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Feb 14
Terrapin Opens 2nd Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Pennsylvania

Terrapin Opens 2nd Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Pennsylvania The company’s new retail facility in Lewisburg will host a grand opening on Feb. 20.

Feb 13
NCIA Files Motion With DEA Judge to Consolidate With Rescheduling Participant Absent of Standing

NCIA Files Motion With DEA Judge to Consolidate With Rescheduling Participant Absent of Standing Veteran and medical cannabis advocate Ellen Brown hopes to partner with the National Cannabis Industry Association for the hearing process.

Feb 12
Island Peži Unveils Cannabis Cultivation Site in Minnesota

Island Peži Unveils Cannabis Cultivation Site in Minnesota The Prairie Island Indian Community’s cannabis venture in Minnesota is opening a 13-acre campus to produce more than 10,000 pounds annually.

Feb 12
DEA Judge Grants Requests From 3 Pro-Cannabis Rescheduling Participants, Says Hearing Up to DEA

DEA Judge Grants Requests From 3 Pro-Cannabis Rescheduling Participants, Says Hearing Up to DEA Connecticut Office of the Cannabis Ombudsman and The Doc App dropped out, Ellen Brown is on the clock, and attorney Matt Zorn is no longer involved.

Feb 12
Planet 13 Continues to Grow the Iconoclast Universe

Planet 13 Continues to Grow the Iconoclast Universe The cannabis company partnered with boxing champion Mike Tyson, wrestling icon Ric Flair, and multi-platinum artist Future.

Feb 12
AYR Wellness Adds Dispensaries in Florida, Ohio to Retail Footprint

AYR Wellness Adds Dispensaries in Florida, Ohio to Retail Footprint The company’s new facility in Miami-Midtown marks the first medical cannabis dispensary within Miami’s city limits.

Feb 12
Naked Man Allegedly Injured by Exploding Vape Pen Sues Cannabis Businesses

Naked Man Allegedly Injured by Exploding Vape Pen Sues Cannabis Businesses The suit claims the two businesses are liable for negligence, as well as physical injuries and property damage suffered by the plaintiff.

Feb 12
U.S. Hemp Roundtable Announces New Officers

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Feb 11
Delaware’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Moving Forward

Delaware’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Moving Forward The state’s Office of the Marijuana Commissioner provided legislative updates and details about the lottery process for licenses.

Feb 11
Trulieve Opening 162nd Florida Medical Cannabis Dispensary

Trulieve Opening 162nd Florida Medical Cannabis Dispensary The new retail facility in Middleburg (Clay County) will host a grand opening celebration on Feb. 14.

Feb 11
Rubicon Organics Obtains Key Certification for International Export

Rubicon Organics Obtains Key Certification for International Export The company’s dried cannabis products are now compliant with the World Health Organization’s guidelines on GACP medicinal plants.

Feb 11
Tilray Expands Medical Cannabis Portfolio in Germany

Tilray Expands Medical Cannabis Portfolio in Germany The company launched new cannabis extract products and formulations.

Feb 10
Trump Picks Permanent DEA Administrator Who Aligns With Nancy Reagan’s War on Drugs Campaign

Trump Picks Permanent DEA Administrator Who Aligns With Nancy Reagan’s War on Drugs Campaign The president nominated DEA veteran Terry Cole to head the agency; Cole has three decades of law enforcement experience, including foreign assignments.

Feb 10
2 US Senators Work With Prohibitionists to Stop 280E Relief Under Cannabis Rescheduling

2 US Senators Work With Prohibitionists to Stop 280E Relief Under Cannabis Rescheduling Sens. James Lankford and Pete Ricketts worked with Smart Approaches to Marijuana on legislation to block potential tax relief under Schedule III.

Feb 10
Tilray Brands Enhances Global Cannabis Supply Chain

Tilray Brands Enhances Global Cannabis Supply Chain The company increased its industry-leading capacity to meet global demand, driving growth across Canada and Europe.

Feb 07
iAnthus Sells 5 Arizona Cannabis Facilities for $36.5 Million

iAnthus Sells 5 Arizona Cannabis Facilities for $36.5 Million The company’s transaction with Sonoran Roots includes three dispensaries and two cultivation and processing facilities.

Feb 07
Hawaii House Kills 2025 Cannabis Legalization Bill, Continuing Blockade on Reform

Hawaii House Kills 2025 Cannabis Legalization Bill, Continuing Blockade on Reform After the bill survived two committees, a rare motion prevented the legislation from being discussed on the chamber’s floor.

Feb 07
Aurora Cannabis Enters $27 Million Supply Agreement With SNDL

Aurora Cannabis Enters $27 Million Supply Agreement With SNDL The agreement for SNDL to supply Aurora with premium cannabis flower complements the companies’ existing relationship.

Feb 07
AYR Wellness Board Member Resigns

AYR Wellness Board Member Resigns The company announced Jared Cohen is pursuing new opportunities outside of the cannabis industry.

Feb 06
Less Than 1.5% of New York’s Banks, Credit Unions Service Cannabis Industry

Less Than 1.5% of New York’s Banks, Credit Unions Service Cannabis Industry The state launched a cannabis banking directory for the industry, but the list of financial institutions is limited.

Feb 06
Falling Cannabis Prices Meant Less Revenue for Arkansas Dispensaries in 2024

Falling Cannabis Prices Meant Less Revenue for Arkansas Dispensaries in 2024 The state’s licensed retailers sold 21.5% more pounds of medical cannabis in 2024 than in 2023, but revenue shrank 2.5%.

Feb 06
Curio Wellness Launches Cannabis Cultivation in Missouri

Curio Wellness Launches Cannabis Cultivation in Missouri The company’s flower and pre-roll products are now available across the state, where its 130,000-square-foot cGMP facility has created 150 jobs.

Feb 05
Workers at Health for Life Dispensaries in White Marsh and Baltimore Unanimously Ratify First Union Contract with UFCW Local 27

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Feb 05
Senate Banking Committee Witness Urges Members to Improve, Pass SAFE Banking Act

Senate Banking Committee Witness Urges Members to Improve, Pass SAFE Banking Act Aaron Klien, of the Brookings Institute, told lawmakers that legislation for the cannabis industry needs to address ‘costly and unproductive’ SAR filings.

Feb 05
Aurora Cannabis Reports Net Revenue of $88 Million for Fiscal 2025 3Q Results

Aurora Cannabis Reports Net Revenue of $88 Million for Fiscal 2025 3Q Results The company’s net revenue is up 37% year-over-year, including a record net revenue of $68 million in global medical cannabis.

Feb 05
Illinois Sets Record $2 Billion in Cannabis Sales in 2024

Illinois Sets Record $2 Billion in Cannabis Sales in 2024 The Prairie States’ retail market grew 2.5% year-over-year, but sales attributed to out-of-state customers are down 20% since 2022.

Feb 04
Metrc Announces New Track-And-Trace Contract With Illinois

Metrc Announces New Track-And-Trace Contract With Illinois The contract marks the fourth state in which Metrc is replacing an incumbent track-and-trace vendor.

Feb 04
Florida Supreme Court Will Reject 2026 Cannabis Legalization Proposal, Governor Predicts

Florida Supreme Court Will Reject 2026 Cannabis Legalization Proposal, Governor Predicts Gov. Ron DeSantis said a new measure, sponsored by the same committee that oversaw 2024’s failed initiative, won’t survive judicial review.

Feb 04
TILT Holdings Signs Definitive Agreement to Divest 2 Retail Locations in Massachusetts

TILT Holdings Signs Definitive Agreement to Divest 2 Retail Locations in Massachusetts The cannabis company is selling its Taunton dispensary to In Good Health for $2 million and is closing its store in Brockton.

Feb 04
Grown Rogue Appoints Josh Rosen as Chief Strategy Officer

Grown Rogue Appoints Josh Rosen as Chief Strategy Officer Rosen previously served as the executive chairman and CEO of 4Front Ventures and CEO of Viero Growth.

Feb 04
‘We’re Not Just Building a Company—We’re Shaping the Future of an Industry’

‘We’re Not Just Building a Company—We’re Shaping the Future of an Industry’ Gibran Washington, CEO of multistate operator Ethos Cannabis, shares his take and tips on developing strategic vision and operational excellence.

Feb 04
62% of Texans Support Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization, Including Majority of Republicans

62% of Texans Support Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization, Including Majority of Republicans A new report from the University of Houston revealed the preferences of Texans regarding various cannabis-related policies.

Feb 04
Pennsylvania Governor Calls for Cannabis Legalization in Budget Address: ‘Let’s Get It Done’

Pennsylvania Governor Calls for Cannabis Legalization in Budget Address: ‘Let’s Get It Done’ Gov. Josh Shapiro called on state lawmakers to legalize adult-use cannabis in the commonwealth, saying taxation and regulation are long overdue.

Feb 03
Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Sales The state’s Democratic lawmakers pushed the legislation through the upper chamber on a party-line vote despite Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s opposition.

Feb 03
Village Farms International Commences Sales at Leli Holland Subsidiary in Netherlands

Village Farms International Commences Sales at Leli Holland Subsidiary in Netherlands The company meets previous guidance on the commencement of sales with deliveries of the first flower harvest to coffee shops.

Feb 03
AYR Wellness CFO Resigns

AYR Wellness CFO Resigns Chief Financial Officer Brad Asher is leaving the cannabis company after filing its 2024 annual financial statements.

Feb 03
Catch The High Tide: Curaleaf Launches ‘Reef’ Flower Brand in Florida

Catch The High Tide: Curaleaf Launches 'Reef' Flower Brand in Florida Curaleaf's newest flower brand is inspired by the colorful, prismatic look of the cannabis plant and the relaxed vibes of Florida's sun-soaked coastline.

Jan 31
Texas Lieutenant Governor Lists THC Ban as Top Priority for 2025

Texas Lieutenant Governor Lists THC Ban as Top Priority for 2025 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing a legislative initiative to prohibit hemp-derived cannabinoid products and all forms of THC in the Lone Star State.

Jan 31
TerrAscend Announces Preliminary Q4 2024 Financial Results

TerrAscend Announces Preliminary Q4 2024 Financial Results The company reported a net revenue of $74.4 million ahead of its scheduled earnings conference call.

Jan 31
Innovative Industrial Properties Reports Resolution to Default by PharmaCann

Innovative Industrial Properties Reports Resolution to Default by PharmaCann The entities reached an agreement to resolve PharmaCann’s existing defaults under leases for 11 properties that the company owns.

Jan 30
Prairie Cannabis Announces Grand Opening of Illinois Dispensary

Prairie Cannabis Announces Grand Opening of Illinois Dispensary The new cannabis retail facility is located on the border between Naperville and Warrenville.

Jan 30
Willow Industries, Abstrax Unveil Revolutionary Cannabis Terpene Infusion System

Willow Industries, Abstrax Unveil Revolutionary Cannabis Terpene Infusion System With unparalleled precision and safety, the HALO machine advances the quality standards and application process for terpene-infused flower.

Jan 30
Senate Debanking Hearing Won’t Include Cannabis Witnesses; Federal Reform Unlikely This Congress

Senate Debanking Hearing Won’t Include Cannabis Witnesses; Federal Reform Unlikely This Congress After former Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sat on the SAFER Banking Act for 15 months, reform remains slim under a new Republican majority.

Jan 30
California Wildfires, Cannabis Rescheduling, Wisconsin Legalization Lead CBT’s Top Stories in January

California Wildfires, Cannabis Rescheduling, Wisconsin Legalization Lead CBT’s Top Stories in January The natural disaster in California led to supply chain disruptions and confusion, with details about its impact at the forefront of the most-read articles this month.

Jan 29
Legendary Cannabis Breeder David Watson, aka ‘Sam the Skunkman,’ Dies

Legendary Cannabis Breeder David Watson, aka ‘Sam the Skunkman,’ Dies The California breeder, who moved to Amsterdam in the 1980s, established one of the world’s most extensive seed libraries, among other industry feats.

Jan 29
Safe Harbor Financial CEO Stepping Down

Safe Harbor Financial CEO Stepping Down Sundie Seefried is planning to retire in 30 days but will remain as a board member. The company is commencing a CEO succession initiative.

Jan 29
Safe Harbor Financial Commences CEO Succession and Strategic Planning Initiative

Safe Harbor Financial Commences CEO Succession and Strategic Planning Initiative Sundie Seefried will become Co-CEO and retire in 30 days, remaining on the Board of Directors post-transition, and Business Transformation Expert, Terry Mendez will become CEO upon retirement of Seefried

Jan 28
The Man Behind DEA’s Federal Marijuana Scam

The Man Behind DEA’s Federal Marijuana Scam DEA Senior Policy Adviser Matthew Strait defied presidential mandates for medical research, MMJ International Holdings claims.

Jan 28
David Paul Watson (aka ‘Sam the Skunkman’) – Obituary

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Jan 27
Indians House Republicans Block Amendment to Remove Cannabis From Schedule I

Indians House Republicans Block Amendment to Remove Cannabis From Schedule I A supermajority shot down a Democrat’s attempt to delist cannabis from the state’s list of controlled substances.

Jan 27
The Race for All-Powerful Pot

The Race for All-Powerful Pot Inside the $32 billion industry transforming marijuana, its consumption and beliefs about its ability to heal. At Stiiizy, the best-selling cannabis brand in America, the goal is explicit: producing powerful… The post The Race for All-Powerful Pot appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

Jan 27
Trulieve Opening Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Palm Coast, Fla.

Trulieve Opening Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Palm Coast, Fla. The New Flagler County location is the company’s 161st retail facility in Florida with a grand opening celebration set for Jan. 31.

Jan 27
AYR Wellness Appoints George Denardo as President

AYR Wellness Appoints George Denardo as President Denardo is also AYR’s chief operating officer. He will oversee all of the cannabis company’s vertically integrated operations in his additional role.

Jan 27
Cannabis Rescheduling Participant Never Consented to Interlocutory Appeal Motion

Cannabis Rescheduling Participant Never Consented to Interlocutory Appeal Motion Cannabis attorney says an ‘inadvertent error’ led to Ellen Brown’s inclusion on the motion for an appeal that she ‘vehemently’ opposes.

Jan 23
Worm Power Secures $900,000 Grant from USDA to Accelerate Production of its Sought-After Sustainable, Earthworm-Fueled Fertilizer

Worm Power Secures $900,000 Grant from USDA to Accelerate Production of its Sought-After Sustainable, Earthworm-Fueled Fertilizer New York–based company set to expand facility and advance production methods to meet growing customer demand for its breakthrough vermicomposting products

Jan 23
Aurora Cannabis Launches First Domestically Grown Medical Cannabis Brand in Germany Under New Cultivation License

Aurora Cannabis Launches First Domestically Grown Medical Cannabis Brand in Germany Under New Cultivation License Investment in the region continues with the launch of IndiMed, the company's first locally grown brand in Germany.

Jan 23
Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association Advances Equity in the Cannabis Industry in 2024

Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association Advances Equity in the Cannabis Industry in 2024 An eventful year was characterized by increased membership, leadership gatherings and international speaking engagements, all on behalf of the future of Indigenous communities in cannabis

Jan 23
Mango Cannabis Opens Largest Dispensary In New Mexico Sunland Park Home to 9,000-Square-Foot Superstore

Mango Cannabis Opens Largest Dispensary In New Mexico Sunland Park Home to 9,000-Square-Foot Superstore The 9,000-square-foot superstore was built with the ability to process 2,000 to 3,000 orders a day.

Jan 23
Sky Labs in Hot Water Again, Allegedly Possessing More Than 2,000 Pounds of Hemp-Derived Isolate

Sky Labs in Hot Water Again, Allegedly Possessing More Than 2,000 Pounds of Hemp-Derived Isolate Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency filed a new formal complaint against the adult-use cannabis processor based on infractions involving THCA hemp isolate, missing COAs, and combining untested isolate with distillate in the company’s inventory, among ot

Jan 22
Overcoming Challenges in the Cannabis Industry: Cash Flow, Strategy, and Technology Insights

Overcoming Challenges in the Cannabis Industry: Cash Flow, Strategy, and Technology Insights By Dave McManus As the cannabis industry evolves, operators at every level are faced with unique challenges. From managing cash flow to ensuring compliance and refining operations, the pressure to… The post Overcoming Challenges in the Cannabis Industry: Cash Flow, Strategy, and Technology Insights appeared first on Cannabis Business Executive - Cannabis and Marijuana industry news.

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