Aurora Cannabis Completes Multimillion-Dollar Investment, Renames Manufacturing Facility The company’s long-standing investment in operational excellence continues with industry-leading upgrades and the renaming of the facility to Aurora Alpine.

Shangri-La to Open State-of-the-Art Cultivation and Manufacturing Plants in Connecticut The 40,000-square-foot cultivation facility will produce 1,000 pounds of trimmed flower monthly and employ 80 workers when it opens this summer.

Planet 13 Opens 33rd Florida Dispensary in Edgewater The company’s medical cannabis retail facility is just south of Daytona Beach.

DEA’s Likely Administrator Refuses to Commit to Schedule III Proposal for Cannabis Terry Cole said at his nomination hearing that he’ll move the hearing process forward, but he needs to know more about the science behind the proposal.

Oklahoma Governor Calls for Statewide Crackdown on ‘Psychoactive Marijuana Byproducts’ Gov. Kevin Stitt sent a letter to multiple state agencies, tasking them with coordinating an enforcement plan against unregulated products.

How to Manage an Inherited Powdery Mildew Outbreak A CBT reader asks industry expert Ken Morrow how to manage a PM issue at a cannabis facility in a tropical climate.

2 US House Reps Introduce Bill to Allow White House Drug Adviser to Publicly Back Cannabis Legalization Congresswomen Dina Titus and Ilhan Omar’s legislative proposal would also allow the White House to sponsor and fund cannabis research.

Innovating for the Benefit of Patients in Medical Cannabis (Opinion) Poor bioavailability formulations in orally delivered medical cannabis have left an innovation gap for patients.

High Tide Reports $6.8 Million in 4/20 Weekend Sales The Canadian cannabis company announced its $100,000 holiday giveaway and a new employee stock option grant.

Green Thumb Opening RISE Dispensary Ocala in Florida The medical cannabis retail facility is the company’s 22nd location in the state and 104th store nationwide.

Federal Judge Rules Medical Cannabis Isn’t Covered by Insurance The U.S. district judge determined New Mexico law doesn’t mandate coverage, and, if it did, such a law would be preempted by federal law.

Delaware’s Adult-Use Sales Launch Back On; Governor Signs FBI Fix Gov. Matt Meyer said legislation to run background checks on industry participants will help establish ‘good-paying’ jobs for Delawareans.

Hemp Industry Trade Association of Arizona Responds to Denied Temporary Restraining Order The association filed a lawsuit against the state’s attorney general over a deadline to pull hemp-derived THC products from unlicensed stores.

California Lawmakers Vote, 15-0, To Repeal Cannabis Excise Tax Increase The California Assembly Business and Professions Committee unanimously advanced legislation to prevent a 27% rate increase scheduled for July 1.

Delaware’s FBI Mix-Up, Minnesota’s Lottery, DEA’s Inaction Lead CBT’s Top Stories in April Delaware and Minnesota’s adult-use delays and the DEA's dragging its feet were the most-read articles in Cannabis Business Times this month.

Metrc Launches Redesigned Eco-Friendly Tags in Sustainability Commitment The cannabis regulatory track-and-trace system provider is reducing its plastic shipping and embarking on a tree donation initiative.

Judge Sends Alabama Medical Cannabis Licensing Back to Square One Circuit Judge James Anderson ruled that the state regulators’ emergency rule, established for a late 2023 licensing process, is void.

Delaware Governor Selects New Marijuana Commissioner Ahead of Adult-Use Launch Gov. Matt Meyer nominated attorney Joshua Sanderlin to head the state’s cannabis regulatory office.

The Cannabist Co. Launches Adult-Use Sales at 3rd New Jersey Dispensary The cannabis company retail facility in Mays Landing began serving medical patients in late 2024 and is now serving those 21 and older.

Leading US Hemp, Cannabis Attorneys Collaborate on Legal Services The seven founding lawyers launched the THCA.law website to serve the industry.

US House Reps File Bill to Legalize Cannabis, Deliver 280E Relief, Permit Interstate Commerce Three bipartisan U.S. lawmakers reintroduced the STATES Act to federally deschedule cannabis and end 85-plus years of prohibition.

US House Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lay Groundwork for Federal Cannabis Legalization GOP Rep. Dave Joyce and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries teamed up on the PREPARE Act to create a regulatory structure for cannabis.

High Tide Opens Canna Cabana Store in Cochrane, Alberta The company also provided an update on its German medical cannabis market entry.

Doctors Group Left Out of DEA’s Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Drops Lawsuit Doctors for Drug Policy Reform preserves the right to refile the case should the Drug Enforcement Administration opt to keep cannabis a Schedule I drug.

Mike Tyson Named CEO of Carma HoldCo, Signaling Bold New Chapter for Portfolio of Lifestyle Brands Legendary athlete and entrepreneur to lead global house of brands into a new era of growth, authenticity, and cultural impact.

LEEF Brands Begins Planting Salisbury Canyon Ranch, One of World’s Largest Cannabis Farms The roughly 1,900-acre ranch in Santa Barbara County, Calif., includes 187 acres of licensed cannabis canopy.

Safe Harbor Financial, FundCanna Announce Strategic Partnership The partnership will expand access to capital for cannabis operators through compliant funding, financial services and banking.

Curaleaf Opens 66th Florida Medical Dispensary in Winter Park The new retail facility in Central Florida is the cannabis company’s fifth store in the greater Orlando area.

Tilray Brands Announces Proposed Reverse Stock Split The global cannabis company also announced a corresponding special stockholders meeting.

Tilray Medical Introduces Cannabis Edibles in Australia The division of Tilray Brands is expanding its offerings with Good Supply Pastilles to patients in the country.

What the Hemp Industry is Fighting For This 4/20 Texas-based Hometown Hero highlights eight priorities to protect hemp’s future.

Verano Opening 81st MÜV Medical Dispensary in Florida The cannabis company’s latest retail location in New Smyrna Beach will be open for the 4/20 holiday.

Florida House Advances Bills to Regulate, Tax Hemp THC Products Budget Committee members voted favorably to impose a 15% excise tax and limit where and how consumable hemp products can be sold.

New Hampshire Senate Committee Recommends Killing Adult-Use Legalization Bill The committee dealt a blow to a House-passed bill that aims to legalize cannabis possession without establishing a commercial marketplace.

Ball Family Farms Launches 'Rare Breeds' to Support Legacy Growers' Access to the Legal Cannabis Market Inspired by how record labels find and develop rising stars, the initiative was built to scout, mentor, and launch the next wave of cannabis strain creators.

NYC-Based Cannabis Brand Silly Nice Beats Chinese Tariffs With American-Made Packaging The brand partnered with Sana Packaging to cut international costs and champion sustainability.

North Carolina Lawmakers Propose Legalizing Medical Cannabis Through Research Program A group of House Democrats introduced a bill that would allow patients to possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis for research purposes.

Tariff Labs Opens The Landing Dispensary in Morgantown, West Virginia The medical cannabis retail facility marks the company’s sixth location in the Mountain State.

Missouri Cannabis Regulators Revoke 25 Microbusiness Licenses The state’s Division of Cannabis Regulation determined the license holders did not meet social equity eligibility requirements.

Curio Wellness Partners With Viola, Opening 3rd Far & Dotter Dispensary in Maryland The cannabis company’s Pikesville location expands access to the greater Baltimore area with Viola founder Al Harrington to celebrate a ribbon cutting.

Aurora Cannabis Introduces Inhalable Resin Carts for Patients in UK The Canadia cannabis company is expanding its medical cannabis offering with an innovative dosage solution.

Curaleaf Opens The Hemp Co. Storefront in West Palm Beach The company’s Florida retail facility is the first licensed cannabis dispensary to transition into a dedicated hemp story.

Hempie Early Access Launch for AI-Powered Cannabis Companion Blending horticultural engineering and AI are to guide home growers from seed to harvest.

Workers Vote to Authorize Strike at Story Cannabis Dispensary in Mechanicsville, Md. There is no strike yet, but work stoppage could come at any moment.

Maryland Cannabis Workers at gLeaf Dispensary Unionize With UFCW The workers at The Cannabist-owned retail facility are seeking job security, fair pay, safer working conditions and a voice in the workplace.

500 Unionized STIIIZY Workers in California Ratify Landmark 3-Year Contract The agreement for the highest starting wages in the industry sets an industry standard for unionized cannabis workers nationwide.

NBA Hall-of-Famer Carmelo Anthony Brings Cannabis Brand, Agency to New York The former Knicks player is rolling out his brand, STAYME7O, and cannabis-focused agency, Grand National, in the Empire State.

Mother of Trulieve Cannabis Worker Who Died Testifies on Workplace Safety Bill The legislation would form a Department of Workplace and Consumer Safety within the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.

Mavuno Opening 2 Ohio Dispensaries in Summer 2025 The family-owned cannabis business is expanding its retail presence to the Cleveland area.

ScottsMiracle-Gro Transfers Cannabis Subsidiary to Independent, Unnamed Partner The lawn and garden company separated its cannabis holdings, Hawthorne Collective, to drive greater growth in its core business.

SNDL Announces Listing on the CSE The cannabis company commenced trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange.

Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission Approves Final Regulations The regulations take effect May 1, marking the full regulatory transition of the medical and adult-use markets to the commission’s authority.

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Glass House, Eaze Partner to Bring Cannabis Edibles to Florida The California cannabis company will launch its PLUS gummies in Eaze’s 39 Green Dragon medical dispensaries in the Sunshine State.

How to Make Inventory Decisions That Drive Profit Flipping your mindset from a ‘seed-to-sale’ to a ‘sale-to-seed’ strategy can help you make smarter cannabis inventory choices that protect margins and improve cash flow.

DEA Fails to Set Cannabis Rescheduling Briefing Schedule; No Progress Made on Interlocutory Appeal The DEA provided its chief administrative law judge a 90-day joint status update indicating no progress toward ending the appeal.

Terrasana Opening 5th Ohio Dispensary in Middletown The company’s new retail facility between Cincinnati and Dayton will be the first licensed cannabis store in the local community.

Hawaii Moves to Legalize Medical Cannabis for Any Condition The Senate adopted a House bill that would also ease the process of obtaining a medical cannabis recommendation and add new cultivation licenses.

Glass House Collaborates With UC Berkeley on Hemp R&D The cannabis company’s agreement with the University of California, Berkeley, includes research into novel medicinal product development.

Delaware Marijuana Commissioner Dances Around Question on Adult-Use Sales Launch Amid FBI Debacle The state’s head regulator pointed to local zoning issues, saying a delay in securing a service code for background checks ‘hasn’t slowed us down.’