Verano Opening 7th Connecticut Dispensary in Enfield The Zen Leaf retail facility expands the company’s national footprint to 157 dispensaries and 15 cultivation and processing facilities in 13 states.

Minnesota Governor Signs Tribal Cannabis Compact Allowing Off-Reservation Dispensaries The White Earth Nation has the approval to open cannabis dispensaries throughout Minnesota in the first tribal-state compact of its kind.

Goldflower Cannabis Opening 7th Florida Dispensary in Miami The company’s new retail location will serve medical cannabis patients in South Florida.

Minnesota Lawmakers Agree on Cannabis Law Changes, Send Bill to Governor The legislation aims to make six key changes to the state’s adult-use law signed by Gov. Tim Walz two years ago; local control provisions excluded.

German Cannabis Market Establishes Foundation for Global Industry Expansion (Op-Ed) The fact that legal cannabis in Germany is more affordable than the illegal market is revolutionary for the global cannabis industry to date.

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King City Gardens’ Untold Story The cultivator battled supply chain woes, tight regulatory deadlines, labor hurdles and more to break into Ohio’s market — here’s what they learned.

Curaleaf Plans to Expand Its Hemp Store Concept ‘Far and Wide’ Boris Jordan, Curaleaf Chairman and CEO, provides a glimpse behind the curtain following the transition of one of Curaleaf’s 66 Florida cannabis dispensaries into its first store selling only hemp-derived products.

More New Jersey Cannabis Workers Vote to Unionize With UFCW Local 360 The Fresh Eatontown dispensary workers follow their colleagues from Fresh Elizabeth LLC in choosing Local 360.

Union Chill Opens 14,000-Square-Foot Cannabis Dispensary in Corning, NY The opening marks one of the state’s largest dispensaries, which features one-on-one consultation areas, delivery service and event space.

Minnesota Governor, Legislative Leaders to Increase Cannabis Excise Tax in Budget Gov. Tim Walz and caucus leaders announced that, as part of their bipartisan agreement, they will raise the 10% rate before adult-use sales even launch.

Curaleaf Opens 3rd Ohio Cannabis Dispensary in Lima The company’s newest retail facility features drive-through pick-up and expanded access for medical patients and adult-use customers.

Alabama Governor Signs Bill to Regulate THC Products, Ban Smokable Hemp The legislation, which goes into effect July 1, also places a 10% excise tax on consumable hemp products and allows warrantless product seizures.

Curaleaf International Launches Medical Cannabis Products in Australia The company’s product offering will be distributed by licensed Australian manufacturer and wholesaler Canngea.

Herbal Alternatives Dispensary Founder Pleads Guilty to $1.2 Million in Federal Tax Evasion The former owner of the Washington, D.C.-based cannabis retailer admitted to not paying federal income and employment taxes for five tax years.

2 Senate Democrats Press Likely DEA Head on Cannabis Rescheduling Stance Terry Cole, Trump’s nominee to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, said he would provide “careful consideration” to the rescheduling matter.

Trulieve-Branded Cannabis Dispensary Opening in Ohio Harvest Grows will operate the company’s branded retail facility in Lorain under a licensing agreement.

Glass House Brands, LEEF Enter MSA for The Leaf El Paseo Dispensary Under the management services agreement, Glass House will manage LEEF’s dispensary in Palm Desert, Calif.

Pennsylvania Senate Kills House’s Cannabis Legalization Plan The Senate Law and Justice Committee rejected a partisan adult-use legalization bill despite its members offering support for policy reform.

US Cannabis Industry Revenue Grows to $30B, Jobs Stall at 425,000 Staffing agency Vangst released its 2025 Cannabis Jobs Report, providing a state-by-state analysis of employment, retail performance and workforce trends.

Texas House Approves Plan to Expand Low-THC Medical Cannabis Program The chamber passed legislation to increase allowable uses, licenses and qualifying conditions, and to revise the definition of low-THC cannabis.

HoneyStash Opens New Jersey Cannabis Dispensary in Metuchen The adult-use retail facility is redefining industry standards with indie craft brands and community vibrancy.

Curaleaf International Secures EU Medical Device Certification The regulatory approval for Europe’s first handheld liquid inhalation device for medical cannabis came in partnership with Jupiter Research.

Naked Trademark Licensing: A ‘Silent Threat’ in Cannabis Many cannabis businesses may unwittingly engage in this legal practice that could cost them their brand rights. Here’s how to protect your business against the perils.  

Ascend Wellness Reports $128M in Q1 Revenue The cannabis company also reported $5.9 million in generated positive cash from operations, ending the quarter with $100M in cash and cash equivalents.

gLeaf Dispensary Workers Vote, 20-1, to Unionize in Maryland The cannabis workers at the company’s retail facility in Frederick voted to join the UFCW Local 27.

Wisconsin Cannabis Legalization Hopes Fade as GOP Lawmakers ‘Gut’ Governor’s Budget Democratic Gov. Tony Evers blasted Republican lawmakers for stripping hundreds of his budget proposals.

Greenway Moves Toward 6 Annual Crop Rotations, Provides Market Update The Canadian greenhouse cannabis cultivator applied for new propagation and vegetation spaces at its Leamington, Ontario, facility.

TerrAscend Reports $71M in Q1 Revenue The company also reported $8 million in net cash from operations and $5.5 million in free cash flow.

The Cannabist Co. Reports $87M in Q1 Revenue The company also reported a $32 million net loss.

Verano Reports $210M in Q1 2025 Revenue The company also reported $2 million in net cash provided by operating activities and a $12 million net loss.

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Curaleaf Reports $310M in Q1 Revenue, $35M in International Revenue The company also reported $42 million in operating cash flow from continuing operations and $26 million in free cash flow.

California Alcohol Businesses 99.7% Compliant With Intoxicating Hemp Product Prohibition The state’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has visited 11,445 businesses since Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency regulations began.

Pennsylvania Democrats ‘Ram’ Partisan Cannabis Legalization Bill Through House The chamber’s lawmakers voted, 102-101, along party lines to pass the legislation, which aims to establish a state-run dispensary model

TerrAscend Acquires Ohio Dispensary, Entering 6th State Market The company’s acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive on an EBITDA and cash-flow basis.

Trulieve Reports $298M in Q1 Revenue, With 62% Gross Margin The cannabis company generated $51 million in cash flow from operations and experienced a 9% year-over-year traffic increase for the 4/20 holiday.

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Green Thumb Industries Reports $280M in Q1 Revenue The cannabis company also reported $74 million in cash flow from operations and a GAAP net income of $8 million.

TerrAscend Signs Agreement to Acquire 4th Dispensary in New Jersey Union Chill, a single dispensary operator in Hunterdon County, is generating more than $11 million in annualized revenue.

Delaware Receives FBI Code; Adult-Use Cannabis Sales ‘Partially’ a Go The federal agency issued the state’s regulators a service code to perform background checks on applicants, but another legislative fix is still needed.

California Bill to Freeze Cannabis Excise Tax Breezes, 6-0, Through Another Committee Revenue and Taxation Committee members voted unanimously to advance Assembly Bill 564 to prevent a 26.7% increase.

Firelands Scientific Opens 6th Ohio Dispensary – The Landing Berea The opening marks the first cannabis retail facility in Berea, establishing a new access point on Cleveland’s southwest side.

The Right Spot: Understanding Nutrient Mobility in Cannabis Plants When identifying nutrient deficiencies, remember: location, location, location.

Minnesota Cannabis Regulators Set Date for Adult-Use License Lotteries The lotteries are for social equity and general applicants for three of the state’s limited license types.

Reshaping Access to THC Products: Behind Edible Brands’ Move to Bunk With Hemp Thomas Winstanley, Executive VP for Edibles.com, explains how the company plans to increase consumer confidence in hemp-derived THC products.

California’s Cannabis Excise Tax Will Increase by 27% on July 1, CDTFA Announces Despite legislation aiming to prevent the tax hike, the state’s tax agency indicated its hands are currently tied.

Ohio Senate Passes Bill to Limit Hemp Product Sales to Licensed Dispensaries, Liquor Stores The legislation aims to take hemp-derived THC products out of gas stations and smoke shops and require buyers to be 21 years or older.

MMJ to File Emergency Injunction Against DEA’s ‘Unconstitutional Marijuana Hearing’ MMJ BioPharma Cultivation, a company seeking DEA registration to cultivate cannabis for research, is hoping to avoid an administrative hearing.

17 Lessons Learned in Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Four cannabis cultivation professionals share game-changing insights they’ve gained that help them and their teams excel.

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.