multiyear partnership with Chicago-based Rythm Inc. to sell hemp-derived THC beverages during concerts and other events.

News January 27
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Florida cannabis legalization campaign dealt setback as arrests continue

A Florida court ruled that tens of thousands of signatures submitted by an adult-use cannabis legalization campaign can be thrown out. Meanwhile, state law enforcement continues to arrest campaign workers.

News January 26
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Five lessons cannabis retailers learned the hard way

Opening up a cannabis store has many more hidden challenges than some operators knew. Here are some lessons from the process entrepreneurs can use.

News January 26
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Massive winter storm sees cannabis retail sales surge in four states

East Coast cannabis retailers had on the level of Green Wednesday as people stocked up on marijuana products ahead of the storm.

News January 26
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Does federal marijuana rescheduling only apply to medical cannabis?

President Donald Trump only talked about medical cannabis in his Dec. 18 executive order directing marijuana be rescheduled. That's instructive, a seasoned attorney argues.

News January 23
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Bipartisan proposal could fulfill President Trump’s promise for CBD Medicare coverage

Federal hemp regulations would come from the FDA for the first time under bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday.

News January 23
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Arkansas medical cannabis sales hit record $291 million in 2025

The new high surpasses the previous record of $283 million set in 2023 and is a $15 million increase over total sales for 2024.

News January 23
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Minnesota adult-use cannabis sales hit $31 million since September launch

The first wave of non-tribal retail sales kicked off in September, with Minnesotans spending more than $31 million on marijuana.

News January 22
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