United States
Colorado Steams Ahead On Outside Cannabis Investment
A second stakeholder meeting focused on the scope of potential investors, mandatory disclosure of financial records, and divestiture of bad actors.
The New Charge to Legalize Cannabis in Arizona
An adult-use ballot initiative failed in 2016, but cannabis industry giants are organizing to try again in 2020.
What’s Next For New Jersey’s Expanded Medical Cannabis Program
After several amendments and a compromise between the legislature and the governor, patients will get better access.
California Cannabis Charter Bank Bill Gains Traction
State Senator Bob Hertzberg, who worked alongside state Treasurer Fiona Ma, described the bill as “an interim bridge . . . not too complex,” and better than “a cockamamie public bank.”
California’s Cannabis Party Bus Bill Inches Forward
As cannabis tourism is on the rise across the US, lawmakers in the nation's most populous state aim to set some ground rules.
Ohio’s Fractured, Disheartened Cannabis Movement
A push to get legalization on the 2019 ballot was bogged down by fallout from the state’s divisive 2015 effort.
Report: Los Angeles Social Equity Program Misses Mark
Minority Cannabis Business Association says the city’s position as one of the largest cannabis markets means its “programs and market rollouts will likely be adopted by others in the industry.”
California Regulators Unveil Campaign to Curb Illicit Cannabis Market
At an industry summit in Los Angeles, California’s top cannabis regulators came together to discuss the state’s plans to prop up licensed operators, banking and tax hurdles, and social equity programs.
New York: Adult Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Officially Dead
On the road to the legislative session’s end, legalization at times seemed certain. But consensus among lawmakers, and support in the Senate, fell short.
New York’s Nail-Biter: Will “Zombie” Cannabis Legalization Bill Make It?
Today in Albany, the legislative session draws to a close.
What Will Out-Of-State Investment Look Like in Colorado?
Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division held its first meeting about a bill to open the state industry to outside investors, which one participant said will “benefit corporations tremendously.”
New York Lawmakers, Advocates Make Last-Ditch Cannabis Legalization Push
“The objections from members are varied, and for every one we satisfy, another objects,” Sen. Diane Savino told Cannabis Wire.
“Render Them Bereft”: Cannabis Trade Associations Call on LA City Attorney to Expand Enforcement against Unauthorized Retailers
In the Coalition’s view, it currently “appears that the City’s enforcement is focused on closing illicit retail businesses, not dismantling them.”
High-Profile Cannabis Bills Die in California Legislature
Both proposals could have provided a shot in the arm for licensed businesses as the state cannabis industry continues to struggle with competition from illegal operators.
Supply Concerns Dominate Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s First Meeting
“There is no flower in the system. There’s none to be bought. I’m running out,” said Jacob Abraham, who owns a medical cannabis dispensary.
California Bill to Provide Clarity on Hemp CBD Products Advances in the Senate
“We can already buy these products today at local gyms, coffee shops, wellness stores, and even now at CVS.”
